This painting is based on one of my favorite photos. The pictures below show the process. I used a grid to sketch out the basic shapes for the painting. Then I painted in those shapes with solid colors. After that, I worked on the details for each section.
![Painting with basic shapes](http://blog.clockwork-orrery.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/03/butterfly_painting_basic_shapes-341x512.jpg)
![Painting with leaves completed](http://blog.clockwork-orrery.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/03/butterfly_painting_leaves_complete-341x512.jpg)
![Painting with flowers completed](http://blog.clockwork-orrery.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/03/butterfly_painting_flowers_complete-341x512.jpg)