Hello! Today I’m a stop on the Altenew Artists’ Gouache – Strolling Through New York Release Blog Hop! I really enjoyed playing with these gorgeous opaque paints and I pushed myself out of my comfort zone for today’s project!
I stamped the Winter Crocus onto dark navy blue cardstock with white pigment ink to use as a reference for my painting. Then I painted one section at a time allowing the paint to dry completely before coloring a touching section. Unlike watercolors I didn’t want the paint colors to mix and blend. This wasn’t the fastest card I’ve ever created but I really enjoyed the time I spent carefully painting each segment. The gouache is rich and creamy and a little goes a very long way when you’re working!
I finished my card by adding a foiled sentiment and some splatters of white paint to give the illusion of the crocus popping up through the last of the winter snow! There are 12 bright and vibrant colors in the Strolling Through New York collection and you can find the color swatches here.
You should have arrived from the Altenew blog and Virginia Lu is your next stop! Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the hop!
Very pretty card. Neat idea to have the splatters of snow as real crocus do pop through the snow!
Beautiful card as usual. So while this paint takes longer to dry it is beautiful.
I love the flowers and splatters!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love the crocus flowers on the dark background! Beautiful card! The gouache looks awesome!
That’s a beautiful image. TFS!
Girl……..this is stunningly GORGEOUS! Holy smokes! 😍😍😍
Gorgeous purple always packs a punch! Love it! 💜💜💜
So bright and beautiful! I would love to try this medium.
This is GORGEOUS, Jessica! TFS –
Lori S in PA
The Crocuses in the snow–so pretty! Really great scene. And the paint is a nice addition
Jess, your crocuses are amazing!!! Hoping to try out these gouache soon! Thanks for inspiring me 🙂
Beautiful card. I can see where these paints work well on dark Cardstock.
I love Crocus and have planted many. Yours are so pretty against that blue background.
so adorable.. love how the image pops out in a dark colored background..
Gorgeous floral and card design! I’m so intrigued by these paints, TFS!
So pretty. Love the options for using a dark background.
Very pretty! Glad to see how creamy the colours are!!
beautiful card. I am new to gouache and am very interested in this product
Lovely card!
Beautifully done!!!
Such a beauty!
Beautiful card. I am a “flower” girl. Flowers are my favorite thing to paint.
The vibrant colors are amazing!
Your cards looks surreal. I wish I can do the same. The paint makes it perfect for dark card stock.
Beautiful…love the flowers and rich colors!