So, I was a bit grumpy about this! I had a double page spread in my dictionary free. On one side was Jack Snipe and the other Kingfisher. There were two suitable words that fitted with my self imposed nature theme - Jay and Jonquil. BUT the Craft Barn requested that the J page include a dragonfly... well, that didn't fit at all.
I wrestled for a while and came up with a dragonfly on a jonquil leaf even though this would never happen as they are not around at the same time...
And it turned out OK, I think. I used my Inktense and Coloursoft from Derwent.
I was happy with this chap. I was reminded by research just how awesome the colours in dragonflies and damselflies are.
And then the jonquil. I'm less happy with this part, but after about 14 layers I realised it was the best it was going to be. I've always struggled with daffs - I need to work in another sketching session!
Thanks for stopping by!
Lovely pages, I love jonquils, we always had those at home when I was little.
ReplyDeleteGreat colourful pages. Love how you solved the problem. I'm impressed with your drawing skills!
ReplyDeleteLaura, if I could draw even 1/1000th as well as you, I would be over the moon with happiness. Your daff is gorgeous and you are DAFF if you think it isn't. I like how you incorporate the pesky dragonfly, too. It's a genuine beauty!
ReplyDeleteHi Laura, Loving the Dragonfly. Think you have to say it's artistic licence:)
ReplyDeleteHope you've had a good day. Sue
Hi Laura, Thought I had left a comment....oh well.
ReplyDeleteI love the Dragonfly.
hope you've had a good day. Sue
I think both the flower and dragonfly are well painted, very good page!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful dragonfly and you have captured the vibrancy of the daffodil so well.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I made you grumpy ha ha but you have done this so well! Your flower and dragonfly are both beautiful! Thank you for entering The Craft Barn Challenge.
ReplyDeleteJane x
I think the daffodil and dragonfly are more than ok, they are beautifully drawn and painted. Well done on winning the challenge.
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