This card is based on the sketch by Korin. I got a late start today, as I had to take my Mother to the doctors. Anyway, It really did start out almost exactly like the sketch, but then sometimes you have to follow the path that calls to you.
I tried brayering (again) Blech, still a mess! So I got out my chalks and was going to do either a night scene in the mountains or something to that effect. So I started with my blue chalks. I went to red next thinking I could make a little purple. Then, after the red, the yellows. As I started to stamp my evergreen trees, it made me think of the Colorado wildfires. This is how the skyline looks, the fire is yellow-orange then the smoke is very dark above and in the middle you often see a pinkish purple layer of the fire's light reflecting off of the thick smoke.
Colorado has had a rough time of it lately. I lived in Greeley briefly in my childhood. I have fond memories of building the largest snow forts ever! It is a gorgeous state and I am praying for much happier days ahead for them.
Thank you for stopping by to take a peek!
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 GMT Views: 3995
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Wed, Jul 25, 2012 @ 6:43 PM
I love that you were true to yourself and expressed what was within. This is beautiful, whether as a sunset or a scene of devastation. Very creative interpretation of the rule of thirds - you have an intuitive eye and artist's touch. I loved reading your post and all the responses. Thanks for sharing so much of yourself.
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Thu, Jul 26, 2012 @ 10:16 AM
Kathleen you have given me inspiration to get out my chalks and dust them off!! Your card is so pretty! And thank you so much for all your wonderful posts!
I loved your card - for the obvious reason it's beautiful, but also because I live in Glenwood Springs, formerly in Greeley, and have seen many skies this color from the fires. When we lived in Greeley in the early 2000's, there was a terrible fire near Fort Collins. I have to admit, the sunsets were spectacular. Lovely card - one that I'm going to have to try to do as well. I may try distress inks and a blending tool, as I seem to do better with that then chalks. Thanks for posting your card.