Since there are many August birthdays on my calendar, I chose it with its gladioulus. It's a flower that is not depicted here on SCS very often, so I thought that could be a fun aspect too. Using a photo as a guide, I roughly sketched the gladioli(plural of gladiolus) before watercoloring them. To qualify for the MIX challenge and its requirement of a least two forms of medium, I did the green bits and bg with Copics.
This card is also for PTI's 9th anniversary challenge today using a "Color Pop Fortune Teller"....an origami-like folded "chart" that is given on Nichole's blog.
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Fri, Feb 12, 2016 @ 3:22 PM
I love that wonderful watercolor technique. You have a real talent and hope to see more of your work.
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Fri, Feb 12, 2016 @ 3:22 PM
Sallie, I love glads too! this is absolutely stunning! I love the softness you get with watercolor look!
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Fri, Feb 12, 2016 @ 3:33 PM
I do wish your cards came with a warning, I need time to brace myself when I am about to read things like this is hand drawn after looking at a picture!!!!! Sallie you are an amazingly talented artist and we are so lucky that you share your creations here with all of us. Oh and I love Gladies too!!
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Fri, Feb 12, 2016 @ 5:52 PM
Well Sallie,
Since this is for an August birthday I think you should save it for me!! HeHe!!! It is so gorgeous! Love the swooping shades of color that glide across the panel!!