Artwork-Zebra Zensations Technical Pen and Daniel Smith watercolor on a Hahnemühle Cold Press Watercolor Postcard. Brush: Photo courtesy of 5598375 on Pixabay.
Did you know that baby giraffes drop up to 6 ft when they are born, usually landing on their head. Surprisingly, most survive!
Doodlewash Prompt: Baby
Tools
And Where You Can Buy Them
Hahnemühle Cold Press Watercolor Postcards (review)
Zebra Zensations Technical pens (review)
Daniel Smith watercolor:
- Phthalo Turquoise
- Monte Amiata Natural Sienna
- Aussie Red Gold
- Perylene Green
- Amethyst Genuine
- Lavender
Life Imitates Doodles 
Awww, love your baby giraffe. I have made a few postcards to mail out to friends hoping it will bring a smile to their faces, especially now.
Thank you, Jackie! Painting postcards is always a great idea. They’re easy to store in photograph albums if you decide to keep them, and they’re great for sending off in a lunch bag, or mailing to friends and family.
Baby giraffe beautifully done!
Many thanks Susan!
OMG he’s so cute, beautifully done. Been sending out handmade cards to friends, family and even people I don’t really know well, but mostly to seniors. Sign them From someone who cares😊
Joan, that sounds like a fabulous idea! I’m sure you’ve brightened the day of many people!
What a beautiful little guy – those eyelashes! And I love the color palette you chose.
A question on an entirely different subject, if you don’t mind. I have a block of wonderful watercolor paper. How do I separate the sheets without ruining them? Is there a trick? Cause I’ve already spoiled 2 sheets of this gorgeous paper.
There is a mesh strip along each edge but I can’t lift it or cut through it, even with a utility knife.
Thank you, Sharon! Ah yes! Removing the sheets from the block. I can’t say that I’m a real expert, but it works best for me, if I separate about an inch to an inch and a half at a time, peeling or cutting away the mesh that has built up. After I remove a sheet, I trim away the left-over mesh with scissors.
The tool that has worked best for me is plastic knife – a small one with a very thin blade. I don’t use real knives for fear of cutting myself!
Thank you for the advice.
My pleasure!