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Day 14. Mixed Media

Hellllooo Friends, It’s Valentines Day! Does the day mean anything to you or cause you angst or stress? I hope not but, if it does big hugs to you.

Painting this was so joyous. It’s fun to watch her face morph into something with a personality. I had a video all uploaded and did my voice over … then bamb! Lost it all and couldn’t upload it again so I had to move on. To much to do. My apologies.

Here she is from yesterday’s post. What do you think of the added eyelashes and eyebrows? By the way you can find this stamp here at Penny Black stamps. I found the background post here . The paper I used Tim Holtz watercolor paper  & distress ink for my watercoloring.

The lighting is slightly better on the right side of the photos because I didn’t do anything to the hair or dress and they are a little bit darker. What I did do is add colored pencil accents to the girl on the right.

Enhancing her cheeks, eye area, lips, nose, chin and neck. I love the texture from the pencil. Can you see the texture? Do you like it. The sharper the pencil … it fills in more of the nooks in the paper.

Wishing you a day full of love. Many hugs, Kathy

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Comments

  1. Sandy K. says

    The drawn girl looks so sad. Then you brought her to life and now I wonder what she is thinking. Is she trying not to cry, or has she found something amusing but trying not to laugh. Maybe she is fed up with winter. Me too!! She is beautiful and her dress is amazing. You are a patient colourist. Her hair is fascinating. Always wonder how texture can be shown when hair is straight without obvious lines for shading. You have shown that it is possible.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Sandy, I am so happy you like how I morphed this Penny Black lady’s hair and dress. i really like your observations about what she might be thinking and feeling 🙂

  3. Sheri Kempke says

    Happy Valentine’s Day Kathy. Lovely water coloring but I agree this lady matches my feelings today. We aren’t celebrating Valentine’s day here, as my Father went to be with Jesus last week and we are celebrating his life on Saturday. Many family members will be arriving in the next couple of days, I’m happy they are coming to celebrate Dad’s life. The last few years have been hard, Alzheimer’s is an awful disease. I haven’t been able to do any coloring, but I know in my soul I need to do some, even a few minutes. It helps looking at everyone’s gorgeous projects. Bless you for teaching us that we NEED to color.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Sheri, I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I hope the celebration of life you had on Saturday brought some peace to his friends and family who were able to attend. Alzheimer’s is dreadful for everyone involved in that person’s life. I wish you and your family didn’t have to go through that. I imagine it must be difficult for you to do something for yourself right now, even if it is only for a few minutes. Sending you huge hugs, Kathy 🙂

  4. Sheri Kempke says

    Happy Valentine’s Day Kathy. Lovely water coloring but I agree this lady matches my feelings today. We aren’t celebrating Valentine’s day here, as my Father went to be with Jesus last week and we are celebrating his life on Saturday. Many family members will be arriving in the next couple of days, I’m happy they are coming to celebrate Dad’s life. The last few years have been hard, Alzheimer’s is an awful disease. I haven’t been able to do any coloring, but I know in my soul I need to do some, even a few minutes. It helps looking at everyone’s gorgeous projects. Bless you for teaching us that we NEED to color. So thankful that I found you!

  5. Beverly Jordan says

    You added such gorgeous personality to her with all of your fabulous touches!! Love your inspiration, Kathy!

  8. Sharla Laursen says

    Wow! All the doodles and details, that just really brings the image to life…..and your color choices! I can see how this was a joy to color! <3

  9. Becky Green says

    HAPPY VALENTINES DAY, Kathy!!! Valentines is a WONDERFUL DAY for me & I TRY to make it so for those around me too! 😉 Your piece came out WONDERFULLY! LOOK AT ALL of the DETAIL on her dress!!!! WOW!!! A SUPER CHOICE! I DO SEE the texture you’ve added & like it! I sometimes use my photos to see if I need to add more depth to my piece…. like you did above. A BEAUTIFUL PIECE, KATHY!!!!!!!!!!! 😉

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I am grateful for your sweet words, Becky! It truly is therapeutic for me to doodle and color. I am thrilled that you like her so much 🙂

  10. Monica W says

    Happy Valentine’s Kathy! She turned out amazing! Lobe the extra touches you added, makes her face pop more.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Monica, I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Valentine’s Day. Thank you for your thoughtful comments on my lady 🙂

  12. Henriëtte says

    What a difference a little pencil makes. Gorgeous girl Kathy and the dress is stunning.
    Thank you so much for today and a Happy Valentine!
    See you tomorrow.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thank you so much, Henriette! I am glad you like my lady and her dress. I appreciate your daily blog visits 🙂

  13. Teresa Doyle says

    Happy Valentine’s day Kathy to you and your sweetheart!
    Yes, I can see the texture that the pencil adds and it is really quite difference when you see them side by side. Details make all the difference (and a SHARP PENCIL!)

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thank you, Teresa! I hope you enjoyed a nice Valentine’s Day as well. I’m happy that you like my pencil details 🙂

  15. Michelle Hackett says

    I do love the eyebrows, and the colored pencil accents. I think they really add a depth to the painting that you wouldn’t see otherwise. Happy Valentine’s Day to you Kathy.❤️

  16. Lindsey M-P says

    Wow, I liked her top/dress/? when it was black and white, and never even thought that you might colour it in! But it looks amazing! Gorgeous colouring.

  22. creatingincolors says

    I keep coming back to look at this! It was fascinating to watch your video and the results are amazing.

  23. Andrea Hastilow says

    WOW Kathy you brought her to life. That pattern on the blouse definitely corrects the slight miss alignment to the eye. You’ve coloured it in a very pretty way. She has a personality of her own now. Have an awesome weekend x

  24. Andre M. says

    This is a gorgeous piece of art. I like the eyelashes and brows. The colors are glorious on this piece.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thank you so much, Hetty! I hope you try it; I really enjoy using my oxides to watercolor 🙂

  29. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    Happy Valentine’s Day Kathy! I hope you had a great day! I don’t have a boyfriend or hubby so it’s just another day for me. However, I made Valentine’s for friends & even though they will be late, they will get them. I didn’t forget anyone! I made a Valentine for my mom & gave her some chocolate covered strawberries.
    I love what you did with your doodle! I can’t figure out what you mean about the neck but I do love the texture. I love how you added the eyelashes & all the stuff you did to her. I would not have known that was Penny Black because it doesn’t look like one of their stamps. Nice job, Kathy!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Gail, there is nothing wrong with belated Valentine’s…its the thought of the smile sent! I’m sure your mom enjoyed those yummy strawberries. I am thrilled that you like my doodles, eyelashes, etc. Thank you for your kind comments 🙂

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