Monarch Butterfly PDF

Description

Learn to Paint a Monarch in Pen and Watercolour Wash, with my Step by Step Downloadable PDF Tutorial

Monarch butterflies are predominately found in North America, where they are able to feed, breed and overwinter in suitable habitats. They are a migratory species which can travel up to 2,000 miles between Canada and Mexico. Their caterpillars feed on Milkweed, building up plant toxins in their body, which act as a deterrent to would be predators.

This is a relatively small project, but the vibrancy of the colours contrasted against the ink drawing really make the finished piece pop, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I worked on a small scale, but there is nothing to stop you increasing the size and adding even more detail. The project is suitable for all levels of ability, but you will need some fine-tipped waterproof pens.

This is an instant PDF download, you could start painting this Monarch butterfly in a matter of minutes. You don’t even need to wait for the post to arrive! You will receive a 27-page PDF document. Set out in the same way as the tutorials I write for magazines. However, you get lots more large photos of the different stages.

Downloadable lessons enable you to work at your own speed, you can dip in and out of the content, you can spend time studying the fine details and practise the various techniques as often as you like.

Have fun with this lesson, take your time and let me know how you get on. Try printing off the last few pages which have the larger versions of the step-by-step photos for additional help.