Saturday, January 2, 2016

30 paintings in 30 days



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It is wonderful to be on Christmas break because this is when I find time to surf the internet and discover new ideas and in this case - a new challenge: Leslie Saeta's 30 in 30 days painting challenge. You can read all about it here;  https://www.saetastudio.com/30-in-30.html
I will try to make my own prompts and am starting out with one : Gradient shadows inspired by artists like Thomas W Shaller and Anne Abgott list. (photo credit to pinterest pic on photography and shadow) But till I've put it together I will try to combine this with the prompts from my dear Worldwatercolorgroup!
Just want something new to try? Check out these fun and creative “anytime” prompts courtesy of Laura at Create Art Everyday and spark that creativity!

    • Inspired by a working artist
    • Something entirely abstract
    • Something with eyes
    • Something monochromatic
    • Something in only two colors
    • Something in only three colors
    • Something wet in wet
    • Something featuring water! (of course!)
    • Something done en plein air
    • Something that you made because you were inspired by someone else’s post
    • Something to eat
    • Something in your favorite color
    • Something in a color you dislike
    • Something geometric
    • Something with no drawing underneath
    • Something done with only 31 brushstrokes or less
    • Something done entirely with a very large brush
    • Something done entirely with a very small brush
    • Something done in mixed media with watercolor as a feature
    • Something done in line and wash style
    • Something done in XX minutes or less (as a challenge)
    • Something done on a paper or surface that is new for you
    • Something featuring a bird (had to throw this in for DABD)
    • Something featuring one or more letters, numbers or words
    • Something inspired by a book, video, or by a working artist
    • Something inspired by one of the Old Masters
    • Something done using a color you’ve never used in a painting Before
The good thing is that it is not about completing 30 finished paintings but to motivate yourself to make some time for painting every day - even if it is only for a few minutes.
I am looking forward to this and here is my first one.


Have a great day!


My Favorite Things - Release Countdown Day 4

My Favorite Things - Release Countdown Day 4

Hello and welcome to Day 4 of Release Countdown Week with MFT. I am so excited about this month's new products; Today we are showcasing:










As always, complete product details, videos and links to all designers playing along with today's featured products can be found at the MFT Blog.








Have a wonderful day, Hope you'll be back tomorrow for another inspiring day of Release Countdown fun with My Favorite Things!





If you want to see more of my MFT cards, you can visit my My Favorite Things board on Pinterest or follow me on Instagram:

Have a great day and welcome back tomorrow!

Hugs, Karin

IE - Christmas Trees





Today's card was made for the challenge at Paper Smooches but also for the Inspiration Journal where I and my super talened Inspiration Emporium teamies share  inspiration. If you haven't been already make sure to visit right away  - lots of amazing and inspiring projects ! Plus - You'll find Paper Smooches stamps and dies in the sale section - really great bargains for awesome products!

I know it's almost a year till Christmas, but why not get them done now while you have all the holiday products on your desk (-: I just adore these little trees from Paper Smooches!



I colored my trees using W&N watercolors and then covered the trees with glossy accent to get them nice and shiny.

Supplies;
Most of the supplies I used for this card can be found at  ;  Inspiration Emporium.
Follow the links below and use my code peppermint to save 10% .

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities
Stamps:   Paper Smooches 
Ink;  Archival Jet Black
Paints or markers; Winsor Newton water colors
Adhesive; Plus Glue tape  Glue Dots   Foam adhesive; EK toolsScotch Double-Sided Foam Mounting Tape


I also want to point out that US shipping is always just $5 and international shipping is ONLY $10! I just LOVE that!!!!






I'm entering this for the 4-color challenge at Paper Smooches; Blue, Yellow, Green and Brown

Have a great day, hugs, Karin

Friday, January 1, 2016

The MFT team 2016



So lucky and excited to be on the AMAZING My Favorite Things team for 2016! Therefore sharing some of my favorites from the past year:



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Have a great day! 

Hugs, Karin


My first watercolor for 2016 !



I haven't made a new New Year's Resolution, but I really hope I'll get more time for painting this year ! Why aren't there 48 hours to a day ???
This one is from Visby on Gotland - an island off the east coast of Sweden.


Wishing You all a very Happy New Year!!!

My Favorite Things: Release Countdown Day 5

Hi Everyone,


It's Day 5 of MFT Release Countdown Week, and I've had lots of fun with some of the Products that will be available in the MFT store on the ;





Complete product details, videos and links to all designers playing along with today's featured products can be found at the MFT Blog.





I hope you're enjoying all of the sneak peeks of these great new products that will be available on Tuesday! Welcome back tomorrow for more sneak peeks!
















Please pop over to MFT to check out the latest inspiration from my teamies and leave some love!

If you want to see more of my MFT cards, you can visit my My Favorite Things board on Pinterest or follow me on Instagram:


Have a great day, hugs, Karin