This is for Toni's terrific World Sight Day challenge.
My sweet sistah from anudder mudder, Stamperrobin, introduced me to these beautiful digi images by Aurora Wings. I used the same image last month on a full A4 sheet, this time I printed the image to fit onto a 5"x 7" card.
I just used copy paper, Prismacolour pencils and Zest it. The Zest-it comes in a 3" pot that is filled with a sponge impregnated with blending fluid. It is terrific stuff and best of all you can't spill it. It is also fine to use on copy paper too.
If you are colouring on copy paper, it is best to sit the printed image on a small stack of copy paper or a smooth writing pad. Any surface that has a hint of texture will effect your colouring. Having said that, certain images look great when you have coloured an image that is sitting on a toothy paper pad.
I had a truckload of trouble uploading this card, I see that a few others are too. It was suggested that I clear out my cache.
Isn't that the weirdest term ever "clear out your cache". It sounds like something the doctor would say...hello Mrs Jones, while we are checking out your downstairs lady bits, we will clear out your cache.
Thank you for looking. I hope everyone is having a happy, inky week. The Falliday Fest gallery looks fabulous!!
Edit: I just remembered I did use a a grey Copic (T2) and walnut stain distress ink.
Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017 GMT Views: 3264
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Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Fri, Oct 13, 2017 @ 9:14 AM
Amazing card, Susie. You should be hired by Aurora Wings to promote their images. You also could sell skin creams and mascara with this lovely lady. I love the olive greens and lavenders and sll the soft blending. And, of course, your write up need me laughing all the way to work. I hope I never have to empty my cache because I Don't know what it is or where to find it.
Registered: May 25, 2006 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 122116
Fri, Oct 13, 2017 @ 1:10 PM
So, I am sitting here at work... bowled over by your brilliant coloring decide to read the story before I tell you how much I love this, decided to pick up my coffee mug.
I know better I truly do...
it was a close thing to not spew that coffee all over the keyboard chickie..
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75067
Fri, Oct 13, 2017 @ 2:18 PM
I must say I am drooling when you use this image. It is fabulous! Of course, what you do to it is more than fabulous. I have never heard of Zest It or tried to ignore it if I did. Just another thing for the list, I am sure.
Yes, cache is a strange word.
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Sat, Oct 14, 2017 @ 6:41 AM
Oh, Susie, this is so beautiful! All the depth of color and interest you added with the background color and doodles make this look so rich and inviting. And I love the fact that you didn’t have any fancy paper for it. Brilliant! Also love your description of clearing your cache. Too funny!
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Sat, Oct 14, 2017 @ 4:19 PM
Oh, wow! Sis, you have outdone yourself on this beautiful, beautiful image! She is so gorgeous, and your coloring is amazing and so exquisite! I LOVE it! Your coloring makes her so dreamy, and you've really captured her face so beautifully by accentuating her beautiful eyes (that you did apply mascara to...hehe!). The colors are beautiful with the softness, and I truly love your borders...after all, you are a draftsman (well, draftswoman??). Truly, this is a masterpiece, sweet sis, and you enabled me to hop over and see some of these beautiful digis. I love them, and there is a sale through tomorrow...grinning because I used it! AND I always love your description and really giggled when you talked about cache and "the other thing!" LOL! You are so talented, funny, and such a storyteller...we all love it! Hugs and love, sweet sis! xoxo
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Sat, Oct 14, 2017 @ 5:17 PM
Wow, a Susie masterpiece! Love the drama of this image, your coloring is fabulous and the liquid pearls are a perfect embellishment !! Faved, my friend!
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Sun, Oct 15, 2017 @ 1:08 AM
Everything about this is absolutely STELLAR!!! Such a soft and serene color palette. Such a gorgeous eye...and doe-eye I think it is...wonderful make-up job Susie! LOL Coloring is a work of art...no doubt about it...LOVE, LOVE it!!!
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