I decided to paint the honey bee queen, worker, and drone for the shop that’s coming. It was fun doing all the drawings and choosing the color palette for the paintings. Painting and drawing is sort of like therapy for me. My old colored pencils and my watercolor pencils were calling to me. I forgot all about those watercolor pencils. Mini pencil sharpeners online were ordered to give them all pretty points. Type A, anyone? Taking the time to see all the colors on paper made me happy. It’s the little things.
Choosing A Watercolor Palette
Choosing Colors-Step 1:
First, I chose all the possible color options for my honey bee paintings. I want to see the colors on paper because it’s the best test to see what a color truly looks like. I did this for all my mediums which included paint, colored pencils, and watercolor pencils.
Seeing Colors On Paper-Step 2:
After I chose the colors, then I take the time to put them all on paper. It’s important to notice the order. I didn’t want to loose track of which color was which. Also, I waited for the colors to “speak to me.” That sounds a little woo woo. Let me explain. I choose the colors I love for the painting. It’s that simple.
Choosing A Palette-Step 3:
Third, after getting all the colors on paper, I study them. Which colors would be best for the wings? This one? Or maybe the lighter one? I pay attention to how certain colors go together. Do they clash? And maybe I want them to be at odds. Each color has a purpose in the painting. What am I going to use them for? I like to pay attention to how the colors will mix together as well.
Life Update
Life is OK. I’m staying positive. Also, chronic illness is hard. Sometimes, I wonder how I’ve lasted this long. But then I remember how far I’ve come. There was a time when I couldn’t even get out of bed because of the pain. The fatigue(tears). There are no words. For a blip, I felt it again this week. It’s kinda crazy. Despite all the pain, I still have hope. I have a doctors appointment scheduled for this month which makes me nervous since I’ve learned how much doctors don’t really know. (sigh) It’s OK because God knows.
It took me a long time to accept that sometimes God lets us live in the dark. Because of this, I pray for courage to face what’s ahead. I pray that He leads me to where I’ll find healing-but more than that, I pray for the courage to be in the pain and still trust him. Because no matter the outcome, God is always good.
