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Fall in the PNW is pretty awesome--I love the turning of the leaves and the crispness in the air!
Working in earth tones was always a challenge for me until I started interjecting blue to the mix, LOL! Seems unlikely (I'm sure there's a color theory explanation as to why this works, but I'm gonna ignore that and just focus on the fact that it works, that I like it, and now it's m' secret earth-tone color weapon. *chortle* *wicked grin*)
I refer to that gorgeous leafy stamp by Impression Obsession as a "Maidenhair fern"--it looks like the beautiful ferns that I remember from when I was a kid and my gramma would take me to the Grotto. You folks that know your botanicals, what say you?
I used Distress Ink pads pressed against an acrylic block to do my watercoloring, but you could also use the Reinkers and an ink palette. Adirondack Dye Ink pads would work the same, as would the Adirondack reinkers. Because these are water-based dye inks, they are very "water soluble" and I love the versatility that comes with being able to use my ink pads for stamping AND for coloring. *fist pump*
Altho I have not used them yet, it should be noted that there are several other awesome products available that can also be used to achieve similar results, including the Derwent Inktense Blocks or the Derwent Inktense Pencils.
Using a bleed-proof ink pad is critical for good watercolor results--I used one of my new favorites: Soft Granite by Hero Arts, and I also prefer to stamp and watercolor on Smooth Bristol--it has a great surface for getting a crisp impression and it's also fantastic for the quick and easy watercoloring I like to do!
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