Add realism to Copic Marker blends by underpainting with complementary or opposite colors. Turquoise BG marker creates natural looking shade underneath warm scarlet R markers for a beautiful Valentine’s red rose with depth, dimension, and a touch of realism.

What’s my Copic Marker secret for the perfect red rose?

Let's color a Valentine’s blossom.

Today I'm sharing a die-cut version of the rose from my Rosie Gets the Blues online class.

Complementary underpainting is the secret to the realistic shade color shown here.

Now keep in mind, we always start with the underpaint color…

My love is like a red, red Copic Marker…

Join Amy for a fun artistic coloring lesson in the Vanilla Workshop

Rosie Gets the Blues - Copic Marker + Prismacolor Colored Pencil

This Marker Painting Workshop was recorded live and demonstrated in real-time with no speed coloring or edits. Edited classes with perfect narration tend to make the coloring process look faster, easier, and smoother than it really is. Stop comparing yourself to the supermodel version of an artist!

Real time coloring with real mistakes and real fixes.

Class Printable Pack Includes: 

• Class syllabus with detailed recipe guide

• Full color project sample

• Guide to Copic base

• Detailed color map

• Project inspiration references

Select supplies used in Rosie Gets the Blues:

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