Friday, January 24, 2014

Finishing Up

I've been working on finishing the hydrangea blossom for one of my new floral pieces. The finishing technique I use to give my flower petals depth is paint. I often use watercolor pencils as they are easier to control so that was my first choice when I began the process. I have four different sets and brands of watercolor pencils and they just weren't doing the trick.








Photo before painting.



I tried inks diluted in Aloe jell, crayons, pens and finally with acrylic paint I found what I needed for the job. Below is the finished piece waiting to be attached to the background and quilted. I find there to be a big difference in the appearance of the flowers after this technique I'd finished. Hopefully you will be able to compare these two piece. Can't wait to get this one done.
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5 comments:

  1. sonjaJanuary 24, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    so lovely your hydrangea colors!!
    good you found technique and art supplies that worked for you 2.

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  2. LA PaylorJanuary 24, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    the painting makes a big difference in depth
    Leeanna Paylor
    lapaylor.blogspot.com

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    1. Marilyn WallJanuary 25, 2014 at 9:26 AM

      Thanks LeeAnna I have always felt that the painting enhances the flowers.

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  3. Regina B DunnJanuary 25, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    The bottom photo does look more finished than the top photo.

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  4. MulticoloredPiecesJanuary 26, 2014 at 3:40 AM

    Smashing. Your mention of Aloe jell makes me wonder. I have huge aloe plants, taller than me. Never thought much about their usefulness other than they look cool in my garden.
    best, nadia

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