well, I will try to try it...so a few new techniques..
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I painted the sunflower in watercolors, then cut it out. I colored the backround using some gelatos which I have seen Jo use. I will need to play around with the gelatos to see if I can get the vibrant colors that I have seen on her pages. Try it on Tuesday had a friends challenge, so I chose this quote.
True friends are like bright sunflowers
that never fade away over distance and time.
-M.W. Johnstone
Even though, the challenge was over before I had a chance to create something it was still good inspiration. While I was out for my walk, I saw this sign, which struck me as a little sad..
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| I need friends.. |
but it also inspired me to reach out to people, and be a little friendlier to everyone I meet. Sunshine always makes me a little happier, and the late warm weather made a beach day possible. On the way, we spotted a sunflower farm..
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A gigantic field of sunflowers.
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So that's where my sunflower inspiration came from..a little happy mail to go out...
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| Spreading sunshine... |
Sending some sunshine and friendship your way.
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| cheers! |
Sunshine and friendship are things which we all need! Love the sunflower piece. Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThank you Valerie. Yes, sunshine and friendship definitely brighten the world.
Deletethis was a very special post-thank you
ReplyDeleteI love your sunflower art Happy T Day Kathy
Thank you Kathy, glad you enjoyed it!
DeleteI love sunflowers. I live in the sunflower state, in fact. The field you found yours in is awesome.
ReplyDeleteYour art is fabulous, too. I've never even seen gelatos before, so I have no idea if they are as bright and bold as some people make them appear. I think your background is lovely, regardless.
I think I would like that sermon. I can see why you were drawn to the sign.
That's a fabulous cup and saucer. A real gem, in fact. Thanks for sharing your lovely art, your walk, and your teacup and saucer with us for T this Tuesday. It's never too late for T.
I always learn something new from you. I love my teacup too. My parents gave me the set as a wedding gift; the pattern is Cottage garden by Aynsley. Thank you for your lovely comments. Happy t day!
DeleteA really nice page. Your sunflower is amazing. Very realistic. And you can't help but smile in this weather. Your teacup is adorable, too. Have a happy day.
ReplyDeleteThank you CJ, keeping up with my art challenge. Hope you are too! Talk soon. Xo
DeleteI just saw your comment, Nan. I was sort of surprised by the political direction the talk took, too. But, there was so much strife, corruption, and graft that went on in the large Peruvian cities, it explained why the country was in such internal turmoil until this last election, when things seemed to settle down. In the end, I found it fascinating to learn about how Peru overcame its political hardships. The speaker also kept it light and funny, even though she was talking about a very serious issue.
ReplyDeleteCertainly NOT like our politics here, where nothing is funny, no matter which side of the fence you sit on.
You are so right. It is a good way to look at politics and the context it is in. I am sure it was informative. Let hope prevail. Happy t day!
DeleteI love your sunflower page, it's so beautiful! Your sunflower painting and letters are so amazing, I wish I could draw and paint like you 😁. I hope you had fun using the gelatos and thanks so much for mentioning me on your post, that is very kind of you! You created a lovely background with them and the leaf, bee and butterfly embellishments compliment the page perfectly and I love the quote you used about friendships too! I can see how you would be inspired by the sunflowers and sign you saw on your walk - I would be too! Someone will be very lucky to receive your lovely happy mail and your teacup and saucer is so pretty 😁. Sending you much happiness and sunshine this T Day! J 😊
ReplyDeletep.s. As for the gelatos application, I think you used Snow Cone and Boysenberry gelato colours so you should be able to create more vibrancy, although I have to say that I love the effect you created 😁. To get a richer colour all you need to do is apply the gelato more thickly to the page then wet your finger (not too much, just slightly) to smudge the colour - then you'll get a brighter background. If it helps I did a post about gelatos techniques, which I'm not sure if you have seen, here's the link:
https://letsartjournal.wordpress.com/2017/06/08/be-a-flamingo/
I have since found that gesso helps but is not necessary if you apply gelatos thickly to the page before you smudge them, and I have also found that you can always add another layer of gelato over the top of your first gelato application if you want more vibrancy too. I'm so impressed with your wonderful artwork and can't wait to see your next creation! Hope this proves helpful and happy crafting! J x
Thank you John for your kind words and tips on the gelato. I will take a look at the link, and try gesso. Looking forward to continued improvement. Thank you for taking the time to help me. Much appreciated! Hugs. Xo
DeleteI didn't realise my comments were so long and I'm still learning about gelatos myself ...lol 😉. To be honest, I don't think you need to improve I love this page as it is - perfect! Wishing you a great week! Jo x
DeleteI'm especially fond of sunflowers and love yours! Your cup is sooo pretty :) and I'd gladly share a cuppa to be friendly. Friends are a treasure. Happy T Tuesday
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, may your treasures and friends be many.
DeleteIts a gorgeous sunflower painting and the words you added to the page were lovely. Friends are very special people in our lives.
ReplyDeleteHappy T day wishes.
Yvonne xx
Thank you Yvonne. Yes friends definitely brighten our days and life. Happy t day to you!
DeleteI adore your sunflowers Nan... I have always loved them i think... One trick i've learned with Gelatos... and i'm still learning too... but they benefit greatly from having gesso put down first... try it.. see if it helps.. maybe you already had gesso down??? I also moisten my finger a little on a baby wipe... too much and i remove the gelato but just enough and it will blend.. Happy T day!! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteThank you Deb. I will give that a try. Also wondering about gamsol. Any tips? Why and when do you use it? Love sunflowers too, I always think they are an over the top flower with their size, height and color. Love them. Happy t day!
DeleteLove your art today ♥ You can never go wrong with sunflowers :) Happy T Day and thanks for stopping by my blog ♥
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol. Enjoyed your blog. Have a great day.
DeleteAnother beautiful watercolor. The finished piece is really special!
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen. Your comments always mean so much! Have a great day!
DeleteWow. I am a fan of sunflowers and you really know how to paint them. :) Too bad you missed the challenge but I am REALLY glad you shared it anyhow. Happy T day. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThank you Erica. A friend suggested picking one item, and working on it for 30 days, so that is my plan. Next weeks challenge is time, the big question is, will I make something on time...only time will tell! ;) Have a great day!
DeleteYou paint wonderful sunflowers! Great!
ReplyDeleteoxo Susi
Thank you Susi. I love flowers, so it was a fun challenge. Wishing you a great day.
Deletesunflowers are really one of my alltime favorites! you painted them so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteThank you Johanna. I really like them too. As they say, Go big or go home! And I love that sunflowers go big! Wishing you a happy day!
DeleteThis is a lovely post with pretty flowers and lots of food for thought, Nan!
ReplyDeleteHappy T-Day! Hugs, Eileen
Thank you Eileen, Wishing you a happy weekend.
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