Digital images and water colors.
Can it be done?
I experimented with this idea and did have a couple of failed attempts. My problem was often too much water. You definitely need a light hand when it comes to the water! This digital image from Crafty Secrets was printed in a light brown color. I wanted the lines as a guide nothing more. This image is pretty detailed so keeping the depth and shadows was a bit of a challenge. I used my Zig Clean Brush Markers. I love these markers because you can use the fine tip to get into small areas.
I used shades of red, orange, and yellow, with a bit of black to fill in the shadows. I cut the image using a Circle die from Spellbinders as well as a scalloped die. The background was done with a stencil and Tim Holtz Inks. I added silk ribbon from the Stamp Simply store and a few sequins to finish it off.
So I guess my answer to the question above is yes. Digital and water colors can be friends!
Do you use digital images? What is your favorite medium to use with them?
4 comments:
Lovely card -- congrats on finding out the answer to your question! For me, unfortunately, I collect digital things and then never use them :o(
Beautiful results, I don't use a lot of digital images but usually use markers with them, that seems to be my go to coloring lately
That is so gorgeous, Michele! Your coloring is divine! I love digis because I can have lots of them for very little expense. Had trouble watercoloring them because I do use a lot of water. I haven't tried watercoloring digis since I changed printers, but I do want to try.
Beautiful card. I just love all the special touches you give your cards. I don't use many digis. I'm not to tec suave. Loves, Ruthie
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