ROSES for SPA

 Thought I would join in the fun over at Sunday Postcard Art- 
here is my entry for this week where the theme is Roses-

Linking up to SPA ~Sunday Postcard Art

     Hello Friday viewers!
I'd like to say I have tons of photos for you, but - I don't!

The reason for this is because, ever since I opened my Inktense Blocks from Artistcellar- I have been all over with them! I get started sketching and painting- and totally flake about taking photos!   A true artist at work??   ")

I have challenged myself by using the blocks to draw and paint with, and not using pencil and eraser- and it has really been rewarding for me!   
As with last weeks post, I have been creating with the Derwent Inktense Blocks - inspired by my  favorite  artists- 
This week is Frida Kahlo-  who is truly, one of the most-talented artists and courageous women I have ever learned about-  follow the link if you are curious for more 

This first photo is the beginning of my Frida- I was goofing around on a piece of cardstock , hence the fold in the center "(             
As I ran out of paper, I then added her to my journal-

A few things I discovered while using the Inktense:
1.) the little smudger sticks work great along side the blocks, both for blending and for removing color
2.) gesso is great for an undercoat as it allows color to be removed when necessary 
3.) babywipes work great for removing Inktense color!

This second photo is my finished version after I glued the cardstock down. I also added more color as well as some stamping to the outside of the page and added flowers to Frida's hair-

I did spray the whole piece with a matte sealer so the Inktense would not rub off, and in case you already noticed, yes, I did cheat and add gold paint to the picture for Frida's earrings!

These next two photos are beginnings of another Frida journal spread  i am working on.... with, you guessed it! Inktense Blocks!

I would encourage you to step out of that comfort zone and give something that "scares" you a try- just make it - Art related please!


I am linking up to Art Journal Journey 
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 I do love your comments and read every one- and always try to reply ") Jackie

Hello everyone and welcome Friday!

 Today's post is short- but sweet-

 Recently I acquired  Derwent~Inktense Watercolor Blocks from Artistcellar and I decided it was high time I gave them a go-

 What I did was just got comfy in my studio chair and pulled out a journal with a ready made page~

I drew my outline with a white Posca marker- this was difficult for me because I always use pencil and eraser!  But, I figured it was time to move out of my comfort zone-

This is a photo of my inspiration-titled "Girlfriends" circa 1916-17 , by Gustav Klimt

 

Gustav Klimt is my favorite artist-along side with Maxfield Parrish

 After the outline, I just added color after color, and because this is a set of 12 colors- I was challenged to use what I had and represent Klimt's painting in my own style and palette.

For painting in the color I used my Sakura Koi Water Brush and for fine detail I used a fine liner detail brush. 

The last thing I added was a bit of Stabilo pencil to outline and give some definition. Then gesso was added to the background ,as well as to the whites of the eyes;and Inktense color- I did this by coloring the block on the opposite page and filling my brush with the color and blending with the gesso.

I hope to have inspired you to step out of your comfort zone and try something new!

Jackie ")