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Thursday, March 22, 2012

photo transfer


I made a photo transfer of my great grandparents several weeks ago

(but I was quite unhappy with the results)

so, yesterday, I add lots of color with watercolor pencils

and burnished it with beeswax

now I'm happy


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11 comments:

  1. The colored pencils really made it pop! I would imagine it's hard to get a clean image on watercolor paper too because it has so much tooth, this came out great. Love the photo. xox

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  2. The color is what struck me first...such a delightful couple and your transfer has such charm too dear Kimmie!

    oxo

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  3. you are so good at transfers. this one has great texture with your additions.

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  4. Bravo. I like family art! This is a great piece to be treasured!

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  5. I went to look at the other photo transfered pieces. Love your fabric pieces so much...so much wonderful details...and that typewriter! Your NEW typewriter...too fun!

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  6. As you might have guessed, I've been living in a cave for the last few years and so therefore haven't heard of this technique...I know I've got such a lot to catch up on.
    I love old family photos ~ I think they're priceless and to be treasured.
    You've done a brilliant job ;D

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  7. This is the coolest!! Is that on a card? I think I will try this for some mail art.
    Lovely Kimmie!

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  8. Very cool! Your artwork is fantastic. Have a great weekend. Tammy

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  9. Very cool. You have so many good ideas and fresh techniques to draw upon (pun intended), and you seem to know intuitively what to do next. I admire your art so much.

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