Simomis Croesus Butterfly | Framed Original Watercolor by Cynthia Oswald

About Simomis Croesus Butterfly: My daughter and I discovered this turquoise-and-black butterfly while flipping through a Butterflies of the World book we borrowed from the library. Its luminous wings immediately caught our attention—so vibrant they seemed almost unreal. I chose to paint it as a reminder of how much wonder can be found in the unfamiliar, and how curiosity often leads us somewhere beautiful. Simomis croesus. Native to Southeast Asia, this striking butterfly is known for its iridescent turquoise wings edged in deep black. About the Golden Halo Collection: Each miniature painting celebrates light, resilience, and the quiet wonder found in nature’s details. Watercolor, gold ink, and acrylic medium combine to form delicate studies of flora and fauna—butterflies, moths, and wildflowers—that invite us to pause, notice, and be restored by nature’s beauty. Born from a desire to slow down and reconnect, Golden Halo continues my exploration of stillness and renewal th