Thursday, April 24, 2008

Watercolor pencils

I think they are my new favorite medium!!! I just love the rich colors, look at my dolls eye, and below.....

This is a before and after of his hands, all the details are distinct but soft.

OH the possibilities are endless!
Blessings,Flora

24 comments:

  1. Flora..these eyes and hands look amazing..you have such talent. What is this going to be...He looks spooky.

    I have watercolor pencils but I have difficulty with them still. I keep trying though :)

    Have a wonderful day
    Doreen

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  2. Ahaha!!! Nothing scarey Doreen, he is Uncle Sam for our R-W-B on HARTS selling site! The watercolor pencils are like sketching for me...I LOVE to sketch/draw! Don't give up!
    Blessings,Flora

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  3. I love the look of the watercolor penciled eye and hand that you did! Both look quite lifelike.

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  4. Thank you Stephanie, and thanks for visiting me too!
    Blessings,Flora

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  5. Thank you mam'!!!
    blessings,flora

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  6. Hi Flora~ Wow! The eyes and hand look amazing! You make/create some wonderful dolls! Wanted to stop by and thank you for visiting my blog. I'm enjoying looking through your posts!

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  7. Thank you Suzanne, I'm so glad you like them and I enjoyed your blog too!
    Blessings,Flora

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  8. Fantastic job Flora! Those fingers are amazing. I love watercolor pencils too!
    :-) Nan

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  9. Thank you Nan!!!
    blessings,flora

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  10. Hi Flora!!

    You always do such beautiful work!!! You never fail to inspire me! ;-)

    hugz,
    Kristine

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  11. What a sweet thing to say Kristine!
    blessings,Flora

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  12. They DO look marvelous! I admit to loving them too, particularly the way they blend...but I've never tried them on dolls...what fun! What kind are you using?

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  13. Thank you Fairiesnest! I am using the " Raffine" watercolors, what you see here are a combination of three colors.
    Blessings,Flora

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  14. Wow..looks amazing..water color pencils are the best HANDS DOWN ;)
    Heidi

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  15. Hi Flora! Thought I'd pop in to see what you're up to. Oooooo, I can't wait to see your new creation!

    Deb

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  16. Hello Heidi,
    Thank you,I really like them too!
    Blessings,Flora

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  17. I have tons of watercolor pencils but I think mine must be broke - cuz nuttin' I do comes out looking like this Flora-deeee-Dora!

    Awesome... can't wait for more sneakpeaks of this awesome dood!!

    x0

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  18. Cookie you are too funny!!!!
    You do well and good all the time!!! You can't fix what ain't broke!!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  19. WoW!! That hand is fabulous!! I can't wait to see the rest of him!
    ~Peanut

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  20. Thank you Peanut, but now I'm kinda scared to show him, I don't want to disappoint.
    blessings,

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  21. Flora, that could NEVER happen. :> ) Your work is always terrific!
    ~Peanut

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  22. Peanut you are a sweetheart!
    Blessings,Flora

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  23. Deb,
    Thank you for the compliment, how did I miss your post?...strange indeed! He's almost done, just a few extra's, hope he doesn't disappoint!
    Blessings,Flora

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