With everyone stuck inside, I figured we all needed a little extra pick-me-up this week! This watercolor butterfly tutorial is very simple to follow and has such a clean, modern beauty with some unexpected color thrown in there! I think you'll enjoy it and (hopefully) learn a lot!
How to Draw a Realistic Bumble Bee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIPmORboHsg
Drawing Mini-Course: www.blusheddesign.com/flower-drawing
Supplies:*
Reference Photo: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/470907704790599263/?nic_v1=1aFeszOj2v73fNSE4mTnk0lr1DaSzBNg6bDsKApriSvrFGr1rILwH4qXr%2BXEmP6KLV
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TOP: (right to left)
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SIDE: (top to bottom)
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