Friday 16 March 2012

A Birthday Card

A birthday card for Hillary
I made this late at night and the control I lost through my inability to keep a steady hand, I think, made for a better result.
I thought I had dried the indian ink well enough with the hair drier, but alas, it was too thick in places and when I washed over the water soluble pencil the ink bled.
In all the murkiness the lettering didn't stand out, so I added white gesso with a tiny brush.
Maybe not the greatest card ever... but always better than a bought one!
Happy Birthday Hillary.

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  1. Hillary16 March 2012 at 22:57

    Hear hear, I would rather have a hand made card for sure, no matter.
    However sometimes people buy cards for me that are equally as valuable. Thanks Steph.

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