A Lovely Luna Moth

Aug 20, 2022
"Luna Moth," original painting by Michel McNinch
“Luna Moth,” Oil on Copper leaf, 12×12 – Cradled Board. .

An old high school friend sent me a specimen of a beautiful luna moth that had landed for the last time outside her door. What a lovely gift! I have enjoyed painting it on this beautiful copper surface.

Original Painting by Michel McNinch
See the sides? This is a cradled board. The sides are also covered in copper leaf.

Please take a moment to enjoy the new puzzle!

Thank you for stopping by this week to see the new painting. I have something big on the easel this week. Don’t know if I will be finished by next week, but I promise to post a peek.

See you then,

Michel

P.S. Here is some awesome info on Luna Moths (It includes a cool poem).

Indicates that the painting has been collected. : )

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9 Comments

  1. Roberrt McNinch on August 21, 2022 at 8:08 am

    Robert



    • Michel McNinch on August 21, 2022 at 8:17 pm

      Thanks honey!



  2. Roxanne on August 21, 2022 at 8:38 am

    Beautiful! Thank you for the puzzle!



    • Michel McNinch on August 21, 2022 at 8:17 pm

      Thank you, Roxanne. I am glad you like the puzzle.



  3. Karen Murphy on August 21, 2022 at 3:12 pm

    Fun puzzle. I’d love to know how you made it.



    • Michel McNinch on August 21, 2022 at 8:16 pm

      Jigsaw Planet makes it so easy!



  4. Tina on August 22, 2022 at 5:30 pm

    The puzzle is a treat. The Luna moth is so beautiful!! Copper suits it!!



    • Michel McNinch on August 23, 2022 at 1:53 pm

      Thank you! I love seeing my work in puzzles!



  5. Bonnie Rossiter on September 23, 2022 at 10:39 am

    Absolutely love the moth and the copper background is exquisite!! Also this helps me with my subject’s edges!!



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