So last night I was looking at all the stuff from that watercolor class last weekend and decided to take a photo of one of the techniques I hadn't shown already. And before I go on I want to say: I HATE THE NEW FLICKR INTERFACE!! Takes a LOT longer to get my photos to blog!
This is what we did: made an abstract watercolor and let it dry. Then we took a small frame (a card with a hole cut in the middle). We cut out three areas that we liked in the abstract.
And then he gave us blank cards (from Kelly Paper) and we glued the swatch on and voila! A mini-painting!
These are the only 2 brushes we used in the class! I love how the calligraphy brush held the paint -- might look into getting other sizes of it.
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Wow, how cute these are. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I agree, the new flickr interface is horrid!!!!!
Why did Flickr feel the need to do that I will never understand! Oh well, it is what it is... thanks for stopping by!
DeleteOh WOW! What a fantastic idea. Bookmarking this, I have to use that. Make great backgrounds. have a great week, hugs Shaz #125 xx
ReplyDeleteYeah makes me want to make more abstract pages to cut up! Thanks for the visit!
DeleteWhat a cleaver idea. Love the mini paintings. Happy crafting #3
ReplyDeleteWow #3? You must have been right on it when she posted! By the time I get to it in the States I am in the 100's -- #120 this time! LOL Thanks for stopping by for WOYWW!
DeleteWait? You're retiring next year???
ReplyDeleteYeah, those 2 furlough years took a big bite out of my salary so I need to work one more year to make up for them! Bummer! I had really wanted to retire this year and just hang out and do art -- guess it gets to wait one more year!
DeleteHi Rhonda
ReplyDeletewhat a great technique I really love how your three painting have ended up they look cool
Sending hugs and hoping you have a great day
Ria #74
Hi Ria! Thanks for the comments -- I also love how those little ones turned out! Thanks for the WOYWW visit!
DeleteGreat paintings! Will they be presents?!
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Jana #108
I doubt presents, maybe a card? Hadn't thought that far ahead yet! LOL Just loved learning the technique and idea of making them!
DeleteThanks for visiting for WOYWW!
What a great idea and lovely paintings : ) I prefer an abstract style and think these look fab! Thanks for sharing and Happy Woyww Liz@145
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz! I like the abstract look a lot more than other styles too but it was good to learn some basics! Thanks for popping in for WOYWW!
DeleteLovely abstract squares you made, must get a calligraphy brush now
ReplyDeleteBridget #11
Yes and they are not too expensive either! Thanks for stopping by Bridget!
DeleteFANTASTIC mini paintings!!
ReplyDeleteKrisha #50
Thanks Krisha!
DeleteWhat a great idea and they have turned out really well :)
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Karen #80
Yes I like the idea of them too! Thanks for visiting!
DeletePerfect presents: who wouldn't want to hang them on their wall?
ReplyDeleteHappy belated WOYWW,
Cheers, Rachel #65
I may just do that on my wall! LOL Thanks for stopping by Rachel!
Deletewhat a fun way to create some fairly quick cards or framed paintings! Thanks for sharing and happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! Yes it might be the key to my next cards! Thanks for coming by for PPF!
DeleteLove your mini paintings! Call yourself Rembrandt! :) OK, I am asking my WOYWW folks to rally behind me and I truly need your support. I am in a contest and the voting ends today so it's now or never. PLEASE go vote for me ( the camera )....yes, I am begging, lol http://www.genuinelyjanestudios.com/genuinelyblog/gjs-design-a-book-contest-top-three-finalists-announced/
ReplyDeletewaving hi from the hills of North Carolina ♥ ( #19 )
You got it Sandee!!
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