Sunday, November 22, 2009

Mixed Media Monday-Playing Cards


Well when I thought of this weeks theme the Queen of Hearts immediatly came to mind. So I decided to do an ATC which is the size of a playing card. I used my acrylic paints, inktense pencils, iridescant paints and some ink for this one. I found it a bit of a challenge to paint that small but I quite like the result it's something different from what I'm used to doing and I'd like to do more ATC's.
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27 comments:

  1. JessNovember 23, 2009 at 12:15 AM

    I'd like to have a pack of cards like this! I find the ACEO size very small to paint but yours is really lovely :)

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  2. Quilt WorksNovember 23, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    That's a neat idea. I see someone collecting a whole set of cards from different artists! I should do one that looks like a playing card too!

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  3. Kaili IttensohnNovember 23, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    I agree ATC's are great, and yours is a lovely example!

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  4. JulieNovember 23, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    What lovelies you've been making! That geisha girl below is fantastic! ; )

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  5. WillyNovember 23, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Fabulous Queen of Hearts!

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  6. Anne (cornucopia)November 23, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Great card! She looks fantastic.

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  7. Lori SaulNovember 23, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Beautiful ATC- a perfect and expressive playing card!

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  8. UnknownNovember 23, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    Hi Nicola!!! I love your Queen!!! she looks wonderful....

    You have been pretty busy !!! lovely work!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  9. Kris DickinsonNovember 23, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Wonderful piece!

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  10. indybevNovember 23, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Well, she's an adorable queen of hearts. I really enjoy your work!

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  11. Martha LeverNovember 23, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    She is adorable! Love her!!!

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  12. AmyNovember 23, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    what a sweet Queen

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  13. Gayle Page-RobakNovember 23, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  14. My Creative House November 23, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    Wow painting on a playing card, it's so wonderful and I love it, so well done.

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  15. RikaNovember 23, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Wonderful queen!

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  16. johannaNovember 23, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    i wish i could paint like you! great!

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  17. http://truutske.blogspot.comNovember 23, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    Love you queen playing card.
    Great!!!

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  18. WrightStuffNovember 23, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    She's a much more cheerful looking Queen of hearts than we usually see - what a refreshing change!! Lovely!

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  19. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfNovember 23, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Nice!! Queen of hearts. Love it!

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  20. Silvia(Barnie)November 24, 2009 at 3:17 AM

    Wonderful painting. Great Queen.

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  21. MartinaNovember 24, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    Great painted playing card, Nicola!

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  22. Annette QNovember 24, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Nicola, thank you so much for your really lovely comment, it made me so happy! I've been missing visiting your blog too and my goodness youve been busy! Your new work is wonderful. Love the queen of hearts, the colours are so vibrant. And your new pendants look absolutely gorgeous. I'll be visiting your etsy shop as soon as you open it, for sure :-)

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  23. DianeNovember 24, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Gorgeous ATC, Nicola! Your Queen of Hearts is delightful! Diane

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  24. Martha LeverNovember 24, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Hi !! Copics are a type of marker that has alcohol ink which allows you to layer the colors without tearing up the paper. They are great but there is a bit of a learning curve.

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  25. BethNovember 24, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    Wonderful queen of hearts! She reminds me of snow white.

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  26. HermineNovember 25, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Looks great!

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  27. KristinNovember 26, 2009 at 4:33 AM

    Sorry if you get this twice - love your work here - the playing card is so vibrant, so complete (so much to see) and so tiny! I love it and the piece above it - the eyelashes are my favorite part. Happy week, Kristin :)

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