Thursday, February 02, 2012

CHA DT Blog Hop Week - Day 4

The Impression Obsession team is showcasing some new images being introduced this week at CHA! You can visit the I.O. Blog each day this week for links to the previews. Be sure to leave a comment on each designer's posts throughout the week for a chance to win a gift certificate to I.O!

Gary Robertson's images are always so fun to color, and this series of porch scenes is so warm and homey. I used 3 Touch markers to color this scene:

Most of the shading was done by touching the tip of the Sand marker to the tip of the Chocolate marker and blending the color out.

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45 comments:

steph said...

Very pretty, love the subtle colors.

Teri said...

Cute, cute, cute! LOOOOOOVVVVEEEE the colors!!

Evette K. said...

Marvelous Dina!! Your card and the stamp image..WOWWWWWWWWWWWW. Thanks for sharing. ekc

suerwelsh said...

What a card! Great for the guys and I love this!

RachelB said...

Love this card! Love the colors!

Carole said...

You did it! This is one of my very favorite new image! I never would have thought to color it in those kind of sepia tones. I love it!! My other favorite is Morning Glories:)

Craftyfield said...

I love Gary Robertson designs and you have done justice to this latest design. The image looks watercolored, even though you've used markers, brilliant!

NancyK said...

wow - your coloring is spot on. wonderful card.

Shirley Deatcher said...

Gorgeous card & image ! The design of your matting sets off the beautifully coloured 'picture' !

Miranda said...

Beautiful card Dina and your colouring is as always super! gr. Miranda

Paula Huiras said...

Beautiful card. Love the background and the coloring and your twine bow.
PH

Gvendalen said...

Beautiful card, lovely image!

Diane said...

How absolutely gorgeous, Dina! With your choices of color, it looks like an old photo. Amazing! You are so talented...and clever! TFS!

jimlynn said...

Sensational! Looks like a painting. So pretty.
Lynn

Linda Carson said...

Oh that's gorgeous!

Ellen said...

Love his images and you have made this just come alive! Beautifully done!

June W said...

Wow! What a beautiful card! Love this new image!

Sherry Kushibab said...

One very subtle and relaxing looking card....love the coloring and the framing.

Jan Garber said...

Terrific image and I have to look into these markers!

Judy said...

Very peaceful! Love that image and the way you framed and colored it!

Stephanie Y. said...

Wow...that coloring is so realistic and fantastic, lovely card!

Jennifer Roach said...

Wow this is gorgeous!

Ginger said...

This is so cool, love the cat. Had to look at it for a minute. Wow, great job.

McStamper said...

Beautiful card. Your coloring, as always, is wonderful.

Dana Nelson said...

Such lovely, lovely coloring!

eyes2theocean said...

This reminds me of a sepia toned photo. I love this effect!!! And the stamp is a must have. You showcased this so beautifully. Thank you for sharing this.:)

Sara Tanner

Yolanda said...

Nothing like a porch. That stamp is on my wish list.

Anonymous said...

Great card - almost like being there! So rich and lifelike! Great job coloring. So, glad I decided to check out this hop and that I found you. Now, to see if I can sign up to get your blog. Love it!

Chris R. from Iowa
ckrobinson01@hotmail.com

Tracey said...

Wow oh WOW! AMAZING colouring and card!!!

Marsha said...

Wow - I love that image. It will be on my wishlist for sure - and the colors you used makes for a spectacular card!

Denise Bryant said...

Fabulous coloring! Looks so realistic!
DeniseB

Flo - Sweetideas said...

Love your card. The stamp details are so great and so is your coloring. Thanks.

veronica said...

soothing color combo.

Katie said...

You just got another awww! reaction from me! First it was the beagle now a little kitty. Amazing amazing coloring of this image! Really wonderful card! Thank you for sharing!

Katie B.

Mary said...

Oooooh! you used such soft colors -- makes me want to curl up with that kitty in that nice big rocker!

Cindy said...

Very pretty card! Great coloring!

lynda said...

That coloring is so impressive!

E. Marie said...

I really love his style and you have created an awesome card with this new image.

marilyn said...

Beautiful card - want to pet the kitty!!!

stampqueen said...

Beautiful scene - great coloring!!
I will have to get this one - love the kitty!!

Bonnie Brown said...

Love your card and the porch scene! Great choice of colors. It would be a great sympathy card too!

Karen McAlpine said...

Great new image. I really like how you colored the image and the colors you used in the card. The colors are so soft and soothing. Love it.

Trena in Naperville said...

Wow Dina! This is absolutely gorgeous! I thought it was water colored. Makes me want to practice my blending more and more! Thank you for the inspiration Sister!

Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

Marti {Pez-A-Doodle Designs} said...

this is fantastic! love that image!

Conniecrafter said...

Awesome coloring, Love it!