Showing posts with label watercolor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label watercolor. Show all posts

Monday, October 15, 2018

DIY Watercolor Color Swatch Cards Tutorial with Waffle Flower Color Swatch Stamp

DIY Watercolor Color Swatch Cards Tutorial with Waffle Flower Color Swatch Stamp 




Watercolor Color Swatch Cards

 

I love making Color Swatch Cards, but I hate to draw the grids etc.  Then I saw someone posted Color Swatch Card Stamp on Instagram.  I knew I needed it!!  So I did more research, I found that Waffle Flower has 2 Color Swatch Stamp Sets and a Color Wheel Stamp Set.  I have been wanting to make Color Swatch Cards, so I ordered the Color Swatch Card Stamp Set.

 

The Stamp is about ATC size.  It is 2"x3".  It comes with 1 stamp in this set.  They do have a Combo which includes Stamp and Dies.  

 

This Swatch Card Stamp includes all the important info you need for your references.  

 

1st Row: Masstone (it is basically the undiluted paint), 

 

2nd Row: You will paint your color full strength till a little past the half point, then you will do the gradient.  **I also did the "Stain Test" on this strip.

 

3rd Row: Name (Color Name), Brand

 

4th Row: G (Granulation), T (Transparency), S (Stain), LF (Lightfastness) 

 

Last Row: Pigment Number.  

Waffle Flower Color Swatch Stamp Set

 

I ordered the Stamp only.  It is because I have a Sizzix Album Die which I bought several years ago, and I have never opened it.  lol  I know it would be perfect for this project.  I love that it has 3 rings, so I can make it as a Color Swatch Book.

 

The finished Watercolor Swatch Cardswith all the info filled up.

 

 

What do you need to make Watercolor Color Swatch Card?

 

Waffle Flower Color Swatch Stamp:
Color Swatch Card Stamp

Color Swatch 5x7 Stamp Set

 

Paper:

I used Bee Paper 100% Cotton 140lbs.  It is the first time I used their paper.  So far, I really like it.  The price is good, and I don't feel bad to use them as Color Swatch Cards.  I can't wait to paint with it.  It will be a great alternative for Arches Papers.  And it will save me a lot of money.

 

Ink Pad:

StarzOn or any Permanent Ink Pad, make sure it is not Water based.  

 

Stamp Block:

Any Acrylic Block will work.

But I used my DIY Stamp Positioning Tool.

 

Watercolor:

In this video, I used Daniel Smith Prima Tek Set

 

Brush:

I used Black Velvet Round Brush Size 6.

 

Here is the tutorial video:

 

 

 

 

 You can see the finished Water Color Swatch Card below.

 

This one is Sennelier Lemon Yellow Color Swatch Card

 

Conclusion:

 

I am highly recommend this stamp for anyone.  I think Color Swatch Cards are essentially for painting.  It comes with handy when you try to color match.  Also, you learn so much more about your paints when you are painting the Swatch Cards.  And I think their prices are very reasonable.   

 

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Inking Animals by Sova Huova Book Review

Inking Animals by Sova Huova Book Review



Recently I am very into watercolor and illustration.  I haven't posted much on my blog, but you can check out my IG Art By Waiyi.  You can see all my art works. So I have been reading a lot of watercolor and illustration books.  I just received this great Illustration Book called Inking Animals by Sova Huova.  I want to do a book review for this book.  Because I really like this book.

This book is great for anyone who are interested in Animals Illustration/ drawing or painting.  Sova  teach you how to paint animals with watercolor and ink.  See the contents below.

https://amzn.to/2xKIGWw


She covers the basics of Inking, drawing and watercolor of animals.  This book is perfect for beginners or even experienced artists.  And she covers all kinds of animals, from woodland to domestics, birds, exotic and imaginary creatures.   Each animal sections, she has several Step-by-Step tutorials.  My favorites are Bear, Fox, Fawn, Rabbit, Donkey, Elephant and Rhino.  See the pics below.


Inking Animals - Bear Tutorial


Inking Animals - Donkey Tutorial

Inking Animals - Fox Tutorial

Inking Animals - Fawn Tutorial

Inking Animals - Rabbit Tutorial

Inking Animals - Rhino Tutorial

Inking Animals - Elephant Tutorial

Each tutorial, she uses different techniques.  Some use wet in wet, some use just inking etc.  I learn so much from this book.  From the pics, you can see her style is more whimsical and cute side.  I really like her style.  Another thing, she covers tips about digitalize your artwork.  


Conclusion:

In conclusion, I highly recommended this book for anyone who are interested in drawing or painting animals.  The tutorials are easy to follow.  She explains everything clearly.  And she covers a lot of different animals.

