After making the birthday card for my mother using watercolor paints, I decided to continue to practice. I was happy with the end result, but I wasn't happy with the process, and a lot of that had to do with the fact that I just don't have enough or any experience with watercolor paints. In this post I'm going to present 3 more greeting cards that I made using watercolors. As I went on, you can see that my technique has indeed gotten better. Albeit I'm not an expert, but I definitely see some improvement.
I've been having so much fun using watercolor paints. It has opened up a new world for me. It has sparked some new creative ideas and I can't seem to stay out of my art room!
Here is the first card that I made for Valentine's Day:
As you can see the red and purple are very dark. I hadn't yet achieved the skill working with water. I still liked the way it turned out, but as I continue on, you can see that I get a little better with blending the colors.
To create this card I used the following products:
*Reeves 24-Pack Water Color Paint Set: http://amzn.to/2jOFktf*Aleene’s Quicky Dry Tacky Glue: http://amzn.to/2iwGk4b*Watercolor Paint Brushes: http://amzn.to/2jn2Pgu*DCWV Glitter Cardstock 12 X 12” (closest I could find): http://amzn.to/2jVkgW7 *Sequins: http://amzn.to/2kd1I0x*Elmer's Dot Runner: http://amzn.to/2knKss4
You can also check out my video
here.
The next card I created for Valentine's Day, I wanted to deviate from the traditional colors of red, pink, and white. And I used sequins. Lots of sequins. Now looking back, maybe
too many sequins.
Again, a little heavy handed with the watercolor paints, but I had hope and continued on with my quest!
To create this card I used the following products:
*Reeves 24-Pack Water Color Paint Set: http://amzn.to/2jOFktf*Aleene’s Quicky Dry Tacky Glue: http://amzn.to/2iwGk4b*Watercolor Paint Brushes: http://amzn.to/2jn2Pgu*Sequins: http://amzn.to/2kd1I0x*Elmer's Dot Runner: http://amzn.to/2knKss4
You can also check out my video
here.
Lastly I made this gem. Sorry for tooting my own horn, but I am
in love with this card. I again deviated from the traditional Valentine's Day colors with these warm yellows and oranges. I was inspired by a vintage Valentine's Day card that I saw on Pinterest. I wanted to recreate it, but with my own twist. I also didn't have any specialized tools or stamps to work with. Everything was drawn out by hand. I am so proud of this card and the work I put into it. And glitter. As you could probably tell, I love shiny objects like glitter. I didn't go so overboard, though, as I did with the sequins in the previous card. This is what I came up with:
As you can see, the colors blended nicely and I think that has a lot to do with me getting a bit better with watercolor painting, and allowing water to be my friend not my enemy.
To create this card I used the following products:
*Strathmore STR-361-9 Watercolor Class (24 Pack), 9 by 12": http://amzn.to/2l8Tx51*Artists Loft Fundamentals Watercolor Pan Set, 36 Colors: http://amzn.to/2l94gfB*Heartybay 10Pieces Round Pointed Tip Nylon Hair Brush Set, Blue: http://amzn.to/2l97cIW*JAM Paper Corner Punches - Rounded Corners: http://amzn.to/2l93FL3*Copic Markers 9-Piece Multiliner Inking Pen Set B-2, Black (MLB2): http://amzn.to/2l97OhI*Recollections Signature Glitter Caddy, Iridescent Shapes: https://www.michaels.com/recollection...*Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents Precision Tip, 2-Ounce: http://amzn.to/2l8V6Qr*DCWV Cardstock Stack, Match Makers Brights, 58 Sheets, 12 x 12 inches: http://amzn.to/2kEa57Q*Aleene's Tacky Dot Roll-Small Dot Roll: http://amzn.to/2k7FZqc*Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares: http://amzn.to/2k821cv
You can also check out my video
here.
In the end, all that matters is the fun and love you put into your projects. I hope this gives motivation to others who feel they're not good with art. I was having a conversation the other day with a friend of mine who is taking an art class. She keeps sending me pictures of her projects/homework assignments and ending the message with, "I'm horrible!". I honestly thought she was doing a great job. There were some tips I offered, but I reminded her that some people are naturally gifted in the arts, while others have to practice. I'm one of those ones who need practice. So if you're ever thinking you can't paint, draw, etc., just remember practice makes perfect. And in all honesty, is art ever perfect?
