Hello there ~I’m Abida, the little birdie that lives on the Treetop along the enchanted pathways of mystical woodlands & natural marvels… Here, inside my nest, I work hard alongside my little furry friends, collecting magical stories in a jar ~ stories that form sparkles of peace, compassion, love, wisdom & conscience. But we have been told that only humankind, with their special powers, can create such phenomena! Thus, we need the help of human beings to leave a sprinkling of these sparkles wherever they go – to give our universe life, to give it meaning, to give it worth… & to give it more sparkle…
Watercolour painting is one of the best mediums for new artists to work with that has so much potential for creativity. But what if you want to make your watercolour paintings go to the next level and make them look more magical? Watercolour painting is one of the most popular art forms. It’s fun, it’s inexpensive, and it allows for a wide range of creative techniques. Just about any artist can embark on a watercolour
The natural world has given us so many ways to create a beautiful piece of art, but one of my favourites is through the use of light and shadow. It is such a creative way to show depth in your painting, and amazingly enough, it can be achieved through the muted colours of pink and peach. This step-by-step watercolour painting tutorial will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful peach rose, from start
Taking a butterfly on a faded flower as my subject allows me to explore many aspects of drawing and painting. Firstly the position of the various elements, the leaves, the flowers and the butterfly along the branch allows the viewer’s eye to run from one side of the painting to the other. The colour palette can also be explored with each element subject to different hues and ranges. And lastly, there is a contrast between
