It's been 2 months since a tweet by Max Keiser sent me stumbling on board the steemit rocketship. And what a rollercoaster two months it's been I've had my blogging up's and downs, made friends, learned more than I thought possible in such a short space of time, been inspired to start drawing again and try new art mediums.
So when I reached 1000 steam power yesterday I decided my next post should be a celebration of minnowhood As I started working towards my next goal of reaching the lofty ranks of dolphin.
Frustration Sucks
In the past my work was always abstract so I never really drew faces, I spent most of yesterday watching tutorials and sketching to practise before getting to work this morning.
Things just didn't go to plan with my mermaid, frustration set in part way through my 4th attempt. It was time to take a walk before touching her hair.
Some time Later!
A walk in the rain and a cup of coffee later, I got stubborn and decided to forget the idea I had in my head and improvise, working on the section of the painting I liked.
I switched from watercolours to ink, used some soft pastels, doodled a minnow and my painting was finished. (I don't know why but the camera just wouldn't register the greens and yellows when I tried to photograph the final painting)
/"I know she doesn't have ears! Human ears on mermaids is a silly idea."
Thank you, for all the support
and encouragement over the last two months.
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