Wednesday, March 04, 2015

{Spotlight Project} Shirley's Inspired by Pablo Picasso



Hi peeps, I'm back with another 'Inspired By', and this week I'm inspired by Pablo Picasso. This painting, Mediterranean Landscape, was painted in 1953.



I was struck by the colourful, sun drenched house, the blue sky and sea, and by the foreground of gardens. And this is what I came up with:



I started off by stamping and colouring The Bee's Knees Houses and drawing a shoreline and horizon and colouring in the sea.



Then I added the crazy paving lines for the foreground.



I coloured in the sky and the foreground.



Added some vegetation in the gardens.



Then I added some highlighting with white pen around the windows and doors and on the flowers. I didn't have any room for a boat, but I had room for a palm tree, which I just drew in.



Here's a look at the finished card again. The sentiment is made from Sentiment Builders: Love and Sentiment Builders: Happy.



Back next week with another Inspired By. Bring your sunglasses!


Supplies Shirley used in today's project:

    


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22 comments:

  1. JerrieWednesday, March 4, 2015 at 1:27:00 PM PST

    Shirley, this card is so fun!! Love the colors you have used as it gives it a modern picasso feel. The sidewalks are so clever. Great job!!

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  2. SandyWednesday, March 4, 2015 at 1:42:00 PM PST

    I enjoyed seeing the photos of every step on the way. It's fun to see someone's process. The card is so bright and fun, just like the painting that inspired it.

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  3. CarolWednesday, March 4, 2015 at 4:17:00 PM PST

    Love seeing your inspired by posts each week Shirley and this one is no exception. Love the hot sunny colours and fab composition of your fun card.

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  4. KT Fit KittyWednesday, March 4, 2015 at 5:28:00 PM PST

    Beautiful! I enjoyed seeing how this gorgeous card developed.

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  5. RahmatWednesday, March 4, 2015 at 5:30:00 PM PST

    Cool inspiration, and an equally cool card.

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  6. Debra JamesWednesday, March 4, 2015 at 5:40:00 PM PST

    ohh my.. WOW is such an understatement for this.. this looks and is just amazing.. I just love it.

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  7. nancy littrellWednesday, March 4, 2015 at 7:37:00 PM PST

    Wow, Love your take on Picasso's "Source" ! You continue to amaze and inspire me with your colors, watercoloring and hand drawn additions to your creative cards. TFS Shirley.

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  8. Brandi RWednesday, March 4, 2015 at 8:08:00 PM PST

    This is fabulous! Great take on Picasso ♥

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  9. New CreationsWednesday, March 4, 2015 at 8:35:00 PM PST

    You continuous amazed me with your stunning creations! love your water coloring and hand drawn sky and foreground, AMAZING!!!!!

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  10. SuchiWednesday, March 4, 2015 at 9:02:00 PM PST

    Such a cute card Shirley!! LOVED it! :)
    Cheers!
    Suchi xx

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  11. SD poojaWednesday, March 4, 2015 at 11:38:00 PM PST

    Its Wonderful !

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  12. Taunya ButlerWednesday, March 4, 2015 at 11:53:00 PM PST

    Quite impressive!!! Looks like a masterpiece of art all on.its own!! So very well done and so artistic, too!

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  13. 2amscrapperThursday, March 5, 2015 at 11:28:00 AM PST

    "amazing" seems to be an inadequate word for your masterpiece!

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  14. JenniferEThursday, March 5, 2015 at 11:46:00 AM PST

    WOW this is just amazing! love the colors you've used, the details in the garden and around the windows. Fantastic card!

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  15. IrisThursday, March 5, 2015 at 3:45:00 PM PST

    Such a great card - love the houses and the colors.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  16. Kathy SchweinfurthThursday, March 5, 2015 at 4:44:00 PM PST

    Oh, my! What a fabulous card -- you are a true artist, Shirley!!

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  17. Monika ReeckFriday, March 6, 2015 at 12:41:00 PM PST

    SHIRLEY
    woooowww wooowww woooww speechless
    crazy you made it looks like a real painted from Pablo Picasso
    STUUNNNNIIING I love your card Shirley...

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  18. My Paper EpiphanyFriday, March 6, 2015 at 3:33:00 PM PST

    Shirley you have to frame this! Looove it!

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  19. ionabunnySaturday, March 7, 2015 at 5:49:00 AM PST

    Ooh, fabtastic card. Love the bright colours and the crazy foreground. If it needs a new home, I'm your girl. You inspire me to painty madness. Hugz

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  20. cmSaturday, March 7, 2015 at 10:04:00 AM PST

    For gosh sake's, Shirley, you're a 'Picasso' in your own right! Phenomenal artistry here and yes, I'm experiencing jaw-dropping awe in seeing this card! The houses are delights, the background charming, and the foreground...with the little gardens...eeeee! Simply sensational!
    Hugs~c

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  21. Robyn OliverWednesday, March 11, 2015 at 8:09:00 PM PDT

    Shirley...I just love how you've been using Artists to inspire you work, you're an inspiration to all of us too [- I love your Picasso card.

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  22. DariaFriday, June 22, 2018 at 6:53:00 AM PDT

    I absolutely love this card. The image is one of my favorites, and I love what you've done with it.

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