WCW010 - White Flowers - August 5, 2020

[kiagc]

Date: August 5th, 2020Keyword: WCW010
Title: White Flowers
Hostess: Kia (kiagc)

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Hello to all. Kia here with you this week, and my challenge is about painting the White Flower. I am using a Daisy as my sample, and video , but of course you are free to use any flower you wish for this challenge. I liked the way Joanne used the colours, only three, for her painting.


Often when painting white you will find blues, purples (washed out), pinks, yellows and sienna's. Pick colours that you will like together.


I used the same colours as Joanne, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Alizarin Crimson and Cobalt Turquoise from Schmincke. The Cobalt Turquoise from Daniel Smith is quite a bit darker, which I will show below.


For those wishing to do a Daisy, I have provided a few below. When I drew mine I made a point of doing just a top row of petals, you may wish to do the same. I don't know why the video will not display, but following is the link.


How to Paint a Watercolour White Daisy and Butterfly with Joanne Boon Thomas - YouTube

[Holstein]

Thanks, Kia for the great video. Here is my card.WCW010 White daisy by Holstein - at Splitcoaststampers

[Benzi]

Thanks, Kia. I loved the challenge and super video.

Artsy Daisy

[hobbydujour]

An interesting video. I went with the way I like to do white flowers...back painting....leaving lots of clean white watercolor paper. Thanks for the challenge.

PETUNIAS

[ohmypaper!]

Thank you Kia, I had so much fun creating along with the tutorial. I can't wait to practice this technique again!

Daisy

[snietje]

Great video, I loved to playhere's mine:


WCW010 White Flower by snietje - at Splitcoaststampers

[bubblestx4]

I watched the video which actually scared me (sorry, but true) Then watched a few more that had varying techniques that I felt more comfortable utilizing. I'm also not comfortable sketching my own image (yet) give me a year to get used to this okay . . so a lightly stamped image jumpstarted me.

Here's my card:   A Softer Shade of White

A Softer Shade of White by bubblestx4 at Splitcoaststampers

[jkanack]

Could we have a gallery button please?

[jkanack]

Thanks for that button....I am pretty intimidated by this challenge. Deep breaths from the diaphragm, Jean.

[bubblestx4]

Conundrum - This is what I have been using for the challenges - I'm not sure how much longer some of these pots will last - part of me thinks I should look for something that has a bit more "quality" part of me says stick with the kids stuff - it fits in your limited budget and it's not like I'm ever looking to do this for anything but a few cards - Suggestions?

[jkanack]

I would like advice on brushes.

[Benzi]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubblestx4

Conundrum - This is what I have been using for the challenges - I'm not sure how much longer some of these pots will last - part of me thinks I should look for something that has a bit more "quality" part of me says stick with the kids stuff - it fits in your limited budget and it's not like I'm ever looking to do this for anything but a few cards - Suggestions?

I am using the Kuretake Gansai Tambi which I like. I think some of the girls are using Daniel Smith which are more expensive, I believe. But, I am sure they are really good. I am thinking of getting some of those...may wait for it to be a Christmas gift.....or may not. Ha Ranger Distress inks are good, too. I use those, also.

[Benzi]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkanack

I would like advice on brushes.

There was some discussion in our first challenge, 6/3, on this subject. Read post 6, 9, and 12. My brushes are not expensive but I am SURE the more expensive ones are great. I use different brushes according to what I am doing and how comfortable they are. On this challenge I used a 6" mostly and did use a 1/2" flat brush for something, don't remember what now. Plus, look online as I am sure there will be great information on brushes.

[janeenk]

What a beautiful challenge. The video was wonderful. Thank you. Here's mine.

[artystamper]

Just recently found out we have this watercolor wednesday challenge now! so happy to have a place to learn some WC techniques! here's my try at a waterwashed white daisy! WCW010 Hello, Daisy! by artystamper - at Splitcoaststampers

[TLady]

OH WOW! EVERYONE is doing SUCH A GREAT JOB with this! Off to THINK! LOL LOVED the video, Kia!!! <3

[mcschmidty]

I loved this challenge and video- thank you!

