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: 2108
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75034
Fri, Mar 15, 2019 @ 12:55 PM
This is such a great Southwestern card and you did a great job drawing the desert. I really like the sentiment with that great scene. It does look nice and hot.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 132007
Fri, Mar 15, 2019 @ 1:05 PM
You certainly found your mojo, Jeannie! This is fantastic. I've been meaning to pull out oil pastels again so I'll remember your tip. Your desert scene is just fantastic - and the little twinkling stars really add so much. It's gorgeous!
Registered: May 26, 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 5534
Fri, Mar 15, 2019 @ 2:01 PM
It is so awesome and quite honoring that you tried and learned something new for Sandy and Dave's card. It turned out great and you should be proud. Thanks for being part of their recovery through your Arizona art, Jeannie.
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50714
Fri, Mar 15, 2019 @ 3:37 PM
Great scene for Sandy and Dave. Your colors are very Southwestern and I love the addition of the stars. You might try baby oil with oil pastels...I sometimes use that (I have a gel baby oil so not as greasy as the regular). I hear ya about this winter...we've all had more than enough snow and cold. Ugh!