Chasing Butterflies by Ashley Saunders – 71cm Square Art

A luminous square-format artwork by contemporary artist Ashley Saunders, Chasing Butterflies captures the fleeting wonder of nature in motion—hand-layered colour, expressive mark-making, and a dreamlike field alive with winged energy. Perfect for adding an uplifting focal point to modern, eclectic, or nature-inspired interiors

Bring the joy of a sunlit meadow indoors. In Chasing Butterflies, Ashley Saunders layers gestural brushwork, translucent glazes, and pops of vibrant colour to evoke the fluttering dance of butterflies on the breeze. The 71 cm square composition offers balance and movement in equal measure—soft atmospheric passages meet energetic detailing that rewards close viewing.

Conveys lightness, motion, and optimism.

Nature-forward palette; warm and cool tones in dynamic conversation.

Suggests a remembered summer moment—playful, fleeting, and free.

Artwork dimensions: 71 cm x 71 cm.

Approx. imperial: 27.95 in x 27.95 in (round to 28 in square for framing).

Square orientation; easy to group with other square or portrait works.

Ashley Saunders (b. 1986, Cambridge) is a self-taught artist now based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. From a young age, he has had a deep passion for art — a love that shines through in his original paintings of quirky farmyard and countryside animals.

Drawing inspiration from the Suffolk landscapes and his cherished getaways to the Lake District, Ashley captures the charm of rural life and the quiet beauty of wildlife. Working primarily with acrylic on canvas, his distinctive style brings animals to life with warmth, personality, and a touch of elegance.