How to Simplify Texture & Detail (Plus my latest Tutorial in Colored Pencil Magazine)
Overwhelmed By Details and Texture?
You want to color with more realism— improving your skill and artistry with colored pencils or Copic Markers. All the classes on realism say you need to look closer at photo references or study real life objects.
But holy shinola! When you look closely, you see tons of teeny-tiny flakes, freckles, bumps, cracks, crumbs, and itty-bitty specks of color.
How are you supposed to color all that detail?
Color Palette: Copic Marker + Colored Pencil Combination (Violet, Blue, Orange)
Deep purple, sky blue, and tangerine Copic Markers make a sunset color palette for your next coloring project.
Today’s color palette pairs V, B, and YR Copic Markers to make a beautiful color scheme for your next project.
Coloring Tip: How to Color a Smooth Background (why Copic Markers leave stripes and streaks)
Do your Copic Marker backgrounds look streaky or striped?
You’re not alone. It’s hard to create a smooth colorful background with Copic Markers.
I see the streaky-background question posted on beginner marker groups at Facebook a lot. The sad thing is, the answers from the community are almost never correct. Today let’s look at how to color beautifully smooth backgrounds.
Color Palette: Copic Marker + Colored Pencil Combination (Green, Red, Pink)
Warm green, vivid red, and earthy pink Copic Markers make a tropical color palette for your next coloring project.
Today’s color palette pairs YG, R, and E Copic Markers to make a beautiful color scheme for your next project.