Butterfly Mask (original art)
Yesterday I shared my very first poem with you guys, along with the painting I did to accompany it.
I'm quite happy with how the butterfly turned out, actually. Which is new for me. I used to hate everything I painted and see only the flaws.
I have still not tired of my markers and water brush, but have added another "ordinary" tool to my repertoire. I can't wait to share the process with you so let's get started.
As usual, I sketched the lines in as lightly as I could, so I hope you can make it out. My camera had trouble focusing again.
Next, I started filling in the dark edges of the butterfly. This took several layers to get the saturation intense enough. I started out on dry paper with the marker, faded that with the water brush and layered over with marker before the layer had a chance to dry.
I filled in the wings by starting in the darkest spot with dark blue and turquoise marker and faded it out with the water brush.
Next I added a first layer of colour to the body.
While that was drying I took a black ballpoint pen to add detail to the wings.
I added more layers to the body to create more colour intensity.
I added more detail with the ballpoint pen as a final touch.
So here it is. My fourth painting. ;-) If you'd like to see more of my paintings, have a look at my Poppy, Tulip and Violet.
Hope you like it!
Hugs
Tiny
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It is perfection. You should be very, very proud.
Thank you. Hugs
I’m seeing butterflies come to life 🧚🏼♀️
Don't you just love them?
Yes, love them to bits.
waiting for the day when Tiny accepts artwork request
So sososo pretty! I could never get watercolors to really 'work' for me, I had a hard time leaving the light places light enough. Acrylics became my go to because i could always slather on some titanium white! Folks who can make their watercolors sing (like you can!) just amaze me!
Oh Tangle! I love you! This means a lot to me. Hugs!
Nice one and thanks for sharing your (creative) process!
I love it when people do that :)
Groetjes!
Thanks!
This a very Rare Skill you got, you paint and write poems synchronously...Double Thumbs Up
Well, to be honest, I wrote the poem first, and then I made the painting to match.
Still super cool to be able to have both talent....i draw but not as skillful as yours
nice butterfly
Thank you!
your welcome
I'm surprised the ballpoint didn't run at all- or did you wait until everything was dry? Do you use a special watercolor paper? This is making me want to get back into art...
I did wait until everything was definitely dry before working in the ballpoint. The paper is watercolour paper but not with a very distinctive grain.
And thank you. Hugs