Blossom Visitor by Olive Dodd Fine Art

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A hummingbird resting among summer blooms.

Olive Dodd Fine Art

Blossom Visitor

Watercolor & Oil Pastel

6 x 9 in

C$75

Available

Sometimes the smallest paintings become opportunities to play, experiment, and learn.

This little hummingbird began as a watercolor study inspired by the quiet beauty of a summer garden. As the painting developed, I wasn't completely happy with the watercolor alone, so I reached for a medium that was new to me—oil pastels. Their creamy texture and rich colour allowed me to rework areas of the painting while still preserving the softness I wanted.

Finished with touches of coloured pencil, this small mixed-media piece became a reminder that experimentation is an important part of the creative process. Not every painting follows the path you expect, but sometimes those unexpected turns lead to new discoveries.