Behind the Scenes: From Sketch to Art Print – Blooming Motherhood

ilketurkoral
Oct 2, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Oct 4, 2025

Introduction

Some artworks begin with the simplest spark. Blooming Motherhood started when I came across a studio photo of a woman in a graceful pose. The image itself was plain and ordinary, yet her posture spoke to me. I borrowed only her pose — everything else grew from my imagination. I pictured her in a field of daisies, carrying a baby peacefully on her back. She could not remain an ordinary woman; she became a fairy mother, blooming in serenity.

Reference photo of woman posing in studio inspiring Blooming Motherhood – Referentiefoto van poserende vrouw in studio inspiratie voor Blooming Motherhood

The First Sketch

I began by sketching her posture in pencil, simple and raw. Slowly, the daisies appeared around her, filling the page with a sense of calm. Then, a baby rested on her back — completing the story of protection and tenderness. It felt clear: they could not stay as ordinary humans. So I gave them wings. Suddenly, the mother and child belonged to another world — timeless, dreamlike, full of wonder.

Pencil sketch of Blooming Motherhood fairy mother and child with daisies – Potloodschets van Blooming Motherhood fee moeder en kind met madeliefjes

From Sketch to Art Print: Colors & Textures

I created many watercolor textures by hand — lush greens, deep blues, glowing oranges. Later, in Photoshop, I layered these textures into the drawing. Piece by piece, Blooming Motherhood came alive, glowing with color and atmosphere.

Handmade watercolor textures for Blooming Motherhood digital art – Handgemaakte aquareltexturen voor Blooming Motherhood digitale kunst

Blooming Motherhood digital art process with original pencil sketch – Blooming Motherhood digitaal kunstproces met originele potloodschets

From Screen to Print

When the illustration felt complete, it was time to let it live on paper. This was the final step from sketch to art print — turning imagination into something tangible. I printed Blooming Motherhood on premium archival paper, ensuring vibrant colors and lasting quality. Each print is carefully signed, carrying a piece of my hands and imagination to yours.

Signed archival art print Blooming Motherhood held by artist – Gesigneerde archief kunstprint Blooming Motherhood vastgehouden door kunstenaar

Finding a Home

Finally, I placed the print on my own wall. Against the bright orange background, Blooming Motherhood radiated strength and warmth. That’s when I knew: this artwork was ready to bring its quiet magic into other homes too.

Blooming Motherhood art print hanging on orange wall interior – Blooming Motherhood kunstprint aan oranje muur interieur

Conclusion

Blooming Motherhood began with an ordinary pose but grew into a fairy tale. Through daisies, wings, and gentle colors, it became a story of love, protection, and the magic of motherhood.

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