The colors are brilliant and fast and the end result is beautiful. I do not debate the morality of killing a butterfly for the sake of art. Some people cringe at the thought. Perhaps it is because the butterfly is such a beautiful creature. Or maybe it s an inconsistency in human nature.
Most people have no qualms about devouring a thick juicy steak.
Anyway, the butterfly has a short life span and their beauty is preserved forever in the work of Efrain and Felix. Efrain is also a practitioner of herbal medicine or curandero . Apparently most of his income is derived from this source. He was taught the skills by his mother, who probably was taught by her mother. He claims to have a cure for AIDs and cancer if they are not too advanced.