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Sunday, February 7, 2021

The Flower Challenge #53



I struggle with watercoloring.  I guess I just need more practice.


I used a new Gina K flower from Seasons of  Joy and an Altenew Leaf Burst stencil
and colored the flower with my Ziggs.  I used Gina's Apple Mint ink on the stencil for a light background.

Thanks for stopping by.




11 comments:

Bonnie said...

Love that soft stenciled background and this beautiful flower, Lin! I didn't know you struggled with watercolor! I always thought you did it beautifully!

Greta said...

Beautiful background with that stencil & such a gorgeous flower! Thank you for the condolences. I really appreciate it.

nancy littrell said...

Beautifully watercolored flower, Lin. I struggled too until I got my Zigs 3 or 4 years ago and discovered layering and making sure each layer is dry before adding more watercolors. I love how with Zigs you just have to add a dab of color and then use a aqua brush or paint brush dipped in water to move the ink and then move on and do the next pedal. Then start at the beginning again and repeat until you get the shade you want. Also if you go outside the lines quickly add a tiny bit of water and dab off the ink. Watercoloring is quite forgiving. It is the highlighting that I really need to work on. Anyway, it is a fun learning process and seems to get better with each project. I wish I could hand paint images like our friend Ros! She is amazing. Along with so many other blog friends. I guess as long as we keep trying and improving that should be our goal. BTW...I always thought your WC looked great and your blending of colors awesome. You make me want to do some watercoloring with my Zigs. I also love the narrow brush tips on the Zigs.
I do love your card and the subtle stenciled background too. Love and Hugs..Nancy

Marcia Hill said...

What struggle?? Your card is absolutely BEAUTIFUL Lin!! I love the soft stenciled background with the flower over it, and your water coloring looks FABULOUS to me with the light and dark shading! It must be the new craft room that has you on a roll, huh?! :0) Hugs my friend!!

Brenda in IN said...

This looks beautiful. I'm working on my watercolor too and find it is getting easier. Your shadows are lovely and add so much depth to your flower. I think you are doing just fine.

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card with that beautiful flower. I think your watercolroing looks great. Love the soft stenciled background. TFS

Loll said...

Your card is GORGEOUS Lin!! I love your beautifully shaded purple flower along with the soft green stenciled background. Great combination! Thank you so much for sharing with us at The Flower Challenge! xx

Viv said...

Such a beautiful card Linda, I love your gorgeous flower too. Thanks for sharing with us over at 'The Flower Challenge' ;) Viv DT xx

Kim Heggins said...

Stunning card.....love your gorgeous flower but your background with the soft green leaves is brilliant!!!

Birgit said...

Hi Lin, your card is gorgeous! I wouldn't say you struggle at all with water coloring. This flower is gorgeous! Hope you're keeping well my friend. Hugs~

Kara Lynne said...

Lin, you have wonderful depth and shading in your flower! Your background is also a perfect, soft background to highlight it! Beautiful card my friend!