I stamped the image in soft tan colour ink so that I could no-line watercolour. But it was hard to figure out how the petals were formed. I used the photo of the watercoloured rose on it's packaging and just did a really quick bit of outlining with a fine black marker. It made it so much easier for me to watercolour. I used distress inks and a waterbrush. Once it was done, I splattered with a bit of green ink and stamped the sentiment in black to tie it to the black outlining.
Here's a close-up ...
Stamps: Lustrous (Penny Black), Gratitude (Penny Black)
Paper: Mixed media (Strathmore 140 lb)
Ink: Distress Inks: Ripe Persimmon, Picked Raspberry, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools: Water brush, fine line black permanent marker, brush for splattering, white gel pen
This is so pretty, Loll, what a lovely design. xx
ReplyDeletethat rose certainly is pretty and you've colored it so beautifully, Loll!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Loll, and a nice fix...it looks like the outline came just as you had drawn it in!
ReplyDeleteso pretty Loll, love the lined outline to show make the image standout. I love that stamp :)
ReplyDeleteLove how you added the fine black lines to your beautiful water coloring. So fun to borrow a friends stamp too. That image is just gorgeous (sigh.) I may have to shop again!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous image and so beautifully coloured Loll. The fine black lines have given the image some form, and look so right.
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Maxine
This is so pretty Loll, beautifully coloured and I love the splatters in the background too xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty stamp, beautifully coloured. I too would have had to add a little darker line to help me out a little. Fabulous card Loll and so beautiful x
ReplyDeleteLove your pen lines on this beautiful no lines card.
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That certainly is a beautiful stamp and you have made a beautiful card with it! I love the fine black line, it just makes that pretty flower pop. Great background too! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteThat was a great idea to add the fine black lines - it really gave nice definition. And your colouring is beautiful - gorgeous shades. And great splattering.
ReplyDeleteI cannot get on with no line watercolouring at all Loll! This is a gorgeous stamp and love this card (as always!) x
ReplyDeleteSooooooooooooooooo beautiful Loll. Stunning watercolouring. Soft and subtle. The fine black lines really made the difference.
ReplyDeleteThis is super gorgeous.. those colours are so pretty. No line watercolouring is in my to do list.
ReplyDeleteThis rose is beautiful, Loll! I love the fine sketched lines that show the petals and the crisp sentiment! So pretty.....
ReplyDeleteOMGosh Loll! this card just makes me say ooooh! so soft and dreamy. Beautifully done!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Loll...I LOVE your beautifully watercolored flower and lining with a fine liner. Your splatters add wonderful texture too. I have this flower on my wishlist because of Susan and now because of you, my friend. Hugs..
ReplyDeleteOh, ladies, if you could only see this card in person, the way I've been privileged to do! It is even more gorgeous! Lolly, in addition to the sensational painting, you did a professional and fabulous job with the black lines and the splattering! Thank you again!! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card. I love how the black lines define the petals but it is still looks soft and delicate.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, Loll! The stamp itself is lovely but your watercoloring and splattering (with masking?) make the rose look fantastic! Love that you added the fine black outlines. They did give a nice definition. Hideko xx
ReplyDeleteThe black lines look like they are part of the stamp and perfectly done. The watercolor is pretty and you do splatters so well.
ReplyDeleteSoft, artsy and so very pretty, Loll ... the sketchy outlining is perfect with the style of that lovely bloom! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, Loll. Love the splatters and your beautiful colouring. xx
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, Loll.
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ReplyDeleteYour crafting get together with Susan and Christine was well worth it Loll, as you have made the best use of this beautiful rose stamp and the watercolouring is brilliant. x
ReplyDeleteso beautiful and elegant...well done.
ReplyDeletexx Karen
Your rose has such beautiful colors, I love how they penetrate, creating a final effect. Delicate spotting of the background adds even more attention to the card.
ReplyDeleteBożenA xoxo