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
Cyano Monarch #25 a mixed media on paper by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 11″ x 15", frame included.
$295.00
Mother of Pearl #1 a mixed media on paper by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 15″ x 12", frame included....
$795.00
Deadleaf Butterfly #1 a mixed media on paper by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 25″ x 19", frame included.
$160.00
Cyanotype Blue Tempora a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia (North Carolina). The art measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/2" and the...
$395.00
Large African Swallowtail #3 mixed media paper sculpture by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 11 1/2″ x 8 1/2", frame...
$695.00
Large African Swallowtail #1 mixed media paper sculpture by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 14 1/2″ x 11", frame included.
$235.00
White Zebra Swallowtail is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 12" x 12″ with frame included.
$645.00
Myanmar Malay Lacewing #4 a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 19″ x 15", frame included.
$395.00
Malay Lacewing #2 a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 15″ x 12", frame included.
$150.00
Malay Lacewing #1 a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia (North Carolina). The art measures 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" and...
$395.00
Leopard Moth #2 a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 12″ x 15", frame included.
$395.00
Leopard Moth #3 a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 15″ x 12", frame included.
$395.00
Black Witch #1 a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 8″ x 10 1/2″, frame included.
$395.00
Black Witch #2 a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 10 1/2″ x 8″, frame included.
$595.00
Monarch #17 a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 13 1/2″ x 10″, frame included.
$395.00
Monarch #18 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 11″ x 8″ and the frame is 15" x...
$395.00
– Sold OutMonarch #19 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 8″ x 11″ and the frame is 12" x...
$395.00
Peacock #3 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 11″ x 8″ and the frame is 15" x...
$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...
$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″...
$595.00
Tortuga #1 is a mixed media by Raffaele Paglia. The art measures 14″ x 10″ and the frame is 19″...
$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″...
