It is Wednesday and I have no Watercolor Paper - how could that happen? Had to punt and paint this on some regular white cardstock - urgh. I will be stoppiing off at the craft store today.
In the color challenge, Karen has us playing with Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat, and Lost Lagoon. I added in some neutrals and a green (ATG dessert option is the green).
In the Watercolor Challenge, Stacy has us painting stacks of books inspired by a tutorial done by Olga Koelsch. It was relatively easy - I think my difficulties came from the poor paper more than my inability to do anything straight without a ruler.
I added titles to some of my favorite books. Great challenges, Stacy and Karen.
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 GMT Views: 1592
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 83792
Wed, Sep 10, 2025 @ 6:09 AM
Wonderful sentiment for all your super painted books. I thought you would like this WCW challenge as much as you like books and reading. Your painting did fine on the cardstock because I am guessing you didn't get it very wet.
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Wed, Sep 10, 2025 @ 6:15 AM
You have done very well for not having wc paper, Nancy! Is there anything you actually can't do, artistically speaking? I like the added titles and the sentiment as well~
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Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 77693
Wed, Sep 10, 2025 @ 8:08 AM
Great painting on the non-watercolor paper. If one doesn't use too much water, it can be done. Thanks for sharing that idea with us. Your books look great with the colors, and I like how you did the book titles. Terrific job, Nancy. TFS
Registered: October 12, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 78980
Wed, Sep 10, 2025 @ 9:35 AM
Fantastic painting, especially not having watercolor paper. Beautifully done in the challenge colors. I like the sponging around the edge, which draws the eye in to the stack of books. Amazing quote! I like it all. Great card!
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Wed, Sep 10, 2025 @ 11:34 AM
This looks amazing despite the lack of watercolor paper! Wonderful use of the challenge colors too. Remarkably Bright Creatures is also one of my favorite books - I need to check out the others!
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yep, no wc paper is for sure a shopping emergency haha.
