sketch to painting - butterfly girl

sketch to painting - butterfly girl

sketch
I've been thinking about my sisters lately.
This was the start of butterfly girl.
start
Humble beginnings. 
background
Faces are hard. One little line can change the entire expression.
greens
I find it easier to break things down into parts.
This is the greens/stems of the flowers.
flowers
Adding the flowers. First layer of paint.
flowers
Layers and more layers of paint. Details and shading.
butterflies
Looking at resources helps paint the butterflies.
face
I left the face for last, of course.
final art
Finished! Whew!!
Prints and original available.
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1 comment

I love this painting! I have a print of it on my wall. It brings me joy every time I look it at it. Thanks for sharing your process!

Laurel Henderson

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