Chris Osborne Art 
Pollinator
The Story Behind the Painting
While visiting friends in NSW for Christmas I went hiking in the Blue Mountains where I used to live. I came across this nice little flower with a spider on it, unfortunately not many people like spiders. So when I decided to painting the flower I added a much more acceptable subject a bee. The bee was photographed on one of the flowers in my garden, hopefully I got the scale right once I sketched them both together.
My Painting Process
Initial sketch and light background
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Hidden Initials CH.
Finished Artwork.
Framed Artwork.
Gouache on Watercolour Paper
I use Winsor & Newton Gouache on Arches France Watercolour Paper, 300g Cold Pressed.
My painting come from my own experiences that I have photographed while traveling. By reading this blog, you as a viewer can now hear The Story Behind the Painting. Where, when, what was happening while I was photographing the wildlife.
Enjoy, Chris Osborne
Chris Osborne Art 