Pearl Painting
I have a new miniature painting in my Etsy shop. This is the kind of oyster I want to find.
One of the things I like about painting the miniatures is they can act as a thumbprint for a larger painting. I've painted oyster shells in prior paintings but haven't tackle pearls. This was a chance to experiment with capturing the luster of the pearl. I used little touches of purple, blues, and creams to recreate the colors you can see in a pearl.
I took a little artistic license and used a bed of sand rather than the oyster itself. I wanted to contrast the texture of sand versus the smoothness of the pearl.
I also used a pearly finished paint for the background to contrast the dullness of the oyster and highlight the pearl. I think in a larger painting, the pearly background would be overkill, but it works well on a small scale painting.
And that's a peek behind my easel – enjoy the rest of your day!
Very pretty oyster painting. I like the idea of a miniature because you can put them in great little places that need a special little touch.
I like the way it turned out – I love that lovely teal background for your pearl!