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Kittie Caracciolo (you are here)
My project today is a clean and simple watercolor scene using the Autumn Tree image. I liked how this turned out so much that I decided it didn’t need anything more than a simple frame so the tree could be the main focal point.
I stamped the image on watercolor paper with vintage photo distress ink and heat set it. Using a small waterbrush I painted the tree and leaves with reinkers. I heat set the image and then used a tiny dry brush to apply a little white watercolor paint to the right side of the tree trunk to create the appearance of light. I lightly applied shabby shutters to the ground area using my color box stylus and foam tip. I applied brown ground lines using a small dauber. I applied the green background above the ground area using a dry brush in a stipple motion gathering ink by swiping directly across the ink pad.
I heat set the scene to make sure it was good and dry and then used my ink blending tool to sponge yellow around the tree to add a highlight. I really love how this turned out. I haven’t done much water coloring for a while and it felt good to get my fingers inky.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day.
Stamps: Autumn Tree Paper: Watercolor, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive Ink: Distress Ink Peeled Paint, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, Shabby Shutters, Rusty Hinge, Spiced Marmalade, Scattered Straw Accessories: Spellbinders Classic Oval, Waterbrush, Brush, Dauber Set, Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool, Color Box Stylus and Foam Tip, White Watercolor Paint, Mounting Tape, Metal Adapter Plate , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Guillotine Paper Cutter –
The image/falling leaves are mesmerizing.
Beautiful, looks just as if you have painted it! You would not think it started life as a simple (but lovely) stamp.
Penny H
This is gorgeous! What you’ve done with this image is amazing.
Reminds me of fall, my favorite time of the year. As always a beautiful card.
lovely kitty..one of my favorite card and image..it does very well with the clean and simple look, and does it elegantly.
Beautiful Fall card…..prefect coloring to catch the moment!
You always make everything come alive and this was no exception… It turn out just Lovely!!!
Such a beautiful card. It is picture perfect.
This is really gorgeous, Kitty. It really doesn’t need anything else. I Love that tree trunk.
Beautiful card….great color combo, as always.
Beautiful Kittie. Love the tree, it could be used for almost any type of card. I really like the layers. TFS and the chance to win. Jess
Pretty watercolor, could be framed as it is so pretty!!
How beautiful. A simple lovely tree stamp and you turned it into a work of art. You surely have an eye for detail and you do it
so very well.
Beautiful falling leaves. A true fall card Kittie. Love it!
Beautiful coloring and framing!
this is so pretty. Your coloring is superb!
Wow!! LOVING that tree and the FUN Design of the card!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! 😉
Your coloring is superb on this. Your work is always gorgeous!
Beautifully colored and love all the layered mats.
Almost Clean and simple ! Less is more… the image and the watercolor techniques you used show up really well against the unfussy background.
This is so pretty -so peaceful 🙂
Really beautiful and framed so nice.
PH
wow, only the frame die cut….. 🙂
gorgeous coloring job
Your watercoloring is amazing… so much dimension and detail to make the stamp come to life! Beautiful card!
Good Morning, Kittie, a simply elegant card for the that wonderful season fall. Fall and spring my favorite times of year. Love the coloring and frame, trees are meaningful and inspiring. And this tree is peaceful and bright.
You did a beautiful job and all the colors are just amazing! Thanks for sharing your artwork! Hugs, Donna
Gorgeous! Beautiful fall tree! Your painting is fabulous!
Such a beautiful card! Love the tree.
Another fabulous card – thanks for sharing 🙂
Ahh Fall!!! Your coloring is just perfect. Love the stamp too.
Once again the way you’ve framed the image really sets if off. And you did a great job of adding light to the image.
How beautiful to have the tree stand on it’s own. Your watercolouring and distressing are so professional. Thanks for the inspiration.
Another absolutely gorgeous card. I can practically see the leaves falling!
WOW! What a gorgeous card! Simple, yet stunning! Lovely watercoloring! Beautiful, simply beautiful! 🙂 Nancee
Just gorgeous water coloring!!
Very pretty!!!
Hi Kittie,
Just gorgeous! Simple and elegant, with a warm Fall feel! Thanks for sharing!
You can almost feel a little chill in the air and the wonderful sunshine! Your technique is beautiful.
Kittie, I am in love with how you did the background for the tree…..what a wonderful look this has…..it all looks so realistic. And that apple green is the perfect color to frame all the fall colors. Love it.
beautiful! with such attention to detail, you’re right – the card doesn’t need anything else.
Great card! Your watercoloring is beautiful! I love this little tree!! Thanks for introducing it, I missed it when looking at the new stamps. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
What a beautifully colored and designed card. The background is just gorgeous
Beautiful composition and coloring.
This turned out FABULOUS!!! Way to color, layer, and die cut — it’s marvelous!!!
I love this tree. Different coloring and you can use it for all seasons.
I agree – the simplicity makes the card – it’s beautiful!
Beautiful clean design, your painting on the tree is perfect, love it!
Your watercoloring and color choices on this card are absolutely beautiful.
Beautiful fall tree!!!
Your fabulous colouring of this tree scene does not need anything further than the simple frame — absolutely gorgeous!
love the dimension!
another wonderful card!
Sandra ltb
Beautiful card Kittie. I really love this stamp – it’s a must have for me. I think that autumn cards are my favourite ones to make.
Gorgeous fall card and you did a fantastic job watercoloring!
Nelda Deakins
I love the stamp and your card is very beautiful.