I coloured the image with a base layer of copic markers and all the shading and texture is added using prismacolours. The red balloon really pops against the layers of this calendar image because I wanted the joy of this simple childhood pleasure to be the focal point and for all other elements to support this thought.
This image is 8 1/2"x8 1/2" and is for our calendar at home.
This card by Amy Sheffer (pickletree) inspired my layout;
Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Thu, Apr 01, 2010 @ 4:12 PM
This is just sooooo sweet. Loved the close up too. That balloon is so real like. Wonderful job today. TFS :0)
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Registered: December 19, 2006 Location: Office #32, The Towers, GSOLFOT Sockeeland Posts: 1630
Thu, Apr 01, 2010 @ 4:55 PM
wow, great card. Your colouring is fantastic. I think you found great balance amongst all the elements you included. This has an emotional impact- one feels the delight of the child chasing the balloon.
Registered: April 18, 2009 Location: Boston suburbs, MA Posts: 14060
Thu, Apr 01, 2010 @ 7:33 PM
Absolutely delightful. I just love your masterful coloring, lovely layout, and sweet image. Super work on this challenge
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