Step by Step by Mona Hauge
Hi Lavinians 🧚♀️ Hope you enjoy today’s tutorial named “Mice on Ice”
Start with a white A5 Multifarious card.
Stamp the beautiful Tree of Wisdom (LAV609), the Sacred Bridge (LAV865), and the fun Minni and Moo (LAV727) using Versafine Clair Ink in Fallen Leaves.
Add some more trees by stamping the Birch (LAV649), the Small Trees (LAV663), and the Fern Leaf (LAV124), all using Versafine Clair Ink in Fallen Leaves.
Stamp some stones from the Forest Moss Stamp (LAV857) in Versafine Clair Ink in Morning Mist at the front for added detail. Once done, cover everything with Liquid Masking Fluid.
Add more trees by stamping the Tree Scene (LAV219) and the Small Red Pine (LAV592) in Versafine Clair Ink in Shady Lane. Use both first and second generation stamping on all of these trees. Then add a few Small Red Pines in Versafine Clair Ink in Twilight to create extra depth in the forest.
Use a waterproof pen (oil-based) to draw skates on the mice’s feet. They don’t need to be perfect, just a simple sketch will do.
Now we’ll create the sky using Elements Ink in Blue Lagoon. Add a touch of Elements Ink in Dark Denim in the corners to give the impression of a late evening. For the ice, use Elements Ink in Blue Atoll, applying just a light wash so it isn’t solid, and leave some areas white for highlights.
Start by removing the Liquid Masking Fluid, making sure your paper is completely dry before rubbing it off.
Now we can colour the bridge, trees, mice, and rocks. To give each element depth, use more than one colour. I love using the Mondeluz Watercolor Pencils because they are soft and blend beautifully. Even if the trees and mice are all brown, using different shades brings them to life. For the bridge and trees, use black, dark brown, light brown, reddish brown, and ochre. For the mice, use black, dark brown, medium brown, and white.
Next, use a darker blue pencil to add shadows from the trees and bridge onto the ice.
We’re almost finished, but first, let’s add some snow. Use a white Posca pen or another acrylic pen to create little snow piles everywhere. It looks best if you get a generous amount of acrylic from your pen. Refer to the picture for placement. Add some highlights with a white Signo Uniball pen before doing some serious Posca splatters. This is your chance to create lots of snow, so don’t hold back!
And now the picture is complete. I hope you’ve enjoyed following my tutorial. If you have any questions, just send me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
Big hugs,
Mona
