One of my good work friends lost her fiance this week in a motorcycle accident. It is such a heartbreak. Our administration asked me to make a card for all of us to sign. I knew the card needed to be large enough to hold all of our signatures so I decided on a 8.5" x 5.5" card. I scratched my head trying to figure out what set to use as I don't make sympathy cards often. I chose to work with Lovely as a Tree and to create a scene around the winter trees. I have been checking out a site called I Draw & Paint to learn more about watercolor and scene work and thought I would try out some of what I have learned.
I stamped the trees with gray Stazon across the paper and then prepared the paper using a large brush to apply a water wash. I used the large brush to apply Weathered Wood reinker to the upper sky and Scattered Straw to the lower sky. I painted in the ground area with Vintage Photo and the trees with Slate and Black Soot. I created a bit of road traveling from the forefront of the scene to the far distance and used a waterproof marker to sketch in road side weeds. I used Black Soot to add a land line behind the trees. I finished off the scene by brushing Spiced Marmalade reinker across the tree line and lower sky as well as across the whole ground area. It gave the whole scene a glow while maintaining the solemn feel. I added the ribbon and tag for simple embellishments.
I so wish this card photographed as lovely as it really turned out. I waited for my husband to come home before I actually put the card together as I wanted him to help me decide if it was worthy as giving to someone and represent my whole company at the same time. I have a good husband as he always supports me…no matter what. Next time I think I will t to use real watercolor paint and see how that works out. I have had some for a long time and have been too fearful to try.
I hope all of you have a good upcoming weekend and your final holiday preparations.
Kit this is an absolutely gorgeous card and it definitely shows that you did not sponge one area. True watercolor painting at it’s finest!
I’m sorry you had to make this card for such a sad occasion, but I’m positive the recipient will cherish it.
I have followed your blog for a while and enjoy your posts, but this story is so sad. Your card has definitely achieved the desired effect – absolutely gorgeous.
Jenny in Australia
Oh what a sad reason to make a card but you did a wonderful job this card is awesome
This is so beautiful! One she will always cherish, I’m sure.
Oh Kittie, you have out done yourself! This is a work of art. I’m so sorry that it came about in such a sad way but I’m sure that it will bring much comfort to the lady you designed it for.
Karen
WOW! I didn’t even recognize the SU set that you used at first. What a beautiful job you did on this one, but so sad the occasion.
Have a wonderful Christmas!
Wonderful card you made for such a sad occasion. I like the ribbon with the sentiment. tfs
what a lovely and moving card this is. The road beyond.. This card will bring comfort to your friend’s grieving heart.. speaks so well of your incredible talent.. You’re such an inspiration to so many Kittie!
xxooxx Penny
Beautiful card Kittie – sympathy to you and your friends. May GOD give everyone HIS peace that only HE can give us.
Kittie, you did such a wonderful job with this card. Your company should be honored to have you as an employee. I’m sorry the card had to be made for such a sad occasion. God has definitely given you a talent to use in a special way.
Kittie, although I don’t know her, please extend to your coworker my deepest and heartfelt sympathies for her heartbreaking loss. Your card is perfect as a sympathy card. The Lovely as a Tree set is the one I turn to time and again when sympathy cards are required. You’re a godsend to many.
So sorry to hear about your coworkers loss, what a terrific work of art, she will appreciate it!
What a beautiful card, for such a sad occasion. Sorry to hear of your coworkers loss.
Kittie, this is such an inspiring work! What a thoroughly appropriate scene for this lovely sympathy card. Your friend will surely appreciate this.
This card is so pretty!!! It is amazing how you did this.