Lepidoptera a Colorful Butterfly Sculpture by Kasia Polkowska

Come see my latest sculpture installation in Colorado Springs located on the corner of 329 N Tejone Street. It will be on view till May 2025 and is part of the Art on the Streets Public Art Program by Downtown Ventures.

For my art, I take inspiration from what I find most beautiful in my surroundings. I aim to add beauty and interest to new places where the passerby can feel uplifted, inspired and discover something new. With my newest sculpture 'Lepidoptera' I hope to share the wonder of these magnificent insects. The bright colors and fun shapes reflect natures beautiful design. My butterfly is designed to be eye catching, grabbing the viewers and pulling them in for a moment, adding something unique to their day and reminding them of the magic that is all around them. Additionally, butterflies are important pollinators and their life and work is crucial to keeping our natural environments in their current state. If in anyway people can be inspired by my vibrant homage to these small but mighty insects and take even the smallest steps to ensure the well being of these creatures, then that would be an added bonus for my artwork which first aims to be uplifting to the human spirit.

Durango Farmers Market

Following the success of my first ever 2 weekend festival last year "The Durango Autumn Art Festival" I decided to participate in the Durango Farmers Market a few times this season. May 18th was my first market. It was a fun, family experience where I got to share my art with the local community. My sons really enjoyed the community atmosphere and browsing the delicious and beautiful booths while meeting farmers and artisans. They even got to pretend to be tree climbers right behind my booth - what fun!

New Limited-Edition Prints

Purchase this Print via Kasia's Online Art Shop

Print Specs

• This is an Archival Giclee Print signed by the Artist.
• It is a numbered Limited Edition Print (Edition Number 100)
• It is 16″ by 24″ (actual printed image size is 16″ by 24″ with an 1/2″ added white border all around making the paper size 17"x25" - this border is typically covered by the mat of the frame or the frame itself.
• It is printed with archival inks on high quality matte Epson Cold Press Natural paper.

US and International Shipping

• All Orders will Ship in June
  
• The print is wrapped in wax paper and rolled up into a tube for shipping.
• Continental US Shipping is FREE during Print Sale. After PreSale it will be $10.95.
• For International Orders as well as orders from Alaska and Hawaii, there is an additional $15 added at Check Out. After pre-sale, the shipping will go up. (This covers added shipping and international paypal fees as well as processing and forms on our end).
  

Framing Options

• If you are unsure about what frame to order, its a good idea to wait till you receive the print.
• The print is a standard size so there should be a good variety of framing options available.
• IMPORTANT: The shown frame and mat from the photo are not included - they are just for visual reference.
  
  • Frame Style: Ashford, in Satin Black
  • Outside Frame Size: 27 15/16″ × 19 15/16″
  • Matting: (Outer Mat: 2 1/2″ Antique White (White Core); Inner Mat: 1/4″ Midnight Blue (White Core))
  
• Get this frame or other custom framing options via Frame It Easy with a 10% discount if you click this link: https://www.frameiteasy.com/ This is a custom framing site with relatively affordable prices for how customizable it is - I buy my frames for prints I purchase from other artists from there. There are lots of design, color and mat options here!
• If you are looking for more budget framing options,  you can search for a 24"x16" picture frame on Amazon There are a lot of options for 24"x16" frames where the print would not need a mat and give the impression of being a painted image, not having a mat.
• Here is another Amazon option for a larger frame with a mat for this print size. It is a good economical option with a clean, elegant look.

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 Purchase this Print via Kasia's Online Art Shop

Print Specs

• This is an Archival Giclee Print signed by the Artist.
• It is a numbered Limited Edition Print (Edition Number 100)
• It is 24″ by 12″ (actual printed image size is 24″ by 12″ with an 1/2″ added white border all around making the paper size 25"x13" - this border is typically covered by the mat of the frame or the frame itself.
• It is printed with archival inks on high quality matte Epson Cold Press Natural paper.

US and International Shipping

• All Orders will Ship in June
  
• The print is wrapped in wax paper and rolled up into a tube for shipping.
• Continental US Shipping is FREE during Print Sale. After PreSale it will be $10.95.
• For International Orders as well as orders from Alaska and Hawaii, there is an additional $15 added at Check Out. After pre-sale, the shipping will go up. (This covers added shipping and international paypal fees as well as processing and forms on our end).
  

Framing Options

• If you are unsure about what frame to order, its a good idea to wait till you receive the print.
• The print is a standard size so there should be a good variety of framing options available.
• IMPORTANT: The shown frame and mat from the photo are not included - they are just for visual reference.
  
  • Frame Style: Ashford, in Satin Black
  • Outside Frame Size: 15 15/16″ × 27 15/16″ (This is what I would order from Frame It Easy to get it to look like the 1st image in this listing.
  • Matting: (Outer Mat: 1 1/2″ Antique White (White Core); Inner Mat: 1/4″ Smooth Black (White Core))
  
• Get this frame or other custom framing options via Frame It Easy with a 10% discount if you click this link: https://www.frameiteasy.com/ This is a custom framing site with relatively affordable prices for how customizable it is - I buy my frames for prints I purchase from other artists from there. There are lots of design, color and mat options here!
• If you are looking for more budget framing options,  you can search for a 24"x16" picture frame on Amazon There are a lot of options for 24"x16" frames where the print would not need a mat and give the impression of being a painted image, not having a mat.
• Here is another Amazon option for a larger frame with a mat for this print size. It is a good economical option with a clean, elegant look.

 

A Lovely Spring Evening at Our Sculpture Park Project

Imagine a great wide open space in nature where you can sit back, enjoy panoramic mountain views from an expansive valley floor while as well as outdoor art installations? That's something that my life and creative partner Kyle Cunniff and I (Kasia Polkowska) have envisioned and have slowly been working on making a reality for the last 6 years. 

We have the views as our 40 acre property looks onto the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the East and the San Juan Mountains to the West. We are in the San Luis Valley, which is the largest Alpine Valley in the word, providing incredible vistas all around. And we have the art as Kyle and I have installed about 50 pieces of art through out the trails we've been adding to our property. We love to stroll around while taking it all in through out the 4 seasons and the different times of day. We enjoy taking a break in front of the artwork and absorbing the magic of the Mystic San Luis Valley - a place like no other.

 

 

 

 

A Super Special Mother's Day Art Bundle

For this Mother's Day, I am offering a unique gift bundle: 1 24"x24" custom framed painting, choose 1 of the 16"x16" giclee prints, choose 1 of the 10" hand painted hangers and get a full set of 7 vinyl art stickers! Don't miss this unique opportunity as this is the only Art Bundle Available. 

Purchase the painting here: https://www.kasiapolkowskashop.com/product/autumn-equinox-24x24-framed/

Autumn Equinox, acrylic on board, 24″x24″ framed , 2022

This is painting inspired by Autumn in the San Juan Mountains of Southern Colorado where I live. When the fall weather conditions are just right – warm sunny days and cool nights – the trees turn the brightest yellows and oranges. From my experience right around the Equinox, many trees reach peak color at higher elevations and blanket the foothills below the high peaks in the warmest hues.

The painting is varnished in satin, has a signed certificate of authenticity on the back as well as a hanging wire and is custom framed in a hardwood, gallery style floating frame in raw oak finished in satin.