Here I worked the background of the chrysalis.
Let it be noted that a fascinating series of transformations occurred after the caterpillar pitched himself and before this stage of the chrysalis – and I intend to draw them — but will probably put them to their own page with a link to view it.
In the last two images I brought out a charcoal pencil and eraser for the black areas. Not only do I mix my media but I take a departure from simply representing the image to interpreting it in a way that isn’t too abstract, just playful.
David, I really like the second painting…cool texture and color mingling, and the background on the top painting. neat!
Thanks Rachel Murphree, you confirmed what a few others have said as well.