Coloring with Marker & Pencil: The Things We Never Think About

Do you struggle with creativity? There’s a reason colorists often stick to tutorials and copying rather than creating their own unique art. My lastest free video discusses the big hurdle to creative artistry.  | VanillaArts.com
 

WHY IS IT SO HARD TO BE CREATIVE?

Coloring with alcohol markers and colored pencils is so much fun!

But there’s one little problem…

Your coloring looks great when you’re following a tutorial or taking a class.

But on your own?

  • You don’t know how to choose good colors

  • You’re not sure which colors to use where

  • And you’ve got some cute stamps but you can never think of anything clever to do with them.

Friends and family call you “creative” but you know deep inside, you know you’re really just copying someone else— they’re the truly creative person, not you.

Why is it so hard to be creative?

And shouldn’t you feel more creative now that you’re coloring a lot? Why do you feel less creative than ever?

That’s what we’re talking about in today’s video!

“Sugar Raven”, Copic Marker + Prismacolor Colored Pencil on Strathmore Bristol. 12x16” by the author, Amy Shulke.

“Sugar Raven”. Copic Marker + Prismacolor Colored Pencil on Strathmore Bristol. 12x16” by the author, Amy Shulke.

 

WATCH: THE THINGS WE NEVER THINK ABOUT

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“Sugar Raven”, Copic Marker + Prismacolor Colored Pencil on Strathmore Bristol. 12x16” by the author, Amy Shulke.

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“Sugar Raven”, Copic Marker + Prismacolor Colored Pencil on Strathmore Bristol. 12x16” by the author, Amy Shulke.

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“Sugar Raven”, Copic Marker + Prismacolor Colored Pencil on Strathmore Bristol. 12x16” by the author, Amy Shulke.
 
 

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