Blood will Flow

I adore that texture you achieved for the banner! I love the striking blends of red and black but what really grabbed me was the wonderful gritty texture, it’s just so atmospheric. I was wondering how you did that and then I read further down that you used salt! That is so cool, I have heard it gives great effects in watercolour but I haven’t ever tried it. (I don’t often use watercolour very often - I work in acrylic so I don’t have to plan what goes where 😂 and I have so much respect for people who have the patience and planning to use watercolour! 😄)
And the cabin! It’s wonderful. So much detail! The smoke, the trees, the grass, the log panelling! 🙌🏼🤗 - and all inside 2.5 inches??! 😮 (doffs cap! The patience and the steady hands needed!! 🎉) — definitely worth it tho!
And Sam and Dean chopping wood 🥰🥰 - I know the scene is set against a dark ominous background but let me just be distracted by Sam’s chest for a moment please 😁😁. Lovely. Plus I really like the detail of the wood grain in the tree stump! Oh and their hands too! You gave both of the boys lovely elegant hands 🥰🥰
And thank you so much for including the video! I love getting to watch other artists work and squirrelling away methods and tips! And what I learned from you here is that I need: a finer nibbed pen, steadier hands and about 10 times more patience! 😁😂 but seriously, it was awesome to watch in real time. I know many people don’t have the attention to watch art in real time but it’s great to be reminded that detailed work like this does take time! And the results definitely show the care and attention.
Absolutely gorgeous artwork. Wonderful to look at. Thank you so much for this 😄🤗