The Monarch Butterfly

A Monarch butterfly, a single bloom, and a painting that captures nature’s beauty.

Teresa Bernard’s Monarch butterfly painting honors the intricate wing pattern and gentle grace of this well-known pollinator.
The Monarch Butterfly is an insect painting by Teresa Bernard © Copyright 2019 – Present

Centered and composed with care, a Monarch butterfly anchors the scene in vivid orange and black, its stillness echoed by the soft blue that surrounds it.

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Details & Highlights

A moment of stillness unfolds in nature’s rhythm—where color, form, and presence converge in quiet harmony. The Monarch Butterfly presents a respectful, realistic portrayal that invites closer observation and quiet appreciation. It stands as a quiet tribute to the beauty and precision found in the natural world.

Title: The Monarch Butterfly
Series: Part of the Insect Art Series 
Year Completed: 2019 
Dimensions: 6" w x 6" h x .5" d
Medium: Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas
Style: Realism / Representational Art 
Framing: Unframed, so you can personalize it your way 
Signed: Yes, on the front 
Originality: Original — one-of-a-kind 
Certificate of Authenticity: Customized, hand-signed and stamped with the artist’s personal embossed seal

Painting Description

With wings lifted high, a Monarch butterfly clings to an orange flower, drawn by the promise of nectar.

A Monarch butterfly rests atop a vivid orange flower, wings stretched upward in bold contrast against a soft sky-blue background. The butterfly’s wings display rich orange fields bordered by black veins and white spots, rendered with precision and clarity. Petals curve upward beneath the insect’s body, their saturated orange tones echoing the butterfly’s warmth. The composition is centered and balanced, with the flower anchoring the lower half and the butterfly’s wings extending outward. Signed in the lower left corner by artist Teresa Bernard, the mark affirms the work’s originality and authorship.

Painted in oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, the artwork measures 6″ wide by 6″ high and 0.5″ deep. The image wraps around the canvas edges, giving it a clean, modern presentation without the need for framing. It arrives unframed, making it easy to adapt to your unique tastes, interior decor, and framing choice. A Certificate of Authenticity is included, hand-signed by Teresa and embossed with her personal seal. The COA provides authenticity, provenance, and lasting value—details of interest to art enthusiasts and collectors.

Part of the Insect Art Series, this painting reflects the distinctive spirit that defines the collection. Shaped by Teresa’s signature realistic style, it offers a quiet moment of natural beauty and visual clarity. Whether displayed alone or alongside companion pieces, it’s an ideal choice for nature lovers or anyone seeking an artwork with lasting emotional and visual impact.

©️ teresabernardart.com is a copyright watermark and is used only on online. It does not appear on the original canvas artwork.

Reflections from the Artist

I’ve always found the insect world fascinating—so many shapes, colors, and functions, each one designed with intention. The Monarch butterfly is one of the more beautiful ones, and when I saw it land briefly on this orange flower, I knew I wanted to capture that moment. It wasn’t just the color or the composition—it was the sense of purpose in something so delicate. God created even the smallest creatures with care, and this painting is my way of honoring that.

—Teresa Bernard, oil painter

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