To Bee Or Not To Bee

9" x 12" Mixed media on watercolor paper by Tiffany Arp Daleo
9″ x 12″ Mixed media on watercolor paper

That is the question! I stuck to watercolor and oil pastels only for this one. I decided to add the white flowers over the darker watercolor, the white actually stands out pretty good. This was done while I was away at a friends house and had limited art supplies on hand.

So, the “bee” in this painting looked really good at one point, then I over worked it and messed it up. It is difficult to stop fixing it, some times you have to let it be and remember, ‘There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.’ The important thing is to try and try again, after all, ‘We know what we are, but know not what we may be.’ Sorry, I’m trying to be cute and clever here, sometimes things seem better in my head than in reality! 😁

If you like bees, or just just interesting articles, check out this Close up Portraits of Bees I just read on Colossal!

I hope you are all having a great week! Stay creative, stay positive, stay alive!😊🌼🐝🌞

27 responses to “To Bee Or Not To Bee”

  1. Phil Avatar

    I think it looks very nice, Tiffany & the bee stands out well on the white flower. Thanks for sharing, my friend & have a wonderful Wednesday 🙂

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks so much, Phil! 😊🙏

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  2. Mike Ross Avatar
    Mike Ross

    Thanks for the link, I’m never going outside again! 🐝

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Wasn’t that interesting?? Who knew bees have individual characteristics, crazy and kind of cute!

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  3. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    I really like the flow of the organic lines, and the colors are superb. Perfect title.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you, Tim! Dipping my brush in a little figurative work! 😉

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  4. Graham Stephen Avatar

    Nice! 🐝

    ✨🙏🕉🌱🌿🌳🌻💚🕊☯🐉✨

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks so much, Graham!🙏😊

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  5. MariaTeresa Avatar

    I agree with you on the thinking perspective Tiffany. The colors are so vibrant and warm, the entire painting is buzzing happily as the bee is 🥰

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you so much, Maria Teresa!!! I hope you are having a wonderful week!😊🙏🌼🌞🐝

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      1. MariaTeresa Avatar

        Pleasure always sis…I’m finishing up my book and tonight I’m at my 1st poetry slam since pte pandemic!! Going to do “Daddy” for my Dad😊

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  6. Bird Avatar

    Hi Tiffany! Agree on the white, it stands out beautifully. I love your bee, but I understand what you say about overworking.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks, Bird! Yep, it’s easy to get carried away, I often remind myself that there is no such thing as perfect! 😉

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  7. cheriewhite Avatar

    Gorgeous painting! I love the bee and the different colors in the background. ❤

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you so much, Cherie! 🙏

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      1. cheriewhite Avatar

        You’re very welcome, Tiffany. 💞

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  8. Kirt D Tisdale Avatar

    I love this print!! I find it fascinating to read what you think is not perfect when as a viewer I see perfection!!

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  9. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

    Thanks, Kirt! We are our own worst critics, it’s true! 🙏😉

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  10. Shanyu Avatar

    Ha! Love the title

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  11. jonicaggiano Avatar

    I love this, the flowers are so bright and the bee is perfect, great colors – truly lovely my dear friend. Love and hugs to you. xoxoxoxo Joni

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks Joni! This one is growing on me and I really like it now! All the best to you my friend! 🙏🥰🤗

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      1. jonicaggiano Avatar

        I love it. Have a terrific day Tiffany. Often my poems have to grow on me for a day or two. Love ❤️ you Tiffany

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  12. cindygrayscreations Avatar

    I loooove Bee’s!! I hope to have a couple of my own hives one day. I love this painting. I love the Bee and think you done awesome. I totally get over correcting, i do it ALL the time. I can not get a Bee down to save my life!!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you so much, Cindy!!! Yes, I know what you mean about the bees, I have great respect for the buzzers, they need our support!🙏🥰✌🐝

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  13. cindygrayscreations Avatar

    Oh and thanks for sharing that article as well. I really enjoyed it.

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