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Blue Hair and the Piano Painting – Original Watercolor, Gouache, & Colored Pencils

Watercolor and gouache painting of a blue faun playing piano in a light rain. The faun sits at a ¾ angle, with a tranquil expression while looking down at his hands playing the keys below. Fireflies fly around him and illuminate the dark blue scene. A circular hoop of branches frames the faun and piano from the waist up, leaving only a portion of the top of the piano visible. The faun appears to be leaning towards the viewer with his torso slightly exiting the frame of branches. His long blue hair and twisting goat horns protrude outside of the branch frame, creating a feeling of depth and three dimensional space. Watercolor paints and brushes are placed on top of the painting across the left side.
Close up photograph of a watercolor and gouache painting of a blue faun playing piano in a light rain. The faun sits at a ¾ angle, with a tranquil expression while looking down at his hands playing the keys below. Fireflies fly around him and illuminate the dark blue scene. A circular hoop of branches frames the faun and piano from the waist up, leaving only a portion of the top of the piano visible. The faun appears to be leaning towards the viewer with his torso slightly exiting the frame of branches. His long blue hair and twisting goat horns protrude outside of the branch frame, creating a feeling of depth and three dimensional space.
Photograph of the artist Heather R. Hitchman holding a framed watercolor and gouache painting of a blue faun playing piano in a light rain. The faun sits at a ¾ angle, with a tranquil expression while looking down at his hands playing the keys below. Fireflies fly around him and illuminate the dark blue scene. A circular hoop of branches frames the faun and piano from the waist up, leaving only a portion of the top of the piano visible. The faun appears to be leaning towards the viewer with his torso slightly exiting the frame of branches. His long blue hair and twisting goat horns protrude outside of the branch frame, creating a feeling of depth and three dimensional space. Heather is standing in front of a wooden art desk in her studio filled with potted plants and artwork.
Close up of the watercolor and gouache painting "Blue Hair and the Piano" by Heather R. Hitchman. The closeup focuses on a firefly glowing brightly in front of cascading blue hair.
Close up of the watercolor and gouache painting "Blue Hair and the Piano" by Heather R. Hitchman. The closeup focuses on a firefly glowing brightly in front of cascading blue hair. The faun's ear and part of his goat horn are visible.
Photograph of the artist Heather R. Hitchman's hand holding watercolor paint tubes overtop of her original painting "Blue Hair and the Piano".
Photograph of the artist Heather R. Hitchman's hand holding watercolor brushes overtop of her original painting "Blue Hair and the Piano".
Photograph of the artist Heather R. Hitchman holding a framed watercolor and gouache painting of a blue faun playing piano in a light rain. The faun sits at a ¾ angle, with a tranquil expression while looking down at his hands playing the keys below. Fireflies fly around him and illuminate the dark blue scene. A circular hoop of branches frames the faun and piano from the waist up, leaving only a portion of the top of the piano visible. The faun appears to be leaning towards the viewer with his torso slightly exiting the frame of branches. His long blue hair and twisting goat horns protrude outside of the branch frame, creating a feeling of depth and three dimensional space. Heather is standing in front of a wooden art desk in her studio filled with potted plants and artwork.
Process photo of a loose watercolor and gouache painting of a blue faun playing piano in a light rain. The faun sits at a ¾ angle, with a tranquil expression while looking down at his hands playing the keys below. Fireflies fly around him and illuminate the dark blue scene. A circular hoop frames the faun and piano from the waist up, leaving only a portion of the top of the piano visible. The faun appears to be leaning towards the viewer with his torso slightly exiting the frame of branches. His long blue hair and twisting goat horns protrude outside of the branch frame, creating a feeling of depth and three dimensional space. The artist's hand is visible over the painting holding a pencil to the right of the artwork.
Process photo of a loose watercolor and gouache painting of a blue faun playing piano in a light rain. The faun sits at a ¾ angle, with a tranquil expression while looking down at his hands playing the keys below. Fireflies fly around him and illuminate the dark blue scene. A circular hoop frames the faun and piano from the waist up, leaving only a portion of the top of the piano visible. The faun appears to be leaning towards the viewer with his torso slightly exiting the frame of branches. His long blue hair and twisting goat horns protrude outside of the branch frame, creating a feeling of depth and three dimensional space. The artist's hand is visible over the painting holding a paintbrush to the right of the artwork.
Process photo of a loose watercolor and gouache painting of a blue faun playing piano in a light rain. The faun sits at a ¾ angle, with a tranquil expression while looking down at his hands playing the keys below. Fireflies fly around him and illuminate the dark blue scene. A circular hoop frames the faun and piano from the waist up, leaving only a portion of the top of the piano visible. The faun appears to be leaning towards the viewer with his torso slightly exiting the frame of branches. His long blue hair and twisting goat horns protrude outside of the branch frame, creating a feeling of depth and three dimensional space. The artist's hand is visible over the painting holding a paintbrush in the center of the artwork.
Watercolor and gouache painting of a blue faun playing piano in a light rain. The faun sits at a ¾ angle, with a tranquil expression while looking down at his hands playing the keys below. Fireflies fly around him and illuminate the dark blue scene. A circular hoop of branches frames the faun and piano from the waist up, leaving only a portion of the top of the piano visible. The faun appears to be leaning towards the viewer with his torso slightly exiting the frame of branches. His long blue hair and twisting goat horns protrude outside of the branch frame, creating a feeling of depth and three dimensional space. Watercolor paints and brushes are placed on top of the painting across the bottom right.

