Wednesday, October 09, 2013

Watercolor Tree


Lori's challenge this week for Hope You Can Cling To is to have a leaf on our project somewhere. I wanted to use this branch stamp that I picked up at a stamp show in Idaho last year... it's from I Love Rubber Stamps, and it's such a great size and orientation. I'd thought of just using it as a branch, then decided to create a watercolor tree instead.


I worked wet into wet, using reinkers and a large round brush... I started with the lightest color first, then added in darker colors as the water dried.



After everything was dry, I added some light splatters with a loaded paintbrush.


It was fun working in such a loose style - it's not my usual M.O. when it comes to watercolor!
Thanks for stopping by!

10 comments:

  1. Absolutely fabulous, Dina! You should definitely frame this one!! Love the drippy effect!!

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  2. Oh so gorgeous! This style is MY favorite sort of watercoloring-a little less defined.
    Fabulous work, Dina:)

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  3. You rock every style Dina!! This is STUNNING!!

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  4. Beautiful design & colours. I love this style in watercolours. Have a great day,

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  5. This is amazing, Dina!
    Looooooove it!!!
    Sylvia xx

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  6. WOW WOW WOW absolutely stunning, I love the style and the colours.

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  7. Gorgeous creation and I am not one bit surprised. I would frame it in a heart beat. Love the sentiment. I should keep words like that on my desk.
    Sandy

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  8. One of the most awesome cards I've ever seen. Your technique is perfect for the subject. Wow.

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  9. What a gorgeous card!!! Love the technique! Thank you for sharing it with us.....

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  10. This is a work of Art Dina! And I love the quote!

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