And Now for Something Different: Watercolors!
Sometimes it's easy to overlook a craft or art project because it's labeled for kids but going though all these new projects for The Crafty Crow has really gotten me itching to try a bunch of them. I think it's good to remember to experiment with new mediums and give those creative muscles a stretch every now and then, so when I saw the watercolor tutorial by Arounna I decided to jump right in along with my kids.
You begin with a very abstract watercolor and after it has dried you go back with India ink and a bamboo skewer and create flowers out of the watercolor splots (sorry, couldn't think of a better word.)
The freedom and unpredictability of the medium was really fun and different from the controlled detail work that I usually do. I'll definitely be doing this again.
Oh wow, Those turned out beautiful! I'm gonna have to try that.
Posted by: Knitsational | 04/24/2008 at 12:19 PM
Nice watercolors! Noce blog too!
Posted by: Helen | 04/18/2008 at 12:30 PM
one word: BEAUTIFUL
Posted by: julia:] | 04/12/2008 at 07:55 PM
Your watercolors are gorgeous, I love them.
Posted by: apple | 04/12/2008 at 07:51 AM
Just discovered your blog tonight. I love your watercolors. The colors really draw me. Thank you for sharing.
Charity
Posted by: Charity | 04/12/2008 at 02:03 AM
That's beautiful! I love watercolor.
Posted by: Rhonda the Stitchingnut | 04/10/2008 at 11:27 AM
Wow...great idea. I must try this one. Thanks for sharing!!!
Posted by: Amy | 04/09/2008 at 08:07 PM
Your blog is such an inspiration. Wonderful watercolors!
Posted by: Sara | 04/09/2008 at 01:27 PM
Those are just wonderful! Your ideas are such an inspiration!
Posted by: Sara | 04/09/2008 at 01:17 PM
These are gorgeous! It looks like so much fun :)
Posted by: Annie | 04/08/2008 at 07:05 PM
Those are really great! They do have a 70s vibe, but in a good way.
Posted by: Shelly | 04/08/2008 at 04:41 PM
Lovely! What a great effect.
Posted by: planetjune | 04/08/2008 at 03:37 PM
Love this idea - it has a very retro feel to it, yet modern.
Posted by: Ellen | 04/08/2008 at 03:23 PM
That is so neat. Looks beautiful!
Posted by: Dawn | 04/08/2008 at 01:56 PM
WOW! I can't wait to try this. Beautiful!!!
Posted by: Gayle | 04/08/2008 at 12:41 PM
Love the flower drawings and the colors. Your lines are all so differnt-it's great. Love the big bold powerful lines and the wispy ones too. Wonderful!
Posted by: c.Rachel | 04/08/2008 at 10:55 AM
Lovely! What a great project for the whole family. I'm thinking,
frame one done by each person then hang them in a group. Gotta give it a try!
Posted by: tracy | 04/08/2008 at 10:37 AM
Lovely! This would be a great project to get the whole family in on. Framing one from each of us and hanging them as a group. Thank you for sharing the idea.
Posted by: tracy | 04/08/2008 at 10:20 AM
Holy Shmoly that's awesome! I'm going to try that myself!
Posted by: Mary | 04/08/2008 at 10:18 AM
How beautiful...the colors are fabulous mixing and blending together. I will definitely have to try this with my kids. They each got a watercolor set for Christmas and have been dying to use it!
Posted by: Tracey | 04/08/2008 at 10:02 AM
How beautiful...the colors are fabulous mixing and blending together. I will definitely have to try this with my kids. They each got a watercolor set for Christmas and have been dying to use it!
Posted by: Tracey | 04/08/2008 at 10:00 AM
I've become addicted to watercolors myself lately. When the boys are working on something or happily playing, I pull them out and paint paint paint. Much easier to do than my acrylic canvases for sure.
Love the colors!
Posted by: Denise | 04/08/2008 at 08:59 AM
Beautiful stuff!
Posted by: Nevis | 04/08/2008 at 08:22 AM
Just beautiful. Wonderful idea. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | 04/08/2008 at 06:49 AM
oh! those are very beautiful!
Posted by: e.beck | 04/08/2008 at 05:47 AM