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by Conni Schaftenaar
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Our greeting cards are 5" x 7" in size and are produced on digital offset printers using 100 lb. paper stock. Each card is coated with a UV protectant on the outside surface which produces a semi-gloss finish. The inside of each card has a matte white finish and can be customized with your own message up to 500 characters in length. Each card comes with a white envelope for mailing or gift giving.
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Apple Blossoms painted in watercolor on masa paper with batik-like crackle, by Conni Schaftenaar.
This is watercolor on Masa paper, which... more
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Apple Blossoms painted in watercolor on masa paper with batik-like crackle, by Conni Schaftenaar.
This is watercolor on Masa paper, which gives you a faux "batik" crackle for your background, which you do in the prep stage. I did one version and my crackle was too pale, and when I was painting the image, all my crackle disappeared. I did another background to paint the same image and got pretty good crackle. It's an interesting medium to paint on, for sure, and every time I do, I learn something new about what NOT to do! Painted using Ultramarine Blue, Aureolin, Gamboge, Permanent Rose, Burnt Umber, and a tiny amount of Quin. Gold.
For any of you painters interested in Masa, here are some things I've learned:
Masa, being a type of rice paper, is semi-translucent. A good way to get good crackle on Masa is to put a penciled X in the top corner of the back of the sheet, which feels "fuzzy". The front side feels smooth. Then, after you wad the paper up and soak it in water...
Thank you for visiting my FAA/Pixels gallery! Please note that the FAA watermark you'll see on images does NOT print on anything. My name is Conni Schaftenaar. I have had a life-long love of colorful art but always imagined that I wasn't talented enough to be someone who actually produced art that others liked. I began to learn some techniques from a watercolor instructor back in 2013, and I've been continuing the learning process ever since. I have had much joy in the comments and communications on FAA with other artists about my art, finding out that OTHER PEOPLE actually like my art! It's been a huge confidence booster to me to get that positive feedback, and I really appreciate it. I primarily paint in watercolor on various...
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Conni Schaftenaar 3 Days Ago
thanks, Nataile!
Nataile Thompson 3 Days Ago
Simply gorgeous piece:))
Conni Schaftenaar 13 Days Ago
thanks so much, Gary!
Gary F Richards 14 Days Ago
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTY - EVERYONE WELCOME! F/L
Conni Schaftenaar 23 Days Ago
thanks, Hazel, much appreciated!
Hazel Holland 23 Days Ago
Conni, voted for this beauty in the EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTY - EVERYONE WELCOME contest! L/F/V
Conni Schaftenaar 27 Days Ago
thanks so much, Alla!
Alla Savinkov 28 Days Ago
Gorgeous work, Conni! Amazing Spring Apple Blossom Watercolor painting! L/F
Conni Schaftenaar
thanks, Laurel!
Laurel Adams
Conni, CONGRATULATIONS on your BABY PINK contest win! SO WELL DESERVED,
Conni Schaftenaar
thanks so much, Gary, Hanne, and Sarah!
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, Conni, on your Win in the Baby Pink Flowers Contest for this beautiful painting! Voted. L/F
Hanne Lore Koehler
Congratulations, Conni, on your BABY-PINK FLOWERS contest win with this gorgeous pink apple blossom painting! L/F/Voted
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your winning 3rd Place in the contest… BABY-PINK FLOWERS! F/L
Conni Schaftenaar
thanks to all who voted this to a 3rd place tie in the Baby-Pink Flowers contest!
Conni Schaftenaar
thanks, Allison! much appreciated!
Allison Griffin
Beautiful delicate details, Conni. Sooo lovely. Voted
Conni Schaftenaar
thanks so much, Hanne!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic pink apple blossoms painting, Conni! L/F/Vote
Conni Schaftenaar
thanks, Kay!
Kay Brewer
Voted for your beautiful entry in the Submit Your Best Work contest, Conni!.
Conni Schaftenaar
thank you, Allison!
Allison Griffin
So lovely, Conni. Beautiful painting. Voted
Conni Schaftenaar
thanks, Viktor!
Viktor Birkus
Stunning work, Conni! l/f/voted