beginner Blends for a lifetime of coloring
Are you a Copic Marker beginner?
Maybe you’ve taken a few starter classes, watched a ton of free videos, read all the coloring tutorials…
And yet you still struggle with basic blending technique?
You’re doing everything they say but your blends look messy. Then you try to fix the blend and it all looks worse.
You want to learn how to blend Copic Markers.
Instead you find yourself stuck in kid themed coloring classes.
If there was a blending lesson in the beginner level Happy Birthday Brown Bear class, you missed it. Maybe they’ll cover blending better in Tyrannosaurus in Pajamas?
Stop.
Wouldn’t it be great to just focus on blending without all the cute critter distractions?
Pssstttt… I’m here to help!
A Real Blending Class?
Cute coloring classes are fun but they’re not getting you anywhere.
How to color is not the same as how to blend
My name is Amy Shulke and I’m a professional illustrator with over 25 years of experience using alcohol markers. Add to that another dozen years teaching students at every level from complete newbie to advanced independent… yes, I’ve been doing this for a long time.
I’ve seen what works.
And I’ve seen a lot of stuff that doesn’t work.
I’m here to teach you how to blend.
The Blend is a 12 week course
New videos, tips, and techniques every week plus feedback and community support
$220 for lifetime access
This is not your average coloring class
I’m not here to walk you step-by-step through how I colored a crazy cow wearing a sombrero with your choice of Taco Tuesday sentiments.
That’s a coloring demonstration. Not a blending lesson.
The Blend focuses on how to blend and how to use your new blending skills for a lifetime of coloring.
How to hold the marker. How to make efficient strokes. How to maximize wet time. How to choose effective color combinations. How to shape objects with color.
Exercises are designed to focus your attention on the overlooked details of blending technique
Learn how how to use blends to enhance shape and realism
Simplified supply lists with tips on how to use the colors you already own
Clear demonstrations cover every aspect of independent blending
Every lesson is packed full of tips and tricks I’ve picked up over decades of coloring
Lessons are paced to allow time for practice and experimentation
Community feedback and support
The Blend is NOT about coloring ladybugs, ice cream, or oak leaves.
The Blend frees you from follow-the-leader style tutorials, opening you to a world of artistry.
Let’s finally master the blending technique.
12 Weeks of Blending Instruction
Simple Shapes
Images are chosen for their simplicity. No overwhelming shapes or mile long supply lists. Focus on your blending rather than squeezing large marker nibs into small spaces.
Real Color
I’ll show you how to create original blending combinations for realistic results. No more searching the internet for the best marker combos. Finally feel confident picking your own colors!
No Limits
Ditch the standard blending formulas and learn to use the colors you see in photo references and the world around you. Light-medium-dark blending combinations can’t do this!
Every week, we add new challenges to the previous blend
Level One
Learn the elements of good blending technique using a simple yet challenging blend.
Level Two
Modify the simple blend with other markers from your collection to make your own original blends!
Level Three
Shade with confidence. Use your simple blend in a logical way to improve shape.
Level Four
Try for realism by adding an easy underpaint to your simple blend. You’ll be amazed with the results!
Weeks 5-8 repeats with a new image but the focus shifts to increasing efficiency, image size, and technical skill.
Weeks 8-12 introduces a challenge image with lessons designed to encourage creativity and independence.
