Had to re-start my bee orchids project (for Paxton Pits Nature Reserve for Coasters) as I completely forgot about optical planning (deciding beforehand how to paint, which colours to use and in what order, etc), so it was mucked-up. I have not messed up a picture all year, so I think all the 22 exhibitions and endless commissions are taking their toll! Still two more commissions to go before mid-December, then I shall have a month’s rest!
Have redrawn my orchids, but in a simpler composition so that I can complete it quicker, as time is short. Here are some progress pictures:
1410 Bee Orchids preliminary greens and whites
1410 Bee Orchids: adding a ‘Bee’ Flower
1410 Bee Orchid: working out and mixing the different greens of stem and flower
These are the special coasters for The Friends of Paxton Pits which will be sold in the Visitor Centre Shop at the Nature Reserve. So why not pop along and buy some for your nature-loving friends. These are the four pictures in a boxed set:
Boxed sets of 4 Acrylic Coasters made especially for The Friends of Paxton Pits to sell in the visitor shop.