Sunday, January 17, 2021

Splatters

 Hello there

I'm playing along with the new challenge over at CAS Mix Up

I'm so happy to see my friend Leslie has joined the lovely ladies on the team. I still love to play along whenever I can and who doesn't like splatters?

My little sketched goose just just happens to be a snow goose (sort of) so to her this is a lovely day (sentiment stamped and embossed) and I used distress inks for the background and also to paint her, along with a little watercolour paint

One of the colours I used was Peeled Paint and believe it or not, her hat and cape are green not yellow as the photo shows... I've no idea why that happens. 

The splatters are done with water, a Posca pen and acrylic white. 

It took me ages to sketch something that resembled what I had in my head and then I wondered how I was going to create the background without covering the sketch... Well, I traced it, cut out the shape and then drew around that onto masking paper, phew... It worked.

I hope you are having a lovely day

Stay safe

~ Ros ~




26 comments:

Loll said...

She is adorable, Ros!! I LOVE her boots! :) And the background is just perfect with your mix of colours and all that wonderful snow falling. Thanks so much for sharing you sweet card with us at CAS Mix Up! xx

Viv said...

Oh Ros - you've done it gain! Another stunning card - she is just gorgeous! x

Bonnie said...

This such a sweet card, Ros! Love this goose with her cape, scarf and cap! Lovely background colors with all the snow falling around! It's always good to see you at CAS Mix Up, my friend!

Pauline said...

Oh Ros, she is just the sweetest, I love her! Your background is amazing, as is your completed card. Love her little boots, and such great splatters. I just bought myself a P:osca pen before Christmas but haven't used it yet. Keep well!

Christine Alexander said...

Ros your little mother goose is adorable with her little yellow cape. Fantastic sketch :)

Maria said...

Your little snow goose is adorable , Ros! She is ready for the snow with her cape and boots, so cute! Love the beautiful soft background, too! Take care and have a good week!!

I Card Everyone said...

So adorable she must have a name... 'Gertrude' came to mind the moment I saw her!
Absolutely adorable, Ros!
=]

Sandy said...

So sweet! Your drawings remind me of Beatrix Potter who adore!
Bravo Ross - a card worth saving!
Sandy xx

nancy littrell said...

OMG...such an adorable snow goose and dolled up in her cute hat, scarf, cape and lovely boots:-) Love your Wintery sky and snow, Ros. Your splatters and water drops were perfect for falling snow. So pleased you joined us at CAS Mix Up, my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

HilaryJane said...

This is so delightful and you drew it, that is amazing. I love the softness of the inking and the way you have used water and then acrylic for your splatters as you have successfully given the image more depth. Thanks so much for taking the time to join us at CAS Mix Up this month xx

Pat said...

I love this sweet goose you have hand drawn and coloured, and love the splattered falling snow background. A beautiful card Ros! x

Elena C said...

Ros, I LOVE the snow goose!!! So cute!!!
And your background is wonderful!!

Love,
Elena

Leslie Miller said...

Aw, she's adorable, Ros! Such a beautiful snowy scene with your gently shaded background. She looks very happy and I would say this day looks lovely on your card! I'm happy to have joined the CAS Mix Up team. I really need to work on my CAS style, but I'll get there. Thank you so much for playing along with us. Hugs!

Sylvia said...

What a wonderful goose, Ros, wish I had time to sketch or rather try to! It is raining tonight and we were up like spring today, 75! One day cold and snow, the nest week raining and warm. Sending Hugs!

Inkyfingers said...

You create such evocative scenes, Ros and this one could have come straight from a children's picture book, Reminds me a bit of The Snowgoose by Paul Gallico. I love those soft colours splattery snow.
Hope you are keeping well.
Hugs
Carol x

Marcia Hill said...

Oh Ros...your little snow goose is absolutely adorable and I just love her hat, cape, and most especially her little snow boots! And the splatters too of course!! You should be illustrating children's books with your talent my friend! Absolutely ADORE this sweet little card!! Hugs. :0)

Mac Mable said...

Great masking and a fabulous snow goose who sure looks content in the falling snow Ros x.

Papercraft Boutique said...

Your little snow goose is so adorable, Ros! I love the soft background with splatters as much as the pretty goose! Clever to trace the goose and make a mask. It worked perfectly!
Hideko xx

Greta said...

Oh how sweet, Ros! I adore your snow goose & the splatters are fabulous! Thank you for your condolences--sad times.

Sue Lelli said...

It worked really well! The BG and splatters just make it Lovely for sure!

clelie said...

WOW...this illustration is Precious! She grabs your heart! Your colouring is perfect; the background is perfect!♥ I am a long time admirer of your work and she is a Favorite...have you considered using your talents in a stamp line??? It is obvious noting the explosion of comments there are many of us who would enjoy playing with your illustrations! I want to know more of her 'story'...she draws your imagination into 'wonderment'.♥♥♥

Heather said...

Absolutely delightful, such a whimsical wintery scene.

Barb Ghig said...

Congrats on your well-deserved win at CAS Mix Up...your card is absolutely beautiful! I'm really impressed with your hand drawing and I love how you added those lovely splatters in the background!

Mac Mable said...

Many congratulations on the well deserved win Ros, with this darling of a card x.

tonilea said...

I just LOVE this goose and the soft snowy look. You really should become a stamp designer. I would definitely buy this image!

Barbara said...

Sorry, if that's a repeat... What a sweet goose! I really envy your drawing and painting skills... this card is just wonderful.