I love paper mache and have made many things with it over the years - but nothing as beautiful as the things in our IC Pinterest site today - Paper Mache Art.
I just purchased this beautiful stamp from Unity and it reminded me of the lovely paper mache girl.
I knew I wanted to watercolor it but was nervous about whether I could do it well, only just starting to learn about watercoloring but today's IC made me get to it and give it a shot!
First, I put masking tape around the edges to create a clean frame. Then I watercolored the hair first, then the grasses, then her skin, then her dress - drying the paper between each color. Then I brushed over the background lightly with water and added the blue.
I dried the panel again and cautiously stamped the sentiment - that's where horror can happen with a crooked stamping, right?!
I know a better water colorer would have done more shading with the colors - but I'm happy with how I was able to do this today!
thanks for the inspiration today Stacy!!
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2021 GMT Views: 332
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Registered: January 19, 2010 Location: California Posts: 2747
Sat, Apr 17, 2021 @ 3:35 PM
Such fabulous movement on this beautifully water colored image, Julia. I can almost feel the wind blowing. Your sentiment is absolutely perfect for this lovely card.
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Sun, Apr 18, 2021 @ 10:46 AM
Your watercoloring is terrific and so is this serene image!!
------------------------------ Rita
God demonstrated His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us ... being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Romans 5:8 & 9
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82109
Sun, Apr 18, 2021 @ 2:06 PM
Beautiful image and beautiful sentiment, Julia. Such a sweet feel this card gives off. Your soft coloring adds to the sweetness. lovely!!! Hugz
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni