Fearless Friday, FloraBunny
I’m traveling today so I am going to re-share one of my favorite paintings
to put you in a happy Spring frame of mind-
This painting was inspired by some watercolors I saw recently by
Her style is loose, whimsical and colorful, and her paintings are magic
When I saw this bunny, I fell in love and couldn’t wait to get started
I wet the paper and started blending the ears
If you use a watercolor block your paper won’t ripple,
but my mixed media art pad will flatten once it dries
It pretty much looks like a hot mess at this point,
but when you feel that way instead of setting it aside and starting all over,
keep going!
I felt the ears were too short,
so I extended them with a few thin strokes,
and began filling in the body and facial details
You can create a nice effect with using water drops
Add color to them by touching with the tip of a paint filled brush
You can blot them,
or tip the paper to make them run
or simply let them dry and see what happens
I was having trouble with the placement of the left eye,
so I waited until the painting was almost finished
to determine the proper perspective
Even though watercolor isn’t very forgiving,
sometimes you can scrub it out with clear water and blotting.
Some line details with a fine liner pen
and this bunny was done
Camellias from my garden…
Camellias are the Alabama state flower
They are so beautiful!
You really can learn a lot by using other artwork for inspiration,
just make sure you always give credit to the artist
“Florabunny” will remain in my private collection
and is not for sale as this design belongs to Australian artist Sally Walsh.
You can visit her website, Sillier than Sally designs here
to see more of her work
Have fun and
Be Fearless!
I do have some of my own original bunnies in my Society 6 shop
You can see all the Tulip Bunny items here
You can see all the items Rosie the Rabbit is on here
In case you missed it, yesterday I shared a simple painted
Spring Bunny and a Carrot Ribbon craft here
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado/ Love Your Creativity
What’s for Dinner/ Between Naps on the Porch
All About Home/ Common Ground & Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Oh My Heartsie Girl / Turn About Tuesday / Our Tiny Nest
Karin’s Cottage Linky Party / Creative Crafts / Crafty Creators
Whimsey Home Wednesday Full Plate Thursday
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Oh! I just love her!
Thank you Dorothy, have a nice weekend!
Such a sweet and cute bunny!
Thank you Angie🐇
Oh my gosh! I am in love!
Aw, sweet💕
Safe travels – thanks for the beautiful bunny!
Brrr, it’s freezing down here!
Safe travels, Jenna. Flora Bunny is adorable!
Thank you Pam, Happy weekend!
I love today’s bunny. She is so cute! Have a good trip.
Thank you Linda!
I love this floral bunny – how sweet!
Thank you Sally!
I adore this bunny Jenna. It made me smile…thank you for being you. hugs
Thank you Kari, I’m so happy it brought you a smile!
Your floral bunny is beautiful! I love watercolor art. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty.
Thanks so much Allyson!
I loved this the first time you shared her and I love her just as much now!
Thanks Jeanie, I love this artist’s style~
Jenna, I love that little precious bunny! Have a good weekend.
Thanks so much Katie!
She’s so cute! I have been trying to teach myself watercolor and this is inspiring!
Oh good, happy painting!
I remember Flora Bunny Jenna, so adorable! 🐇🎨💕
Thank you Mary 🙂
That rabbit is just adorable!
thank you Carole!
This is absolutely beautiful. You have loads of talent. Beautiful
Thank you Leanna!
Oh my goodness Jenna – this is so precious! I love love bunnies and this sweet one has stolen my heart. What a great picture to see on the dreary winter day – thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much Kim! Spring is coming I promise!
Very, very sweet Jenna! You are so talented!
Thank you Mary!
I adore Florabunny and sharing her as a feature at All About Home this evening! Thanks for always coming by to join in, Jenna!a
Thank you Debra, I am thrilled you featured Florabunny!
You’re so talented! This is a beautiful painting! Thanks for sharing on Crafty Creators!
Niki | Life as a LEO Wife
Thanks so much Niki!