Hello friend!
I am delighted to share a very dramatic inky card! This Paint-a-flower Dahlia Bright Eyes image has large outlines and are perfect for ink-smooshing.
In case you are not familiar with ink-smooshing, here are the basic descriptions. Apply ink to clear non-porous surface (such as acetate) and mix the color. Then smear ink directly to images and let dry.
Ink-smooshing is definitely fast and fun. However, it is also easy to create a brown-ish muddy color if you mix in the wrong color. All you need though, is to take some planning ahead and you are gonna ink -smooshing like an expert!
I applied a mixture of Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan Set and Watercolor Brush Markers for ink-smooshing. The shine from the Metallic Watercolors looks so pretty! If you do not have the Metallic Watercolor, you can use Perfect Pearl Powder instead.
I kept the color simple and dramatic. To avoid overmixing the colors, I created a mask and this proves to be easy and effective. I hope today's post inspired you to do some fun ink-smooshing.
Thanks for stopping by!
15 comments:
Quite lovely! I wish I could see the shine of the metallic watercolors in real life. But I'll give it try and see. Thanks for the inspiration.
So beautifully artsy and lovely. You've made a painting that is frame worthy.
Beautiful, and the dark blue bg is "the bomb"!!!!!
Love the smooshing!
I love the effect you created for this flower card and thank you for the how-to steps.
Super dramatic Virginia. Great smooshing.
Great results from the smooshing.
Fantastic! Quite dramatic!
Great results with the ink smooshing.
How gorgeous, Virginia - really makes a statement!! Especially love the rich blue in the corner!
I do love those colors.
So pretty. Really like the bold color combination!
I love ink smoothing, can make quick card in time crunch. Your card is lovely!
Love the flowers! Great colors!
so beautiful
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