Optimistically Pink

I hope that the weather isn't going to turn around and kick us in the backside, but it looks like Spring is arriving early on the West Coast. My camelia is in full bloom in the backyard, the grass is overdue for its first mowing and the cherry trees are bursting into flower. I was very glad to see some challenges asking for pink because there is nothing more cheerful and spring-y than pinks (in my humble opinion).

I used this beautiful image (and sketch) from Mo's Digital Pencil and then tried a couple of new things with the colouring. First off, I coloured the hair black which is something I rarely do (and really need to practice at). I also tried to add some dimension and detail to the kimono by adding glitter and using embossing pens on the swirls. I'm not thrilled with the effect as it thickened the lines. I like the glitter though that is added to the butterflies and the flower in her hair. As usual, I used Basic Grey papers.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

• Mo's Digital Challenge - sketch
• One Stop Craft Challenge - optimistically pink
• I Love Digi Challenge - use pink
• SophistiCat Challenges - oriental themed
• Corrosive Challenges - Asian themed

Also, thanks to Gina for letting me know about the SophistiCat and Corrosive Challenge blogs. Both have Asian themes this week and after checking them out I had to add them to my ever-growing list of blogs to follow.