To Thy Gnome Self Be True

Artwork byWendy Anderson

A whimsical garden gnome centered in the composition, wearing a tall pointed red hat with a small white butterfly perched at its tip, and a large fluffy white beard. The gnome stands amid a lush foreground of pink and red blooming flowers with vibrant green grasses, while hanging wisteria-like vines with dark blue-green leaves frame the upper edges. The background glows with a bright turquoise-blue sky. The palette is vivid — deep reds, electric greens, bright teals, and soft whites — rendered in a bold acrylic style with expressive brushwork, making it a moderately detailed, beginner-friendly subject.

Start to finish: 2 HRS
Some brushwork: MEDIUM
Acrylic, included: 16×20
Painted it already: 668

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