07/09/2026
Sometimes the best thing I can do for a painting is admit that it's just not working.
I originally started this idea as an oil painting. And honestly, it went to s**t. 😅 The more I tried to fix it, the worse it got.
Eventually I gave up trying to save it and went back to my sketchbook.
I redrew the composition, played around with it again, and started this little watercolor because I wanted to figure out the colour palette before attempting the oil painting again.
But then something unexpected happened: I really loved the watercolor.
It was never supposed to become an artwork of its own. It was just me trying to solve another painting.
And now I have my little Bee Queen. 🐝
The oil painting is still sitting there waiting for me. I might go back to it. I probably will. But I'm actually really glad it failed, because otherwise this one wouldn't exist.
Have you ever made something better completely by accident?
Queen bee is available. If she speaks to you, send a DM for details 🐝