Blue Rose Fairy

Comments

This is pretty. I love the rose. Could you tell me what 'slattering' is, and 'glass nuggets'?? I always like to hear about and try new things but haven't heard of these. It is a lovely effect.

Posted by Margaret McDougall on Wed 27 Feb 11:11:14

Hi Margaret Thanks for your comments. I actually spelt the word wrong, it should say splattering with a 'p'. It is done by rubbing your finger across a toothbrush loaded with paint in the direction you want. Glass nuggets are like flat marbles, they are bought in shops at 5p each by children, who like to collect them for their colours. They are used in displays and left arranged in a glass bowl for decoration. Thanks again, glad you like the fairies and sheep, Debbie

Posted by Debbie Cullis on Thu 28 Feb 19:32:20

1. the idea is quite genuin and and original 2. the brush strucks should be harmonized (the same manner) all over the painting 3. it requires even more contrast

Posted by Behzad Ghorbani on Sat 10 May 04:20:43

Hang on Studio Wall

31/03/2015

0 likes

571 views

This was the first painting I did in the series. I used a photo of Millie, who posed as a fairy, with a silk flower of a blue rose and the addition of watercolour techniques of splattering, misting, and sea salt. I added the use of painting glass nuggets to give a magical moment.

About the Artist

Debbie Cullis

In 1991, I completed a degree to teach Primary School children, a BEd Hons, majoring in Art. I worked as an Occupational Therapist carrying out craft activities with young adults of learning disabilities. I kept up my painting with compiling illustrations for friends on two occasions. In between I…

View full profile

More by Debbie Cullis