Leisure Painter

Burst of spring

Learning objectives

□ Create an imaginative background with doodles, splatters, salt and Clingfilm
□ How to use masking fluid
□ Paint white flowers

Snowdrops are one of the first signs of spring, to be followed by dashes of spring colours and shapes as other flowers appear. I find nature very exciting at this time as the first sight of snowdrops coming through other still-dormant plants brings a sense of renewal, reminding me to look forward to the days ahead.

In this painting I captured the spring colours and shapes that inspire me so uch, the shapes of new foliage and plants that create both a buzz about nature and the arrival of bees. If you look closely, you might be able to see one or two in the painting, too. Producing artwork like this can offer you hours of

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