Description
In this gentle, close-up study, Frances shows you how to paint a bumblebee that feels soft, tactile and properly alive — without disappearing into a mess of fuzzy edges. You’ll learn how to build that velvety texture using layered wet-in-wet washes, how to drop in darker tones to define the body without hard outlines, and how to keep the wings light and translucent with just a few confident strokes. She also demonstrates how to paint loose, fresh daisies that support the bee rather than compete with it, and how to create a soft, glowing background that makes the whole scene feel calm and natural. A brilliant lesson in subtle detail, controlled softness, and painting something tiny with real presence.
