Paintings Leah Cebulski - Leah Cebulski

Splendid Yard Monsters

Ornamental portraits of the creatures we usually overlook. Acrylic, ink, oil and gold foil on canvas.

Spider

30" × 48" · Acrylic, ink, oil, and gold foil on canvas

A writing spider sits at the center of an intricate web stretched across a dark blue ground.

Decorative symmetry and ornamental elements emphasize the architecture of the web while celebrating the spider’s quiet mastery of structure and design.

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Cicada

36" × 48" · Acrylic, ink, oil, and gold foil on canvas

A cicada spreads its translucent wings across a vivid red field framed with ornamental gold details.

The composition echoes classical portrait medallions while celebrating the insect’s brief but powerful presence in the natural cycle. The contrast of delicate wing structure against rich color highlights both fragility and resilience.

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Centipede

18" × 24" · Acrylic, ink, oil, and gold foil on canvas

Crawling within a decorative circular frame, the centipede appears both elegant and unsettling.

Its segmented body arcs rhythmically across a deep blue ground, inviting the viewer to appreciate the strange beauty of a creature often overlooked. The composition explores pattern, repetition, and movement.

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Luna Moth

30" × 48" · Acrylic, ink, oil, and gold foil on canvas

A luna moth floats across a deep blue background framed by floral motifs.

The wide wings and pale greens create a sense of quiet suspension, as though the moth has paused mid-flight. The piece reflects the fleeting beauty of nocturnal insects and their ephemeral lives.

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Cucumber Beetle

9" × 12" · Acrylic, ink, oil, and gold foil on canvas

This beetle is presented as a radiant emblem against a vibrant purple field.

Its familiar form becomes monumental when isolated and framed, encouraging viewers to reconsider a creature often seen only in passing. Decorative elements echo historical naturalist illustrations.

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Jewel Wasp

48" × 60" · Acrylic, ink, oil, and gold foil on canvas

The jewel wasp’s metallic body shimmers against a bold, luminous background.

Iridescent greens and blues emphasize the insect’s armor-like shell, while gold elements frame the subject like a small icon. Rendered at an enlarged scale, the wasp becomes less a specimen and more a presence—inviting the viewer to consider the strange elegance of a creature often overlooked or feared. The painting explores the tension between beauty and unease that many insects evoke.

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Cockroach

18" × 24" · Acrylic, ink, oil, and gold foil on canvas

A cockroach is presented within a luminous green oval and framed with irregular gold leaf, its polished amber body rendered with careful attention to structure and light.

A violet rose floats beside the insect, introducing an unexpected contrast between ornament and subject. The composition invites viewers to look more closely at a creature often dismissed, revealing the symmetry and complexity of its form.

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Small Jewel Wasp

12" × 9" · Acrylic, ink, oil, and gold foil on canvas

A jewel wasp balances delicately on a slender stem, its metallic greens and blues glowing against a luminous blue field.

Framed by ornamental gold flourishes, the insect’s iridescent body becomes both scientific study and decorative icon. The composition highlights the surprising elegance and precision found in even the smallest creatures.

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