The WT challenge was to determine if one is "a tortoise or a hare". I know that I am a hare when it comes to creating most cards.....I rarely "ponder" or "labor". This card took me about an hour from start to finish(Linda also asked that we time ourselves to see how long it DID take to create a card for this challenge). I find watercoloring a very quick way to color an image...and I like it that way for myself.....I go for a looseness and transparency and if I overwork it, that is lost. This image is more "coloring book" style than the no-line technique which I prefer......you can see the stamped lines here.
My hints(Linda asked us to share if we had any) are two: 1. Save the whites(highlights) and 2. use a heat gun/hair dryer to dry something quickly when one is pleased with it so it doesn't run any more and/or to make definition between elements. I'm not patient enough for a lot of air drying. Always remember watercolors dry a shade lighter than when they are wet....don't be afraid of those "good darks". : )
TFL
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105090
Thu, Mar 26, 2015 @ 9:47 AM
Great hints, and fabulous card......and.........how long did it take?
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Wow, Sallie, now that I know you are quick like a bunny (or hare), I'm even more impressed with your beautiful work! Love your beautiful watercoloring on this lovely card!
Registered: March 28, 2011 Location: Novi, Michigan Posts: 11834
Thu, Mar 26, 2015 @ 1:30 PM
Beautifully colored Irises! Thank you sharing your hints, Sallie, because your watercoloring skills are just amazing! I can hardly believe you create such stunning cards in so little time. You are truly The Artist!
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44921
Thu, Mar 26, 2015 @ 2:25 PM
Gorgeous work of art!!!! I would love to have this hanging in my home! Beautiful!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.