Color Realistic Birds with Copic Marker + Colored Pencil
REALISTIC ANIMALS
are easier than you think
Do you avoid trying to color animals and people with realism because you know they’ll end up disappointing and cartoonish?
Let’s start at the very beginning with a simple approach to faces.
Fine Art Techniques for Colorists - Intro to Feathers & Faces
“Smiling Toucan” original line art and coloring workshop by illustrator Amy Shulke. 8.5 x 11” on Cryogen Curious Metallic White with Copic Markers and Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils.
"Someday, I want to learn to color animal portraits"
Someday? Why not now?
The truth is, we’re often intimidated by faces. We keep telling ourselves we’re not good enough yet…
But good enough comes from practice and you can’t practice the things you keep avoiding.
I think birds are the perfect introduction to faces and developing expressions.
Let’s dip our toes in the water— or maybe our beaks?
SMILING TOUCAN
Join Color Wonk today for instant access to all class materials
Faces are a challenge but when you get ‘em right, it feels amazing!
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 SMILING TOUCAN
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 taking Smiling Toucan, I have two beginner courses. More info here.
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