Sort of like when you get a list of things to collect in a video game for a mission. Though I have thought it would be fun to create a “hit list” of things to get pictures of what I want to paint. Taking real-world reference pictures is always ideal but not always possible. The first step in drawing or painting something you have never done before is of course to gather up some references. There of course are many other examples of this skill at work. Just look at how artist Greg Simkins is able to create these awesome surrealist paintings! This way, one day we might be able to create things from our imagination at will. We must constantly be exercising our library of images we have stored up! Collect References To UseĪs a beginner painter myself, I’m always looking to expand my visual library by painting things I have never painted before. In an effort to avoid driving you away with a bunch of preamble let’s just get right into it. That’s why I think it’s important to be sure to choose something that looks easy for you to do at your current skill level. I have certainly had my moments where I tried to paint something I wasn’t ready for yet and couldn’t finish it. I don’t know about you but I feel a lot better when I actually finish a painting of something new I have never tried. One that has a background that we can make a bit obscure with the butterfly clearly displayed in an easy to draw way. Their simplicity makes this a must-do project for any beginner painter out there!įor this painting, we will be looking to find a simple picture of a butterfly for our reference. They are colorful, making them fun to paint, yet simple enough to draw out quickly. Plus it looks like a super easy project to knock out!īutterflies make a really great subject for a beginner painting. Learning how to paint a butterfly has been on my to do list for some time now. I don’t know about you but I’m always looking for the next painting project to try.
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