Thank you so much Kia, Linda, Angie and Brenda for starting this fabulous weekly challenge. About the only thing I do with my water colours is pat the box (it's a gorgeous big set of Gansi Tambi).
I am so excited to learn about water colouring from all of you wonderful, talented ladies.
You can tell I am taking this new adventure seriously, I used genuine (not my el cheapo) watercolour paper. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to use the rough side or the smooth side - so I did both - the rough side look best, although perhaps a bit dark.
The smooshing is with acetate and distress inks and the gold is Gansi Tambi water colours. I had fun with this and can't wait to see what comes next.
Thank you for looking.
Edit: I purposely over heated the modelling paste so it would bubble up a bit and resemble the texture of the cardstock.
EDIT: I just read Marg's comment plus I have had a few PM's about the centre of the flower. It is just modelling paste (applied thickly), then over heated with the hot gun until the paste bubbles up.
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Thu, Jun 04, 2020 @ 6:40 AM
Wow Susie! Are you sure you are not a professional water colorist because this looks like a Monet painting to me. I adore sunflowers so seeing this stunning card really made my day! ~Karen.
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75006
Thu, Jun 04, 2020 @ 6:55 AM
You really know how to smooch with acetate, Susie. This is such a beauty....background and flower. I love all the gold specks you added, too. So glad you joined in the first w/c challenge.
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Thu, Jun 04, 2020 @ 8:21 AM
BEAUTIFULLY DONE, Susie!!! LOVE the rich colors & the center of your flower looks REAL! NICELY DONE!!! QUITE BEAUTIFUL!!! This makes me WANT TO PLAY ALONG!!! THANK YOU for the link to the new challenge Susie!!! ;)<3
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Thu, Jun 04, 2020 @ 8:40 AM
I'm in love! Those dark tones on the bg set off your beautiful bloom perfectly. Love the added texture and the brad and gold twine in the center are the fabulous finish! Well done, Miss Susie!!
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