68”w x 48”h Acrylic paint, collage, crushed glass, quartz/minerals, vintage Asian bowl, LED lights, acrylic dome, real butterfly and resin on wood. Quartz and minerals include: smokey quartz, clear quartz, large crystal wands, mica, tiger’s eye, pyrite, dalmation jasper, black obsidian and tourmaline.

The eight virtues of a Samurai: morality, courage, compassion, politeness, honesty/sincerity, respect, loyalty, character plus self-control. Tiger's Eye stones represent the fearlessness of the tiger. The African Giant Swallowtail floats above 3 quartz crystal wands that enhance the aura.

Completed in 2021