This my 'pretties' is what happens when you keep encouraging a half blind elderly lady to learn to watercolor. I watched both videos and was SO glad that a stamped out line could be used - this girl has not quite reached the point of wild abandon with a wet brush! I think there is a saying that says something like "GO BIG or Go Home" So I took out this marvelous image that I received from Linda. I decided to alternate my petals in pink & purple but it made alot of it's "own" color running hither & yon between petals. I THOUGHT I had been very careful when applying the clean water to stay inside the lines of the petals but as my flowers dried many of the petals bled outside the lines ( hard for an OCD person to accept) I actually did better on the leaves because I didn't try to take the water right to the lined when pre-wetting. I was trying to decided whether to post my effort or scrap it because of the "bleed" but time was too short with a pending Doctor's appt. to start again . . .then I remembered from the video . .finish with some spatters. Now I usually use a toothbrush to do this ( and should have this time too) but I see people in the vid use their pant brush all the time . . .and or course ended up with some blobs . . Cest la vie . . . at least now I'm not focusing on the bleed and I do kind of like the blend of colors.
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 GMT Views: 1249
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Linda, I love this! Oh, I would give you a hug if I could! I love that you are joining us even if you find it a bit of a challenge. I smiled reading through your entire description! I LOVE how your flowers turned out. I think the flow of color has the lovely look of watercolor and it's ok that some went outside the lines. We have permission to color outside the lines! I love your splatters too! I prefer the look of the paintbrush splatters to the toothbrush especially with bold flowers like these! Thanks so much for going on a watercolor adventure with us!
Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 72017
Wed, Jul 15, 2020 @ 1:51 PM
Oh girl you did an outstanding job with this challenge. It is not easy to create that loose flow, I couldn't do it. You did. Love the colors you chose, and the yellow blends so well. Your splatters look great. So proud of you. Thanks for joining us this week! Hugs
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74834
Wed, Jul 15, 2020 @ 2:00 PM
I was smiling the whole time reading your post. Outside the lines is fine but if you don't want it just go lighter on the water. But, you know that already. It just take practice which we are all doing. I'm so happy you are playing with us. It turned out to be a beautiful card.
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Registered: January 27, 2010 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 51973
Wed, Jul 15, 2020 @ 2:03 PM
I think this is marvellous Linda. The colours blend together wonderfully and I love the splatters too. A hint for splatters, the smaller the brush the smaller the splatter. Don't fuss about going outside the lines, it becomes part of the beautiful image. Well done Linda.
Registered: July 4, 2014 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5909
Wed, Jul 15, 2020 @ 10:42 PM
The blobs and bleeds are all fresh, fascinating and fun! What a great pay off for getting loose.
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92528
Thu, Jul 16, 2020 @ 5:36 AM
Linda, this is beautifully done in watercolor. I like the "free and loose" style and the translucent quality of your work. It gives the feeling of "immediacy" which is great in watercolor art.