Helicopter in Acrylic Paints

Last week, I again missed the #creative-sunday. However, I assure you it wasn't intentional. I spent the whole Sunday painting something. It was my first-time painting on a bigger canvas. I didn't realize that it could take so much of my time. I couldn't complete it that day.

Next day, I again worked on it and finally it was completed. But there was something off about it which I couldn't point out. Therefore, I was reluctant to post it and kind of skipped the idea of publishing it at all.

I was a little disappointed in myself because I did push my limits in that piece. I painted things which I had no idea about how they were done. For instance, lighting and motion effect.

Week passed and today again I took out that painting and decided to work on it with a fresh mind. I did some tweaking and came to a point that it might have looked better in Oil, whereas I used Acrylics.

Anyways, that's how we learn, with practice and mistakes.

Okay coming to the subject of painting...

After my few successful attempts, my husband got a little impressed and asked me to make a painting for his office.

I was like, why not, I can do it. 😀

I did it but after seeing the outcome, I told him that I won't mind if he doesn't hang it in his office. I also told him to not tell anyone about the artist unless somebody gives a genuine compliment (rare chance). 🤣

Painting Scene:

Military Helicopter getting ready for takeoff at nighttime.

I sketched the helicopter which was easier than expected.

The one thing that I didn't enjoy at all was painting the big sky and runway.

I had to spend some time to mix colors and get the right shade for military green and yellow.

The most daunting task for me was to create runway and taxi lights and helicopter lights.

I saw some tutorials, but I failed to create the lights. I had to practice for another on a rough sheet and only when I got it right then I painted on the canvas. I pretty much like how the lights came out.

Then there was spinning tail and main rotors. It looked difficult but I was able to do it easily.

Everything looked so pitch black, so I created some bushes and added some lights to give a little more life to the scene.

Handing it over to husband now for his office. I will pay him a visit soon and will bring it back home if it looks hideous there. 🤪

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