Betta Fish

   

So, I went fishing and didn't catch anything.  As a consolation, I painted this fish.  Ok, thats not actually how the story goes.  I did go fishing.  I didn't catch anything.  I did have fun fishing with my children.  That fishing trip had nothing to do with this painting.

I've been meaning to paint a betta for quite some time.  My friends over at Doodlewash painted one about the time I was getting started.  I didn't want to post mine close to the time that that one was painted.   So I waited.  Finally, I was kicking around the studio the other day when I came across the reference photo for this.  Finally, I had to paint it.  I will admit that the background needs a bit of work.  I wanted a really mottled background that had a lot of interest.  What I ended up with it s a background that is rather plain.    I will admit that I am a bit disappointed with it.  But no mind.  It is what it is.  I enjoyed the experience painting it.  You can too by viewing the video below.

Thanks for the view.  Hope you enjoy.

If you want to see the video in less than half the time, there is a speed painting of it too.