I've been so obsessed with Aquafleur; I just can't stop playing around with it. I need to be able to draw it out in a more freeflowing manner. Some of what I did at first was too static. I got a little help from Helen Williams' video, but I still have far to go before I approach the level at which I'd like to be. If you're not familiar with Helen's work, you must check out her blog. Her work is fabulous.
Since I've been working on Aquafleur practically non-stop, I figured I might as well post some of the tiles and ZIAs that I've done.
This one is done on an ATC. As you can see, I'm still hung up on floating ribbons. They really appeal to me aesthetically.
No floating ribbons on this one, but I kind of like it.
Back to the floating ribbons again. The color on this is not quite right. I tried photographing and scanning; neither is really true. Even using a photo editor didn't work. Suffice it to say that it's a really bright shocking pink. I don't think I'll use it again.
The three previous ones were done before I watched Helen's video. This next one is after. There are 2 versions; before and after filling in the stripes (for lack of a better word.) I'm sure they probably are influenced be Helen's style, but I really like it, and hope I can find a way to make it my own.
Aquafleur is still the Diva's Challenge right now, so be sure to visit her site; see the other wonderful entries, and maybe try out one of the Challenges yourself.
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Audrie, They are all beautiful!!! I do see a more free flowing feel in your last two! I really like your ribbon style! I must give Aquafleur another try after seeing Helen's wonderful video.Amazing how different styles shout out to to people! I always find that so awesomely intriguing! Great work! :0) Share Humanity
ReplyDeleteThank you Annette. Helen's video has definitely helped me find another approach, one that suits my esthetics.
DeleteYou have been quite busy! They are beautiful and it's nice to see the difference after you had watched Helen's video.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Annemarie. I'm hoping that between the video and Helen's eBook I can loosen up my style.
DeleteI just saw the video last night and have to try it out too! You did capture the more free flow idea in your last too! Great job! I also actually like your shocking pink one! It's fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kate. I've still been playing around with it, and it gets easier the more you do it. As far as the shocking pink goes, it does look good on the computer, but not so much in real life.
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