Well, It's another WOYWW and I can't wait to show the goods on my desk today! You can always get on the band wagon by going on over to Julia's blog Stamping Ground and play along! You will love to see what EVERYONE around the world is mashing around on their desks!
So last week, you will remember that I shared some of my "Santa goodies" and how stoked I was? Well today, I will show you the results of what I was waiting on some of those goodies for! I have been in love with watercolor / pen and ink for some time and have been playing around with what I had on hand. But now that I have half of what I wanted Santa to bring me to achieve some craftiness, I have been able to do more. I still have one more thing that Santa is to bring me that will be arriving hopefully by next WOYWW and I will reveal it then. But that last little treasure will COMPLETE my newest "art addiction!" LOL
Many of you crafty friends are very familiar with Cee Cee over on Cee Cee's Creations and I just love her! She is an amazing artist who I love to follow! She had been doing some awesome watercolor line art that I fell in love with and because I have been fascinated with watercolor lately, I knew this was something that would fall right in line with what I had been doing and so the share's from my desk today are attributed to her creative share with us all! Thanks Cee Cee for your inspiration!
Now let me just say that I have always loved drawing even at a young age, but have never had lessons as far as painting my drawings....it has always been intimidating to me....therefore that is why this style is so yummy to me because the wash is in the background and I'm not actually painting the flowers! LOL I know, I know, easy way out huh? Going to have to face that fear eventually! LOL I used my brand new dip pen and my new nibs and I was like a kid in a candy store! I had so much fun! This is something I think I will be doing on a regular basis to have on hand for gifts on the quick! Much like I do my crosses! But, that being said, I am hoping I will grow in this and the plan is to take a watercolor class at some point in time this year and flourish further in this art medium!
My last treasure, that should come in this week, will help me continue in this newest love and I am sooooo looking forward to it's arrival! I want to try all sorts of new things in 2018....for me....the sky is the limit!! How about you?
Well, happy WOWWW guys and I look forward to seeing what you all are sharing today!
Blessings
Hi Felicia. Those bookmarks are lovely - well done - a great technique. I tend to use watercolour pencils, then just add a tiny bit of water to make the magic work... it works for me as I'm not too good at colouring.
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Margaret #2
Margaret,you are so sweet! Thank you so much! :) I do have watercolor pencils as well and that is really how I started out! So I wanted to grow with actual pans or tubes (a little sneek for next week!) and got them for the very reason you were saying....I don't color good! LOL But it's all about growing and I want to press on my friend! Thank you so much for stopping in! Blessings for the rest of your week! :)
DeleteThose are fab bookmarks - I love the watercolour backgrounds and the ink drawing on the front. I used to draw all the time but don't seem to get around to it these days. I should make time shouldn't I? You can never have too many bookmarks so I'm sure your friends will love them!
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You should Jan! I love to draw! The challenge for me this time was that I usually pencil first and then go over with ink, but this time I went directly to paper with the dip pen! It was so intimidating, but I wanted to challenge myself and I think it went rather well! Thanks for the visit Jan and the encouragement! Blessings for your week! :)
DeleteThe bookmarks are beautiful Felicia. So glad you enjoyed playing with your new stash. Great idea to do a wash background first and draw flowers over to fit. Have a good week. Sarah #6/26.
