Ok, the most surprising thing about this is that I did not use TH Vintage photo on it....I know it is hard to believe....
The watercolor challenge is in week 20 - so hard to believe and I have enjoyed every week and feel like I am learning so much! This week Linda picked watercoloring fall leaves. There is a wonderful video by Debbie Hughes (limedoodle on SCS) linked to the challenge. I watched the video 10 times.
So I learned that my $6 watercolor set (on sale at Michaels) probably isn't the best for doing this type of painting but I made it work. Next time, I will get my better set out (after I find it - lol). Debbie has the best voice and I could listen to if for hours. I watched the next video in line by her where she talked about how she mixes colors and gets her lovely effects. Then when I was painting mine, I was laughing the whole time imagining my video of my watercoloring...."the colors in this inexpensive set sit only on the first layer of the paper and give a soft, muted effect when dry. The best part is you can use them in your bible journaling because they have a high talc content which doesn't bleed through the page if you are too lazy to do a base layer of gesso.'' LOL!
I also used Karen's awesome color combination in the color challenge this week (old olive, real red, pumpkin pie, and mango melody) added in neutral white, gray, and black of course.
Love the image Debbie used - wow, I totally want that one! Since I didn't have it or anything close to it, I just drew some leaves and acorns with a micron pen (should have used pencil - I will next time) and then painted them.
Thanks for dropping by and looking - many hugz.
Date: Friday, October 16, 2020 GMT Views: 1301
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Fri, Oct 16, 2020 @ 8:42 PM
Wow, such gorgeous work on this, Nancy!
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Sat, Oct 17, 2020 @ 2:24 PM
Goodness - cheap paints don't slow you down Nancy - what gorgeous detail on this - down to the lovely stem! - beautiful mix of colors on and so much dimension on your leaves. I am in awe!
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Sat, Oct 17, 2020 @ 4:41 PM
Fabulous, Nancy. You drew such beautiful leaves and colored them in such awesome colors. I am really impressed. Thanks for playing this week.
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Sun, Oct 18, 2020 @ 5:33 PM
Oh wow wow wow. Nancy you are such an amazing artist. Your watercolouring and drawing..wowzer. This is stunning. TFS. Happy day. Hugs.
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Mon, Oct 19, 2020 @ 4:33 AM
Wow, Nancy, this is Seriously AMAZING!!! I'm not sure why, but you seem to Surprise me every time I look at one of your cards! There is always something so special about them. Your hand drawn leaves, your coloring, the design, I just love every little piece of this sympathy card! Very well done~
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Sat, Oct 24, 2020 @ 4:20 PM
I am so impressed that you drew these leaves. They are so pretty and your water coloring looks amazing to me. I loves the speckles and can’t wait to check out the video. Into my Favs folder.
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