Butterfly Update

Here is the finished ink of my butterfly.

Next week I will have it will have watercolor and up on Etsy. I think it will make a great greeting card.

Butterfly

I wanted to do an art piece with a butterfly because I love their shape and colors. They seem so graceful. Since I picked my subject, I conducted some research. Here are my references that I found on Pinterest.

After I got some images and shapes that I liked, I sketched some ideas for the butterfly shape and pattern.

Then I penciled out the main pieces of my design on watercolor paper.

Piece by piece, I put together the butterfly.  I started to add detail and patterns into the wings and the mandala.

I haven't finished it yet, but I will be able to complete it soon. Then I will watercolor it. :)

Introduction

What Do I Do

My name is Arielle, or you can call me Durribie! I sell my art at my Etsy store (https://www.etsy.com/shop/durribie). I create art to help people escape from reality even if it is just for a minute. I create coloring pages and prints of my art. I use mostly watercolors and ink to create my art.

Why Do I Do It

Cause it's fun! Art is a great way for me to express myself and the odd things that I come up with. I feel that I need to help others escape as I escape with my own daydreams. Some people have a hard time trying to escape so they can have a little break from the everyday stresses of life. Imagination is one way people can relieve the anxiety they face each day. I have a big imagination that I want to share so that I may spark some creativity in others.

Why Blog

To spread the imagination! I cannot help people if they do not know about me and my mission. I want to bring people into my world and show how imagination can bring light to all of life. It will help organize my thoughts and crazy ideas in one place. And I get to show off a little. :)