On our inspiration site this week I found these water images and I was inspired by the top left one in particular: : Forums at Splitcoaststampers
I am not a "journal-er", so I went with option 1. I have been taking a watercolor online class and learned this technique for creating a beach scene: making a trail of masking fluid to create the separation of beach and water and then watercoloring. When dry, remove masking fluid. I added white acrylic paint with a stiff brush for the texture on the ocean. Gulls are die cut and then some shading added to wings with a colored pencil and orange copic for the beak. Sentiment is embossed in white. I scored 3 lines on the navy cs for added interest.
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Sun, Apr 03, 2016 @ 2:41 PM
That came out very nice! I am glad you mentioned how you did the break between sand and water...I was looking at that. I like how the Rt side gull wing goes over the edge. The pipers are gre
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Sun, Apr 03, 2016 @ 2:59 PM
Fabulous! I love the way you made the card from the seagulls' perspective. And what a great idea to use the masking fluid to make the separation between water and sand - it looks like the foamy part of the water lapping on the sand.
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Registered: March 13, 2012 Location: Southern Florida Posts: 5253
Sun, Apr 03, 2016 @ 3:52 PM
Very painterly and very lovely!
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Tue, Apr 05, 2016 @ 2:29 AM
STUNNING design! I love the scene and it truly captures the spirit of your inspiration piece, yet it brings something brand new to the table reflecting your own personal style! WOW! Inspiration genius!