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by Jay Ball (Author), Oksana Ball (Author)
This comprehensive tutorial on how to create the wool painting "Butterfly" includes: detailed step-by-step instructions of the full process; 52 full-color photographs of the methods used and the completed picture; many helpful tips from experts in this style of painting.
You will learn how to: work the wool and fashion details using various techniques; layer the strands of wool and ensure a smooth transition between colors; mix wool to form new colors; create the colorful background, bright wings, and wispy antennae.
The "Butterfly" tutorial is considered easy difficulty with additional instructions are provided for beginners. Overall creation time for the painting is around 4 hours.
Author Biography
Oksana Ball is a wool artist living and working in Hoboken, New Jersey. Originally from Russia, she became acquainted with the art of "Wool Painting" as a hobby when she lived there. Mostly self-taught, Oksana left her corporate job as a Search Engine Optimization specialist and embarked on a full-time career as a professional artist. After moving to America, Oksana continued her passion with wool painting and began teaching small classes to beginners. In 2016, she opened her online store, started exhibiting her works publicly, and wrote her first tutorial book from her experiences of teaching wool painting. Oksana's paintings have been accepted into many juried exhibitions in America and her artwork has been purchased by private collectors from all around the world.
