Mar 01 2009
The Willow Fairy
I can’t believe that February has come and gone already! Where is the time going?
Yesterday my friend Sharon, notimetostamp, posted her Friday challenge ssnotime76. Sharon’s got Cabin Fever BAD!! She wants sunshine and warmer temps, she wants to open her windows and let in the fresh air, she wants to see and smell the Spring flowers and green grasses. She says she’s tired of being cooped up inside and suffering from the dreaded “Cabin Fever”. She needs to get out and get revitalized and refreshed! For Sharon and those living in the Northwoods, Spring is quite a ways away, a dream to look forward to. She’s challenged us to make a card or project that will bring signs of Spring, new life, fresh air, and warmer temps.
Well Sharon, I’ve painted this scene for you! I want you to dream that you’re a fairy flittering about in a willow tree, soaking up the gorgeous Spring sunshine, dipping your toes in the fresh water, enjoying nature and all that Spring has to offer you. Inhale that fresh air, smell those fresh flowers, skip through the green grasses, enjoy those warm temps.
Okay Sharon, did it work, are you feeling better?
The painting itself measures 3 1/2″ x 6″, it was too large to make a card and since I don’t scrapbook, I decided to frame it and save it for a future granddaughter. I’m placing it in my guest bedroom for the time being, the colors go well with the decor.
A close up view of the picture just after I finished painting it. You can see at the top where I painted bits of color trying to match up greens.
A picture of the stamp with the painting beside it. I used water color paints, mixing the various hues to try to match the original painting as close as I could without knowing what colors were actually used in the original. The stamp is an image of a painting painted by Cicely Mary Baker.
- Stamps: Stamps Happen, Inc.
- Paper: Arches Hot Pressed 140 lbs. water color paper
- Ink: Versafine Black Onyx
- Accessories: Water color painting (3 sizes - OO, O, 1); ceramic mixing trays, Cadmium Red, Zinc White, Sap Green, Aureolin, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Green, Ultramarine Blue, Photo Mats and Frame (Michael’s)
Wow, Jerri…you did a beautiful job painting this image! Great idea to frame and display it.
Jerri you are such an amazingly talented woman. Everything you do is beyond beautiful. This little fairy is no exception. I don’t know if it will get rid of her spring fever, but it is sure to put a smile on her face!
Absolutely Beautiful! You are truly an inspiration!
Gasp! Just stunning Jerri!
WOW!! This is so beautiful! You are so talented! Everytime I come to your blog I am in awe! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Wow girl. Breathtaking!
Hope she sees it soon - makes me feel warm inside already!
I don’t know if it worked for Sharon, but it sure worked for me! That is fabulous! Thanks for sharing it with us! Cathy
Another masterpiece! This is absolutely beautiful, Jerri. I wish I were your future grandaughter!! Just heard this AM that March is going to be cold and Spring here in the Northwest is not imminent. I will enjoy tasting Spring looking at your painting. TFS.
Oh my goodness, this is gorgeous! I love CMB fairies and you did a beautiful job painting this one. It looks so elegant in that frame. I’m glad February is over and we’re that much closer to spring!!!
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talents.
Jerri! Stunning!!! You matched the colours beautifully and I am sure that this helped Sharon feel a sense of Spring even if she doesn’t have the real thing yet
Just gorgeous and thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with us. Thanks to you I just ordered the complete line of Tombow markers! (I was inspired by you so much at CHA)
Hugs,
Kim
Hi Jerri!
This is awesome! I love the colors that you used. It was a great idea to frame it. Miss seeing you at BSF. My schedule just wouldn’t allow it. I’m going to a study on Tues. mornings now that is not quite as intense, but very good. Talk to you soon.== Chris
My lands, Jerri! This is incredible. Your coloring is fantastic.
WOW Jerri! That is amazing! You should enter it in a contest. Your future grand daughter is a very lucky little girl!
Another wonderful piece you created-tfs.
Just beautiful - thank you for showing us a touch of spring.
Jerri what a beautiful picture. Your work is so inspiring. You have been blessed with many gifts and thank you for sharing them.
Wow - just as beautiful as the original. Glad you decided to frame it after all that work.
Oh gosh, Jerri — you have me laughing so hard I don’t know if it’s cold or hot outside — the thought of ME flittering around like a fairy is pretty hysterical!!! But I LOVE your painting — oh my goodness — you should be doing paintings all the time and framing all your work — it is all sooooo frame-worthy!!! Exceptionally beautiful and set off so well in it’s gorgeous frame!!! Another stunning Jerri creation!!! Thank you so much for submitting this in the challenge — it is most definitely a breath of fresh air!!!
