Hello, sweet friends! "All by myself" is what I think this flower is thinking (and now you may well have that song in your head for a while, right?). This is a single flower from the newest Power Poppy release, but the main image is a "whopper" and absolutely gorgeous! I wasn't up to coloring it and decided to color this lovely "single" hellebore and found some beautiful inspiration photos. While I didn't capture the warmth of my flower in this photo (and wish I had used only pencils for the entire image to give it the detail and warmth it deserved), I enjoyed coloring it. I tend to get stuck trying to make it as realistic as my inspiration photos and forget to allow myself some artistic freedom. (Coloring has been a lifesaver for me to rest and relax.) I tried all sorts of ideas on how to finish the card and was inspired to use a stencil. But nothing I tried worked (mixed media still eludes me). I even tried some pointillism again, but I couldn't find the right color(s). So, I just added some shading in areas for depth, matted it, and used a scallop/stitched base. One of the fun things about this one (giving away my tricks here now...) is being able to make a photocopy of it and then enhance the areas that didn't copy well with markers and/or pencils to look as good if not (and hopefully) better than the original. So, I'll definitely be making more of this card....and I am definitely going to try to be more daring with those! As many know, Marcella Hawley always inspires us by sharing what each element is. And just wait till you see what she has done with it! Wow!
Thanks so much for taking a closer look at my card! I am always so touched my your comments.
While we've had absolutely beautiful weather here, my heart is aching for South Florida after the horrific shooting not too far south and west from where we live. Keeping everyone involved in our prayers. Definitely needed for so many as our hearts break. I do know that God is my strength and comfort and know that many will help all those who are dealing with the aftermath of this devastating event. Tender hugs, all!
Paper: Solar White (Neenah), Purely Pomegranate (SU!)
Paper Size: 4" x 5�"
Ink: Printer
Accessories: Copic markers, Prismacolor colored pencils, Rectangles dies (ODBD), Blueprints 27 dies (MFT), Mini Perfect Layers tool, white tape, red tape
Techniques: Digital images using Microsoft Word and GIMP
Your coloring on this flower is so fabulous, Cheryl. Love the simple but impressive design in this card. Beautiful!
Love her name too.
Have a beautiful day, Cheryl!
Blessings
Marge
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