Zebras

This is one of my favourite paintings from the month I spent painting at Orama.

I love animals, especially baby animals!  These 2 are from Auckland Zoo.

I painted all the black first, with Indian ink, so that any other paint I put on over the top wouldn't cause the black to run, as Indian ink, unlike watercolours, is completely waterfast.  Both have their benefits and difficulties. The disadvantage of Indian ink is if you make a mistake it is much less forgiving!  It is approximately A4.