Color Sweet Watermelon with Copic Marker + Colored Pencil
REALISTIC FOOD
is easier than you think
Have you noticed… as soon as you got really good at blending, suddenly your projects started to look fake and plastic?
And plastic isn’t appetizing, right?
Let’s start at the very beginning of food illustration with a simple tasty texture.
Fine Art Techniques for Colorists - Intro to Pointillism for Food Illustration
“Watermelon Stack” 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 color beautiful food"
Someday? Why not now?
The truth is, we’re often intimidated by food because we the blending technique we’re most comfortable with, somehow doesn’t look right on food.
But the idea of figuring out all that texture feels daunting.
Relax. Food texture isn’t as hard as you think.
Let’s learn the foundational stroke for food illustration…
But hey, I also use it for landscapes and animals all the time.
Pointillism is really darned useful!
WATERMELON STACK
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Anyone can color food — the trick is to color food that actually looks appetizing
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 WATERMELON STACK
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 Watermelon Stack, I have two beginner courses. More info here.
Mouth-watering and marker friendly
Introduction to the pointillism technique— let your markers dance!
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