Creating a digital painting

The digital print above, Shell and Shore, Betty Butler ©2014, explores the abstract beauty of the shell. A charcoal drawing, below, was scanned and enhanced by digital painting and line drawings to portray a feeling of movement. To create contrast, some of the charcoal drawing peeks through in various places.

 

I was honored to win a 2014, 3rd showcase award in the new-media category at ArtSlant.com, a contemporary art network for the above work. Check it out here:

 http://www.artslant.com/global/artists/show/200321-betty-butler?tab=AWARDS

 

 

Charcoal drawing basis for Shell and Shore

Betty Butler, ©2014 

The Art of the Shell

This new art series explores the beauty of the shell and continues my exploration of organic forms, abstract and representational. I have utilized a mixed media of charcoal drawing, digital painting and photography. Enjoy the colors of turquoise, purple and gold that evoke water and sand.

 

Above: Purple Shell and Royal Blue Shell, digital collages, 14" x 11", Betty Butler, copyright 2014