Church on a hill
Posted: June 1, 2015 Filed under: Watercolour | Tags: Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer Watercolour pencils, Fabriano Watercolour Paper, Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolour paints 20 Comments
This year marks twenty five years of ministry for the pastor of our church. He arrived in Ottawa shortly before we did in 2000 and our families have been friends ever since. His wife asked me if I would make a card for the occasion with a church on it. I looked through my stamps but the only church stamp was a snowy scene which was mainly trees with a snow laden church in the distance. As we are pretty happy to finally be free of snow I decided against using that stamp. I attempted a painting instead and found several church images as inspiration then combined elements from a few and set my church on a tree filled hillside. Rather than obscure some of the scene I printed the words on vellum and wrapped it round the painted panel. I used my gansai tambi watercolour paints for most of the painting then switched to watercolour pencils to add finishing touches.
Supplies
Cardstock: Fabriano 100% cotton hot pressed watercolour paper, Neenah Natural White 110lb cardstock, Neenah Epic Black cardstock, rust cardstock, vellum
Also: Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolour paints, Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer watercolour pencils
Heather Telford 
Beautiful card.
Awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeee….. church painting…….. !!
Beautifully done watercolor Heather…I am sure your Pastor will treasure your piece!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
Beautiful card! Beautiful watercolor! Love it!
Lovely card and a wonderful story. Thanks for telling us about it.
A lovely card Heather and I adore the colours of these paints and your own drawing of the church and the lovely scene surrounding it has been well drawn and beautifully executed. I’m sure your Pastor will treasure it! x
Beautiful! Now I know you’re much more than a hobby stamper! You’re an artist! The reason I became a stamper is because when I try to hold a brush, pencil, marker, chrcoal or whatever, I freeze and choke up so hard on the implement that I can barely make a mark on my blank paper. So, I am thouroughly impressed by what you can do with watercolors and a brush.
I know your card will touch your pastor’s heart. I’d even bet his wife ends up framing it after displaying it for quite some time.
Thanks so much for sharing.
I always knew you must be a trained artist. This is such a beautiful tribute to your pastor & he will treasure it I’m sure. Your skills are just awesome. TFS
PS, I love how your mounted the vellum sentiment.
It’s perfect, Heather!
WOW WOW 👏 artist in the room…. Beautiful I’m sure this will be greatly appreciated
Wow, you did great. You are very talent.
Oh, Heather, how beautiful, and your coloring is always so inspiring! What a blessing this will be to give to your pastor…it will touch his heart! Stunning depth and colors with the vellum really make this gorgeous! Hugs!
Hi Heather, I love the Church, it is so beautiful. Could you do a tutorial on You Tube. Would love to do one. Such talent you have and your Pastor will love this card. You are a blessed young lady. Hugs Darlene K
Originally from Ont. Canada and my husband and I love Ottawa. See you on You Tube.
Your card is a beautiful tiny work of art. I am sure your pastor will love it.
Beautiful painting, Heather. Putting the sentiment on vellum was the right choice, too.
Wow! Heather, your card is beautiful! I’m sure your pastor will treasure it for yeas to come. TFS
Beautiful card! I am in awe of your talent.
Why use stamps when you can paint like that. This is worthy of framing, Heather. But then I think that of all your work. 😉
That is so very impressive. I know your minister will love it.
April