I bought some Karin Watercolor brushes a few months ago, and decided to give them a go. I did not like the effect straight from the brush, so scribbled them on a glass mat and used a waterbrush.

Daisy



Shelly

[mcschmidty]

I wanted to add- I took a watercolor class with my mother when she lived with me (she was a fabulous artist), and when buying watercolor paints like Daniel Smith, Holbein, QOR or Windsor Newton- we were only told to buy about 7, and learn to mix to make other colors- they are not cheap and that said, we ended up with about 30 tubes- because my mother could not go into a store without buying something....LOL

I imagine if you chose to do that, you can google palates artists use on You Tube. They all have their favorites and all different depending on what colors they like and what they paint, eg... landscape, flowers, nautical pictures, animals etc......


There is a You Tuber who has videos of various colors and compares them by companies- so you can see visually which one YOU like the best and if you like your paint to granulate, etc..... That site is In Liquid Color.
I do not know her personally, but like seeing the colors by different companies, as they are $$$$$


Shelly

[pvilbaum]

This was so much fun, Kia! Great video!

Daisy Colorburst by pvilbaum - at Splitcoaststampers

[Holstein]

Thanks, Shelly for your information on In Liquid Color site. It has a vast amount of information. Just watched this one about brushes,https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-arh-001&hsimp=yhs-001&hspart=arh&p=in+liquid+color#id=15&vid=4f1bfe2 1b7081914957ee35aae3eedc4&action=view
One has to think about the size of images you are watercoloring. If you make A2 cards the images are small, and you probably would want a #4 or #6. Most videos on watercoloring, are using a larger format, so the brushes are larger. Through trial and error, you only need a few good brushes. I have two silver black velvet brushes that are used always. They are made of squirrel hair and hold a large amount of water in them. Many people use the waterbrushes and have great success. Check out the videos when you have time.

[kiagc]

I will get points from the DT and put together the information for everyone over the weekend sticking it to the top of the challenges queue. We will discuss brushes, paper and paints.

[CAKath]

I am finally getting to this challenge. Watched Joanne's lovely video and peeked at the gallery. Fabulous work everyone. This is not easy. So now I will head to my table and give this a shot. Since I am on Pacific time, most of you are likely done for the day but I'm still going over here. BBL.

[CAKath]

Here's my daisy for this week's challenge. Soooo fun!WCW010 Celebrate Watercolor by CAKath - at Splitcoaststampers

[Icela52]

Well here is my flower such as it is done free form.

WCW010 FREE FORM DAISY by Icela52 - at Splitcoaststampers

[MiamiKel4]

LOVE this challenge! I finally got my card made for this week ..........

White Florals

[jkanack]

I'd love to say this was fun, but it wasn't. Very challenging, I took an easier way out, still wasn't easy.



Poppies Will Put Them to Sleep by jkanack - at Splitcoaststampers

[gutsport56]

Finally, here is my card.

WCW010 Daisy by gutsport56 - at Splitcoaststampers

[smadson]

Wow! I just watched the video, and am amazed at what she did! I can’t wait to try it!

[TLady]

WHAT A CHALLENGE, & WHAT A BLAST!!! THANK YOU, KIA!!!!

Here is my card:

WCW010 White Flower by TLady - at Splitcoaststampers


HOPE YOU LIKE!!! <3

[Jay_Bee]

Bit daunted by this one but here is my card

[smadson]

Loved this! I even did my own sketch! My DH even liked it! Thank you!

Slim Daisy

[Ozpom]

Oh Kia, please be patient with me. I do try LOL.

Did someone say eggs or sunflowers by Ozpom - at Splitcoaststampers

[nwilliams6]

Late but done!!! This was a stretch for me!!!

IC767.WCW010 Crazy Daisies by nwilliams6 - at Splitcoaststampers


Hugz