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Lady Bug in Love Art for Valentine's Day

I had a love/hate relationship while coloring my lady bug art, but we finally came to a compromise. I had too much of a heavy hand while coloring the black shell and heart spots so the detail in the line art was lost. However, I think the bolder shapes will reproduce better when I shrink it for the pendants my mom wants to make. Plus, I have the original ink illustration available as a unique digital stamp on Etsy. I hope paper crafters will be enticed to buy the Art Nouveau design for Valentine's Day - I'd love to see how other creative souls would add color.

Lady Bug Drawing by aquariann
Lady bug drawing is inked with black Sakura Pigma Micron Pens and colored with Prismacolor pencils onto ACEO cut Strathmore Smooth Bristol Paper.

Colored pencil art is linked at Sunday Sketches.
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  1. mail4roseyJanuary 18, 2014 at 11:05 PM

    I think it came out just right. And perfect for the upcoming holiday too. :)

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  2. WrightStuffJanuary 19, 2014 at 4:44 AM

    Great idea to turn the spots into hearts! It looks fab - very stylish and perfect for Valentine's Day.

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  3. The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJanuary 19, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    I LOVE the calligraphy and heart frame it formed around your cute ladybug. Blessings!

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  4. HelenJanuary 19, 2014 at 6:16 AM

    I think it is wonderful and I am loving all the hearts. Happy SS

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  5. DebbieJanuary 19, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    this is such a cute lady bug! love it! xo

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  6. JulieJanuary 19, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Super cute! And perfect for Valentine's Day!

    http://www.artworkbyjm.com/

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  7. UnknownJanuary 19, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    I love love love Lady Bugs!!! this piece is gorgeous!!!! Happy Sunday Sketches!!!!

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  8. Abigail DavidsonJanuary 19, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    The ladybug looks lovely! Happy SS!

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  9. Serena LewisJanuary 19, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    Very nice! I like the decorative border too. :)

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  10. VictoriaJanuary 21, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    That is one cute bug.

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  11. JennJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    Love it, Kristin! Too cute!

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