Our inspiration site this week is so full of watercolor ideas! I chose this image: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1862010..._home_active_1
Before stamping the red and green, I spritzed each stamp with water. After stamping the outlines in black I noticed there were no outlines for the leaves, so I added a bit with the micro pen, trying to keep the lines fluid and loose (like Dawn demoed in the OCC). (Not quite satisfied with my results but at least they don't detract.) I could have left the background white, but wanted to try another technique from the OCC which is to mix colorless blender solution with ink (also Dawn's idea). I like it, but need more work. I did go over it with more plain water when I was done, to smooth the color out a bit. Stamped the sentiment, spattered a few black drops and mounted. Linking to IC455 (inspiration), and WT493 (spritz or spray)
Registered: June 18, 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1222
Sat, Aug 23, 2014 @ 1:19 PM
I am thoroughly enjoying all of these gorgeous water color images from this week's inspiration challenge! You have done a beautiful job - I love the bright flower colors. Your added lines are really nice in spite of what you think. They add just the right touch of definition to the leaves. Thanks for sharing this happy card!
------------------------------ SilverSnow Lois Malachi 3:10 "See if I will not throw open the floodgates of heavenand pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it"
Registered: August 18, 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK Posts: 31972
Sat, Aug 23, 2014 @ 2:51 PM
Maura, your gallery is just a delight and this is another beautiful addition to it - I love the soft blue bg paired with the bold red watercoloured poppies - it's just a fabulous colour combo and the result is striking!