Drawing an ugly butterfly is impossible.
Does that mean butterflies are easy to draw? Absolutely not.
It means you can be extra playful, make a mess, use muddy colors, and slam the door right in perfectionism’s face. Expansive, vibrantly-colored wings are beautiful no matter how you draw them.
But you know I love a challenge, so introducing...
Rules and regulations:
Draw a butterfly from reference, video, or imagination. Make it as ugly as you think you can.
All materials welcome.
No AI!
Share and tag me (@bethspencerart) during July.
I’ll feature a roundup of favorites at the end of the month!
Here’s a quick step-by-step guide:
In the video:
Behind-the-scenes ugly butterfly painting process, resources, and encouraging words. I also included a page of butterfly images from my favorite reference book below. I’ll also open up a community chat shortly, so we can share together!
