Golden Flight

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) ~ The Owen Sound Field Naturalists Collection, #11

First Edition OSFN Collection Giclée Canvas Prints - Available now until May 31st, 2026.

The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is Ontario's largest butterfly, with its bold yellow-and-black-striped wings and vivid blue and orange tail spots making it one of the most instantly recognizable and breathtakingly beautiful insects in the province. A familiar and beloved presence in gardens, woodland edges, and meadows across Grey and Bruce Counties from late May through September, the Tiger Swallowtail is a powerful and agile flyer whose dramatic wingspan and striking colouration never fail to stop observers in their tracks. While not currently listed as a species at risk in Ontario, the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail depends on healthy deciduous forests and diverse wildflower meadows, whose continued loss to development and agricultural intensification poses a quiet but persistent threat to pollinator communities across the region. The sight of a Tiger Swallowtail suspended in flight before a sea of summer sunflowers felt like I was capturing August in paint.

Reference photography for inspiration was kindly provided by Marsha Courtney, thank you!

✨ 35% of profits will be donated from all OSFN Collection prints ✨

In a collaboration to highlight the enjoyment of our backyard wildlife here in Ontario, the Owen Sound Field Naturalists and signature member of Artists for Conservation, Sarah McComb Turbitt, created a challenge to paint as many local species as she can during March 2026. 15% of original artworks, 35% of limited-edition prints, and 50% of artwork cards will be donated to OSFN. The Owen Sound Field Naturalists promotes and fosters learning about nature through their ongoing programs and sponsorships. They support a wide variety of activities, including a Young Naturalists Program, stewardship of many natural heritage properties in Grey Bruce Counties, interpretive signage, presentations by knowledgeable speakers and outdoor excursions with experienced leaders.

Giclée Canvas Prints

All my canvases are printed on premium 410g/m2 fine art matte canvas using Giclée printing. The pigment ink is designed to meet gallery and museum longevity requirements and ensure the consistency of shades for over 200 years. All prints are finished with a professional varnish coating to provide you with an additional layer of protection, greater contrast, and a more pronounced canvas texture.

All print orders are produced on demand, so please allow up to 2-4 weeks for processing, production, and distribution.

Shipping within Canada & US: Canvas prints are custom-framed using premium-grade 1.5-inch-thick wood for an authentic gallery look and shipped ready to hang.

Shipping beyond North America: Canvas prints travelling internationally beyond North America will be shipped unframed in mailing tubes. Shipping canvas without a wooden frame keeps shipping expenses low and helps ensure your artwork arrives safely. The image is printed with a 1.75” white border, which leaves enough space for the canvas to be stretched around framing bars, or you can hang it as is.