Watercolor St. Lucia Step 1 (4)

Overhead view of a partially painted Saint Lucia drawing on textured white watercolor paper as a hand holds a small brush beside the figure’s hair. Her face and hands have pale peach watercolor while the hair, seven-candle wreath, white clothing, bow, and serving tray remain mostly black outlines. The handwritten phrase “Bringer of Light” curves above, and an open watercolor palette sits at the top.

Overhead process photograph showing an early stage of a hand-painted Saint Lucia Christmas illustration. The central female figure has a softly washed peach face and hands, simple black facial features, and lightly indicated blush. Her shoulder-length hair is still white inside dark outlines, and the leafy crown with seven tall candles is unpainted except for a tiny touch of pale blue near one flame. Her collared garment, bow at the neck, and tray containing a small cup, round foods, a teapot or pitcher, and another serving item remain line drawings. The cursive words “Bringer of Light” curve around the upper left and top of the page. A multicolor watercolor palette occupies the upper portion of the white workspace. Useful terms: Saint Lucia painting process, watercolor Christmas art, line drawing tutorial, Bringer of Light, Saint Lucy craft, watercolor for kids, homeschool holiday art, Lily & Thistle.