Aug 26, 2015

Hello Pumpkin/A House Divided



Love fall, particularly pumpkins.  And I have one, very small, pumpkin stamp.  Hopefully, I'll remedy that soon.

So, while I ponder this stamp season's pumpkin offerings, I drew and water colored one.  I was very much inspired by this print, which I saw on Wren's Roost Etsy Shop. 

Supplies:
  • Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolor paints
  • Watercolor paper
  • Pencil with eraser
  • Water
  • Paint brushes
  • Paper towels
  • HELLO die by Memory Box
  • A2 white card 
  • Paper trimmer
  • Patience (those layers of paint have to dry)
MOOD WHEN DONE = Hmm....I like this card; husband does not.  We are a house divided!!  However, am enjoying the outstanding weather.  August with the windows open rarely happens around here!
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30 comments:

  1. HannelieAugust 26, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    Oh boy Joan... you make the drawing and water coloring part sound so easy!
    I am in your corner... love this!

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  2. Cindy OAugust 26, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    Lovely pumpkin! I like the card too.

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  3. ~amy~August 26, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    I.love.it.
    even more since you drew it...amazing work.

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  4. Betty KeefeAugust 26, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    i think it's fantastic - i'm on your side in this debate!!

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  5. SusanAugust 26, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    Love your pumpkin Joan! Your hand drawn watercolored cards lately have really inspired me.

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  6. judkajudiAugust 26, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Stunning! Love the design ... We in Alabama have our windows open, too .. unheard of in August!

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  7. LauraJane:)August 26, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    I'm beginning to KNOW your work before I see the watermark. Not that you have a watermark on this one, but you know what I mean, LOVE the multi-colored splatters:)

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  8. Heather TAugust 26, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    What a superb painted pumpkin! Your watercolouring is impressive and I too love the splatters.

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  9. GlorieAugust 26, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Fantastic pumpkin, Joan! Love the layers of color.

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  10. Harriet SkellyAugust 26, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    This is fabulous - especially since you drew and painted this freehand! LOVE!

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  11. LaurieJAugust 26, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    Wow! Love it! Your artwork is lovely for a card, but I'd be tempted to use it for Fall decoration in the house, too. You know, a framed piece sitting on a table, so you can admire it throughout the day.

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  12. Theresa6453August 26, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    Beautiful! You can watercolor right out of the park! You don't need a rubber stamp. Crazy beautiful card. Love, love, love it.

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  13. Lisa SilverAugust 26, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  14. sue t.August 27, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    Hubby didn't like it huh? Is he like mine and when he doesn't like something he says- " mmmmmm it's not your best work." I love your card and think it is amazing you sat down and watercolored your own pumpkin. BRAVO!

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  15. Debbie OlsonAugust 27, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    Love it, Joan--sorry, but hubby is wrong this time! ;-/ I've been mire in a drawing mood than stamping mood lately too. . .

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  16. OH BabsAugust 27, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    What do husbands know? BUT sometimes they are the only ones around to ask. Frankly I love it, really. To think you drew it free hand makes it more gorgeous. Bravo!

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  17. TK WatsonAugust 27, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    Awesome card _ can't win everyone's heart but you got ours...

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  18. JeanneAugust 27, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    I think your card is wonderful!!

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  19. Diane McVeyAugust 27, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    Holy cow! You are a watercolor artist!!! This is beautiful, I love that you drew it yourself, and then made it look absolutely real. You are awesome!!! Thanks for sharing, I can't wait to see the next one! :D

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  20. Leslie MillerAugust 28, 2015 at 2:34 AM

    I LOVE this card, with the biggest L-O-V-E you can imagine! Maybe if you colored the pumpkin electric blue on a school bus yellow background then hubby would like it? And you drew it yourself? Fantastically amazing!

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  21. Rachel JolleyAugust 28, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    I think your husband is out voted on this, your card is AMAZING!

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  22. Cindy H.August 28, 2015 at 6:53 PM

    OMGosh, Joan, your DH doesn't like this card??? I think it is fabulous! If I made this card it would be framed, yes!

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  23. carole (TruCarMa)August 29, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    I LOVE this card! AMAZED at your painted pumpkin! Mr. DP is out of his gourd (pun intended).

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  24. Julia L.September 2, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    I agree that this is an amazing card Joan! Great job!

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  25. Jackie ParkinsSeptember 12, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    Another drawing? I love it! Mr. DP doesn't know a perfect pumpkin when he sees one, I'm afraid. I think it's perfect.

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  26. Karen WadeSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:10 PM

    wonderful card!!! I just love it!!!

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  27. Yoonsun HurSeptember 16, 2015 at 2:20 AM

    Absolutely A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!!!

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  28. obeeSeptember 17, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    This is jaw-dropping gorgeous!! Love this!

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  29. Pam SparksDecember 30, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    love this Joan! Fabulous!

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  30. JanetBAugust 28, 2016 at 6:45 PM

    I am now inspired by YOUR watercolor card. I think it is beautiful.

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