Phew, I hammered this artwork out in a single day. It has been a long time since that has happened to work out well for me. Last Saturday, since we didn’t make it to Minneapolis, I was at my in-laws’ house while Greta napped. Loud hammering and nailing sounds were ringing through my house as the windows continued to be installed. 27 windows is no small feat!
I started with my taped off paper and a pencil sketch.
Next, I laid in the India ink on all the black parts. India ink is perfect for areas that cannot bleed with the watercolor paint.
I closed my eyes for a few minutes while the ink dried and then began with the color. I had a little more fun with this painting than the first. So, it actually worked out well that Greta claimed the first butterfly painting.
Layers of watercolor interspersed with a few water, snack, and Olympic watching breaks and I was nearly finished by the time Greta awoke from her two hour nap. During her post nap snack, I added the last few finishing touches. My last task is to get this in the mail before next week, as my cousin’s little girl is due in March.As always, prints and artwork are always for sale, please inquire by e-mail or through my Etsy shop, which is currently empty. If you are interested in purchasing something you have seen on this blog, I will create a custom listing for you. I also do custom commission pieces as well.
Bluebird Hill Art 