I finished the painting last week--not exactly last minute, but close. The original is 8" x 8" and is done with Prismacolor pencils on Stonehenge paper. I scanned it and then used every single one of my Photoshop skills (a few of them aquired just for the occasion) to get the greens and reds to match the original. Then I reduced the image to about 3" x 4" and printed it on some good quality, heavyweight drawing paper. I needed a very simple layout because I had a bunch of these to make in a very short time period so I went with the oval focal point and red background from the inspiration piece.
So here you have it...my favorite Christmas card ever:
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This is gorgeous Donna!! Love your coloring of that image!!! The colors and dp is perfect. Awesome take on the inspiration. I can see why it is your fave Christmas card!
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WOW! This is fabulous!! No wonder it's your favorite card!! The holly bouquet is breathtaking! WOW!
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful, Donna! I love the image and the colors are wonderful. What wonderful Christmas cards your painting makes.
ReplyDeleteDONNA!!! You painted that!?! WOW!!! Absolutely gorgeous, woman! I'm sure the original is AMAZING!!!
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes, how beautiful is this? Your talent is amazing! That bouquet is simply gorgeous, and so perfect for this challenge. I'm sure everyone who receives this card will feel honored - fabulous, fabulous work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Donna! I agree with the others it's obvious why this is your favorite ever. I think it is mine as well.
ReplyDeletewow Donna, this is beautiful!! I love it!!
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