Coloring Flowers: Depth And Dimension Are Not The Same (Copic Marker, Colored Pencil)
“I want to color with depth & Dimension!”
It’s not just you. Everyone wants more depth and dimension in their Copic Marker, colored pencil, or watercolor projects.
I’ll bet that’s why you clicked on this article.
Yes, I want ALL the dimensional coloring tips!
And that’s kinda the problem… learning to color is hard if you’re only using free resources like YouTube videos, introductory tutorials, and tip articles…
Do Not Use White Gel Pen for Realistic Highlights (Copic Marker, Colored Pencil)
What’s the best white gel pen for Realistic highlights?
I get this question a lot— as if the problem is the brand of pen rather than the white pen technique.
If you’re coloring cranberries with the same technique you also used on a fuzzy brown bear or a prickly pine tree… And if you’re using the white gel pen highlight technique on everything?
You’ve got realism problems.
Use What You Learn: Create Deep & Moody Color with Copic Marker & Colored Pencil
You can use techniques borrowed from other Vanilla Arts classes to color realistic grapes.
You can color these grapes, your own grape drawings, or any other fruit stamp you encounter.
Good technique isn’t just good for one project.
Good technique is good for a lifetime of coloring!
Use What You Learn: Color a Fiery Cactus Flower with Copic Marker & Colored Pencil
You can use techniques borrowed from other Vanilla Arts classes to color floral illustrations.
You can color this Cactus Flower, your own cactus drawing, or any other botanical stamp you encounter.
Good technique isn’t just good for one project.
Good technique is good for a lifetime of coloring!