Baby bump painting

Baby bump painting: It’s amazing how many mums to be were keen to have their bumps decorated and then photographed. In fact many were so delighted with the results they wouldn’t wash the designs off and went home with their bumps wrapped in dressing gowns, so they could show their painted bump off to friends and family. There were two artists, myself and a friend, and together we created butterfly bumps. bumps that looked like parcels, bumps that were camouflaged, painted in the same fabric the mum to be was draped in.

I did a few themed designs too and can share two of those with you today. One represented spring and the other summer. So for spring I painted cherry blossom and for summer a field of flowers.

The only challenging bit was when the babies wanted to join in the fun and would kick just as I was painting a delicate piece – bang an elbow or foot would intervene! Apparently the mums to be found it all very therapeutic and relaxing! Not for me sitting awkwardly painting away for what seemed like hours!

We were successful with a number of our bump paintings and these were actually featured in the charity’s calendar, which worked really well indeed.

The photographer is Sue Greetham and she is a very talented and unbelievably professional photographer, so if you have a moment take a look at her site http://www.suegreetham.com

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