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.

Amazed

Having good friends is a blessing. 

Thank you for such an amazing gesture

 and display of love to all of those involved.  

Here is the beautiful carving competed by a good friend.  It is amazing!  What a wonderful gift.  Since I carve I know how much time and creative pressure goes into something like this.  Very honored to receive it.

Here is the standard block print.  Look at the details she added.

Water colors added

The piece put together with resin and glitter.

Miss C - Beautiful Carving. Thank You!