Today’s the 5th of April, and time for Sandie’s meme 5 in 5—5 photos in 5 minutes. Sandie shared some of her projects during this time of isolation, and I thought I’d do a bit of the same. I shared a little on my last blog post, but today I’m focusing on coloring projects I’m working on. I lined up a bunch of projects and snapped away.
Improving my coloring skills with watercolors and Copic markers is always on my list. This increased time at home has given me ample opportunity to watch videos, pull out supplies and practice. Tracy gifted me with two Sandy Allnock classes for Christmas. I finished the videos for the colored pencil class in February, and continue to practice, but have moved on now to the Copic Jumpstart class. The first lessons focus on color theory as did the colored pencil class, but I created a new color wheel with Copics this week, and made notes on the essentials of color theory to add to a notebook I started a year or so ago. Sandy also suggested we make color wheels with a set of darker markers which I think I’ll try this week.
I also updated my pages with a few markers I’ve purchased in the last six months or so.
Last month I focused on watercolors, and I haven’t abandoned that effort at all. When a good sale arrived via my inbox a week ago, I decided to splurge and purchased a new set of watercolor markers. I spent one afternoon swatching out the 60 colors. It took a lot longer than I expected, but I learned a lot more than I expected as well. It was interesting to see how the colors blend out, some more easily than others, and to see in some markers a range of tones.
Yesterday I spent some time watercoloring the Wild Rose Stem from Memory Box. It was my best effort so far in no-line watercoloring. It was all done with just three Karin Markers and a watercolor brush to draw out the colors.
Here’s another look at it. I’m taking this opportunity to share this at the CAS Watercolor Challenge which currently is “Spring Flowers.”
I hope you’re finding time to destress with a comforting hobby. Crafting is the one thing that is able to take my mind off all the terrible news, and understandable fears we all have.
Your wild rose is stunning, so realistic. I agree crafting & creating is a wonderful way to loose our thoughts. My Angel Thought for April is Miracles, so I praying that we get that treatment needed for COVID-19 soon, as a miracle is needed now more than ever.
Oh, Karen, that card is so lovely – great job!!! Sounds like you are making good use of your time & learning & practicing so much.
I’ve been scrapbooking & doing other crafty bits.
Wow! Your skills on the card are amazing, Karen! Good job and so happy for your new set of markers.
What a colourful and inspirational post. I do admire your organisation and way you experiment and learn Karen. This is so much what I want to do – maybe one day I will have less distraction and get round to it.
Thank you Karen for joining in this month. It is strange to think that wherever we are in the world we are affected by Coronavirus and having our own experience. Stay safe at this time. Thank you for the kind words you shared and it’s good to know that my post is sometimes inspiring. And you have also inspired me, because your lovely watercolours have caused me to get my paints out today, as I want to make a birthday card for a friend. Usually I would choose from my heaps of stash and different techniques, but this time I am going to stretch myself. As my friend is learning how to us watercolour and doing lots of painting I know she will appreciate my attempt.
Thank you as always for joining in and for sharing your own way of spending time during isolation. Your posts are always something to look forward to.
What Melissa said (apart from the bit about having done any scrapbooking myself!)
Gorgeous watercolouring Karen…. a beautiful floral Spring card, thanks so much for sharing with CAS Watercolour, Robyn
Gorgeous card Karen. Your no-line watercolouring is amazing! Love the soft colours of your beautiful spring blooms. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Watercolour!
What a gorgeous watercolour rose! I’ve only heard of these markers and after seeing your card, I think I need them:) Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Watercolour!
Loving your no-lines watercolouring Karen – what a beautiful effect. I agree that it’s a great idea to create swatches for markers and pens – takes all the guess work out of choosing colours and blends. Vicky x
It sure is lovely and I had to come over and let you know! Great card!
Oh my goodness – this is beautiful Karen – I have not tried no line watercoloring but have seen it quite often – and you have certainly mastered it here! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Watercolor! xx
Great job at the no-line watercolouring! Lovely soft colours! Thanks so much for joining us at CAS Watercolour!
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