Do you like sweet things? Well, today I have something sweet just for you…
But first, this post is part of a Hop celebrating a new release from Artisty by Altenew scroll down to find out how you can join along!
#MYFIRSTWATERCOLOUR
This has been something that I have been wanting to try for some time now. I bought some watercolour tubes a little while ago (well, let’s be real… it was probably at least 2 years ago now) and they are still sitting in the box. And if you joined my live recently you may have heard me say that something I would love to do is to learn to watercolour. Well, fast forward and a week later here I am, drawing and painting on my very own. I know it’s no Picasso, but I had such fun and found these new paint colours from Altenew perfect for my sweet piece of watermelon.
Fun Fact: My husband is a very adventurous eater, he will literally try anything, BUT the one thing in this world he dislikes is Watermelon… WHAT!?! Nobody hates watermelon 😉!
I used the Watercolor Paper Pad, which has a white, smooth finish though it looks a little more off-white in the photos than IRL.
And I finished it off with a ‘sweet’ sentiment from the Versatile Greetings Die Set.
Giveaway Prizes
$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, ArtistrybyAltenew is giving away ONE $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $40 gift certificate to FIVE winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 10/03/2023 for a chance to win. ArtistrybyAltenew will draw 6 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 10/05/2023.
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Let’s Hop
I hope you are inspired to go out of your comfort zone and maybe try something new too! Crafty hugs,
Also, just in case you want to do a little shopping I’ve added the links below (some of them are affiliate links which means that I will receive a small portion of the sale at no extra cost to you). I truly appreciate your support of my card adventures!
Other Supplies: SHOP the full release RIGHT HERE!
Altenew Artists’ Watercolor Tubes – Phthalo Green / Opera Lemon / Permanent Yellow Deep / Prussian Blue / Toluidine Red / Quinacridone Magnenta / Titanium White.
 Neenah Solar 110 SSS | AUZ |
 Jet Black ALT | AUZ |
 Watercolor Paper Pad ALT | AUZ |
 Versatile Greetings Die ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Watercolor Essentials Deluxe Bundle ALT |
 Watercolor Paper Set 30 (Cold-Pressed) ALT | SSS |
 Watercolor Paper Set 30 (Hot-Pressed) ALT | SSS |
 Watercolor Paper Set 10 (Cold-Pressed) ALT | SSS |
 Palette Perfection Bundle ALT |
 Phthalo Blue ALT | SSS |
 Prussian Blue ALT | SSS |
 Dark Cyan ALT | SSS |
 Phthalo Green ALT | SSS |
 Opera Lemon ALT | SSS |
 Permanent Yellow Deep ALT | SSS |
 Toluidine Red ALT | SSS |
 Quinacridone Magenta ALT | SSS |
 Quinacridone Violet ALT | SSS |
 Titanium White ALT | SSS |
 Fine Watercolor Brushes ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Watercolor Brushes Round ALT | SSS |
 Medium Palette ALT | SSS |
 Large Palette ALT | SSS |
 Faber Castell – Water Cup SSS | OTH |
 Fine Liner Pen Set ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Gel Pen ALT | SSS |
 Tweezers ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Scissors SSS | AUZ |
 Bone Folder Altenew ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Score Board ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Bigshot SSS |
 Cutting Mat ALT | SSS |
 Paper Trimmer SSS |
 Zig Chisel Glue Pen SSS | AUZ |
 1/2″ Ultra Sticky Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Foam Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |
I feel like I could reach right out and take a bite out of your magnificent slice of watermelon! [tell S to add salt – makes it so much better]
Therese, you may have just found your next superpower! AhhhhMazing!
=]
hahaha and here I thought my superpower was making cards lol. Sending hugs x
S realistic!â¤â¤â¤
Thank you Natasa x
Great job, looks delicious!
Thank you!
Wow! That is amazing! So realistic.
Thank you so much!
WOW! TERRIFIC! so realistic….and this was “free-hand”? no stamp? You have a new calling!
Surely your husband loves this watermelon, right? 🙂
He does actually lol. Thank you June!
So the watermelon was your first time using watercolors? I give up. Lol. It looks great and I can’t wait to give this a go.
Hi Lori, I’ve been painting stamped images with pans / inks and liquid watercolours. This is my first real try with tubes and my own drawing (hope that makes sense) Thanks for your lovely visit here today. Hugs Therese x
YUM! Makes my mouth water!!!! Looks REALLY real!!!! TFS
Paper Hugs,
Jan
Thank you Jan!
Your watermelon image is just dripping with realistic sweetness. After this if your husband still doesn’t want to eat watermelon maybe he’ll want to look at your card.
I think that is as far as it may go lol.
That is the most realistic slice of watermelon I’ve ever seen on paper.