You can order her book here.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Calligraphy Alternative for Finetec Gold Watercolor set - Kuretake Tambi Starry Colors

Calligraphy Alternative for Finetec Gold watercolor Set - Kuretake Tambi Starry Colors Set



I love using gold ink for my calligraphy.   I already have Dr Ph Martin's Iridescent Copperplate ink which I love.   And I know a lot of calligraphers using Finetec Gold Watercolor Set.  As crafty junkie, I always love to try new stuff.  However, Finetec is out of my budget.   Then I saw Kuretake Tambi Starry Color Set on Amazon, I decided to try them out.  It is selling $12.97 right now (as today 3/28/17).  I think i paid around $15 when I bought mine.  

Here is the link

Good Alternative? 


The answer is Yes! 
I love it.   The colors are beautiful.   It writes beautifully.   The ink flows well, I am able to get my hairline.  And they are very shimmering,  you can see the video below.   I haven't tried Finetec, so I can't really compare to.   But if you are in budget like me, I definitely will try them out. 




Kuretake Tambi Starry Colors Set in action



Have you tried both Finetec and Kuretake Tambi Starry Color?  What is your opinion?

Thanks for visiting my blog. 
Happy Calligraphy


Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Watercolor Thank You Card with Fun Stampers Journey Geo Burst Die

Watercolor Thank You Card with Fun Stampers Journey Geo Burst Die

Watercolor Thank You Card with Geo Burst Die

I Love Love my latest Card Creation!!  It is my first try to use Watercolor!   I am very impressed how my card turns out.  It is simple, but beautiful!  :)

Watercolor Background:

For the watercolor background, I used Wet on Wet technique.  I first wet the whole watercolor paper, then I painted Blue on the top and held the paper up and let the watercolor drip till 1/3 of the paper.  Then I painted Red on the bottom, did the same thing, let it drip.  For the center part, I painted it Yellow, I let it drip to the Top (Blue side), when the Yellow meets Blue, I turned it upside down, so it started to drip to the "Red Side".

The watercolor I used is Reeves Watercolor Tin Set and Niji Pearlescent Watercolor Set, I bought them last weekend at AC Moore.  The Reeves Watercolor set is only $3, gotta love clearance.  And the Niji Pearlescent Set is less than $3.50 after coupon.

The Red and Yellow are from Reeves Watercolor Set, the Blue is from Niji Pearlescent Set.  I am new to Watercolor, I have never tried "High End" brands.  So I can't compare with the other brands.  But so far, I really love both sets.  Especially Reeves Watercolor, it is easy to blend, and the color is very vibrant.  The Niji Pearlescent Set is more "Pastel" color, very light with hint of metallic.  Both sets are great value and quality, consider they are less than $4 each.
  

Niji Pearlescent Watercolor Set and Reeves Watercolor Tin Set


For Background (Geo Burst Die Background):


After the watercolor background dried up, I glue the Geo Burst Piece on top of it.  I love the Fun Stampers Journey Geo Burst Die (DI-0217), it is a perfect die to make simple elegant cards.   You can easily make 5-6 cards in an hour with this die.

For Bow:

For the bow, I used Fun Stampers Journey Mini Bow Die (DI-0103).  After I made the bow, I inked it with Tsukineko Brilliance Pigment Inkpad (silver).  And then I glued a "gem" which I bought a big container from Hobby Lobby.

For Sentimental Print "Thank You So Much":


For the Sentimental Print "Thank You So Much", I used my FREE Thank You So Much Stamp Set (AT-0213), (Yes, you heard it right, it is FREE Stamp.  For every $50 order, Fun Stampers Journey gives you a FREE Product, it can be stamp, die cut, embellishment of your choice.  There is a list of FREE Product that you can choose from, email me if you want to see the list, my email address is  info @ MyCreativeCard.com

I first used my Fun Stampers Journey Circle Die Set (DI-0039) to cut 2 circles.  The bigger one I cut it with Sparkle Silver Cardstock, and the smaller circle with regular cardstock.  

Before I stamped Thank You So Much Stamp with Versamark Ink Pad, I prepped the cardstock with EK Tools Powder Tool.  Then I applied Gold Embossing Powder and used Heat Tool.

After that, I glued the Thank You So Much circle on the Silver Circle with Foam Square.

Lastly, I glued the Thank You So Much on the background, and embellished with the bow.  And the final step is glued the whole thing onto the A2 size card.

Supply List:

 

Fun Stampers Journey Geo Burst Die (DI-0217)

Fun Stampers Journey Circle Die (DI-0039)

Fun Stampers Journey Mini Bow Die (DI-0103)

Fun Stampers Journey Thank You So Much Stamp Set (AT-0213)

You can order the supplies from:

Shop.MyCreativeCard.com

Reeves Watercolor Tin Set from AC Moore

Niji Pearlescent Watercolor Set from AC Moore 

Tsukineko Brilliance Ink Pad from any local craft store, I found JoAnn is the cheapest among Michael's, AC Moore and Hobby Lobby (in my area)

Versamark Ink Pad from any local craft store

Gold Embossing Powder from Michael's 

 

 

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