Tuesday 17 October 2017

Autumn: the year's last loveliest smile


  

I wanted to try and create something of the beauty of an autumn leaf using watercolours.  Not sure if it worked but this is what I made.

I drew the leaf on watercolour card and painted with Zig watercolour pens and wet brush.

Thanks for looking!

Joining in at;
CAS Watercolour - Fall Leaves
CAS On Friday - Fall/Halloween
Uniko - Autumn/Fall
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

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20 comments:

Zw@@n said...

Wow, love this card. It's so CAS. I love the colours and the image. Thanks for joining us at CAS on Friday. Luv, Wilma

Betty said...

beautiful card, Sue - looks like a winner to me!!

cotnob said...

This is gorgeous Sue, beautiful colours and great sentiment.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Izzy Scrap said...

Absolutely stunning, Sue ! It really worked ! Not only your drawing is amazing but your watercoloring is just breathtaking ! And your CAS design too ! Really beautiful sentiment ! Thanks so much for sharing and for playing along at Uniko !

Papercraft Boutique said...

This is SO beautiful, Sue! The leaf colors are yummy, and the splashes are perfect! And you drew this leaf!? You ARE an artist! Hideko :-)

Susan said...

Love your hand-drawn leaf! It's beautifully coloured. And you used one of my favourite sentiments. Thanks so much for joining us at CAS Watercolour!

Bonnie said...

I'll say it worked perfectly, Sue! Wonderful blend of colors! This is going into my CASE file! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at CAS Watercolour!

Loll said...

So pretty Sue!! Great job with drawing the leaf. Love the mix of autumn colours. Very creative! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Watercolour! xx

Brenda in IN said...

Wow, your drawing is perfect and the colors captured the fall foilage. It's such a beautiful time of year with nature showing off.

Natalie said...

It's beautiful! Love the way the colors have flowed.

Christine Alexander said...

wow, awesome talent drawing that leaf and so beautifully coloured in the rich autumn colours. thanks for joining us at CAS Watercolour :)

Mia said...

Wow! This is a gorgeous watercoloured card, Sue! I love it, my friend!

kiwimeskreations said...

What a wonderful card - your drawing and colouring of the leafe certainly 'worked' to great effect
Blessings
Maxine

Sazzle Dazzle said...

Oh MY! Another exquisite card from you Sue. Beautifully watercoloured and capturing all those elegant autumn tones so perfectly. Just gorgeous and thanks for joining us yet again at Uniko x

Stampin2day said...

Oh it worked! It is drop dead gorgeous! When I saw it I said Wow!!!

Karen Letchworth said...

What a stunning card, Sue. This SO reminds me of Autumn when I was young. It's stunning, and I can't thank you enough for sharing your wonderful art in our challenge.
Blessings,
Karen L
Word Art Wednesday

Kelly Szafron said...

Gorgeous card! Wonderful watercolouring. Thank you for sharing your card at Happy Little Stampers Watercolour Challenge.

Rahmat said...

Sue you have made the solo leaf the start of this card, and I absolutely love it, thanks for joining us at Uniko,

Beverley said...

Stunning design Sue, loving the watercolour effect and beautiful Autumnal colours. Congratulations on your win & hank you for joining in on the Uniko Challenge. My apologies for my late commenting. Hugs Bev x

Darnell said...

I've seen this around Blogland in the winner's circles, Sue, and I'm so glad! You deserve to receive every recognition for this stunningly beautiful fall card! That leaf just amazes me!!! Hugs, Darnell