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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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White garden blossoms watercolor on paper, by Conni Schaftenaar.
I took a photo several years ago of blossoms in my vegetable garden on our... more
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White garden blossoms watercolor on paper, by Conni Schaftenaar.
I took a photo several years ago of blossoms in my vegetable garden on our farm in West Michigan - can you guess what vegetable they are?
The photo I took is shown elsewhere on my gallery, and I decided to try to paint it in watercolor on masa paper, which allows you to create a "faux batik" look.
I crumpled the masa paper up, soaked it in water, spread it out, and painted the back (fuzzy side) with greens and blues, which seeped into the cracks made by crumpling the paper. Once that was done, I glued the masa paper (right side up) to a backer sheet, and the dark "cracks" showed through the translucent masa nicely. After the sheet dried thoroughly, I then drew my image from the photo and began painting on the front (smooth) side of the masa. Using both negative and positive painting techniques, this is the result. Hope you enjoy it!
BTW, the garden blossoms were on a flourishing potato plant...
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
thanks, Hanne!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent flower garden painting, Conni! L/F
Conni Schaftenaar
Thanks, Laurel, yes, I love Masa paper as much as I love Ginwashi paper to paint on! So glad you like my pretty potato blossoms!
Laurel Adams
Conni, your butterfly series was simply STUNNING…however, I cannot leave YOUR GARDEN without a pause to enjoy a few of your delicate WATERCOLOUR work on Japanese papers!…Magic…you are giving me MAGIC today!
Conni Schaftenaar
thanks, Hanne, I appreciate it!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent floral watercolor painting, Conni! Beautiful colors and composition! L/F
Conni Schaftenaar
Thanks so much, Bruce!
Bruce Bley
Wonderful watercolor painting, Conni. Love the composition, detail, and use of color. F/L/T
Conni Schaftenaar
Hahahahahaha! Yes, fresh tomatoes that are grown in good organic manure taste BETTER, don't they? Thanks Laurel!
Laurel Adams
Conni...you are owning this contest, girl...go girl!...v...best to you P.S. Pépère ALWAYS ended the year’s garden with tilling “cow tea” down into his garden soil and letting it “rest” thru winter...his Veges ...especially tomatoes were LEGENDARY!....to this day, I can immediately taste a “cow tea tomato”...much to my farm friends’ delight! How does that city girl...?? Yeah, I went to the country every chance I got!
Laurel Adams
Conni, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL POTATO PLANT...I well remember these lovelies from my pépère’s vegetable and flower gardens! He knew which plants needed marigolds or scallions or garlic or lavender to discourage insects...it was a Saturday morning treat to walk with him and view the gardens. How common it was to see cabbages and lettuces blooming alongside seasonal perrenial and annuals. My mémère would make amazing meals from stuffed squash blossoms in early summer. Thank you for this BEAUTIFUL artistic reminder!
Conni Schaftenaar replied:
These potato plants bloomed that year because I had hauled around some well-aged manure from the back of the barn - I had never had potato plants get blooms before and I was just stunned at how beautiful those little blossoms were! Thanks for your comment - I adore my squash and pumpkin blossoms, also - such floral beauty from the veggie side!
Bonnie Marie
Love this! So beautiful!
Conni Schaftenaar replied:
thanks, Bonnie!
Maria Hunt
Simply Stunning, Conni. Voted, f & L
Conni Schaftenaar replied:
Appreciate it, Maria!
Maria Hunt
Simply Stunning, Conni. Voted, f & L
Conni Schaftenaar replied:
Thanks so much, Maria!
Barbara Moak
Wow, a wonderful technique with beautiful results. And, although many years ago I grew potatoes, I did not recognize the plant.
Conni Schaftenaar replied:
Thanks so much, Barbara!
Laurie Morgan
Beautiful composition!
Conni Schaftenaar replied:
Thank you, Laurie!
Marsha Reeves
WOW Conni--i love the effect of painting on Masa paper! l/f/p
Conni Schaftenaar replied:
Thanks, Marsha - yes, it's definitely different than working on watercolor paper!
Jane See
Beautiful work Conni. Lf
Conni Schaftenaar replied:
Thanks, Jane - I appreciate it!
LEANNE SEYMOUR
Lovely vibe to this artwork Conni! f/l/tw/voted
Conni Schaftenaar replied:
Thanks for your comment, shares and vote, Leanne!
Marvin Spates
Wow Conni you are such an accomplished watercolor artist! This is such a beautiful art piece! LF
Conni Schaftenaar replied:
Thank you so much, Marvin - I really appreciate it!
Sharon Nelson-Bianco
Hi Conni lovely watercolor - gorgeous colors and composition. Congratulations on your feature in Closeups of Flowers Beautifully Painted. Best regards, Sharon LF
Conni Schaftenaar replied:
Thanks so much, Sharon - I appreciate it!
Jane Powell
Beautiful painting, Conni!
Conni Schaftenaar replied:
Thank you, Jane!
Sandra Church
Excellent Conni and very cool technique you used with the masa paper too! l.f.pinned!
Conni Schaftenaar replied:
Thanks, Sandra, and I appreciate the shares, too!