This is a sculpted and painted portrait of the model, Hattie Watson. The ornaments that adorn her crown depict the various stages of the life of a monarch butterfly as well as some of their favorite flowers.

First sculpted in oil-based clay, then molded and cast in resin. Painted with acrylic inks. Digitally painted and printed irises. Synthetic lashes. Human hair. Painted epoxy clay. And Duralar.

It is life-sized and fitted to be wall-mounted.

17” x 9.5” x 6”

photo credit: Eric Stoner