Color a Proud Rooster with Copic Marker + Colored Pencil
REALISTIC BIRDS
are easier than you think
Have you noticed… as soon as you try to color feathers, everything starts to look cartoonish and fake?
Ahhh, because you’re coloring the feathers instead of the bird.
Let’s start at the very beginning of animal illustration with a lesson about what matters most.
Fine Art Techniques for Colorists - Intro to Details for Animal Illustration
“Chanticleer” original line art and coloring workshop by illustrator Amy Shulke. 8.5 x 11” on Cryogen Curious Metallic White with Copic Markers and Caran d’Ache Pablo Colored Pencils.
"Someday, I want to color animal portraits"
Someday? Why not now?
The truth is, we’re often intimidated by animals… or really anything with a face.
What if it looks bad?
Relax. Animals aren’t as hard as you think.
Let’s learn the foundational element for pet illustration…
And no, it’s not feathers or fur.
Let’s focus on what’s most important.
CHANTICLEER
COLOR WONK ARTISTIC COLORING
marker + colored pencil instruction with Amy Shulke
CHANTICLEER
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Anyone can color animals — the trick is to stop coloring fur or feathers
HOW IT WORKS:
Enroll at ColorWonk.com today for instant access to all class materials including a detailed supply list, line art, photo references, printable guidebook, and demonstration videos. No waiting.
Consult the photo reference while you color along with the video. Guidebook contains Work-In-Progress photos to check your progress plus helpful descriptions and tips.
Post a quick snapshot of your finished project to the private Color Wonk Forum. Our supportive community celebrates your achievement but we also share helpful advice to make your next project a little easier.
Choose a new project. Color Wonk is full of intermediate and advanced level workshops plus fresh livestreams and challenges. There’s always something new to learn and color!
INTERMEDIATE+ COLORING SKILLS REQUIRED FOR CHANTICLEER
Color Wonk is a school for intermediate to advanced colorists.
Beginner techniques like blending and layering are not covered in Color Wonk lessons. We focus on the methods & mindsets beyond basic technique.
To learn beginner marker and colored pencil skills before joining Color Wonk, I have two beginner courses. More info here.
Cock-a-doodle-dooooooo
Introduction to bird coloring techniques— let your markers fly!
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