Jacksonbelle Showdown #4: Autumn in the Country

It's time for another Showdown challenge with my friend Lindsey (Jacksonbelle). This month, Lindsey issued the Showdown challenge "Autumn in the Country".

I chose this wonderful barn image by Art Impressions for my project. It's such a great image! You can change the seasons easily by just changing the colors of the trees! I stamped the image on cream colored paper with Black Stazon ink. I painted the image with various Adirondack re-inkers (by Ranger) and a water brush. It's hard to see, but there's a very light blue painted in the sky.

I used a couple different painting techniques to create the scene. On the barn and tree trunks I applied the inks to dry paper, so I didn't get a lot of bleeding or feathering of color. I was able to control the color on the barn, putting shadows where I wanted shadows, and leaving highlights where I wanted highlights.

For the tree leaves and ground I applied inks to the paper when it was damp, to allow the colors to move and blend and create a softer look. I like the results of both techniques.

I mounted the image on dimensionals and 3D foam mounting tape and adhered it to a background of designer paper by Cosmo Cricket. The paper looks like peeled paint -- rustic, weathered, and perfect! There's a bit of hemp cording behind the image.

The sentiment is by Inkadinkado; one of my favorite expressions! I use it on the inside of cards most of the time, but it seemed fitting for the outside of this card.

Be sure you check out Lindsey's Autumn in the Country project on her blog Embellished! Another wonderful challenge Lindsey! Can't wait to issue Showdown #5 to you!

If you happened to miss our first three Showdowns, here are links for you.
Showdown #1: Bronc Buster by Stampin' Up!
Showdown #2: Wanted by Stampin' Up!
Showdown #3: Leather

Watch for another Showdown next month!
Until then, don't squat with yer spurs on!

Comments

[Lori Craig]

How did I miss this? Absolutely beautiful!

[Sharon Harnist]

Fabulous coloring, Anna -- what a great image and sentiment!

[Kathyc]

Echoing everyone else, this is just stunning! And what a fabulous idea one poster had, to show a seasonal series with this stamp! Are you game???

[Ida]

Fabulous!!! - This is just so pretty. I love fall and this card just speaks to me.

[sherri]

I would think that after seeing your work day to day on here that I would not be amazed by it, and yet, I was totally awestruck by this painting of the barn & card.. It is just wonderful.....When I get younger, I want to be just like you.

[D.K. Wight]

As usual,you have done an incredible job reminding me of Grandfathers barn up Hells gulch. A wild and colorfull setting to grow up in. Thanks for the remender,Dad

[well said cards]

As usual, the coloring is incredibly impressive.

[hb]

WOW! I am totally speachless.

[Melissa]

This is unbelievable!

[Shel9999]

Wow...I wish I could color a fraction as well as you! Wow!!!

[Jackie W.]

You can make any stamp look good! Man you can watercolor and I love the look of both of the ways you watercolored! Awesome!!

[Viv (VivLyn)]

Absolutely stunning! It takes my breath away! What a gorgeous stamp and awesome coloring!!

[trudee]

WOW Anna, this is so gorgeous!!! Your coloring is stunning, as usual!!!

[Kristine B (inksomething)]

Totally gorgeous!! (as always) :)

[Kristin]

Be still my heart!! This is stunning!!!

[Chris Hauck]

This is absolutely amazing! You never disappoint me with your coloring abilities...EVER!!! If I ever get to meet you, I'm going to request coloring lessons from you. This is just jaw dropping gorgeous!!
Thanks for sharing,
Chris

[lacyquilter]

This is just gorgeous.

[Julie]

WOW...this is so pretty!

[Holly]

Holy COW - that is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!

[Misti]

Absolutely beautiful! You are so wonderfully talented!!!!

[broni]

I'm just speechless!!! Guess I need to order the reinkers now!

[Shannan Teubner]

Thanks for the watercolor info, Anna!!! So pretty. Do I need those Adirondack inks??

[Melinda]

This is gorgeous. It looks like something you would see driving down an old country road. I just love your work; you are SO talented!

[Laura]

That isn't a card. It's a work of art!

[Julia Stainton]

Wowsa!!! Gorgeous coloring and distressing! Love your challenge with Lindsey Anna...both cards are gorgeous!

[Jennifer (jkincolorado)]

In-*FREAKING*-credible!!!

Excuse my language but there's no other way to describe this ;)

[JaneAnn]

This card is beautiful! The colors make me feel warm. Thanks for explaining how you colored the image. I think your card looks like a watercolor painting you would buy in a gallery!

[Dotty]

Absolutely jaw~dropping gorgeous!! You amaze me everyday!

[Debbie Fisher]

Anna, this card is beautiful! Reminds me of so many old barns around here.
Also LOVED the halloween post before this-too funny!

[Manetta Deggelman]

LOVE your card! Just beautiful! Obviously you have channelled your love of Fall into this card. I would love to see a series using this stamp -- all four seasons. That would look great framed on a wall.
Hope you had a spooky halloween! Hug to the critters and Alan too!
Manetta

[Lindsey (jacksonbelle)]

**GASP** Stunning Anna, just stunning. Next time can I have you color my image FOR me? LOL!!! :D I love it! Thanks for playing again! :D

[Great Dane Addict]

Anna - when you refer to using a water brush, is that equivalent to an aquapainter?

[Julie Phillips]

Gorgeous! I love your coloring, it's always so perfect....

Hugs
Julie

[patty]

Love your card. You do such beautiful work and the stamp image is colored so beautifully.

patty
www.paperpiecingpatty.blogspot.com