Coloring Myths: Is Realistic Coloring Just a Copy of a Photograph? (Copic Markers, Colored Pencil)
You want to try realistic coloring…
But honestly, the fear of trying to copy a photo reference is stopping you. All that detail? And trying to match the colors exactly?
It sounds stressful, not fun.
Today, let’s look at why you may be overestimating the difficulty of realism…
Color Palette: Copic Marker + Colored Pencil Combination (Green, Blue, Red)
Earthy green, sky blue, and deep red Copic Markers make a bold color palette for your next coloring project.
Today’s color palette pairs BG, B, and R Copic Markers.
Vanilla Undercover: Underpaint with Copic Markers for Beautiful Realism - Glacial Blue
Real shade is not darker color, real shade is desaturated color. To create the desaturated colors that Copic Marker does not make, Vanilla Arts Company teaches Online Workshops using the underpainting method. Students learn to layer colors realistically rather than blend. Underpainting creates natural colors found in everyday life.
Coloring Tip: Don't Talk Yourself Out of Realistic Shade Colors (Copic Marker, Colored Pencil)
Copic Markers and colored pencils are big, mean bullies!
I’ve been teaching artistic coloring classes for over a decade and I’ve got to say, it’s pretty rare for me to meet a new student who isn’t afraid to take control of their colors.
Do you let your supplies run the show? Then your coloring is flatter than it ought to be! Let’s look at why and how to fix it.