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Whimsical Architecture, Inktense Pencils

November 14, 2014 by Sandy Allnock 32 Comments Filed Under: Watercolor Pencils Tagged With: Art Impressions, Hero Arts

And now…for something completely different.

I didn’t really know where this one was heading, but…I had been playing with Inktense pencils. I tried this with a few images, and not all worked…but the snowman came out fab. *note this is a really old post and video – I’ve learned a lot since then!

A note about the linked brush set: It’s a 1, 6, and 12 – instead of the 2, 6, and 8 that I bought individually. You don’t wanna know what I paid for mine individually at the art store. Eeeep!

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  1. Daria says

    April 29, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    This is so cool! I love everything you did; the graphic background is great; the snowman turned out wonderfullly. TFS.

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  2. maureenchandler says

    November 23, 2014 at 7:51 am

    I just found this on Utube and I absolutely love your snowman – he is amazing! I have signed up to your blog and can’t wait to see further art from you! Thanks so much!!!

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  3. Robin Cooper says

    November 19, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    Loved the card and the video!! Thanks for the vid on Inktense. I do love me some Inktense.

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  4. Sharon Hayes says

    November 16, 2014 at 10:49 am

    Oh, gee, Sandy! I sat hypnotized as I watch the Snowman reveal through the Inktense Pencils. You are an artist in the most respected way I can use the term.

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  5. Karen Day says

    November 15, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    Really loved this, Sandy! Your colour choices are amazing :o)

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  6. Pat says

    November 15, 2014 at 8:04 am

    Oh my gosh Sandy…amazing!

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  7. Sybrina K says

    November 15, 2014 at 7:52 am

    Sandy, This is soooo pretty! Love that patriotic scarf. 🙂

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  8. MonicaB says

    November 15, 2014 at 6:09 am

    I absolutely love the background. The lines and circles are so fun. I’m going to have to get out some watercolor paper and play! TFS.

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  9. patricia p. says

    November 15, 2014 at 1:25 am

    Sandy this is so light and airy I just love it. what a feeling of whimsy. I have to get some of those inktense pencils. the colors are really brilliant. Love your demo’s they are always great and so creative. How are you doing sandy OK I hope.
    pat

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  10. creativemidlander says

    November 15, 2014 at 12:20 am

    Wow! I just love this amazingly creative piece. I found this so inspiring – my Inktense pencils haven’t seen the light of day for awhile and they just might have to come out to play. I love that the Inktense pencils are available as open stock and can be purchased one at a time. I’ve gradually expanded my collection with the colours that I like to use.

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  11. Nélida Cordón says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:59 pm

    Original and so beautiful…Just love it!!

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  12. HanksMom says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    Just darling! The additional graphic details look like dancing bubbles in the winter night!
    Cheers!

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  13. bethholt4 says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    This is amazing! Thank you for always sharing and teaching!

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  14. bdengler4 says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    Love how you created the softer colors, Sandy! It’s an adorable card!

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  15. VickiB says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    Sandy-I just purchased a stamp set from Stampendous called “snow buddies”. Sitting here thinking about coloring, and then I see your video! Wow, this looks fun for a non-artist. This card will be for my watercolor artist buddy who happens to love snowmen. Thanks for sharing your talent

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  16. jamie Vanskiver says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    This is fantastic! I really enjoyed watching and listening to you work with the Inktense Pencils!

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  17. Paula Krieger says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:28 am

    Sandy this experiment was fantastic! I love the colors and how you did the border/circles to frame the image, did you do the sentiment by hand or is that a stamp? Thanks for another way to color and image!

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    • Sandy Allnock says

      November 14, 2014 at 11:30 am

      The sentiment comes with the snowman – I was lucky that it fit PERFECTLY into my randomly drawn border section! Crazy 🙂

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  18. Sherry Hickey says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:11 am

    I love the artistry of this, Sandy, and you have inspired me to get out my Inktense pencils and USE them! So pretty!

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  19. Marianne says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:37 am

    I’m finding it fascinating to see you work your way through this image. I found a very good deal on Inktense pencils this summer, so I bought a set of 24. I really must play a little more with them (after we have settled in our new home, that is).

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  20. Nicole says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:28 am

    Dear Sandy,
    I can not tell you how much I LOVE this card!!! I love the colors, I love the whimsical architecture style – and the way you explain in your videos!!! Great card!

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  21. Susan says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:30 am

    Really enjoyed watching you think outloud!

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  22. Randee S says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:23 am

    Great video. Love that you did a watercolor video and enjoyed seeing how you did a architectural background. It worked great with that snowman stamp. TFS

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  23. LesLee says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:59 am

    OMGosh… what an awesome card…. you are crazy talented !!!

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  24. Gloria R. says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:58 am

    Love your “crazy” mind…I’m hoping some of it will rub off on me if I watch enough of your videos. Fantastic technique.

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  25. Cynthia says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:34 am

    Sandy I love your architectural snowman and I love to watch you work-I learn so much every time I play one of your videos-and I also like the chatter because it helps me know what and why you’re thinking of or what and why you are not doing something-so please keep up the chatter and real time speed-thank you;-D

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  26. Holly M. says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:31 am

    fabulous technique! i love this video and all the freedom you expressed it in.

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  27. Diane L says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:25 am

    Very whimsical. Keep creating I like seeing your results.

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  28. Nancy Ward says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:59 am

    I LOVE this technique, Sandy! The outcome is gorgeous! You are so talented and inspiring!

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  29. Sue D says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:51 am

    Very cool!

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  30. Sue says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:38 am

    Thanks for the architectural themes and for using Inktense. I have some but haven’t used them much. You are so inspiring.

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  31. Lily Hoy says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:37 am

    I love your Copic videos but this one is amazing – out of Inktense pencils. I never realized you could get pastel-like colors from Inktense. I knew about the vivid colors, but this delicate piece is fabulous. I have to got to dig out my old set. Thnaks for experimenting.

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