Last week, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and paint something completely different. So I picked up a copy of Linda Ravenscroft’s book, “How to Draw and Paint Fairyland: A Step-by-Step Guide for Creating the World of Fairies,” got down to work, and this is the end result. Watercolors on cold pressed Acquarello Artistico paper by Fabriano.
Afternoon Artist 
Very cute and a real stretch for you, but I’m still a flower person. For me, it can’t beat your tulips and peonies. The flowers are all so cheerful.
I like her, too, for a change. I found the small facial details particularly challenging to paint, but I’m pleased with the results. Greta suggested a combination of fairies and flowers might be fun. I may give that a try.
I love your little fairy! I’m following your blog now, too. I’ll look forward to seeing more.
Thank you, Beth. She was a real departure for me. Much more detailed and close work than I normally do. Made me realize that I really need to get some bifocals, as I couldn’t work on this painting at night due to glare from the artificial light and my aging eyes!