We had the good fortune of connecting with Cassandra Bohne-L and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I have been an artist for about 25 years. I started painting with oils and acrylics back when I was in college but it was stricly a hobby. I was self taught – no classes, no formal training. I continued painting throughout my career as I found it very therapeutic and rewarding. About 7 years ago I painted a blue butterfly and then and there my passion for butterflies flourished. I immediately began studying the beautiful species and immersing myself with knowledge. Soon I found myself incorporating real preserved butterflies into various artforms. For a couple of years I experimented with cloches, shadow boxes and mixed media until the birth of my clocks! Yes I paint and yes it is my passion, but what sets me apart from other artists are my clocks made with real preserved butterflies. My luxury clocks made with real butterflies (patent pending) are not just art they are functional. They have transformed the world of art and home decor and design. I am especially proud to have introduced something so unique and so beautiful to this world.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Well I would definitely start at the Houston Museum of Natural Science to check out the latest exhibits and also so they could see my butterfly clocks and cloches! We would have to go to the Houston Museum of Fine Arts as well since art is a must! Maybe go to a wine bar and do a wine tasting since I am a wine lover. Wouldn’t mind a trip to the Kemah Boardwalk and Towne Lake Boardwalk as well.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
As a child I used to take field trips to the Houston Museum of Natural Science and I always loved those trips. I have vivid memories that seem like only yesterday! So naturally when the Houston Museum of Natural Science started carrying my line of clocks made with real preserved butterflies I was beyond ecstatic!!! But it wasn’t only that they actually were selling my clocks, it was the support and faith that they showed me and continue to show me to this day. They welcomed me as family would. They encouraged me and stood by me. They showed me the care and support that lifted me up to new heights, that pushed me further, that elevated my motivation and creativity. I am will be forever grateful!

Website: bluebutterflydesigns.net

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandrabohnel/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassandra.bohnelinnard.7

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