This is my submission for Level 1 Irresistible Inking Techniques taught by the amazing Sara Naumann. Sara introduced a number of techniques with stamp pads and inks beyond the traditional stamping methods.Ā
Techniques and Design Principles
Heat embossed the image to add some shine and dimension which also helped with keeping the painted ink within the outline.
I used the Stampwheel for the larger image but used an acrylic block for the sentiment so that I don’t forget that skill š
Used my glass mat for a palette and a #4 paintbrush to paint the image.
Varying the pinks and blues (which made purple) for the flowers to add visual interest.
Adding a little white with a Prismacolor white pencil for some highlights.
Adding a little shine with a gold gel pen to the center of the flowers.
Cutting up a larger image to create a new design.
Flowers pointing towards and around the sentiment for a focal point.
Popped up painted image for dimension.
Added splatter with the blue ink for some additional texture.
Black frame and white background for a dramatic effect.
Steps
1. Stamp the image with black obsidian ink on watercolor paper and emboss with clear embossing powder. 2. Paint the flowers with the inks using a palette or glass mat for the ink. 3. Fussy the the flowers as close as possible to the black embossed outline. I prefer this over a white edge but this is optional.Ā 4. Use a black sharpie or black alcohol marker to color around the edge for a finished look. 5. Highlight petals with a white Altenew or Prismacolor pencil.Ā 6. Cut up the image and arrange on a 4″ x 5 1/4″ panel leaving some white space for interest. 7. Stamp the sentiment. I used the Thank You from the Elegant Sayings.Ā 8. Popup the cut out flowers for additional dimension. 9. Add splatter. I used the Starlight to coordinate with the flowers.Ā 10. Adhere the panel to a 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ panel or base card.Ā 11. Add embellishments.Ā
Glass Mat
Before adding black around the edges
After adding black around the edges for a more finished look
Supplies
Flutter and Bloom stamp set
Inks (Firefly, Grass Field, Mountain Pine, Rose Quartz, Puffy Heart, Purple Wine, Cosmic Berry, Starlight, Golden Honeycomb)
Elegant Sayings Stamp Set
Obsidian Pigment Ink
Clear Embossing Powder
White pencil (optional)
Gold gel pen (optional)
Palette
Paintbrush (waterbrush or #4 paintbrush)
Watercolor paper
Black Cardstock
Embellishments (optional)
Leaves
Flowers
This was another fun class! I’m looking forward to practicing and learning more about watercolor. š
2 comments
Absolutely fantabulous project! Great explanation too! Love the colors!
Thank you so much Erum! It was fun to use the ink in a non traditional way and to play with color. š