CC607 = Early Espresso, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight
I skipped dessert of fall flowers.
I watercolored the bird first, then cut a mask to go over him and the holly. Did the bg with TH inks and a sponge dauber. Misted and spattered with water, sprayed a little Mr. Huey's spray. When I removed the mask, the areas on the stamped image meant to be snow stayed the white of the original watercolor paper. I'm a bit old-fashioned in watercolor technique and try to keep my whites rather than adding some opaque white medium at the end....just the way I was taught: "Keep your whites".
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Mon, Oct 31, 2016 @ 9:29 PM
Sallie, I'd say old school works! It always did! What amazes me is your impeccable masking and ability to paint around your perfectly painted image. SO beautifully done!
Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 31084
Tue, Nov 01, 2016 @ 4:31 AM
No doubt that it's cold out there since your little bird's feather are all plumped up. He is so cute and very realistic, Sallie! I like how the distressed edges go so well with your splattered bg!
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Tue, Nov 01, 2016 @ 5:34 AM
I've seen this image on several cards, and this is by far the most beautiful, IMHO. Exquisite!
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Registered: October 26, 2009 Location: Oakhurst, near Yosemite Nat'l Park. Posts: 46765
Tue, Nov 01, 2016 @ 8:24 AM
Wow Sallie, this is sooo beautiful!!! I love your sweet birdie and the holly branch is so beautiful in water color, I love the look of snow on everything! LOVE your card!
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