Saturday 16 March 2013

Watercolour postcards

On our recent trip I bought a Cotman Water Colour Postcards pad.



Ideal for sketching the places we go to and obviously a sketch of Cambridge was a must.   I know, not perfect by any means, but an indication of the place at least.  I am in awe of anyone who could sketch this building in detail, it's full of it by the bucket load!



being a postcard it only measures 6" x 4"  (that's 15.2 x 10.2cm in foreign money!) so is nice and quick to draw and colour in.  In this case I've waited for it to dry completely and then covered it with Modge Podge as a sealer.....(using watercolours can have a down side to it, once wet...disasters!)






Now here's the thing.  I know there are loads of website/blogs where people Swap Postcards, with some fully subscribed etc.  So I'm thinking about an

Ann's Postcard Giveaway

every so often - No Swaps, just a postcard winging its way to a willing recipient.   And let me say here and now they will only be sketches, no Fine Art,  I want to enjoy sketching and/or painting them without added pressure!

If anyone would like to receive this postcard just leave me a comment on this blog post and I'll put your name in a hat.   I'll draw a name out on Thursday evening (21st March)- 
Let you all know the name drawn out on this blog and then the lucky person can email me on:  somesaddlesoap@hotmail.com 
 with their address details.   Oh, and this is Open to all - in other words the UK and beyond.


I'll see how this one goes and if it is successful then I'll make a point of doing these every now and again.  But don't forget


You need to be In it   
to Win it


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27 comments:

robin cox walsh said...

To infinity and beyond! Lovely postcard, Ann, I’d love to add this to my ‘wall of friends’! I’m in! (Fingers crossed.)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Consider your name added Robin :) Good luck!

Unknown said...

Have a super Saturday and have a great St Patricks' Day.
Best wishes Molly

marilyn said...

OH, thank you for the chance to win this lovely gift!

CJ Kennedy said...

Cool idea, count me in. (-:

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Molly - have a good St. Patrick's Day too :)

ann @ studiohyde said...

You're on the list Marilyn :)

ann @ studiohyde said...

You're on the list CJ :)

Faye said...

I'd love to be on the list. Your work is fantastic.

ann @ studiohyde said...

Consider yourself added to the list Faye :)

Cris, Oregon Artist said...

Oh I would love to have this winging to me. Lovely work. Sometimes less is more so you don't really need all the details of something. Is modge pdoge clear when dry?

ann @ studiohyde said...

Oh, and you left a comment, so your name is on the list :)

ann @ studiohyde said...

You're on the list Cris :) and yes, Modge Podge is clear when dry.

Mary said...

Ooooo! I love this idea! And your sketch is marvelous, btw. Love, love, love it. :D

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Mary. Your name is now on the list :)

Christine said...

What a great idea Ann, count me in and hope I win!

bohemiannie! art said...

I want "in" too! Even though I do already have 2 of your fabulous-est watercolors. Ok....now I'm feeling selfish and I haven't even won. BTW...incredible what you can do in such a small space. And PS...your watercolors will come with me to the States.

ann @ studiohyde said...

You're counted in Christine :)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Of course you can be counted in on this annie! I'm going to do these postcard giveaway's every so often and would Hope that lots of you will want to join in on the list even if you have been picked from the hat before...that's the luck of the draw and what it is all about :)
Nice to know the watercolours you have already will go to the States with you...yay!

Jane said...

Hi Ann. I have these postcards myself, and have been thinking of doing the same kind of 'give aways' ...so in the near future I will :-) In the meantime I am ' in' here.

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Jane, you are now on the list :)

Sinderella's Studio said...

I simply cannot do buildings and am in awe of yours. thanks for stopping by - you are always so kind!
cheers, dana

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Dana, I think it's called persistence on my part, I just keep 'trying' to draw buildings, lol. You've left a comment, so you are in the draw :)

Katarina Kljajic said...

What a lovely idea! It would be great that you put my name in the hat. I really like your sketches. They are gorgeous!

Best wishes!

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Kaja, your name is now on the list :)

alarmcat said...

Count me in! I would love a chance to win!

ann @ studiohyde said...

Nice of you to say Alarmcat.....your name is now on the list :)