How to Paint a Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly in Acrylic Session 2

Tiger Swallowtail Session 2

Subject: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly on Apple Blossom
Date: 03/10/2018
Painting Session: 2
Medium: Acrylic on Illustration Board
Colors Used: Titanium White, Carbon Black, Lemon Yellow, Brilliant Blue
Previous Sessions: Session 1

I spent this session layering in a mixture of lemon yellow and Titanium White on the butterfly. I also added another layer of Carbon Black to the dark areas of the butterfly and added more detail to the body. You can see the details in the larger photo below. I used a liner brush to paint in the hairs on the body, there is more work to do in this area. I need to add more yellow and try to make the hairs a little softer. I used Brilliant Blue to add the blue accents around the tail. I need to refine this area more to bring out the blue and soften the edges. Will add another layer of yellow in the next session and try to achieve some variation of yellow tones on the wings.