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The Star Painting – Original Watercolor, Gouache, & Colored Pencils

Photo of the artist's hand painting a watercolor and gouache painting of a unicorn sitting by a lake under a night sky. Part of the hand is visible to the right, and holds a paintbrush over the painting. The sky is dark blue and filled with tiny white stars. Seven large white stars surround a massive yellow star in the center of the sky. A swirl of bright yellow light weaves upwards towards the heavens, illuminating the scene below. The unicorn sits in front of a landscape scene, with green mountaintops in the background. On one of the mountaintops a small tree grows, on top of the branches a yellow ibis bird flaps its wings. The unicorn is sitting with its back towards the viewer, the head turned in profile as she dips her long golden horn into the lake to the left of the image. The unicorn wears a golden crown around her neck. Two golden urns rest on their sides on the ground, spilling water onto the grassy scene that trickles into the lake waters.
Photograph of a watercolor and gouache painting of a unicorn sitting by a lake under a night sky. The sky is dark blue and filled with tiny white stars. Seven large white stars surround a massive yellow star in the center of the sky. A swirl of bright yellow light weaves upwards towards the heavens, illuminating the scene below. The unicorn sits in front of a landscape scene, with green mountaintops in the background. On one of the mountaintops a small tree grows, on top of the branches a yellow ibis bird flaps its wings. The unicorn is sitting with its back towards the viewer, the head turned in profile as she dips her long golden horn into the lake to the left of the image. The unicorn wears a golden crown around her neck. Two golden urns rest on their sides on the ground, spilling water onto the grassy scene that trickles into the lake waters. The painting is resting on a wooden tabletop, with watercolor brushes and supplies surrounding it.
Photograph of the artist Heather R. Hitchman holding a framed watercolor and gouache painting of a unicorn sitting by a lake under a night sky. The sky is dark blue and filled with tiny white stars. Seven large white stars surround a massive yellow star in the center of the sky. A swirl of bright yellow light weaves upwards towards the heavens, illuminating the scene below. The unicorn sits in front of a landscape scene, with green mountaintops in the background. On one of the mountaintops a small tree grows, on top of the branches a yellow ibis bird flaps its wings. The unicorn is sitting with its back towards the viewer, the head turned in profile as she dips her long golden horn into the lake to the left of the image. The unicorn wears a golden crown around her neck. Two golden urns rest on their sides on the ground, spilling water onto the grassy scene that trickles into the lake waters. Heather is standing in front of a wooden art desk in her studio filled with potted plants and artwork.
Watercolor and gouache painting of a unicorn sitting by a lake under a night sky. The sky is dark blue and filled with tiny white stars. Seven large white stars surround a massive yellow star in the center of the sky. A swirl of bright yellow light weaves upwards towards the heavens, illuminating the scene below. The unicorn sits in front of a landscape scene, with green mountaintops in the background. On one of the mountaintops a small tree grows, on top of the branches a yellow ibis bird flaps its wings. The unicorn is sitting with its back towards the viewer, the head turned in profile as she dips her long golden horn into the lake to the left of the image. The unicorn wears a golden crown around her neck. Two golden urns rest on their sides on the ground, spilling water onto the grassy scene that trickles into the lake waters. The painting is placed on a table covered with book pages and candles.
Close up photo of the watercolor and gouache painting of "The Star" by Heather R . Hitchman. The closeup focuses a massive yellow star against a blue night sky. Below the star the head of a white unicorn wearing a golden crown is visible.
Close up photo of the watercolor and gouache painting of "The Star" by Heather R . Hitchman. The closeup focuses on a yellow ibis bird flapping its wings on top of a tree. There is a night sky behind the bird of blue, yellow and green tones, with sparkling white stars in the sky.
Close up process photo of a loose watercolor and gouache painting of a unicorn sitting by a lake under a night sky. The sky is dark blue and filled with tiny white stars. Several large white stars are visible. A swirl of bright yellow light weaves upwards towards the heavens, illuminating the scene below. The unicorn sits in front of a landscape scene, with green mountaintops in the background. The unicorn is sitting with its back towards the viewer, the head turned in profile as she dips her long golden horn into the lake to the left of the image. The unicorn wears a golden crown around her neck. A golden urn rests on its side on the ground, spilling water onto the grassy scene that trickles into the lake waters. The artist’s hand is painting with a paintbrush over the painting in the bottom right.
Watercolor and gouache painting of a unicorn sitting by a lake under a night sky. The sky is dark blue and filled with tiny white stars. Seven large white stars surround a massive yellow star in the center of the sky. A swirl of bright yellow light weaves upwards towards the heavens, illuminating the scene below. The unicorn sits in front of a landscape scene, with green mountaintops in the background. On one of the mountaintops a small tree grows, on top of the branches a yellow ibis bird flaps its wings. The unicorn is sitting with its back towards the viewer, the head turned in profile as she dips her long golden horn into the lake to the left of the image. The unicorn wears a golden crown around her neck. Two golden urns rest on their sides on the ground, spilling water onto the grassy scene that trickles into the lake waters.
Photograph of the artist Heather R. Hitchman holding a framed watercolor and gouache painting of a unicorn sitting by a lake under a night sky. The sky is dark blue and filled with tiny white stars. Seven large white stars surround a massive yellow star in the center of the sky. A swirl of bright yellow light weaves upwards towards the heavens, illuminating the scene below. The unicorn sits in front of a landscape scene, with green mountaintops in the background. On one of the mountaintops a small tree grows, on top of the branches a yellow ibis bird flaps its wings. The unicorn is sitting with its back towards the viewer, the head turned in profile as she dips her long golden horn into the lake to the left of the image. The unicorn wears a golden crown around her neck. Two golden urns rest on their sides on the ground, spilling water onto the grassy scene that trickles into the lake waters. 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 unicorn sitting by a lake under a night sky. The sky is dark blue and filled with tiny white stars. Seven large white stars surround a massive yellow star in the center of the sky. A swirl of bright yellow light weaves upwards towards the heavens, illuminating the scene below. The unicorn sits in front of a landscape scene, with green mountaintops in the background. On one of the mountaintops a small tree grows, on top of the branches a yellow ibis bird flaps its wings. The unicorn is sitting with its back towards the viewer, the head turned in profile as she dips her long golden horn into the lake to the left of the image. The unicorn wears a golden crown around her neck. Two golden urns rest on their sides on the ground, spilling water onto the grassy scene that trickles into the lake waters. The artist's hand is painting in the bottom right corner.
Process photo of a loose watercolor and gouache painting of a unicorn sitting by a lake under a night sky. The sky is dark blue and filled with tiny white stars. Seven large white stars surround a massive yellow star in the center of the sky. A swirl of bright yellow light weaves upwards towards the heavens, illuminating the scene below. The unicorn sits in front of a landscape scene, with green mountaintops in the background. On one of the mountaintops a small tree grows, on top of the branches a yellow ibis bird flaps its wings. The unicorn is sitting with its back towards the viewer, the head turned in profile as she dips her long golden horn into the lake to the left of the image. The unicorn wears a golden crown around her neck. Two golden urns rest on their sides on the ground, spilling water onto the grassy scene that trickles into the lake waters. The artist's hand is painting in the bottom right corner.
Process photo of a loose watercolor and gouache painting of a unicorn sitting by a lake under a night sky. The unicorn is white and wearing a golden crown. The artist’s hand is painting the unicorns hair. The hand is to the right of the image.

