Temple Adorned

blue emperor – papilo ulysses
indonesia
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wingspan: 4 - 5.5"
the vibrant blue colour is actually from tiny scale like structures, that refract light and create an optical illusion.
males are more vivid; females have a more subtle colouration with small crescent patterns on the edges of their wings.
their lifespan is up to 8 months, which is on the longer end.
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from the 'find your wings' series, in collaboration with
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thank you, Cailey & ladies for such a lovely time spent together. I loved layering hues of vibrant blues in order to capture the subtle colour shifts seen in these beautiful wings. I cannot wait to see this piece healed & settled in, and for the details we poured into it come through.
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to explore the find your wings collection, you can see them on my website, under 'find your wings', or view the lovely collection in studio. these are available for purchase, or purchase + a tattoo! more info in the highlight on my page.
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adorned |
Austin Texas | Fineline Tattoo Artist