Lydia picked artist Kathleen McElwaine for this weekend's Inspiration Challenge. Kathleen's art is wonderful - incredible flower and animal paintings. Most of her images are just set against a plain uncoloured background - perfect for those of us who like CAS!
It immediately made me think of my Penny Black Ode to Christmas stamp. I inked it up with various Distress markers, huffed on it and spritzed very lightly with water, then stamped on watercolour paper. I took my waterbrush and pulled some of the colour out of the bird, and where needed, added a bit more colour.
I stamped a simple sentiment in brown, die cut the panel, and popped it up on foam tape. I hope my fellow CAS fans like it!
Date: Sunday, March 27, 2016 GMT Views: 3159
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Sun, Mar 27, 2016 @ 8:06 PM
WOW! LOVE this one! I have this stamp and maybe time to dust it off. I just LOVE the way you colored it. Your variation in color came out SO perfect, Susan! Right into favorites with this since I just HAVE to try this now!
Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26119
Mon, Mar 28, 2016 @ 1:36 PM
Ha! I almost gave this one a try too as I have the stamp! Your chickadee is splendid Susan! Your painting is beautifully rich and 'watercolorist'! :-) You did a fantastic job emulating the artist's work. I love your card!