Hi everyone. Today I'm sharing a card using another stamp from the new Penny Black release, Making Spirits bright. The stamp is called Festive Fragrance (40-791).
I stamped the image in Sahara Sand ink (SU!) very lightly and then no line watercoloured the Christmas greenery in shades of green, red, and brown for the vases and grounding. The sentiment (Holly Days 30-869) is the final touch. I had a few smudges of brown ink in my background so just added a few more to give it a vintage look. :)
Close-up ...
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We celebrated our Thanksgiving on Saturday, Oct. 9th with a lovely Turkey dinner. While it was cooking, I mentioned that I would like to ink up this image and my son, Jeremy asked if we could watercolour together. He has a degree in Visual Arts and is an Art Teacher at a High School in Richmond. Below are the two images, photos taken by Jeremy and edited with a few filters. I'm sure you can tell that the one on the right is Jeremy's version. :) It was fun to work together and I did learn lots from him as well.
Loll Jeremy
I went back and added a horizon line to my card and darkened up the vases and shadows. What a difference, as you can see from the card at the top of this post.
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Jessie enjoyed her turkey dinner too! :)
Sleeping it off in front of the fire ...
Photo by Alejandro Garcia
Holly Days (30-869)
Ink: Sahara Sand (SU!); Distress Inks: Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany, Gathered Twigs, Ground Espresso (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Paint brushes, Basic Gray marker (SU!), White Posca pen
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Stamps: Festive Fragrance; Holly Days (both Penny Black)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.)Ink: Sahara Sand (SU!); Distress Inks: Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany, Gathered Twigs, Ground Espresso (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Paint brushes, Basic Gray marker (SU!), White Posca pen
beautiful image Loll, we all know where Jer gets his artistic talent from ♥
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat to craft with your son! Both of your creations are extra special, Loll and so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe vases of foliage and berries are beautiful Loll, and you have given the vases lots of depth with your shadows and on and around them, and I love the highlights on the berries too. Artistic flair obviously runs in the family, and I love the photo of sweet Jessie having her after dinner nap. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful memory, and cards, that you made with your son! Your vases are amazing, and it's always wonderful to learn something new
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to watercolour the same image with Jeremy! I love your version just as much as his. The horizontal line is a good hint - I must remember to try adding that. Glad you all (Jessie included) had a good turkey dinner.
ReplyDeleteSuperb watercoloring on this! Adding more color really caught my attention! I’d say you did as well as Jeremy! Can’t believe you watercolored those skinny stems!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card Loll...you water color so beautifully! I love the side by side photo of your & Jeremy's work too...it's easy to see where he gets his talent from! And love the picture of sweet Jessie too...she looks SO content! Glad you had a great Thanksgiving!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to create together with Jeremy! Both are fantastic! Love this image! Sounds like a wonderful Thanksgiving and glad that Jessie enjoyed it too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Loll, I love the vases, they look like amber vases. Your watercolor is just gorgeous. I'm glad you had a good Thanksgiving! But what is really cool is that you and Jeremy inked this image and watercolored together, that is so cool! I do love the changes you made to your panel, darkening the vases and giving that horizon line really made this card come to life. Yes, you can tell Jeremy is the professional art teacher! Awww, little Jessie looks all tuckered out. I swear she steals my heart all over again when I see a new photo of her. I could just snuggle that little girl right up! I hope she is doing well. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a happy Thanksgiving Loll and what a fun activity to do together - I think we can all learn from each other. Your finished card is just gorgeous. Little Jessie is looking very comfy there! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteI love the original too, Loll, but it's amazing what a few tweeks can do. So glad you and Jeremy got a chance to work together and for the tips he gave you. I know what that's like. I often ask my daughter's opinion. I can't wait until she retires and we can do more art together.
ReplyDeleteThis is really a beautiful work of art, Loll. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. How wonderful that Jeremy is an Art teacher and you both crafted together. Both are so wonderful. Jessie looks so peaceful. Give her a hug from Daisy and I.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to paint together, your finished card is wonderful. I love that you made the table darker and more dramatic and also that you managed to darken the vases whilst also keeping them transparent, very clever. I am so glad you enjoyed a happy family dinner xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful image and watercoloring, Loll! I especially love how you colored (and darkened) the vases and shadows!! I bet you and Jer had so much fun watercoloring together. Both paintings go to show that art talent runs in the family! And Jessie looks so content after the turkey dinner. :-) She's so adorable even when she's sleeping!!
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Oh, my word, your end result is simply amazing! Wow, wowie wow! Beautiful depth and contrast. Love the stamp. Jessie looks like me the last few days. Been a little down since the flu shot, but better now. She is much more adorable, though.
ReplyDeleteA very artistic look to your card, Loll. Thank you for showing me the next steps in coloring, it teaches me that we should add color in layers.
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What a delightful post.....The most beautiful card, crafting with your son Jeremy, learning lots and to end with the adorable (full up) Jessie. I so enjoyed the post Loll x.
ReplyDeleteTwo very talented artists... and two fabulous watercoloured images, nice to see together how each one sees and colours the same thing...
ReplyDeleteLove the pic of Jessie too, cosying up to the fire.. while we here are turning on the air cons... Robyn