My main goal was to do today's challenges: sketch and WCW-painting leaves. But one thing led to another, as usual, and I'm submitting this for the ABC19J is for jade and this past Monday's TLC-misted marker vellum.
The WCW was simply practice making leaves and stems. If there is anything in watercolor that I have really struggled with, it's leaves and since I love them, that has been frustrating. Two things helped today-I turned my paper often and I took my time. I get cocky and I get faster and messier. Like the video, I did a whole piece of paper with all the leaves she demonstrated.
To make this work with the sketch, I decided to use the whole piece of practice paper and cut it apart for the sketch. I still had a piece from the TLC so I cut more leaves and added them to a vellum circle, popped up.
As far as the ABC19J is for jade, jade can come in many colors, usually green but also yellow and white. And many shades of green, from very pale to quite dark. Jade is a mineral, best known for its ornamental use in East, South and Southeast Asia. Very fine jade can be very rare.
Thanks for the challenges! I really enjoyed the video for WCW...she's a good teacher.
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Thu, Aug 10, 2023 @ 7:32 PM
Such a beautiful card and so many techniques used. I particularly love the vellum leaves on your beautiful watercoloured BG. I first came across jade in my early 20s when visiting Singapore. I remember buying a small jade elephant ornament. No idea where that is today. Happy day
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Fri, Aug 11, 2023 @ 5:00 PM
I love how you cut your watercolored sheet and spread the pieces for the sketch challenge. Your leaves are beautiful. I love greenery and this card has such a peaceful vibe. The liquid pearls are a nice touch; like dew.
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Sat, Aug 12, 2023 @ 6:55 PM
Great job, Jean. Your practice sheet is beautiful and the extra leaves are fabulous. This is VERY pretty! Hugz
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