Ok, the most surprising thing about this is that I did not use TH Vintage photo on it....I know it is hard to believe....
The watercolor challenge is in week 20 - so hard to believe and I have enjoyed every week and feel like I am learning so much! This week Linda picked watercoloring fall leaves. There is a wonderful video by Debbie Hughes (limedoodle on SCS) linked to the challenge. I watched the video 10 times.
So I learned that my $6 watercolor set (on sale at Michaels) probably isn't the best for doing this type of painting but I made it work. Next time, I will get my better set out (after I find it - lol). Debbie has the best voice and I could listen to if for hours. I watched the next video in line by her where she talked about how she mixes colors and gets her lovely effects. Then when I was painting mine, I was laughing the whole time imagining my video of my watercoloring...."the colors in this inexpensive set sit only on the first layer of the paper and give a soft, muted effect when dry. The best part is you can use them in your bible journaling because they have a high talc content which doesn't bleed through the page if you are too lazy to do a base layer of gesso.'' LOL!
I also used Karen's awesome color combination in the color challenge this week (old olive, real red, pumpkin pie, and mango melody) added in neutral white, gray, and black of course.
Love the image Debbie used - wow, I totally want that one! Since I didn't have it or anything close to it, I just drew some leaves and acorns with a micron pen (should have used pencil - I will next time) and then painted them.
Thanks for dropping by and looking - many hugz.
Date: Friday, October 16, 2020 GMT Views: 1314
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Registered: February 23, 2016 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 23000
Fri, Oct 16, 2020 @ 5:08 AM
You do an awesome job of drawing, Nancy, with a beautiful mix of fall colors here . . . laughing at your $6 tray of colors as I weekly pull out my $2 tray that is at least 30 years old. (I think mine came from Michaels, too) Love the very natural look of your stem with it's tiny twists and gnarls.
------------------------------ Linda aka Bubbles
I'm not a Hoarder . . . I'm the Curator of an extensive collection of embellishments!!
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Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 72132
Fri, Oct 16, 2020 @ 5:41 AM
Another WOW!!! card in the gallery challenge. So impressed with your sketching ability. Glad you enjoyed Debby's video. She is amazing. Your card is amazing too. You are a quick learner. Thanks for joining the challenge. Hugs
Registered: June 3, 2006 Location: In my "She Shed Tornado Shelter" Posts: 4010
Fri, Oct 16, 2020 @ 6:51 AM
Nancy... you did an excellent job of drawing your leaves and acorns. Your speckled background is perfect for your beautiful watercolor leaves, you'd never have guessed you used less expensive water color to create this beauty. TFS
Registered: March 30, 2008 Location: Somewhere between the Shire & Mordor! Posts: 4642
Fri, Oct 16, 2020 @ 8:03 AM
OH, I THINK this came out WONDERFULLY, Nancy!!! Your FREE HANDED drawing is FABULOUS!!! Your lay out is PERFECT as well & BEAUTIFUL COLORS!!! EXCELLENT!!! P.S. I don't think you "need" that image! LOL I like yours better! AND I use "cheap" water color paper too, AND I could listen to Debby all the time also! An EXCELLENT PIECE!!!! ;)<3
Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 70680
Fri, Oct 16, 2020 @ 8:06 AM
Awesome! Beautiful hand-drawn leaves and watercolor painting. Excellent results! Love the splatter, too. Enjoyed your description and the humor! Fabulous card.
Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26187
Fri, Oct 16, 2020 @ 11:57 AM
I too have a cheapie set from Michael's that maybe one day I will pull out, ha, ha! Your colouring is fabulous and so right on for oak leaves. I love the splatter!
Wow! This is a stunner! Your leaves are so gorgeous! Your splatter gives an almost glossy look to the leaves. I am in awe that you drew your leaves and acorns!