El Segundo Blue Butterfly
El Segundo Blue Butterfly
“The little El Segundo blue was the very first insect to make the endangered species list, back in 1976. Existing only in the coastal dunes between LAX and Palos Verdes, it has made a heartwarming return thanks to the efforts of environmentalists, who have persuaded various cities and jurisdictions to rip out ubiquitous fields of ice plant and restore the native habitat that is vital to the survival of this rare creature.” - How ripping out a plant species is helping save an endangered Southern California butterfly, Los Angeles Times, ROBIN ABCARIAN, July 2018
Watercolours on Canson cold press watercolour paper, mounted on wood, varnished with cold wax medium
Original work
6’’ x 8’’
Pick up or delivery at end of exhibition (July 12)