So a while back I posted this picture on my Instagram (I also posted the finished picture there as well):
This was the beginnings of an angel fish. I'd like to show step by step how I got to the end of the painting through a series of pics I took throughout the whole process. I plan to do some other stuff with the background and add other subjects so I'll post the complete composition when its all done. For now here's the second picture step in the process:
I usually use acrylic paints on canvas. I'd like to try other mediums but for now acrylic on canvas was my choice. As you can see here, the fins on the lower half are almost done.
I managed to finish the body here but was still working on the fins underneath. Getting the colors to maintain that translucent orange look was a bit challenging.
Finally finished the fins at the bottom. Next it was time to tackle the tail. The tail on an angelfish is its most alluring most exotic feature. I really wanted to get this right.
Started out a little rough as you can see in the next pic but I kept at it.
With the tail finished, the last part of this gorgeous creature was the top fin.
The finished product, the end result, the goal!
I really liked how this turned out but I'm not finished. Look out for what I do to complete this painting. Hope you enjoy it!
