Artexplosion week 41 "Nature" " Mother Earth"

Hello everyone

Welcome to my post for the artexplosion week 41 theme : "Nature"

When I thought about this theme, I thought about mother Earth. To me she is like a queen of nature that makes sure everything will continue and will grow again.
I also wanted to add different elements in my drawing. So you can see there is water, fire earth and air.
That are also element that keeps things in nature in balance. Without the water the flowers can not grow just like the sun, the heat we need. and the air we breathe in comes from the trees. it is pretty amazing how it's all arranged don't you think?

I present my drawing, for this week's artexplosion 41 "Nature" hosted and supported by @juliakponsford, @vachemorte and @curie.

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Although I didn't add a lot of animals I like how the one dolphin on the left turned out. It gives me a symbolic feeling of how we should be thankfull for the wonderful nature we still have. The sweet bird that is chilling on a leaf branch, is enjoying the wind through his feathers and the movements around him while he is sitting there so peacefully. The elements; she is blowing leaves through the sky 🍃and they drift by between the trees and fall on the grass, her nails are like fire flames 🔥 and through her hand we see water poring down into an ocean that also exists out of tears. 💦 Her hair is made of leaves and branches.🌿 She will keep everything balanced. 💗

Come with me in the process

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The beginning of my sketch, I was puzzling elements together. I started off with mother nature, and after the's face was done, my fantasy started flowing! The leaves on her head came right out of my wrist.
It was very liberating to do and it all fell in place.

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After I started coloring there was no stopping me at all! I didn't want to stop anymore! I kept on coloring while listening to the radio.

The sketch pencils I used are from " Kasimir" professional drawing pencils.
The coloring pencils I used are KOH I NOOR HARDTMUTH MONDULEZ 24. THESE ARE WATER COLOR PENCILS that have a great color intensity, after adding water, the effect is wonderful!
My paint/ watercolor brushes are from "vanEijk"

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I love the results that it gives right away, so..almost done! It has to dry and then I have to take care of the finishing touches.

After work I could do a bit for the last few days and eventually it is finished!!! So happy!!
Thank you for the inspiration @juliakponsford @vachemorte and @curie.

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