I’ve started another new collection… (big surprise there) I’d like to paint 3-5 pieces from my favorite cult classic… Labyrinth!

I used to watch this movie nearly daily my entire childhood. So nostalgic, it brought be so much joy to watch those masterful puppets come alive. And that quirky yet enchanting romance between Sara and Jarod… I mean, David Bowie seriously had it going on as the Goblin King..

The ballroom scene seemed like the right place to start. It’s dreamy, romantic and extra feminine. Perfect. I love the color palette from this moment. Creamy neutrals and antique ivory…

I worked in thin glazes (layers), so I could develop a good realistic feel to match the original photo. I also vectorized the image to help me identify all the shapes… You can see some dogwood doodles on the left to keep me sane throughout all of those tedious layers…

I used a lot of wet in wet techniques to soften edges, especially for the background. I also used my new favorite gray mix, Ultra Marine Blue + sienna..