While I am taking a break from the acrylics and watercolor for a while I have decided to dig down into my overflowing art drawers pull out something that has the potential of improvement. Believe me, this could take a while! I vaguely remember that these poppies were almost a throw away but now with some copic spray (non-toxic I am told!) and punchanella I think it is better now. I also used some Pan Pastels. As I grow as an artist I see that depth and contrast is very important and with this one, it just needed a little depth and fancy-ing up a bit. I love my copic air compressor sprayer. I think that it is the best way for me to punch up the color to any piece that needs it--like this one. This one is a watercolor.
I can't believe you were going to throw them away. They're beautiful! I love the added touch of punchanella and stencil. That round stencil is neat.I'm gonna have to go and look for one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. The round plastic canvas is perfect. Now where is my ACMoore coupon.
ReplyDeleteoooh la la. I love the stencils sprayed with the olivey greens and oh, I love those flowers! Awesome backgrounds. I do so enjoy gazing at your work always. Enjoy your weekend, martha!♥
ReplyDeleteMartha this is beautiful! I'm sure it looked great even before the stenciling!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Martha!!!! You are so very talented and it shows that changing gears can often get everyhting humming along again!!! BRAVO!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the white subtle lettering too! How nice you fiinished this piece off!
ReplyDeleteoh! *gasp* this is so lovely!! so beautiful! I got my punchanella this week (thank you for the tip) and am going to play with it today :) Thank you for the inspiration, as always :)
ReplyDeleteHi Martha,
ReplyDeleteThese poppies look fabulous!
Great background effects.
Hugs,
Anna
PS: my verification word is leter
This looks fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my blog. I've been enjoying your blog!
ReplyDeleteThat that's a finish! This is beautiful. I've never used a Copic sprayer but I can certainly see why it's your best friend. Praying that you have your health issues under control :=)
ReplyDeleteEVERYTHING I HAVE SEEN TODAY HAS BEEN AMAZING HERE IN BLOGLAND...BUT THIS MARTHA,,,,REALLY TAKE THE CAKE!
ReplyDeleteOR SHOULD I SAY POPS ME!
I LOVE IT!
CIAO BELLA
CREATIVE CARMELINA
I will have to go out and buy myself some stencils like this....i find them so intriguing and they really add so much to art work...
ReplyDeletegraphically delicious!
ciao again
CREATIVE CARMELINA