This is a departure from doll making
but it's just so gorgeous and inspiring I just had to share.
Isn't this beautiful?
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| All The Others, Gone |
Look at the emotions; tenderness and grief
of a father reunited with his daughter
depicted in warm shades of gold and chestnut.
Want something with more action?
How about this?
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| It Ends In Flame |
I love the movement and the tension of the figure.
But I didn't show you these because they're amazing
(even though they are)
I love these because they're watercolours
made with coffee.
Coffee.
I've got your attention now, haven't I?
They're created by the very talented
Jenny Dolfen in Germany.
I've seen some of her wonderful Tolkien-inspired works
on Deviant Art, too and always wondered how she did it.
If you want to try ipainting with coffee, Jenny created a very accessible tutorial here
which I thought made it so clear and simple and inspiring, I just had to share.
Go over and have a look.
It might tempt you to get out those paintbrushes.
wow ! This is amazing ! I'm on my way to Jenny's blog !... Thank you !
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome, Cat!
DeleteMy pleasure! Isn't it amazing what coffee can do?
ReplyDeletethank you sooooooooooooo much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAren't they amazing? I thought, heck, buying watercolours is a lot of money...but I have some brushes, and paper...and coffee...
Deletewow I can't believe it's coffee, once you hear that you do get a new appreciation for the art! I love the tones in that first one. Are you on Deviant art? What's your name on there, I am zaichick!
ReplyDeleteI'm Rhissanna! I think more bloggers need to be on DA. It's really not that deviant and I've seen some amazing art and talked to some amazing artists.
DeleteRhissanna! Your Work is absolutely Stunning!
ReplyDeleteThank You Visiting and Your Kind Comments!
Warm Regards Jill
Junkin Gypsies
Lol, I wish it was my work! Jenny's stuff is just amazing and completely changes the way I look at coffee. It's not just for aging paper! (or drinking. There's always drinking)
DeleteI went to her blog and its absolutly amazing -who would think you could do all that with coffee?-I have problems with paint!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteExactly! I love her tutorial. I'd hate to invest in watercolours, but I'd be happy to try coffee. Her technique of printing out her original drawing on watercolour paper is pretty cool.
DeleteSounds like fun. These are amazing! I know I can't aspire to this level, but maybe she has some paint by number balloons I could try?
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Patti
lols!That sounds really sweet, Patti! I know what you mean, though. The drawing is pretty amazing even before she starts to add the coffee.
DeleteIt was amazing before you said it was made with coffee! Need to pop over there to see. Thanks for stopping by, Laura
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Laura! I just thought these were glorious and the tutorial so inspiring (not that I've actually painted anything yet..*looks guilty*)
DeleteThe paintings are gorgeous! I can't paint with paint, so there is no chance I could paint with coffee!
ReplyDeleteCarol
I know what you mean, Carol! They are wonderful, aren't they?
DeleteI've been known to dip my paintbrush in my coffee cup - but never painted with it.... (Yeah, one of the reasons I no longer pretend to paint...) These are incredible works... Thanks for sharing! (And, I promise, I'll try to be better at not commenting on these posts as I play catch-up...PROMISE!) ;o) Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
ReplyDeleteHeh, I've cleaned my brush in my nice, hot cup of tea more than once. Now I put the painting water and the tea on opposite sides of the table just in case! Don't you worry about catch up. It's just nice to see you here, Robin, dear.
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