Today is a catch-up day...
I want to thank the WCW team for pushing us far beyond what we thought we could do. Things I have learned: take your time, go slowly, don't overthink, have fun, be brave. I really enjoyed doing this painting, although I think the tulips look a bit like red Easter eggs. My drawing skills still need work.
Yesterday's WT-stitching. My skills only go as far as faux stitching with a Micron pen. I know I have a tool for punching little holes, no idea where it is.
Today's F4A-international day of women. Everyday should be women's day. I am not a fan of gender specific cards but this will be for my daughter for Mother's Day. She is a fabulous human, woman and daughter, a mental health counselor, a superb partner to her husband, a loving and fun mother and I don't know how she does it all. As a mental health counselor, she dislikes the term Super Woman. Why should we have to be super?? We are who we are. When she came into my life on 12/19/81, I had no idea how lucky I was. I will do another card featuring a woman.
Finally for today's MIX-wispy color. My goal was to keep this painting loose and wispy. I hope you think I succeeded somewhat. More to learn!
Thanks for these challenges! I had a blast.
Date: Friday, March 8, 2024 GMT Views: 462
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I love this! It's stunning! Your colors are rich and beautiful! I really like the way you painted the stems. Glorious colors used on the entire painting! Your tulips look fantastic. Thanks for sharing about your daughter. She sounds like a wonderful human!
Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 72020
Fri, Mar 08, 2024 @ 2:22 PM
Beautiful painting girl! Your daughter sounds like a wonderful human being. The loose painting and beautiful shadowing make this special. Glad you had fun painting it. TFS
Registered: May 25, 2006 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 121898
Fri, Mar 08, 2024 @ 7:07 PM
Ooh I love how round those petals look Jean I think you really nailed that where the shadows should be part that way for making them have that rounded 3-d ness rather than flat. and I love how vibrant the colors are also. the stitched corners caught my eye right off the bat as I am drawn to stitching
Registered: September 8, 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 3798
Fri, Mar 08, 2024 @ 7:27 PM
I love this wispy card! What a wonderful watercolor challenge, I might need to sneak in and try it if I have time to be patient (lol). Love your card and the thoughtful tribute to your daughter!
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- Janelle
Fan Club Member, Dirty Dozen Team, and Challenge Hostess
Beautiful card! i really admire anyone who can paint with watercolors. Your tulips look gorgeous, and the faux stitching makes lovely corner accents for them.