So glad you liked it!
Oh just stop it!!! This is spectacular, Therese… I can’t stop looking at your little masterpiece!!!
hahaha Thank you so very much!
The watermelon is SOOOO realistic and yummy!
Thank you Meghan!
Your watermelon is so realistic and perfect… amazing 👠🙀. I can’t wait to try the new watercolors.
They are such fun to play with!
Soooo beautiful ðŸ˜
Thank you Deborah!
You’re amazing, Therese! Truly you can do anything!
Thank you Greta!
Oh my goodness, I want to take a bite of that watermelon!!! Fantastic!
Thank you so much!
Wow!! I can’t believe this is the first time for your own water coloring!! Your watermelon looks absolutely real!!
Thank you so much!
Wow, amazingly realistic. Great job!!
Thank you Christine!
The watermelon looks good enough to eat. Such a gorgeous card!
Thanks for sharing.
Yay! Happy you like this Jeanne!
Wow – that looks amazing!
Thank you!
Such a yummy card Theresa!
Thank you Debby!
Your watermelon is making my mouth water!! Can’t wait to try the tubes too!
So glad you like this Jacki!
Oh my goodness! The watermelon is so inviting, so realistic, just let me taste it! Great card and I love it!
So glad you like it!
Hi, Therese! You are a rock star! You’re awesome! I absolutely love this card.
Thank you my freind x
What a delicious watermelon. Love this watercolouring technique â¤ï¸
Thank you Theresa!
This looks amazing Therese, it feels like you can touch it. Love your beautiful card.
Thank you!
SO Realistic, Therese♥ï¸Love it!
Thank you SathyaKala!
Fabulous painting Therese! So realistic, perfect backdrop for the simple sentiment! Thanks for the inspiration!
So happy youlike this Liz!
Well, isn’t that sweet! 😉
Why thank you, beautiful friend x
Wow!! WOW!!! W*O*W!!!!!! This is Spectacular!!!! The dimension you created is Amazing!!!
So glad you like it Maureen!
That watermelon looks delicious! Beautiful job!
Thanks so very much!
I can’t believe this is your first try at watercolor, Therese. That slice looks fabulous. I think watercoloring is difficult unless I’m coloring a stamp. 😉
I’ve admired your watercoloring of stamped florals for quite some time. Your watermelon makes my mouth water… just as gorgeous as your florals.
Thank you Caro, you are so sweet!
That is a beautiful slice of watermelon! Looks so real!
So glad you liked it!
I loved your watermelon! Good enough to eat.
Thank you Ann!
Great watercoloring, so realistic!
Thanks so much Ann!
That is really amazing, especially for a first attempt! Your watermelon turned out looking really realistic and lovely. Well done!
thank you Amy, so glad you like it!
Wow! Would never know this was your first try! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Really great job!
Thank you so very much!
What??? Are you sure that is not a photo? So realistic. Gorgeous
Thank you Jeanne x
Wow Therese. I had no idea you could draw free hand so beautifully. I love the colors you picked for your watermelon and your shading is perfect. I am glad you started water coloring because you are very good at it.
thank you so much, it’s been a LONG time since I have drawn anything, I used to love to draw as a child.
Your are truly amazing, my mouth is watering with that watermelon, it looks so realistic. Good enough to eat lol. You are super star !! I always think of Baby in Dirty Dancing film , I carried a watermelon lol when I see watermelons. Hugs xxx
hahaha it’s been so long since I’ve seen that movie!
Wow! This is amazing- the watermelon looks so real! Love this card!
Thank you Lauryne!
Bo Gilmore Wow Therese! I had no idea you could draw free-hand so beautifully. I love the colors you picked for your watermelon and your shading is perfect. It looks real enough to eat. I am glad you started water coloring because you are very good at it.
Thank you so much Bo, I thoroughly enjoyed creating this card!
Wow! Such a beautiful slice of watermelon.
These colours look amazing and so intense.
Cheers
Lisa
Thank you Lisa x
The watermelon slice looks scrumptious! (Are you sure this is your first watercolor attempt?)…..
I have watercoloured stamped images but not drawn and watercoloured anything before… hope this makes sense Denise.
Oh my gosh, the 3-D dimension that you gave this watermelon just beautiful
So glad you liked this! Thank you
Wow, your watermelon looks scrumptious! I like that you can get individual replacement tubes of these watercolours. I’m always running out of blue before anything else!
So glad you liked this card, you must watercolour a LOT lol.
Yummy!
I had fun painting this one!
Well that is one fantastic piece of watermelon, and I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like watermelon- now I do! Your painting is incredible!
so glad you liked this, I only wish my husband liked watermelon too lol.
Gorgeous cards Therese
Thanks so very much Dawn!