Small Cross LTC

I was asked how I make contrast and why I use more white paper than others.

First off I use white card stock. Although I do add other papers to my work I enjoy the simplicity of working with white.  It also is easier to use up scrap papers.

The following card is all white except the blue/purple paper in the back.

Here is my finished work

Here is how I reached it:

I did not take a pic, but I spritz this piece too and added red ink to the sides with an ink pad.

A super quick carve on pink block.  

Stamped image

Using the same inked pad (I did not add any ink) I started on the side and spread it towards the middle.

Soaking up the left over spray.

This is very messy so I used pliers.

All 4 sides covered.

Dabbed a bit of red on.

Using a chalk dabbed to add just a tad bit of aqua blue.

Defining the sides

You can see the difference between the sides with and without the black. I usually do a dark on all the side so no white shows

Glued together.

Water colors, markers, colored pencils

Here is an example on how to use water colors, colored pencils, markers, water color pencils on prints.

Here are the stamps I used. 2 mounted on wood, one not mounted, one on foam.

2 differed ink pads

Here are the images stamped

I use a heat gun for abou 15 sec. No matter the ink.

The pages tend to curl at the bottom

Water colors

Ink pen, cheap brush, and water pen

I always have a small amount of water and paper towel ready.

One drop of water. If it is too think add one more drop.  Always use the paper towel to wipe the tip on the towel.

Adding a bit of of color at a time.  Only add water one drop at a time.

Let it dry

Water color pencils

I use a water pen, one drop 

Blend gently

Water color pencil

Blend into center

Pencil the outside

Blend with brush 

One drop of water

One drop of water will do both colors

Colored pencils

Good color pencils blend well

Marvy markers

Add some color and keep layering

Use a blender pen to get mixed colors 

Marker on image

Go over with water pen

Once the water dries - I like to use xylene pen to smooth out the color