Winged Messengers

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Birds, butterflies, and dragonflies connect us to nature and loved ones, symbolizing playfulness and light.

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To me, birds, butterflies, dragonflies, etc., are all spiritual beings. They help us feel connected to nature, and perhaps….even to our loved ones who have passed away. As spirit animals, these creatures enjoy the lightness of being and share symbolism around playfulness, resilience and manifesting more light in your world.

White and black gesso
Acrylic paints (colors you LOVE including teal. I use Golden Fluid Acrylic for the most part)
Charcoal pencil (Extra Soft--I find at craft stores)
Ink pens (white and black--I love Insigno pens by Uni Ball
Stencils (any you love like this one....I love Mandalas)
Sugar Spray paint (get one color and one white...I love the teal/mint green one)
Carbon Paper (this is the best brand)
A photo of a bird you LOVE from Google images. Print it to the size of your canvas (so if you're working on an 11x 18", have the image printed to size 10 x 16")
Daler- Rowney liquid acrylic inks (again, colors you love....I use the Turquoise, Hot pink, white, flame orange, indian yellow, Burnt Umber and Raw Sienna)
High Flow Acrylic (Golden in Teal)
Distress Ink (Ranger Ink): In Walnut Stain
I also use OLD book paper, washi tape and a smash it all down with Golden Gel Medium
Embellishments you want to add are always welcome. Things like glitter, luminescent paints, etc.

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