Raffaele grew up in both the United States and Italy. His artistic expression is now focused on nature, which he is passionate about protecting. He was inspired by the Valley of the Butterflies on Greek Island of Rhodes.
His butterflies are made of paper, then colored with professional markers or colored pencils. Each butterfly is cut, shaped by hand and displayed in shadow box frames. The butterflies he is now working on are swallowtails, monarchs and long-tail skippers. The crystal skippers are native to the southern Outer Banks.
“Now, more than ever, we need to take a deep profound look at what we do and how this effects the environment. We protect what we love.”
$595.00
White-barred Acraea #3 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 14 1/2″ x 10 1/2″ and the...
$595.00
Blood Red Glider #3 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 14 1/2″ x 10 1/2″ and...
$295.00
Forester #4 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 8″ x 11″ and the frame is 12" x 15″, frame included.
$295.00
Forester #2 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 11″ x 8″ and the frame is 15" x 12″, frame...
$295.00
African Monarch #1 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 11″ x 8″ and the frame is 15" x 12″,...
$295.00
African Monarch #2 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 8″ x 11″ and the frame is...
$295.00
Marlin 2 is a paper sculpture by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 8″ x 6″ and the frame is 11...
$575.00
Scarlet Mormon #1 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 14″ x 10″ and the frame is 18 3/4″...
$375.00
Purple Emperor #2 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 8 1/2″ x 11 1/4″ and the frame is 11 3/4″ x 14 3/4″,...
$375.00
Purple Emperor #1 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 11 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ and the...
$595.00
Tortuga #1 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 14″ x 10″ and the frame is 19″...
$595.00
Crimson Tiger #1 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 14″ x 10″ and the frame is...
$695.00
Metelyky #1 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 15 1/2″ x 11 1/2″ and the frame is...
$395.00
Metelyky #4 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 11″ x 8 1/4″ and the frame is...
$595.00
Red Peacock #1 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 14″ x 10″ and the frame is...
$595.00
Metalmark #2 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 14″ x 10″ and the frame is 19″...
$595.00
Melachite #2 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 14″ x 10″ and the frame is 19″...
$115.00
Spring Mix is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia (North Carolina). The art measures 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ and...
$115.00
Metal Mark #1 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia (North Carolina). The art measures 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″...
$595.00
– Sold OutParadise Skipper #1 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 14″ x 10 1/2″ and the frame...
$595.00
Purple Tip #2 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 14″ x 10″ and the frame is...
$595.00
#1 Blue Temora is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 16″ x 12″ and the frame is...
$235.00
#10 Skipper is a collage-watercolor by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 8 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and the frame is...
$285.00
#3 Yellow Sulphur is a collage-watercolor by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 14″ x 10″ and the frame is 19...