$900.00

Blue Hair and the Piano Painting Details:

Title:  “Blue Hair & the Piano” 2021
Medium: Watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil on Hot Press Arches Watercolor Paper
Painting Size:  Approx. 10.5×12.75 inches, matted in felted black material to 11×14

  • This listing is for the original one of a kind drawing, not a print.
  • Painted on Arches Hot press watercolor paper 140 lb
  • Painting is signed and dated
  • Painting is Approx. 10.5×12.75 inches, matted in felted black material to 11×14. FRAME NOT INCLUDED – You may request to add the pictured frame and glass for an additional $150
  • Includes a “Story Scroll” with the story of the character transcribed on 5×7 parchment paper.
  • Ships in box or stiff mailer with padding and plastic sleeve to protect from damage and spills.
  • Delivered from a smoke free home.
  • Includes tracking and insurance domestic.

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Painting Process:

For the “Blue Hair and the Piano” painting, my process includes several steps. I begin with a sketch that I develop into a finished drawing using wax based archival colored pencils, and graphite. Next the drawing is scanned, then printed out at a low opacity onto hot press watercolor paper. Now the painting begins! Watercolor is the first layer to establish the mood, tones, and color scheme. Then I shift back and forth between oil based colored pencils and gouache to refine and render the painting. I strive to select vibrant and archival pigments throughout my process. Check out my listing photos to see examples of the paints, brushes, and other materials I used!

“Blue Hair and the Piano” Painting Story:

“The creature was definitely a “faun”. Aaron had seen the hominoid deer folk in his dream travels to the Terratoffian realm many times before, but he had never seen one quite like this. For it possessed particularly striking features. He considered all fauns a marvelous species to behold, but this one had a strange glamour about him, and an eerily human gaze. Cascading locks of rich blue hair tumbled down to his waist, all except the few tendrils that magically hovered round his faultless face. The creature’s high cheekbones and piercing eyes of silver shimmered with unmistakable charisma and charm. Massive vertically spiraling horns resembling those of a great goat crowned his mighty brow. Though they looked heavy and powerful, the creature carried them with the same effortless ease in which he played his instrument. Seemingly unnoticing the young man gazing upon him, the faun continued to race his fingertips across the keys as the fireflies gathered closer to him…

Aaron watched in complete stillness, his eyes fixated on the creature that had yet to notice him. Despite the faun’s flawless countenance and poise, Aaron felt uneasy in its presence. However, when he saw the faun reach his hand towards one of the fireflies to let it rest in his palm, Aaron was at ease once more.

Then unprovoked it calmly said “I know you are watching…” with a coy and welcoming smile. While turning his head slowly towards the young man shivering between the trees he asked, “Won’t you come out and play?” ”

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Art is copyright © Heather R. Hitchman
EMAIL: Artist@HeatherHitchman.com
The purchase does not give buyer reproduction rights of any kind.

 

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