![]() I’m eager to hear what everyone has to say on the color question. If you have any thoughts on the subject, please share them below. I’m opening the color question up to you, because I’d love to hear how you would approach the color on the hummingbirds. So, with that in mind, what’s your take on a color scheme for the birds? Do you expect to see something vivid and bold? Something subdued and moderately realistic? Do you expect the colors to meld right in with the surrounding greenery and flowers? Do you think the birds should stand out aggressively from their setting? The designs on the head, the shaped neckband, the scalloped layering on the chest, the layered wings – you won’t see these on real hummingbirds. Take the tail feathers, for example – hummingbirds don’t have long tail feathers. What they can’t look like is completely realistic. Or, they can fall somewhere in the middle – stylized, yet within reason. ![]() They can look completely unreal, fantastical, made up. When pondering the question, please keep in mind that the whole image is stylized, so the birds do not need to look realistic. So, I thought I’d throw the color question out to you! What colors do you envision for these flittering hummingbirds? Do you see bold, bright, aggressive colors? Tropical, “hot” colors? Majestic jewel tones? What do you imagine on hummingbirds? On the other hand, if these types of colors dominated the birds, the birds would certainly stand out. So I threw some of those shades onto the project thus far.Įspecially when it comes to the other greens already in the piece, when I see these new colors on top, the word Conflict comes to mind. Throughout this project, I’ve been inundated with emails, with photos on social media, with links to hundreds of hummingbird photos and images online, from real hummingbirds to the most fantastic stylized renditions of hummingbirds, all from well-meaning souls who wish to help me along the way when it comes to choosing colors for the birds.Īn overwhelming number of the images I’ve seen and saved over the past many months involve colors that I wouldn’t normally think about using.Īmong those are bright (what I call “electric”) blues, turquoise-greeny blues, and tropical ocean greeny-blues. Why the hesitation? Because I’m having a color kerfuffle. I could pick out a few little areas that I’m not 100% sold on, and re-stitch them.īut … the birds! I must tackle the birds! The Color Conflict I could add some embellishing dots along the vines, like the dots along the vines in the original design. I could go in and stitch some veins on all the large leaves. But there’s a part of me that keeps wanting to put them off. that sense of trepidation at what comes next!Īnd what does come next on this particular embroidery project? ![]() that sense of elation you feel when you’ve finally plowed through to a seemingly elusive goal 2. Two feelings welled up inside me upon completion of the flowers: 1. Last week, I finished the flowers on the Secret Garden embroidery project – finally! You don’t have to worry about being creative or talented – just follow our instructions! If you’re looking for more nature options, you ma y find more plant-based paint by number designs in our Landscape & Nature Collection. Discover how painting reduces stress, improves your motor functions, and boosts your self-esteem when you start painting with our guided designs. ![]() While our paint by numbers flower masterpieces allow you to bring nature into your home through art, painting in and of itself can provide you many more benefits than you think. Hang your finished piece in any room in your home, or surprise a loved one with a unique gift! More Than Just Decor ![]() Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, we’re confident that you’ll succeed in the creation of a stunning art piece with any of our paint by numbers floral kits! Our high-resolution printed guidelines, rich pigments, and convenient reference sheet guarantees a beautiful paint by numbers plant or floral piece that will enrich your life. We offer tons of painting styles, including realism, abstract pieces, Impressionism, textile-inspired pattern designs, and much more. If you’re not shopping for a specific paint by numbers flower or still life piece, you can start exploring your options with a selection of garden scenes, flower arrangements, wildflowers, and floral landscapes. ![]()
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