Will-o'-wisp

In folklore, a will-o'-the-wisp, will-o'-wisp or ignis fatuus, is an atmospheric ghost light seen by travelers at night, especially over bogs, swamps or marshes. --Wikipedia 11” x 17” Original ink and watercolor painting on Arches 140# hotpress watercolor paper. Signed by the artist. Unframed.
2 Comments
Ina Acuna (@inaacuna)
Great lesson and very cool illustration. Is the will-o'-wip done with some kind of masking fluid? I like how its light is going through the hiker, too.
David Terrill (@davidterrillkc)
Hi! Thanks! Yes, masking fluid for the face. Fun stuff to work with. @inaacuna