Pink and Orange Mermaid

PaperArtsy is beginning the new year with a wonderful and unique challenge: 2017 Topic #1 - Pink and Orange Challenge. I wouldn't normally use these colors together (makes me think of the 60s and flower power) but after seeing all the great submissions by their contributors, I became inspired. I'm not sure why the image of a mermaid popped into my mind because usually colors that inspire ocean themes are blue & green. I guess it's the way my mind works - lol! In any case, I do like the outcome of this tag.

I'm embarrassed to say that the Fresco Paints were among the stash of new supplies that I have accumulated and I need to start using. I was so amazed at how fluid these paints are! All the colors in the palette are beautiful and come in opaque & translucent. I have to say that I'm partial to the translucent color because you don't have to water it down to achieve translucency. I only have two Fresco paints, Coral & Amethyst. 

I added white acrylic to both paints and was pleased with the new colors, especially the Coral. I painted the tag's background with the Amethyst, once it was dry, I used the "pink" on a stencil and overlapped the images. The mermaid's tail was outlined with Ranger's Enamel Accents in pink. The compass was stamped with Ranger's Archival Ink in Monarch Orange. The sentiment was stamped with black archival ink and then Distress Ink in Carved Pumpkin was used.

Thank you for stopping by and have a great day!

Nicie

 

Mermaid, Octopus, Coral and Pearls

When I first started this canvas panel I wasn't sure what images to use, however, I was sure that I wanted to included a mermaid. Once I found a mermaid image that I liked, I used Dylusion Inks on the first few layers, then used several Lindy's Stamp Gang Shimmer Mists. Once I was happy with the color combinations, I used stencils to add the coral, octopus and the mesh. The starfish and some of the coral are clay embellishments.

The first thing that pops in my mind when I see any ocean theme is sitting in the sun, relaxing and just enjoying life!

I am adding this project to the following challenges:

• Simon Says Stamp Blog Monday Challenge - Chill Out

•  Happy Little Stampers January Mixed Media Challenge

In fact, this is my second entry into the HLS January Mixed Media Challenge.

Thank you for stopping by!

Nicie