I find the process of drawing so relaxing that I really don't care about the end result. It's a nice benefit to like what you create, but it's a luxury to love what you create.
First I drew this scene with pencil and colored it in with Crayola Crayons from my childhood. Yes, the are extremely old, but they are sustainable and still good. I used colors they don't make anymore like Indian Red and Maize.
Then I used the inexpensive Watercolors by Crayola (old) and Artist's Loft (new to me) for the Wax Resist effect. Crayola has deeper and stronger pigments and Artist's Loft tends to be very light even after many applications.
Ah, the end result, iPhoto blur and color altering. I love the undone and distressed look of it. It has a nostalgic feel to it for me. It reminds me of a Carnival or the Circus. A print of the blue version is available at Society6.
I sometimes fantasize about joining the circus. I would love to be a flying trapeze artist for at least one day. I can't wait to take classes.
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