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Iron Dragonflies Painting- Cottage Garden Series #3

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Iron Dragonflies Painting
the real iron dragonfly

Do you have any outdoor ornaments on your home? The Iron Dragonflies Painting was inspired by the two iron dragonflies hanging beside the front door on my little cottage. This set of paintings are the 3rd and 4th in the Cottage Garden Series.

Spring 2021 is coming! I think we all need some rejuvination this year. In celebration of this very special season, I’ve begun the Cottage Garden painting series. I’m doing a 100 Day Painting Challenge with a friend of mine, so we’ll see how far I can take the kitsch garden theme. The goal is to paint (or draw or sew or whatever your interest is) for 100 consecutive days. The process is supposed to unleash all of your pent-up creativity. We’re going to paint five days a week for twenty weeks, with weekends off. Challenge accepted!

This dragonfly had a mind of its own. First, I painted his body. The iron had so many variations. It provided an interesting patina.
The iron pattern in the wings was intricate. Luckily I transferred the pattern onto the birch board. Did you know the Masters painted on wood?
The biggest dragonfly beckoned me to paint a flaming yellow background.
I painted everything except the jewels in the wings.
After finishing the marbled jewels, I added more white highlights and my signature squigglies.
I enjoyed painting the first dragonfly so much, I decided to paint a smaller dragonfly as well.
Iron Dragonflies Painting
I painted the little dragonfly onto a 6″ by 6″ linen panel. Her background is even more fiery than the big dragonfly’s background.
Iron Dragonflies Painting
I hope you enjoyed my Iron Dragonflies Paintings! Come back to see more southern garden kitsch.

Happy Spring,

Kristie

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  6. Donna @ Modern on Monticello says

    These are stunning! The details you included with each dragonfly is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing them. #HomeMattersParty Good luck with you 100 day challenge. That is a really good idea and I can’t wait to see what you do during those days.

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