What can I say, it is Beautiful! I would have never thought it was a stamp! The frame sets it off perfectly. Looking forward to your next post!
Your picture is just Gorgeous Jerri. I love how peaceful and fresh it feels. The mats and frame you have chosen are certainly worthy of adorning such a beautiful painting too! Gosh if you don’t have a grand daughter, I have an adorable one named Olivia who would love that painting, and Grandma too! Truly a beautiful piece of art Jerri! Thanks for the lovely inspiration.
Wow! What a beautiful image and what fabulous coloring you did! Its so close to the original, I can’t even tell them apart. Great job!
Jerri, this is absolutely amazing! Your rendition is better than the stamp one…so worthy of framing, gf!
Oh Jerri this is absolutely stunning! You did such an awesome job matching the colors and blending it all together. A beautiful piece of framed art work.
And, I am sure your Granddaughter (to be) will so love it!!!
Joan
Jerri,
Thanks for the work of art. Your work is amazing. Thanks for sharing it.
God Bless
debbie peysen
Just gorgeous and looks terrific in the frame!
Oh, my, it worked for me! I’m glad you framed it because it truly is a work of art. A beautiful painting! I’d love to be there, too!
This is gorgeous, and I totally need to imagine spring right now (it’s 14° here…brrrr). You are a true artist, Jerri!!
Jerri, as always, your work is stunningly beautiful. I hope you get that little granddaughter someday! Hugs~
OUT OF THIS WORLD FABULOUS!!!! OMG - you’r coloring skilles rock - I totally love this - Jerri!!!
Gorgeous Jerri!! This image paired with your coloring would make anyone’s day brighter!! What a beauty!!
Beautiful card. I absolutely love the painting you did.
Hugs
Heather
Jerri,
Amazing beautiful. I was certain that you hand-painted the image until I saw the stamp setting next to the actual painting. Your painting is superb and you did a great job duplicating the colors.
Hi, Oh I love these too. They’re not too big for a half fold card honest! I’ve made and sent them for years. I love this series. If you check ebay online they have a few more fairies available than we do here in the USA from Stamps Happen. I love the idea of framing them too I have never done that, lovely.
That is why I love my wood mounted stamps with colored indexes. I have no idea how to paint some detailed images or scenes without a suggestion like the colored indexes provide. You can find some of Cicely Mary Barkers Flower Fairy books on Amazon and other places too and get the poem that goes with the images.
Lovely!
Donna
Breathtaking. I’ve got the lavender fairy and haven’t been brave enough to try it…. you’ve inspired me!
Hugs, Cathy
Your picture was better than the original.
Just beautiful.
Jerri– this is sooo gorgeous! Wow!
Wooooooweeeeeee!!!
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! TFS.
Thud!!! Oh my goodness Jeri, I’m just awe struck!! This is exquisite and I’m so happy you are going to put where people can see it!!
Absolutely gorgeous, Jerri!!! Your coloring is over the top and it looks sooo wonderful in the frame!!! I think you need to break out and try oil painting….your talents are neverending!!!
Oh. My. Gosh. Jerri, you are amazing, girl! Seriously….amazing! It really looks just like you painted that…phenomenal!
Hi Jerri
We are back from Tampa!! Sorry that I didn’t get to see you.. We were visiting my husbands’ family. His uncle and aunt arent in great health so we spent alot of time with them and then to get to see everyone else. When we come down next time I will definitely let you know.
Have a great day!!!
Wow Jerri this is just beautiful, love the frame and your coloring as always is gorgeous!!
how long did that take you to watercolor? just perfect! I collect CM barker for my daughter but never have tried to watercolor those rubberstamps! Can you utube from start to finish? that would be really fun to see the process.
Jerri, this is unbelievably GORGEOUS! You are SOOOO talented. Your work blows me away every time!
This is a stunning work of art. Your painting is perfection. As always… absolutely GORGEOUS!!
Amazing! Your watercoloring is even better than the illustration on the back of the stamp (of course, the original painting was probably bigger)! You’re truly an amazingly gifted and PATIENT artist. This is like a breath of spring. Thanks!
Jerri, your watercolor painting is just beautiful. I love your colors and shading. This would be spring to anyone still buried in snow. Are you taking watercolor painting lessons? TFS
i love your beautiful work, i have a poem book that i have treasured since i was old enough to read it!
thankyou for such inspiring work