La Petite Princesse

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This was a commisioned painting of a princess with blonde hair and crown. She has a dark purple dress with white border with black spots representing the royal ermine fur. It is the fur most commonly used in heraldry, and the spots represent the tails of this small animal, sewn to the white fur for enrichment. Measures 8 1/2 x 11 inches. Paper is 100 lb. Strathmore Bristol. Archival (acid free), heavy weight, and vellum surface. Painted with acrylics , professional quality Prismacolor art pencils and archival ink. Surface protected with clear gloss varnish.

illustrationKimberly Coles