Hi friends,
Well I chose something that really appealed to me because of the color and I sat and thought about how I might be able to do it and came up with this. It's not as good as I hoped but a lot better than my first try! LOL!! My inspriation was this
This is really the first time I've tried the crayons I bought a year or more ago because of my sistah Susie!! Haha, I loved the way she used them on those beautiful fancy dresses she did! Wow, she makes it look easy!
Anyway, I thought I'd give them a try today...They are pretty cool!
EDIT: So I am including a few instructions by request from our Tlady.
I blended the Distress crayons first after deciding where I wanted the horizon line (went with the 2/3 rule) I used my finger to blend, filled in where needed then decided where to put the main trees. I didn't want them all on the horizon line (like I did on the first try, dumb!) so I drew in small lines to help me plan. I used the magic powder over the crayons because I didn't want the blue foil to stick to EVERYTHING! I stamped my trees upside down and embossed, I then sponged the sky to be more of a real sunset sky like I thought I saw in the painting then I heat set because I used Distress Oxide Ink and used the magic powder as well. I stamped the trees again right-side-up using black VersaFine and clear EP. I got down to worms view to try and line the trucks up the best I could. I did use a Black Sharpie in a couple places it a blue shadow did not have a black corresponding branch. Done, except the sentiment which is just plain black on white cardstock and cut out.
Thanks for looking!
Date: Saturday, February 23, 2019 GMT Views: 954
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Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 31101
Sat, Feb 23, 2019 @ 12:44 PM
You know how so many times there is a pop of color on a card? Well, your whole card POPS, Robin! You were brave to use all these bright, vibrant colors and it worked out so well~
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Registered: February 23, 2016 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 22824
Sat, Feb 23, 2019 @ 12:52 PM
Beautiful Robin - and a piece that is so open to interpretation - at first I thought the blue was the underground root system as I read somewhere that the root system underground mimics the tree shape above ground . . . . but then I decided they must be the shadows cast by the fingers of that amazing sunset. Job well done capturing that inspiration piece!!!
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Registered: March 30, 2008 Location: Somewhere between the Shire & Mordor! Posts: 4642
Sat, Feb 23, 2019 @ 12:59 PM
OH ROBIN, I think this came out WONDERFULLY!!! WHAT AN INSPIRATION PIECE TOO!!! Crayons. LOL I have a SLEW of them my daughter gave me..... NOW, I think I'll HANG ONTO THEM! LOL Are you sharing JUST HOW you did this with us in the future???? Would LOVE to know!!! ;) GORGEOUS!!!
Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34503
Sat, Feb 23, 2019 @ 1:19 PM
I totally caught your artistic take on that photo, Robin! Having the vision and then bringing it to life is all about the essence that makes each one of us unique. I love what you did. And I needed to see you use those 'magic' crayons...
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Sat, Feb 23, 2019 @ 1:28 PM
Wow mate this is an explosion of pure magic. I need to get my crayons and Gelatos out!! I could sit and look at this for the longest time...imagine it as a huge painting. Love it to bits!
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74740
Sat, Feb 23, 2019 @ 1:40 PM
My stars, Robin, this is awesome. Shadows, indeed. I love this with the vibrant colors and tree shadows. I have not tried crayons but you sure make me want to get some. This is so like your inspiration. You can go to the head of the class.
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92405
Sat, Feb 23, 2019 @ 1:59 PM
Abstract art...and done well, Robin. The lower trees could be interpreted two ways as I see it: roots or reflections. The bg colors are dramatic in hues as well as shapes.
Registered: March 27, 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 67884
Sat, Feb 23, 2019 @ 2:22 PM
Robin, you did an excellent job using the crayons! I had some and gave them away! Perfect take on your inspiration!
Gorgeous card! Love the bright colors!
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