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CC1066 Marcellus

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Poster: nwilliams6

Mary has given us these colors for the color challenge:

Pretty Peacock
Timid Tiger
Early Expresso

The colors reminded me of the cover on a book I just finished: Remarkably Bright Creatures (it was sooooo good). So I drew Marcellus in his happy place where I imagine he is still today. I water-colored everything, outlined it with a Micron Pen, heavily sponged the edges and added Stickles.

This is going to my oldest daughter who lent me this book and loves it too.

Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 GMT
Views: 1253
Favorited: 2

Additional Info

Keywords: CC1066 Marcellus Remarkably Bright Creatures Octopus Watercolor Sea Underwater Ocean

Stamps: CTMH Sentiment

Paper: Watercolor and The Paper Studio HW White

Paper Size: A2

Ink: SU! Pretty Peacock, CTMH, Daniel Smith Watercolors, Black Micron Pen

Accessories: Stickles, SU! Oval Punch

Techniques: Sketching, Watercoloring, Sponging

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Holstein

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Registered: October 19, 2007
Location: Packer Country, WI
Posts: 77704

Tue, Aug 19, 2025 @ 4:40 AM

Sure enjoy your creations and were you get the inspiration for many of them. The colors look great. TFS

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stampin'nana

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Registered: April 6, 2009
Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley
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Tue, Aug 19, 2025 @ 4:45 AM

Your octopus looks Amazing, Nancy! Marcellus looks so happy and understandably so! Such a lovely underwater scene and a beautiful sentiment too~

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~Roberta

�Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.�
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Redbugdriver

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Registered: November 3, 2005
Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline
Posts: 66637

Tue, Aug 19, 2025 @ 5:51 AM

Marcellus looks like one happy octopus and I LOVE the sentiment. Beautiful watercolor, you always amaze me.

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Tue, Aug 19, 2025 @ 6:28 AM

How funny that we went with the same idea!! Love your painting Nancy

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MaryR917

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Registered: November 19, 2005
Location: Bethel Park, Pa
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Tue, Aug 19, 2025 @ 6:53 AM

This is an amazing creation Nancy- a beautiful inspired card- outstanding water coloring

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Mary Marsh
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DCinkit

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Registered: October 12, 2007
Location: Arizona
Posts: 78997

Tue, Aug 19, 2025 @ 7:06 AM

Wow, this is a fabulous scene. Love how you used the challenge colors. The stickle drops are terrific. It was fun to read about your inspiration and who will be the recipient of your fun & beautiful card. You DD will love it!

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nitestamper

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Registered: July 24, 2004
Location: glendale, AZ
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Tue, Aug 19, 2025 @ 7:12 AM

Terrific card with this sea scene!!!,
I absolutely love it!
Nice touch on the bubbles!
Tfs

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Cindy H.

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Tue, Aug 19, 2025 @ 7:30 AM

This is amazing, Nancy! Those colors look like they were made for this wonderful underwater scenic painting!

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MDO Susan

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Registered: March 1, 2007
Location: Mariposa, CA
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Tue, Aug 19, 2025 @ 8:58 AM

Marcellus is a hoot--he certainly speaks to me! I'll bet your daughter will cherish this card.

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artystamper

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Registered: August 30, 2006
Location: Saugus, Massachusetts
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Tue, Aug 19, 2025 @ 9:45 AM

Just looking at this wonderful creation - makes me want to read the book! Love the stickle bubbles - and all the depth of color on this beautiful design!

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