ReplyDeleteYou are always so kind Sarah! Thank you so much! Having fun with the "stash" is what its all about right????? Yes, I love the "wash" technique...its loads of fun to see what comes out of it all! :) Thanks so much as always for stopping in! Blessings for your week! :)
DeleteHi Felicia, these are lovely. Great idea for a gift too. Have a great woyww and thanks for the visit to mine, Angela x14x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Angela! I love gifting so hope they receive with a smile! :) Thanks for stopping in! Blessings
DeleteHi Felicia, love the bookmarks. My co-Mother in law-(her daughter is married to my son), had often said she was told at school she was useless at art,and that put her off. Last year she started going to a watercolour class, and has since been doing some beautiful watercolours- mainly landscapes- which she says is down to finding a good, patient tutor, and that she has learned so much. So you find yourself a good teacher, and you will do amazing things! Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #8 XxX
ReplyDeleteShaz, that is so terrible for your co-Mother in law! Who would do that to a child????? Good on her for giving it another go as an adult and givings matters of the heart wings of strength! I hope she blossoms vibrantly.....she deserves it!!!! Yes, I think I have found a good teacher, we just have to make it happen! Thanks so much for sharing and stopping in! Blessings to you! :)
DeleteSuch beautiful bookmarks Felicia - they will be adored I am sure. x Jo
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jo and as always for stopping in! Blessings! :)
DeleteWow, the bookmarks are gorgeous. I love the watercolour backgrounds and especially your beautiful pen and ink drawings - such special gifts for your friends.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week and stay warm and safe in those flurries,
Diana x #20
Ohhhhh, thank you so much Diana! Such a lovely comment coming from the master of all things beautiful! The flurries didn't stay long.....it is the south after all! LOL My kids would have loved for them to stay a little longer! Its still quite cold, but I love it! Thanks so much again and for stopping in! :) Blessings
Deletewhat gorgeous bookmarks! Have a good week and take care in your flurries! Helen #1
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Helen! Those flurries are gone, much to the sadness of my kiddos! We are still having the cold snap, but I love wearing my coats and scarfs, so its lovely! Thanks for stopping in! :) Blessings
DeleteFabulous bookmarks - love the crisp look of black on colour!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Winn! And thanks for dropping by my blog! :) Blessings to you! :)
DeleteYou drew these, Felicia? I honestly thought they were stamps! Wow, you've got some real talent, girl! They all look fabulous and I will have to look into the watercolour line art as I've never heard of it before! It sure is very impressive! I hope your pressie arrives quickly - I thought Santa has retired to the South Pole until next year LOL - but it seems he's still out and about distributing presents! Poor old guy, you sure keep him busy! And now I really want to know what you're getting!
ReplyDeleteHey my friend! You doubt my mod skills?????? LOL Yes, can you believe it? The part that is so great about it for me is that I really challenged myself with this project because usually I sketch things out with pencil first then go over with ink or paint, whatever I am using at the time and this time, since I got the new dip pen from Santa (hee hee hee), I decided I was going to challenge myself and do no sketching first, but go straight away to paper! I feel like I did pretty good. It was all in an attempt to get past my fear! I had a great time! I look forward to doing more! Now back to Santa......that guys is doing me this huge favor....I hope I don't run out for next year!! LOLOL I actually ordered this last gift to myself from your way across the pond and do it is taking it's precious time getting to me...EEEK! I am so ready for it to come in and I can't wait to show you all! I just hope I will do it justice! :) Thanks for coming by my friend! I hope that job is going well! And I hope you have a FANTASTIC weekend! :) Blessings
DeleteThese are beautiful, Felicia!!!! Beautiful washes and beautiful drawings of flowers!! You are so talented!!!
ReplyDeleteWanda, I am just trying to keep up with you my friend! :) You are such a wonderful encourager and I thank you for that! :) I've been checking out your 2018 goodies! You are on a roll! Thank you as always for stopping by! :) Many, many blessings to you my friend! :)
DeleteFantastic fo start the year with all new good intentions, isnt it? I wish you a year full of craftiness and especially watercolors, have a lovely weekend, Vicky
ReplyDeleteAwww Vickie, thank you so much! And Yes it is! I wish those right back on you as well! Blessings
DeleteGorgeous bopkmarks. Yes I heard the GASP when my heat gun gave up the ghost! Thanks for the visit, sorry I take so long to reply, life just has a way of taking over. Always appreciate my comments, Thank you BJ#10
ReplyDeleteLOL, too funny! :) Thank you for your sweet words and thanks for stopping in BJ! Blessings to you!: )
DeleteThe bookmarks are gorgeous! Anybody would love to receive these especially if they are avid readers. Wonderful! Happy late WOYWW. Dorlene #33
ReplyDeleteDorlene,you are the sweetest! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement! And, thank you so much for dropping by my blog!: ) Blessings!
DeleteFelicia, what simply BEAUTIFUL bookmarks! Simply amazing flowers, and you drew them. Wow! is all I can say. You should get them made into stamps and sell them... I would be buying them. Thanks so much for your lovely visit to my blog which I've just replied to. Bless you, my friend. Hope to be much more in blogland again this year so see you soon.
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