For the Dezinaworld challenge this week we were to do stained glass. I felt a little intimidated by this but then thought about swap I am in with an ocean theme. So I made two "stained glass" ATCs of lighthouses.
I had already used acrylic paint to put a green/blue background on the cards because I was going to decorate them in a different way. I went on line and found some ideas for stained glass and found the lighthouse. I then used a black marker to draw a similar image on the cards. I used Derwent Inktense pencils to color in the glass adding water to blend the colors and make them a bit more luminous. I went back over some of the lines with the marker. I sealed them with a spray sealant but before it dried I sprinkled on a bit of light blue glitter.
They turned out more interesting than I expected and I'm excited to try the Inktense pencils on more "stained glass."
Thanks, June, for the inspiration.

looks great! good job!
ReplyDeleteHi Rita, this is so beautiful. I love the colours in this one, beautiful sea colours and what a gorgoeous lighthouse. Just the right amount of glitter to help it shimmer. What a fantastic job my friend.Thanks so much for joining in this weeks challenge and thanks for you kind words.
ReplyDeletegood luck in the draw tomorrow
hugs June xxxxxx
Love the lighthouse! IT really does look like stained glass. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteLovely evening view of the seaside watchtower! A 3-d black gel pen would be fun to use.
ReplyDeleteI love the touch of glitter!
ReplyDeleteI like the lighthouse. I used to do alot of real stained glass. Thanks for your comment on my blog about the horses eye. You mentioned "blog hop" May I ask what that is?
ReplyDeleteContinued success!
Boy, this technique is awesome! You did a great job on it.
ReplyDeleteRita,this is a beautiful ATC!!I love your color choices and rolling mountain.Warmest Regards,Cat
ReplyDeleteWow, this is truly lovely, Rita. I think the Intense pencils are really amazing here.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteOH THEY TURNED OUT TERRIFIC!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THEM, AND I'M SO GLAD YOU SHARED THIS POST.....MAKING ATC'S IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE FUN THINGS TO DO!
CIAO BELLA
CREATIVE CARMELINA