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Hi everyone,
Mona here with my latest Step-by-Step tutorial called “Down by the Old Pine”
Hope you like it! 🧚♂️
Step 1:
Multifarious card size A5.
Apply Elements Ink in Olive as shown in the picture. Do not worry if the coverage is uneven. We will use a waterbrush to move and blend the colour for a soft natural effect.
Step 2:
Apply Elements Ink in Graphite around the edges. Use a waterbrush to form gentle hills in the far distance, to create a more organic and natural-looking foreground.
Step 3:
Apply Elements Ink in Blue Atoll to form the water and the sky. Make sure to apply a very soft layer of colour.
To create a little bit more depth and texture to our hills and ground, use a waterbrush to apply some Elements Ink in Truffle.
Step 4:
Use the waterbrush to create some movement in our sky and the water.
Step 5:
Time to start stamping! Stamp the beautiful Everdusk Tree (LAV1009) so the branches come into the picture from above. Next, add the lovely Sugar Pine Cones (LAV1018).
On the ground, stamp the Winter Foliage (LAV1022), followed by some cute bunnies from both the Wild Hares Set Small (LAV614) and the Wild Hares Set Large (LAV608).
Finish the scene by adding the fabulous Scout Small (LAV859).
All stamping is done using Versafine Clair Ink in Fallen Leaves.
Step 6:
Stamp more of the Winter Foliage (LAV1022), adding plenty within the trees and a few touches on the ground as well. A little bit of the Flora Set (LAV698) will complement the scene beautifully. Stamp all of these using Versafine Clair Ink in Shady Lane.
In the far distance, create a magnificent castle by stamping the Castle Mini (LAV215) with Versafine Clair Ink in Morning Mist. Use second and third generation stamping for a soft, faded effect.
Step 7:
It is time to colour in all the beautiful, stamped images. Use Mondeluz Watercolour Pencils as they are soft, vibrant and blend perfectly both dry or with water.
Use a medium grey pencil to blend the castle into the ground so it appears more connected and grounded forming one large structure. For the pinecones apply dark brown on top, lighter brown beneath and add touches of ochre for warmth.
With the dark brown create solid ground beneath all our little friends’ feet. Colour them using the same shade leaving small areas for highlight. Finally add a touch of white to define the waterline.
Step 8:
Now we just need to add some highlights to our magical friends. Use Mondeluz Watercolour Pencils again. Apply the beige colour on Scout and white on our furry friends. This gives a subtle difference between Fairies and Animals.
To create ripples in the water and additional highlights, use a Signo White Uniball Pen. Add small highlights throughout the scene as shown in the picture. Create a few tiny dots to form windows in the castle towers.
For the final touch, add some white Posca pen splatters. This brings movement and depth to the card and completes the scene.
And now we are finished. I hope you enjoyed following my tutorial. If you have any questions, please send me a message and I will answer as soon as I can.
Big hugs from Mona
