Night Sky

Another project has been finished! This one has surprised me the most of all with how successful it was. In my last post I discussed how I have always been fascinated by the Northern Lights and wanted to see if I could paint a picture that represented such a beautiful phenomenon. This picture looks a lot different then the one I originally planned to make but I  feel it is much more unique than the other one.

Vanessa Kiedrowski (2017)

I have zero painting experience so I am so proud of the result of this painting. Part of my fascination with nature is the night sky, I think it is the most beautiful and calming thing to look at. The night sky is still and endless and when I look at it I am able to stay present in my own life. This project took me 2 hours to complete because the sky took so many different layers. First I painted the entire page dark blue then used a sponge with pink, white, light blue, and grey to add the star dust and constellations. After those had dried I used a used tooth brush and flicked white paint on to get the stars and then I mixed colours to create the greenish turquoise of the Northern Lights. Finally, I painted the bottom black and painted the forest. I followed a step by step design by the Art Sherpa who I had never heard of previously but will definitely continue to use her classes because they were detailed and easy to follow. Here is the link if you want to give this painting a try too: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yF5NpDdI4Q

Some of the challenges I faced included the fact that I did not have some of the proper painting supplies that this project required. For example, I had to mix colours to paint the Northern colours and it did not turn out as bright as the Art Sherpa's because she had turquoise paint. However, many of the materials were able to manipulate (i.e. switching a painting sponge for a dish sponge to create the same effect). I am realizing how much I enjoy painting because it helps me stay present as I mentioned earlier. I find it so difficult not to get caught up in what I should be doing or what I have to do later that I just worry my lfie away. Focusing on one project helps me stay here and focus my attention and the result was amazing! Can't wait to share my next ideas with you guys!