Butterflies alight amongst flowers, both rendered with deliberate naivety that softens botanical precision into illustration charm. Valerie employs simplified forms where scientific accuracy yields to decorative appeal, creating pattern that reads approachable rather than formal.
The design scatters Lepidoptera specimens—likely common garden species such as Vanessa or Pieris—amongst simplified floral forms. Wings display symmetrical patterning typical of butterfly illustration but executed with loose, hand-drawn quality. Flowers appear as basic five-petalled forms, stems curved organically without rigid botanical structure. Multiple colourways shift the pattern's character: blue and purple versions read cooler and more contemporary, pink maintains traditional feminine associations, black provides unexpected sophistication to the naive illustration style. The aesthetic balances vintage natural history references with modern illustration trends favouring simplified, friendly rendering over scientific rigour.
Printed in Cornwall with attention to preserving the hand-drawn linework quality that distinguishes naive illustration from photographic reproduction or precise botanical art.
Valerie suits spaces embracing gentle pattern without visual aggression: children's rooms, nurseries, powder rooms, or bedrooms where whimsy feels appropriate. The naive style prevents the natural history subject matter from reading overly serious or academic. Scale remains moderate, suitable for smaller rooms without overwhelming intimate spaces. Consider feature walls allowing the pattern to create focal interest.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Width: 75cm per roll
- Length: 7 metres
- Pattern alignment: Straight match
- Repeat: Moderate vertical repeat
- Installation: Butt joint
CARE: Wipe gently with damp cloth; the illustrated style maintains appearance despite minor surface marks.
BRING THIS HOME Where butterflies forget taxonomy, wings and petals simplified into pattern that remembers gardens without Latin names.
