Painting my Hobbies

Looking at a blank canvas and being unable to decide what to draw is frustrating in itself. Drawing and painting of all sorts has been a hobby of mine for as long as I can remember. So when I decided to do this piece, I wanted to incorporate all the things I love about Sri Lanka.

I started with the most interesting bird (in my opinion). The peacock most well known for its magnificent show of feathers that span to a length of more than  60% of their body. Each feather is beautifully designed to showcase a "long eyed" pattern.

I used poster colors just because they do have a richness and ofcourse the results are pretty much instant. I was initially fascinated with drawing fish and I knew I had to incorporate it in this drawing.

Sri Lanka is known for its wonderful beaches and I didn't think twice about it. I added all the oceanic features that I was in love with.

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I continued to add color and texture to make the drawing seem 3D (at least I hope I did). Butterflies have always been my favorite thing to draw so I didn't hold anything back! Here's the rest of the progression!

Almost completed - You will also note that my feet are showing! OOOPPS!!

Completed! FINALLY

This drawing hangs in my room and is a constant reminder of all the things I enjoy about being in this beautiful country - Sri Lanka.

Another one of my peacock feather drawings this time with Faber Castell Polychromos.