I have shown the preliminary sketches for this project previously on the blog and the progress on it as it went along. (It is a surprise anniversary present for our neighbors here on Tippecanoe Lake the first week in August). I had the printer in town make up enough small copies for 12 cards. So I'll finish glueing those up later.
I had to put a mat on this one and there was nothing in my stash that would fit so I dragged out my mat cutter for the first time in probably 3 years! Once I remembered to change the blade in the cutter, it all went pretty well. It is a pain to cut mats, however.
Lots of careful measurement (ugh MATH) and then remember to get those corners nice and crisp.
Not sure why but the color looks washed out in the card and it's really not. Must be the lamp reflecting on it funny as I did take this photo inside.
I consider this a "sketch" as it done with calligraphy pen that is water soluble. Then I do a wash and put in most of the shadows before I add some color. Gives it a "sketchier" look than just a plain watercolor painting, I think.
We had a rainy/sunny day today on and off in the north woods. Temps were not bad and I had the porch windows open most of the day. But am back in a flannel shirt this evening. Hoping we get a nice morning tomorrow for the outdoor painters group. We are going to Winker's Greenhouse/Nursery in Boulder Junction.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
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