The upward swirl of butterflies 'en masse' embodies energy, vitality, positivity, and joy. Set to a vibrant red background, with gold detail.

Lily has developed a unique way of working, using her own paintings as collage material on a canvas. Butterflies are meticulously painted, reproduced, and cut by hand, ready to use on a canvas. The background is painted with acrylics giving bold colour. The use of collage allows the freedom to play with the composition in a way which would otherwise be impossible, allowing quick changes until a design is settled upon. When the butterflies are fixed in place, washes of ink have been applied, followed by carefully drawn gold detail. Finally, a glossy varnish enhances colours, adds protection, and offers an opulent shine.

Nature is common to all of Lily's work, however she would never claim to offer gritty realism - 'it's more like focusing on an aspect of its beauty and running with it, seeing where it can be taken. I like to keep things simple, and to me that means trying to create something which people can hopefully take some pleasure and enjoyment from'.