Pink Mermaid
November 3rd, 2010
After a busy start to the day, I created day 3's art in the late afternoon.This one was fun to do. I simply wet a piece of watercolor paper, then dripped pink, blue, and turquoise inks onto it to create shapes. I also added some water to create some drips. Then I propped it up while it dried, so it was in my view, and I occasionally looked at it as I worked on the computer. Eventually I saw part of the shape of a mermaid and I used more ink to bring it out. She's about 11"x14".
24 Responses
You have some great energy in this. You can see her moving on the page. Interesting technique for great results.
Thanks for sharing.
Nutty
(eating breakfast)
Posted by: Gumnut | Nov 3, 2010 at 5:09 pm |
It’s great to hear how you did it…what a fun outcome!
Posted by: curlsofred | Nov 3, 2010 at 5:27 pm |
Beautiful…I love the drippy look, the mixing of color and the feathery edges when they meet…very cool!
Posted by: linda | Nov 3, 2010 at 5:51 pm |
Sounds like a fun way to make art!
Posted by: Melissa Liban | Nov 3, 2010 at 6:00 pm |
Stunning colours Leah.
Posted by: Evelyn | Nov 3, 2010 at 6:01 pm |
a wonderful way to create! she’s a beauty!
Posted by: aimee | Nov 3, 2010 at 6:11 pm |
I love her!
Posted by: Julie | Nov 3, 2010 at 7:54 pm |
Oooooh! Pretty.
Posted by: Britt Bravo | Nov 3, 2010 at 7:59 pm |
Gorgeous!!
Posted by: Julie | Nov 3, 2010 at 8:01 pm |
What a beautiful free and fluid effect!
Posted by: Kelly | Nov 3, 2010 at 8:19 pm |
Thank you for sharing how you did this wonderful piece!
Posted by: geni @ Loose Ends | Nov 3, 2010 at 8:55 pm |
Wow! I love that image Leah. That drip into a shape idea is a great one. I might give it a go. :0)
Posted by: Mari | Nov 3, 2010 at 8:58 pm |
You are working on quite a big size this year. I admire how you “see” the shapes and bring the protagonist out.
Posted by: Paula – Buenos Aires | Nov 3, 2010 at 9:51 pm |
What a fun process (with great results)!
Posted by: Kristin Dudish | Nov 3, 2010 at 10:00 pm |
You amaze me with what you com up with!
Posted by: Diane M. McKnight | Nov 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm |
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So beautiful, love the colors
Posted by: Anya | Nov 3, 2010 at 11:47 pm |
Very flowing and liquid. Nice.
Posted by: Virginia | Nov 3, 2010 at 11:57 pm |
That is very cool how you did that, you ended up with a great picture.
Posted by: Karen | Nov 4, 2010 at 1:08 am |
She is sweet and dreamy. I like the pink in it.
Posted by: Kathryn – Collage Diva | Nov 4, 2010 at 5:54 am |
While you were painting this mermaid, I was writing about a mermaid. But she’s a white mermaid, not pink. Although I think she might be a pink personality. She’s only a girl. She has yet to discover who she is.
Maybe our mermaids are friends?
Posted by: rowena | Nov 4, 2010 at 9:34 am |
So many creative souls. So much other work I need to be doing! But this is definitely my “go-to” spot for resting spells right now!
Posted by: Tammy Vitale | Nov 4, 2010 at 11:12 am |
I love playing with ink & watercolour paper – the results are always interesting. Beautiful mermaid.
Kat X
Posted by: Katina Wright | Nov 4, 2010 at 4:36 pm |
it is day 4 of the challenge your mermaid is delightful, I have participated 4 days…alas, I didn’t read ALL the directions…but here I am today
Posted by: mar | Nov 4, 2010 at 9:37 pm |