This challenge is going by much to fast. We are already a third of the way! Even though I feel like I have been struggling to create, I do not want to pass quickly. Haha.
I painted this on a sample size of Stonehenge Warm white. I am not sure if it is meant for watercolors, but it seemed to work fairly well. Although one area I tried to scrub started to show wear. I painted it vertically, liked it better this way. And I thought I would use it as a background. As I seem to be creating those this round. Hahaha.
I started out, trying to use Jean Haynes style, but the paper was not cooperating, so I just went with it. I will try again on the Fabriano.
Without the text.
On my way home from Phoenix, I decided to make a few stops for art supplies, naturally!
Jerry’s Artarama, Woo Whoo! Two pads of Fabriano paper. I have used the rough before, always wanted to try the smooth as well. I found an orange Micron pen, which could be fun. Also a large palette knife and more pens.
ATC sized pads of Stonehenge paper samples for only about $1.50 were too cute to pass up. Aqua Coldpress Heavy, Warm White, and Yupo Heavy. And BOY! The Yupo is a terrific weight, nice thickness. The Aqua is super thick. I am looking forward to trying it in a larger size. It is like a heavy-duty card stock. Super thick. The Warm White is thin, but still a good weight and smooth-surfaced. Follow the link to see how they work with different mediums.
Next was Dollar Tree. While I was helping my aunt, I came across a dollar store supplies video. Well, you know how hard it is to resist art supplies. She recommended some pens, I am not sure if these are the same, but I really like them. And they did not bleed when I used them with the yellow sharpie. A mid-sized pair of scissors. I also found packs of self-laminating sheets. Roughly 4.5 x 6, perfect for postcards.
Cheerful watercolor!!! And the art supplies are yummy! I haven’t been inside a craft store or art supplies store in AGGGEEESSSS.
Right Chandra! I think the last time I was in Jerry’s was late last year. But it may have been before my surgery in October!!!
i love how you teach me about different types of art materials, like yupo. I had no idea what it is before. I love your cheerful lemony wishes for joy. Thank you and blessings in return.
God Bless Teresa, and thank you. 🙂
Take a look at Yevgenia Watt’s work. Most of it is on Yupo, her florals are amazing! 🙂
I like your flower piece the way you turned it for the text – the flowers at the top work very well. It looks like you scored really well on your shopping trip – have fun.
Thank you, Val. I thought maybe it would be top-heavy, but to me, it sort of resembles clouds in the sky.
It was fun to go on a little shopping trip. Haven’t done that all year. It was the middle of a workday, so the store was fairly empty.
YOu have fun too my friend, your animal portraits are stunning! 🙂
Marvelous post, Sheila! Your painting completely embodies a feeling of joy, hope, cheer. The text, when used on it, is perfect. And both of today’s quotes spoke to me. The idea that when we conquer a challenge we actually are giving ourselves more freedom to be who we really are and can be is a quite inspiring and so very true. And the one by Dickens for me describes you to a tee!
xoxo
Haha, thank you Laurelle. 🙂 Blushing. I had never read that by Dickens before. How much time has passed, and he is still achieving that goal. ;o)
So glad you enjoyed both of the quotes. Happy creating my friend! 🙂 xoxox