We have a very interesting topic for this two-week challenge. Diane is our host and just look at this inspiration board that she has created.
Book Covers is the idea here and these are some examples. These are some fancy covers, but I knew just where I wanted to start.
Power Poppy has a digital stamp that I think fits this challenge very well. It is Hummingbird in Paradise. I printed it on Fabriano Hotpress watercolor paper. ( trying out new papers) without the hummingbird. Then channeling my best Debbie Hughs, started to color the leaves first. I love how the color can be placed in the darkest area and then the water will spread it to the lighter ones.
Then on to the flowers. When I was done, I used some matching Prismacolor pencils
to add depth and define areas.
The sentiment is Power Poppy too. It is easy to use a sentiment from a different set and pop it into the center.
Oh, we have a prize for a random winner.
Visit my other team members for more inspiration.
Remember to give them some love too.
Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments!
wow a real stunner. xx
ReplyDeleteWow Barbara, this is amazing!! You are right in that this is the perfect digital stamp for this challenge and you've colored it perfectly. Absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteStunning card, the colors are amazing and so gorgeous and great take on the mood board!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, you could be her sister! Love her water coloring....and yours! This is magnificent, in image, color and your water coloring. Beautiful sentiment too! SPRING!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW this is absolutely GORGEOUS! Your coloring is AMAZING! I LOVE all the beautiful colors ... especially that blue morning glory and the colors of the Fuschia are PERFECT! What a stunning card! Great job ... awesome take on the mood board! Hugs
ReplyDeleteA perfect stamp design for this challenge. I love the beautiful colors on all the flowers and a great sentiment as well.
ReplyDeleteHow stunning, and great take on that panel on the Mood Board. Your coloring is fabulous, you have really nailed it. And I know what you mean about the water spreading the paint to make it lighter. It's one of the things I love most about watercoloring. Gorgeous card, my dear!!
ReplyDeleteDelightful! The water coloring is perfect. Makes me think of a summer time flower garden. So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful water coloring! Such a gorgeous image and your colors are lovely. Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors and coloring. One of my favorite sentiments too.
ReplyDeleteYour card is amazing Barbara! Love the vibrant colours - so very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you chose this gorgeous image for your challenge. Your watercoloring is wonderful as I have grown to expect. A true work of art my friend!
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