Orchid Faery - Pink Saturday

I once visited a greenhouse where rare orchids grew. That is where I met this little Orchid Faery, wearing these exotic blooms in her hair.  The orchids she wears are one of a kind, tended lovingly by a master gardener.

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I started with a pencil sketch, which I inked in with various sized indelible ink Staedtler pens. After inking, I erased the pencil lines, then added vibrant color with my beloved Prismacolor pencils.

To make sure the outside edges remained crisp and clear, I re-inked some of the more prominent lines. This must be done with care, gently rolling the ink pen tips periodically, because bees wax from the Prismacolor pencils can clog the flow of the ink.

Since I can't bear to part with the original drawing, you can purchase a limited edition, signed, numbered print at my Etsy shop, BethLeda Artworx.

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