Friday, December 9, 2011

Paint Party Friday... Hand Painted Prints

"Heart In Hands: Love"  (hand painted print)

I'd like to start this post with a great big "thank you"!  I have definitely been feeling the love... Your emails, messages, and comments making sure that I'm okay mean more than you can possibly imagine!  Please don't worry - Life is good... Crazy... But good.


"All Tied Up"  (hand painted print)

Family fun, gift making, (and now jury duty) are keeping me busy... Very, very busy!


"Heart In Hands: Peace On Earth"  (hand painted print)

In addition to holiday preparations, I have been working on adding some items to my very neglected shop.  I am so excited about the hand painted prints I've been creating using a new (to me) technique...  

The process?
I scan and laser print my original drawings onto 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper.  Then I hand paint the print using a combination of watercolors, acrylics, prismacolor pencils, graphite, and ink.  I am thrilled with the results and tickled with the possibilities!


Custom "Heart In Hands" (hand painted prints)

Since this week's poll question over at Paint Party Friday is about gifts, I feel I would be remiss if I failed to mention what great gifts hand painted prints make (you can find them here)... Just sayin'.  
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Happy PPF!





35 comments:

  1. I am glad things are good~
    these are amazing as always!!!
    Love all of the heart in hands!

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  2. :D
    these are cool.

    i have an inkjet printer. do you own a laser printer or are you taking your designs someplace to be printed off?

    i really like this idea.

    i really like your designs too :D
    xxa

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  3. Oh they look lovely!!! Great way to take an original drawing of yours and personalize it. : )

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  4. They're lovely, such gentle colours and an original image. I hope you get a rest soon!
    Jess xx

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  5. They will make wonderful gifts. I do love the giraffe the most though - quirky and cute :)

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  6. You're right. They make very nice gifts. I've loved this design since the first time I saw it.

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  7. These are so wonderful! Love the idea for that technique,! I want to try it too!

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  8. Wow what an awesome fun idea! I never knew about this either! Your hand painted prints came out great, I LOVE, LOVE , LOVE the giraffe! Deb

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  9. It's very original, a very good idea. I love your store and thank you kristin for PPF ;)

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  10. ADORE the giraffe and neck ties! Happy PPF!

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  11. excellent idea ... hand painted prints. your giraffe is great!!

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  12. An excellent way to personalize your sketches. Love all tied up!! What a perfect Father's Day Card! ;)

    So many fabulous ideas you have there for things to be held and honoured/treasured.

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  13. I love that giraffe with the ties. :) And hands are looking great as well.

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  14. Kristen, what a wonderful and novel idea to use the computer and your original drawings! Your painting on them is beautiful. I hope my printer will handle watercolor paper. I'm going to try this myself. Faye

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  15. That Giraffe is so cute! Lovely work altogether!

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  16. Loving your wonderful hands drawing and that oh so cute giraffe. Happy PPF, x

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  17. I especially love your Heart in Hands: Heart art!!

    I really like all the prints in your Etsy store!
    Can see why you've been busy. :)

    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  18. These are so sweet! I especially love the giraffe!! I didn't realize you could print on watercolor paper. What a cool idea. Thanks for sharing!!

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  19. Wow! Thanks for sharing this great idea :) Your prints end up being originals! Your drawings are always the best. Jury duty stinks. xx Jaime

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  20. very very lovely Kristin. Very creative of you! I love it!

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  21. Beautiful and a perfect gift with heart!

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  22. The designs and meaning of the hands encircling the message are fantastic. Love the giraffe with the ties. I do a lot of things with ties. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  23. What a genius idea! These are gorgeous. And I absolutely love your header--it made me chuckle.

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  24. Love your hand painted prints Kristin! I'm very curious about laser printing on watercolor paper because I have a fairly high end laser printer and am excited by this idea. Thanks for "Liking" my Facebook Studio Page. I just adore you and your Art! Hugs,
    Robin

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  25. ps. I just ordered one of your awesome prints as a Xmas present. I'm trying to give all "Etsy" this holiday season.

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  26. Oh I love the giraffe! What a cute idea!

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  27. ooo I love the idea of the hands and just using scans to get new images.
    and the giraffe is too cute.

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  28. These are gorgeous. Like Amy, I'm curious to know what kind of printer you have as I struggle to get greeting card stock to print on mine so it definitely wouldn't cope with 140lb watercolour paper!

    Glad life is good busy by the way!

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  29. great idea and I love the giraffe!

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  30. What great images. The giraffe is terrific, well, the all are, but the giraffe is my favorite. Great idea to paint on the prints.

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  31. beautiful work. Love that giraffe! Wow, such nice work!

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  32. Kristin these are beautiful!!! I also love your banner!!! You crack me up!!!

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