Saturday 21 January 2012

Postcard #3 - Brazil

Oh I had such fun making this weeks postcard for Darcy's Postcard Challenge - despite originally thinking I would avoid the obvious Carnival theme I couldn't resist the excuse to get the glitter and bright colours out. I hadn't quite realised how much of a rut I was in with my crafting and would never seen myself creating anything like this - it's such a  new direction for me and I'm loving it !!  






I hand drew some random carnival inspired images and coloured with inktense pencils and blocks before outlining with a black pen. I then used stickles to add some sparkle ! My freehand drawing and shading needs some practise I think, especially faces, but I enjoyed myself.  The inspiration for the face border came from a new book a treated myself too - Journal Bliss by Violette. Ellie sent this message to Twinkle -

Dear Twinkle, I saw lots of weather vanes in Spain -now I'm in Brazil and oh what heaven - all the music and dancing, the beautiful colours. I wish I knew where my passion for music comes from - maybe I will answer some questions on my travels...Much Love Ellie

And here is the Postcard in my book - I kept the page simple to show off the bright, busy postcard. Just applied a wash of Inktense block and some splatters (NB when splattering paint from a toothbrush, ensure you splatter in the right direction! Pearly paint splatters on your glasses doesn't work!). The Black panel at the bottom is stamped with Opalite Ink but it doesn't really show on the pic.
I have a stinky cold so may now retreat to my bed with the laptop to do some visiting...thanks for passing by..Esther xx

27 comments:

  1. think your postcard is great. your freehand drawings are brilliant, great colours. hope you will soon be feeling better.

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  2. A different variation of the carnival theme and it's fabulous. Love all the faces with different coloured eyes.
    x

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  3. Glittery Gorgeousness!!!!! It is plain to see how much fun you had with this card, and your hand drawn images are fabulous :D XXX

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  4. Loving your change in direction, a smashing arty postcard. Hope your cold goes away soon. Enjoy the weekend, Annette x

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  5. Fabulous card, so bright and full of life. I must admit, I thought carnival was a bit too predictable, so I dismissed it at first, but i was drawn back to the colours and the sparkle. Glad it drew you back too.

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  6. oh this is one brilliant card hun the colours are beautiful and bright,and how you have drawn different elements is amazing works beautifully hugs cherylxxxxxxx

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  7. What a wonderful card... Ad love the face border at the bottom. Might have to give that a try for a journal page sometime.

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  8. fabulous take on the carnival. love the closeup of faces on the bottom like a legend or backstage scenes. also love the black address side with the white lettering. your book page enhances the colors of the card.

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  9. I'm loving it too!!! It's a great postcard! ♥
    Sorry you splattered your glasses, then again be glad you wear them. I don't know what happens when it hits your eyes...

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  10. The faces and bright colors on your card are wonderful! lol on the splatters - def something I would do too! Hope you feel better soon...get some good rest!

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  11. Ugh, I hope you're feeling better now. Your postcard is so funky - great colours and textures.

    I've got the journal bliss book too :o)

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  12. You really captured the carnival - loads of energy, colour and fun!

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  13. wondrous evocation of carnival

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  14. Sensational! hope you are feeling better now. XOXO Zoe

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  15. Wonderful, wonderful postcard! Great drawing. Most impressed.

    Janet xx

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  16. I love these faces! Gorgeous fun poscard! :)

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  17. very impressive drawings, love your postcard so colourful and exciting :)

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  18. I love your bright and colourful postcard Esther, it's fabulous.
    xxx Hazel.

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  19. Oh what a great idea about the black on the back of the postcard. I hope you don't mind if I pinch that idea?

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    1. please do - it happened by accident as the best ideas often do.. wanted a black border for the front and intended to stick a white piece of card on the back, but liked the black look for a change so left it...Esther x

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  20. Such movement in your postcard and I love the row of faces.
    Jen x

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  21. great card - love the colours! x

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  22. The design is wonderful. I love all the faces and how different they are.

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  23. Great card, love the lively atmosphere you've created and so cool that the flip side is black, really effective. Great book too! M

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  24. great composition and brilliant colors

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  25. Hope your feeling better Esther. Loving your artwork, well done. I'm enjoying following you. Caz

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