This is for IC289 and the Italian Pottery Outlet was our inspiration site. I was inspired by the rustic art in Quadri Collection and tried my hand at reproducing the Primavera Plate. http://www.italianpottery.com/item/Primavera-Plate-649 AS I said in my tile...mine really isn't pretty or as light and whimsical as the plate but I sure had fun stretching myself out of my comfort zone.
I used SU markers to sketch in lines for the tree, house and path and then lightly washed the lines with a wet brush and filled in color. I used a couple of scenery stamps from Art Impressions for some of the grasses and flowers. I sketched in some as well. I got a little carried away with the burgundy marker up ont he ridge above the house. I was trying to create the look of a vinyard but my wet brush was too wet and smudged all the fine details. Oh well....you just keep moving forward. I almost didn't post this but I had so much fun trying it that I thought it was worth sharing. That is what I love about our community. We can feel safe to share all of our attempts whether wonderful or mediocre.
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105182
Sat, Jun 18, 2011 @ 9:55 AM
How fabulous you are at reproducing even the most mundane picture!! Awesome job!!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.
Registered: July 17, 2005 Location: Staying inky in eastern Connecticut Posts: 79205
Sat, Jun 18, 2011 @ 10:07 AM
Kittie.....not your usual lovely, pretty, happy creation but still fabulously done....and it is good for us to leave our comfort zone once in a while.....fabbo
Registered: March 19, 2010 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada Posts: 436
Sat, Jun 18, 2011 @ 10:42 AM
okay, I'll take your "mediocre" anyday! I always respect those that go outside of their comfort zone, since I'm too much of a chicken to ever leave my coop. I think this is very relaxing, and reminds me of my grandma's farm from eons ago. Love this!
------------------------------ Elizabeth
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