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Monday, May 16, 2011

inspiration monday


i just love how one thing always leads to another, don't you?  i've been seeing a lot in blogland about "recycling" your artwork to create new artwork, and since i've been inspired lately by color drop flowers, i decided to see if i could somehow create these cuties in a different way.....and kind of put my own stamp on it.....literally!   first, i traced the flower outline onto tracing paper......



and transferred the image to a piece of mastercarve, and then carved the flower out.
(you can watch my stamp carving video here!)



i stamped the image onto watercolor paper using a distress ink pad by tim holtz.  then i used my waterbrush to give the petals a more uniform watercolor look (since the ink is waterbased, the water from the brush activates the pigment and enables me to use it like watercolor!).



next, i used one of my waterbased markers and my waterbrush to add a little extra color.



i carved a leaf stamp to go with the flower......



and then i added some outlining and details using my micron pens 
(i'm always amazed at what a difference a little micron makes!) 



add some lettering, a little graphite shading and extra color with my pan pastels....



 and now i have brand new artwork using a recycled flower image to add to my journal!  
goin' green was never so much fun!!

supplies used:  staedtler mastercarve, staedtler carving tools, tracing paper, utility blade, 
tim holtz distress inks, tombow markers, micron pens, 4B pencil, pan pastel, waterbrush








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33 comments:

  1. Miss MarpleMay 16, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    That looks so pretty, I will now desperately need some of that carving stuff! Thank you for showing! - Irma

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  2. Cathy BuetiMay 16, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Lori this is beautiful!! Love it! Thanks for sharing your process! :)

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  3. DoloresMay 16, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Simply stunning. I am also amazed at what that little bit of outlining did your flower and leaves. Thank you so much for showing us the process.

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  4. aimeeMay 16, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    oh wow! SO cool! you make this look effortless!

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  5. SandiMay 16, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Lori, this is soooooo lovely, thanks for the tips. Hugs

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  6. Julie BagamaryMay 16, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Beautiful!

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  7. CarolMay 16, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    So beautiful. You just reminded me how much I really enjoy carving stamps. I need to pull out some of my supplies and have some fun!

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  8. mama bleuMay 16, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    so simple and so beautiful!! i always love watching your art process. thanks for sharing.

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  9. ale balanzarioMay 16, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Beautiful!!

    Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Daisy GirlMay 16, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I love this, it's beautiful!! <3

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  11. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    This is fantastic! You have me *so* tempted to try and carve a stamp. Maybe I'll give it a try today :)

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  12. DymphieMay 16, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    you never cease to amaze me with your work Lori. So very pretty.

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  13. Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. BMay 16, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Beautiful! Just beautiful! And I agree about the Micron..what a difference a little outlining can do! I am happily starting my workshop on the color drop flowers today..YAY!

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  14. rachel awesMay 16, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    you AMAZE me!
    i love how
    the flower
    begins
    out of such
    substance!
    a chunk of
    gorgeousness!
    xoxox

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  15. Kelly WarrenMay 16, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    beautiful, Lori! now that I have Fridays off for the summer, I'd love to come play with you one day! (yes, that was me inviting myself to your house. ;-)

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  16. PatMay 16, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I just love everything you've been creating lately. Your flower series is gorgeous.

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  17. Marie aka GramsMay 16, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Now THAT is one of my favorite things. You ROCK.

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  18. CreateologyMay 16, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Lori your hand carved color drop flower and leaves is brilliant. And of course now you can recreate this flower when ever you have a need to do so. I can see an entire gift wrapped in soft white tissue with your beautiful flowers all over. Happy being green...

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  19. AndriaMay 16, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Awesome! You made this SO MUCH MORE than just a stamped image. Beautiful work.

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  20. katie purcellMay 16, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    LOVE IT!
    I WILL TRY THIS TOMORROW!
    YOUR STEP BY STEP WAS SO HELPFUL FOR A NEW WATERCOLOR BEGINNER.
    THANKS!

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  21. Renee TroyMay 16, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Wow, Lori! Ask and you shall receive. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderfully creative flowers. I am so inspired...
    I'd still like to see a video on it from you. ;O)

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  22. Christine E-EMay 17, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    you are so thoughtful - always showing your viewers the steps you take to create your art... i love that about your inspiration monday posts...
    thank you, thank you!

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  23. Sue SimpsonMay 17, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Hiya Lori! Thanks for your kind comments on my Inspired by Script Blog. Every day I check out your blog.... almost every day I am treated to some eye candy that sets me up for a day at the studio. I love your work and you are a true inspiration to more than just me I'm sure!
    Your creativity is both inspirational and motivational and commenting on your blog has come far too late...I've been meaning to leave you a message or 10 for ages!
    Have a wonderful creative day.
    Love and blessings,
    Sue x

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  24. wvMay 17, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    wow a hundred times!

    xXx

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  25. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    This is just amazing - thank so you much for showing step by step instructions

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  26. BevMay 18, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Hi Lori i have u on my google reader thats how i saw this and just love the spin u put on it , havent made my own stamps yet so now im iching too, im also taking the class with Martha..

    hugz bev

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  27. Cynthia SchelzigMay 19, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Fabulous! Love seeing how you created this lovely piece.

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  28. LittleBe.May 27, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    that 's soooo beautifull!!!!!!

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  29. Rebecca AgraMay 30, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    So cute idea!!

    Regards from Brazil!

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  30. La'sonJuly 8, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    This is so pretty. I gotta try to do this one day. Thank you for posting!

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  31. EllaJuly 18, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    You are so talented; thank you for sharing your amazing gifts with us~
    xXx

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  32. stefanie starkAugust 13, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    I've just discovered this post only now (around more than two years later) but I totally fell in love with this simple technique and the beautiful outcome! Thank you :)

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  33. Carolyn OConnorDecember 29, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    This is so very cool, thanks for sharing. I am just getting into paper art,and copic pens. I usually do funky painted furniture, but I am finding the paper creations are created much faster than a piece of furniture! lol Love your work.

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