The upward swirl of butterflies embodies energy, vitality, positivity, and joy. The vibrant butterflies are set to an earthy, complex background, remeniscent of Scottish heathers, with hints of greens, purples, and slate.

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. 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'.