Layer by Layer: Bringing My Painting to Life

This week, I’ve been adding more layers to my painting, letting it evolve day by day. The process has been both meditative and exciting. I’ve built up the clouds with a stippling technique using Posca pens, but before and after that, I experimented with my watercolour palette. Using the white pan and my finger as a paintbrush, I softened the edges and added texture, giving the clouds a fluffier, more organic feel. The more I add, the more everything comes together. There’s something so satisfying about watching a piece slowly come to life, revealing its own direction as I keep working. This week, I’ve been adding more layers to my painting, letting it evolve day by day. The process has been both meditative and exciting. I’ve built up the clouds with a stippling technique using Posca pens, and the more I add, the more everything comes together. There’s something so satisfying about watching a piece slowly come to life, revealing its own direction as I keep working.

One area I’m still unsure about is the pink and yellow space where a spot of pink acrylic ink sits. At first, I thought it looked like a sun, but now I’m wondering if it could become a giant flower instead. I’ve also been toying with the idea of incorporating text, maybe through collage or embroidery stitching, to add another layer of depth.

For now, I might step away for a few days and return with fresh eyes after the weekend. Sometimes, a little distance is the best way to figure out what a painting truly needs.