Each reverse handpainted ornament begins with a freehand sketch. An extremely thin brush is inserted through the top opening, and outlines the desired image. Color is then painted inside the outline. Colors are often blended before they are allowed to dry. This gives depth to the image. Mistakes are unforgiving, and time consuming to correct. Each ornament must be painted perfectly. In the final step, the background is filled in. The final product is a beautiful ornament. A true work of art.