For Lisas teapot challenge- wide open range
For Sabrinas way to use it- star quality
For Shirleys free for all- Spring or Easter
Its been a while since making a card as my mojo has been lost within depths of snow weve endured in the Midwest this winter.
When Lisas teapot challenge mentioned southwestern flair for Sandy & Dave, a desert scene warmed my heart!!
I literally searched YouTube on how to draw a desert scene, and CASd the video.
I gesso,d White CS, sketched the scene with black Copic marker, then added oil pastels.
I didnt have good luck blending the colors with my finger or a baby wipe, and found that Q-tips worked like a charm for a more blended look. The scene reminded me of a cartoon.
To make it more realistic I added die cut stars in the dawn sky for Sabrinas, and dimensional blooming flower with a tiny pompon inside it for Shirleys Spring Theme.
Finished with stamping the encouraging sentiment.
Thanks ladies for the inspirations!
Date: Friday, March 15, 2019 GMT Views: 1988
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92528
Fri, Mar 15, 2019 @ 8:29 PM
Using oil pastels really gives the feeling of dessert sands on your lovely card. You created a wonderful scene with whimsical touches, as the cactus flower and little stars in the sky.
Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26128
Sat, Mar 16, 2019 @ 11:11 AM
I think you have the colours just right! Love the landscape in that part of the world. Your starry sky and cactus bloom look wonderful. Great card Jeannie!
Registered: March 8, 2005 Location: Halfway between Dallas and Houston Posts: 24004
Sat, Mar 16, 2019 @ 1:20 PM
Perfect sentiment for this situation and your little scene is just perfect also! I love the little flower on the cactus. I wanted to do a water color cactus and flower, but chickened out!
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