Today's Adventure: Watercolor!

Hi, everyone! Marie here with something really neat.

I figured I needed to seriously up my watercoloring game, so I signed up for the Simply Watercolor class at Online Card Classes that is hosted by Kristina Werner; I'm glad I did because she is really good at watercolor!

Anywho, today is Day 1 of the class and I have three examples of what I'm doing!

Card 1: A really nifty technique that had me try plaid (and my shaky attempt doesn't look too bad); I will definitely keep trying in the near future, because I love the look of plaid!


Card 1: Mad About Plaid

Card 2: I really like how this turned out; the variation of color per row and column makes it eye-catching. 
Card 2: Grids!
Card 3: Another geometric design, but using circles as an example. I can definitely see this used for bubbles on other cards or possibly glass orbs, if the wash and shading is right.

Card 3: Circles

After finishing this first class, I can honestly say it was $20 well-spent. I've already learned a lot (and I really need to learn control on the brush) and I am pleased with my results.

Until next time...

Toodles!



Comments

  1. Sherri ThackerJuly 17, 2018 at 3:45 AM

    All cards came out great!! I'm still working on my last 2.

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    1. UnknownJuly 17, 2018 at 6:16 AM

      Those two are so much fun; I really love how the grid looks at the end. The two you put up look fabulous!

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  2. Kristina WernerJuly 17, 2018 at 5:57 AM

    All of your cards look awesome! I love the soft watercolor look on the last one. So fun!

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    1. UnknownJuly 17, 2018 at 6:22 AM

      Thank you for putting the classes together; so far, I'm learning a ton! I'm a watercolor novice (Other than using them with an embossed stamp, I haven't used them.).

      As for the last one, I did use a dry brush to wick off some of the color; I have a feeling I'll be using that tip a lot in the near future.

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