In order to make a background, I got out my oil pastels and Twinkling H20 watercolors, along with a paintbrush and some 110 lb cardstock. I should have used watercolor paper, but hindsight is always 20/20.
I started by drawing a few circles in the green and purple families from my box of oil pastels. Although I don't show it here, I also smudged oil pastels into the circles.
I used my only two Twinkling H20s that I have for a bit of sparkle on the pages. The idea was the oil pastels would work as a resist, but they weren't as resistant as I had hoped. I'll cut this background into smaller bits and no one will know it was supposed to be a study in resist.
Not to be deterred, I got out my colored pens and drew/colored an image of a tea cup that I glued to the second background. To keep with the circle feel, I used some purple stickers to write a sentiment. I may have to play some more with this color theme. I love these two colors together, even though the end result wasn't what I pictured it to be in my head when I started. Thanks for the inspiration, Stephanie.
Also love this combo! the colours 'bounce' off each other so nicely! do more do more Mx
ReplyDeleteawesome!! you really had fun and it shows! xo
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing the process!!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
Funny how what's in your head when you start and what comes through you hands in the end are not always the same.....somethimes, it is even better.
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm excited....this is the first time I have been able to make Blogger comments work ALL WEEK! So, I'm pushing it and trying TWICE!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, don't you just LOVE those Twinkling H2Os?!?! After seeing your pretty piece, I'll have to drag them out of hiding and put them to use! Happy Weekend! Hugs, Terri xoxox
ReplyDeleteTwinkling H2O's are my fav to add shine to a piece. Yes Purple and green are awesome together. Great that you know you can change this at a later date if you want.
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Lovely, I especially like the teacup. Those colors are so often found together in nature. I always think of a lavendar plant when I see them together
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Love the colours you used!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours Elizabeth they do look great together & your cup looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a lovely weekend.xx
love this combo..looks like you had good fun!!
ReplyDeletethe colors are stunning together Elizabeth and your tea cup really speaks to me too!
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I think the sentiment is perfect, Elizabeth...it's usually tea for 1 around here. You did a wonderful job with the challenge...I am still struggling to begin...color challenges are always...well, a challenge for me ☺
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Looks like fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Purple!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this- so very cool! Also, thanks as always for sharing the process!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, I love the way your painting turned out - those two colors look very delicious. My experience with oil pastels is very limited, it's a medium that I definitely need to explore more. Good to see you back, btw.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had fun just playing with the colours. I like your idea of using pieces in other artwork nothing goes to waste. The tornado photos were scary. Those poor people having to put the lives back in some sort of order after such devastation.
ReplyDeleteThis is great - the colour contrast is really striking and your background is lovely. I've used oil pastels as a resist before - as this shows you can get some lovely results! x
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! You did a really great job with this. Love the color combination! :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous...magical and super gorgeous work!! Shine on!
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Ooh I love the pretty effects you created using the different mediums and colour combinations. Thanks also for sharing the process. I like the tea for 1 - would make a good kitchen/dining room picture to hang on the wall!
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