All the stamps got here in record time (and that includes the fact a bunch of mail was delayed due to the cold), and I was ready to sit down and create something awesome... Except, I just could not decide what I wanted to make.
After much agonizing, I went with something that's a mix of modern and vintage.
It took a very long time to color this image. Things like metal and texture are really hard to do with watercolor pencils! And there are a ton of small details on the image that needed close attention. I think next time I work with this stamp, I will use other ways to color it.
My favorite part of this card is something that's very barely visible in the picture (though it's more obvious on the card itself). I had used white watercolor paper for Kaylee, and it was just a bit too bright and new. But I'd already glued it to the card! I couldn't take it off to distress the edges. So, I did the next best thing and got a little creative.
I balled up a paper towel and pressed it into some Vintage distress ink. Then, I dabbed it onto the edges of the watercolor paper. It created a very cool spotty texture that gave a slightly worn and aged look - like maybe it had been handled by mechanics.
Supplies:
Stamps: Some Odd Girl - Steampunk Kaylee (girl, sentiment, gears), 7 Gypsies Beautiful Abundance (balloon)
Ink: Ranger Archival Ink in Jet Black, Colorbox Fluid Chalk ink in Chestnut Roan
Paper: Ki Memories Vintage Charm
Base: Bazzill Peanut Fudge
AWESOME! Elle, this is gorgeous and I love how you've coloured the image - especially the spanner. You've nailed it. Gotta say I love the two different colour eyes too...super fun! Hope you enter it somewhere because it really rocks!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm thinking of getting some copic markers in a few months and trying out coloring with them. It's a bit intimidating because they're pretty expensive, but I keep hearing that they're worth the investment. I do really love working with watercolors and watercolor pencils. I think it just gives this subtle and dreamy look that's hard to recreate with other mediums.
DeleteThey are super fun to work with. I love them. There are cheaper brands of alcohol based inks which are just as lovely. Distress markers are good if you like water colouring. I use them a lot too. Just scribble out the ink and paint with water - fun! You do have a knack for watercolours!
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