CHAPTER 3

Beneath the Surface

with Hailey E. Herrera

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Hailey E. Herrera uses her superb talent in this chapter to share steps and techniques for painting her own sea-life favorites. From a colorful jellyfish to an elegant lionfish, Herrera explains how to meld a colorful background with an even more colorful subject. Enjoy trying your own hand at these dynamic, vivid paintings.

Lionfish

Lionfish come with red, maroon, or brown stripes and specks on their bodies and flashy fins. Their beautiful long fins flowing gracefully in the water with eye-catching colors are fascinating and inspiring. No doubt lionfish are one of the most popular aquarium ...

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