Since I wasn’t able to find suitable existing artwork for the shower mural, I’ve decided to draw the scene. Or, at least, attempt to do so. It has been a long time since I last did a drawing.
Using smooth Bristol paper, I marked an outline slightly larger than what I need for the shower surround. I viewed my inspiration photo and did a rough layout with colored pencil. I used a deliberately soft touch since I can always add more color but it is next to impossible to take color up later. My layout is busier than the original, and I eliminated the butterfly.
Here is my inspiration from Fine & Country.
This was the best existing artwork I could find; it’s from 1ms.net.
I made a color copy of my initial drawing to see if I liked it in place before working on the drawing any further. I added some height to the shower wall after seeing how short my original mockups were.
I think we’re getting somewhere.
My drawing captures enough of the essence for me, so I’ll work on completing the drawing as is.
EEEEEEEEEK! Get out!!! :O
