Saturday, 11 July 2015

Turquoise beach huts

This month's calendar challenge at The Craft Barn is turquoise and beach huts.  Unfortunately I haven't a beach hut stamp which would have made things easier.  Inspired by photos on Pinterest I opted for watercolour using Gelatos.  I've tried to create the idea of a very hot day with a deep blue sky and dark shadows.



I'm afraid I found this difficult to photograph in focus and the paper was bending so it looks like I stuck the calendar on wonky...it is straight really!

I'm signed up for a watercolour course in September so watch this space!

Thanks for taking the time to look. xxx


Materials used:
watercolour paper
Faber-Castell Gelatos: bubblegum, watermelon, lemon, butterscotch, 
snow cone, cotton candy, blueberry
Stabilo All pencil 
white gel pen
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13 comments:

  1. kaybee12 July 2015 at 07:29

    Stunning colours, can really feel the heat of the sun!

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  2. Craftyfield12 July 2015 at 11:52

    Looks pretty good to me and I think you have achieved the deep blue sky and sweltering heat. Can't be easy to "draw" with the Gelatos with their big leads...

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    1. Crafty Claire12 July 2015 at 14:33

      Thank you. You're right it's not very precise. I went for splodge the colour on and move it around with the paint brush!!

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  3. hazel13 July 2015 at 08:08

    Your calendar page is wonderful, I love your beach huts and the colours are fabulous.
    xxx Hazel.

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  4. TwinkleToes2day13 July 2015 at 20:22

    Your perspective is superb and I love the colours you used :D :D

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  5. Elaine14 July 2015 at 12:55

    Loving this - a bold and bright row of beach huts. Looks a great place to take a holiday!!

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  6. Scrapmate14 July 2015 at 19:10

    I love the deep tones of your beach huts and the perspective of your piece.

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  7. Unknown21 July 2015 at 09:00

    Beautiful.

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  8. Jane3 August 2015 at 20:53

    Lovely page for your Calendar, thank you for taking part in The Craft Barn
    Challenge.
    Jane x

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  9. maggie6 August 2015 at 07:42

    You certainly achieved the feeling of a hot summer day with your use of colour. A great calendar page.

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  10. Karen P7 August 2015 at 13:55

    Gorgeous! Love it and love that you have drawn and painted it yourself - you have talent Claire, keep it up xx

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  11. Lesley11 August 2015 at 12:44

    Love your colourful huts! Great page! xx

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