First a light source & background shade was made using the Tonal Applicator stamp. Light Blue was applied to the stamp and was repeatedly tapped--always from the outside edge of the card toward the lightest part of the glow. After several applications of blue a slight tonal transition began. On the outside edge of the card the ink was condensed the most because of the outside-to-in stamping motion. A yellow-green was used to glaze the lower half of the scene and pink at the top--very light tones of the two hues were used to create subtlety. Darker tones of blue around the edges framed off the card.
The suggestion of the ripples on the water's surface was made w/the Water Pattern stamp. Again, starting w/light blue, dabbing from the outside edge in, the H20 pattern worked from dark (edge) to light (the light source). Darker tone was added to the W.P. & not dabbed in as close to the bright region. Some ink was then applied to a paper towel and dry streaked across the card in an attempt to create a mirror--like surface. Before streaking, most of the ink's moisture was removed so as to prevent smearing. Jumping Bass w/Fly Lg was positioned.
The Leafless Limbs Lg was stamped in dark colors to add depth & contrast.
The tree was colored only 1/2 & positioned in the water. Its reflection is the
same image stamped upside down in a lighter tone. An extra fine white paint pen added
the highlights & sparkles.
ŠKJN 1994