For this digital painting, I started with a photo I took at a local garden of a bee in a poppy in the middle of the day. The harder light lent simpler colors, but still enough to be interesting, plus the lovely spectral highlights on the bee's wings. To make the painting, I zoomed in until I was seeing individual pixels and then began a process of retexturing the image on a new layer using a colored pencil brush.
Feedback is how I improve. As Extra Credits says, "Fail faster. No idea is made fully formed. Your ideas can't be precious. Your ego can't need protecting. Every failure is a chance to get it right."
Go right ahead! I'd also be happy to make small alterations for you, if you specify what you'd like. You can do that here.
I'm currently seeking people who want to be part of a nonprofit focusing on disabled-first design and radical accessibility. This project is on the list for what we make there. If you want to join, please get in touch!