$800.00

The Star Painting Details:

Title: “The Star Unicorn Tarot” 2022
Medium: Watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil on Hot Press Arches Watercolor Paper, mounted to a birch board
Size:  8×10 inches

  • This listing is for the original one of a kind drawing, not a print.
  • Painted on Arches Hot press watercolor paper 140 lb
  • Mounted to approx. 3/4 inch thick birch board
  • Painting is signed and dated
  • Painting is 8×10 inches 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.
  • The horn and crown are painted with shimmering gold pigment paint.

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Description

Painting Process:

For “The Star” 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!

“The Star” Painting Story:

“The rejuvenating glow of the star symbolizes the dawn of a new age following the sorrow of our darkest battles…

Long ago a corruption known as “The Rott” cast its shadow across the realm of Terratoff. Desperate to escape the darkness, the untainted “Winnow” creatures of magic lead a march out of the twisting and dangerous forest of their birth. Through it all, the glow of the unicorns horns helped to light the way through the treacherous paths and deadly pitfalls. No matter how dark or dangerous the forest became, the unicorns kept their horns glowing brightly, inspiring hope in the weary travelers who followed. They marched on and on for days uncounted, and kept their beacons glowing. After a long time, the unicorns light began to dim. But forest grew darker still, with deadly Rotten creatures pouncing from every shadow. And yet, the light of the unicorns endured.

At long last, after many phases of the moon had passed, the march finally reached the end of the corrupted forest. The travelers were greeted by a shimmering pool beneath a sky of the brightest stars. Weary from their long journey and the battles they had suffered, the creatures dipped their feet into the cool waters one by one. The welcoming pool washed away the dust and blood that had gathered over thousands of painful steps, and began to glisten with sparkling magic. As the unicorns took their turn, each one touched the waters with the tip of their flickering horn. And so, the magic of the waters miraculously revived the horn’s glow! Rejuvenated by the blessings of the pool, the march was ready to continue forth to find their new home. Before they departed, the Queen of the Winnow left behind two jugs of water from her own rations, as thanks for what was taken. These jugs continue to pour forth enchanted waters, replenishing the land and sea for the next weary traveler to come. ”

This is piece was made for the “Magical” deck by 78 Tarot! And was inspired by “The Star” tarot card.

 

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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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