I was part of the Pink Sparrow scenic team during the painting of this intricate miniature garden diorama. A footbridge, lantern stand, rocks, and model koi fish were all painted with the cherry blossom pattern found on the can of Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng.
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Consistency was key. So, every member of the paint team made multiple samples before touching the final items. This allowed us to develop a consensus on things like brushstroke style, blending techniques, and color distribution. By the time we laid hands on the final items, we were all on the same page.
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We did the painting in stages. We pounced the design outline onto the items, then blocked out the colors before adding each layer of detail.
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