Ah! This is not one done BY a granddaughter... this is one done OF a granddaughter - by me.
I began by using watercolor colored pencils.
This was taken Jan 22, 2009.
(I may have used a flash or a sunny day)
Outdoor Summer activities had me Not working on this at all.
However, in the meantime, I did take it to our local framing shop and had it double-matted.
I then took it to my daughter's home, where she added her wonderful calligraphy.
So, to make a long story short...
... this Christmas present is a two-person labor of love!
You will notice that I've added a few final touches with an almost dry brush loaded with water!
(And the photos were taken in the dining room, no artificial light, on an overcast morning. So I lightened them via the computer. It really is on white paper with a bright, white mat.)
I then took it to my daughter's home, where she added her wonderful calligraphy.
So, to make a long story short...
... this Christmas present is a two-person labor of love!
You will notice that I've added a few final touches with an almost dry brush loaded with water!
(And the photos were taken in the dining room, no artificial light, on an overcast morning. So I lightened them via the computer. It really is on white paper with a bright, white mat.)
It goes downtown for framing today. :-)
7 comments:
That's gorgeous, well done!
Oh I love it - you've captured her happy spirit so beautifully!
(I could never do faces!!!)
Thank you both for your kind comments! :-)
What a priceless gift! Your granddaughter will treasure this forever.
Thank you, Bobbie! I just sent it home framed and wrapped for Christmas! :-)
Dear Shady,
That is sooo sweet. And beautifully captured. And the added text so wonderfully presented.
It would make a wonderful commercial birthday card. But having a personal connection to her, you probably wouldn't want that.
Water colour pencils are a great medium for adding things later.
Hi Jo, Thanks for stopping in here. :-) You are very kind.
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