I've been itching and itching to do a sketch on tea bag paper. Specifically, a botanical sketch. I'm working on other projects right now but this has been pressing for some time now. So tonight as I walked home from the grocers I picked a small unopened bud of a cream color peony and then a few blocks later spotted some maple seeds hanging from the branch and ready to fall. The maple tree has a medium size dark burgundy color leaf and there is very very dark plum colors on the edges of the cream peony.
When I got home I put dinner on the stove which would take about 30 minutes to cook and so when the timer rang to tell me dinner was ready I stopped sketching and that is what I am giving away.
It is done with india ink and watercolor pencil. As it is done on used tea bag paper there are the normal holes and wear and tear of the paper. Usually I manage to tear another hole in the paper as I press too hard in a spot or two. This did happen with this sketch. And of course, there is the usual india ink blob. A solid dot that speaks for itself. So this is not fine art I am giving away here. It's a sketch. I am thinking it will be easy to mail out and you can use it in your art somewhere. Maybe part of a collage. Or maybe you can just spray it with adhesive and put it on a card. Anyway, just leave a comment below and I'll pick a winner on Sunday. Talk soon, *smiles* Norma
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That is a gorgeous sketch ...never seen tea bag paper before ...do i walk around with my eyes shut ?????
ReplyDeleteSweet and so soft and lush, this tea bag thing is quite wonderful. xox Corrine
ReplyDeleteThis looks wonderful! I wouldn't dream of using it any other way other as a framed piece on the wall. :)
ReplyDeleteWow - that is so lovely - and you describe it as if its just a quick sketch! It would definitely be framed on my wall!!
ReplyDeleteI just am in awe at what you do with the tea bag papers!!!
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I disagree, I think this is fine art. I LOVE it for it's ink spot and small tear. Imperfections make it all that much more unique and one of a kind. It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt would be perfect on the wall of my sewing room!
How clever you are! And how lovely the story that goes with the sketch, the tea bag paper makes it a real treasure too. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteI have had a go at teabag painting myself today! It is a lovely surface to paint on. I love your botanical sketch and would love to be included in your giveaway thanks!
ReplyDeleteI typed the wrong code in and the whole thing disappeared. I just wanted to say I can't draw anything and this is amazing to me. Love it! Sorry I am so late getting around! Thanks for sharing. Vickie #44
ReplyDeleteJust making a mad dash to visit you before tomorrow when WOYWW starts all over again. This is so delicate - I've never seen teabag paper before - did you make it yourself? Hope your week has been a good one. Elizabeth x #72
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, the tea bag paper is just from a used old tea bag that I take apart once it is dried completely. I like the staining that happens when the bag is steeped (I like the tea too!!). It's a lot of fun to work with. *smiles* Norma
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