I was playing with some new tubes of watercolor today and created this:
It says, “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy and change ordinary opportunities into Blessings.” – William Arthur Ward
I tore the definition of gratitude from a Children’s dictionary and used one of my gelli-prints for the heart. I glued them to 140 lb cold press watercolor paper using Matte Medium. After it dried, I applied the watercolors.
I used Winsor & Newton watercolors in Opera Rose, Prussian Blue, Cobalt Turquoise Light and Quinacridone Gold. They aren’t colors I normally use but I like how they blended into each other.
May your heart be filled with gratitude today! 🙂
another masterpiece. beautiful! Can you tell me what gelli prints are?
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Thanks Jodi! Oh, you will LOVE Gelli printing! Gelli plates are a product like jello that you can print on. It takes impressions well – you can use stencils, leaves, household items, etc. I use fluid acrylics on mine. I think their are a ton of YouTube videos on it. They come in different sizes. I think they would make a wonderful background for one of your cards! The one I did here, I printed on Deli paper so it is somewhat transparent – great for layering. Can’t wait to hear what you think!!!
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Oh dear – I took a brief peak! 🙂 Looks interesting! I must stay away though – lol – too many things I’m experimenting with already right now – haha! Nice to know there is always so much more to explore!!!
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I like the way they went together too Jill. You have a wonderful color sense. 💜
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Thanks Laura! Fun to play! 😊
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You have so much fun always with your artwork! 😀 Love it, Jill.
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You inspire me Laura to play! 🌈🌼
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I’m glad! 😀
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Great quote. 🙂
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Thanks Kathy! I liked that the quote started with the word, gratitude (which is really attitude spelled with a G) and ended with the word, blessings. A good reminder for me. ❤️
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Beautiful colours, beautiful quote. ❤️
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Thank you! I really like the colors too! 🎨🌈😊
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