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This week’s Color Theory lesson comes in video format.
Typing isn’t always the easiest way to communicate a complex and option riddled process.
So I filmed a demonstration in lieu of a 14 page article, teaching you to use a tool I’ve had in the library since the beginning.
Behold, I give you the world’s most under-noticed free tool: The Color Palette Picker.
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Whew! I finally found time to work on the Carrot Seeds digital stamp.
Normally my turn-around time is pretty fast but mid-March is Birthday-rama in our family and now that the inlaws are getting older, everything has to be done once on the day and again at their house.
No more cake for me, thank you.
Anyway, Carrot Seeds was drawn live during the March 2nd Tuesday Livestream as part of a FREE lesson on still life objects. I’ve improved the image and the lettering for the digital version and I can’t wait to see y’all color it!
And hey. a big hat tip to Jodi for her help in finding some vintage inspiration for the caption and style, plus the puffy envelope idea.
MARCH LIVESTREAMS
IN THE ARCHIVES: “Easter Egg” demo runs through April 2nd. Full coloring demo video available for SIX months.
IN THE ARCHIVES: “Speckled Eggs” runs through April 2nd. Q&A lvideo available for TWELVE months.
WATCH NOW: Amy draws and colors a still life scene
FEB. STREAM: watch “Shamrock Field” here
WATCH NOW: Best/Worst Paper for Markers
FEB. STREAM: watch Breaking the Copic Code here
Background image: “Tiffany Rose” - workshop here
MARCH INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED LESSONS
Hurry before they’re gone! Groups pivot to April lessons on April 2nd.
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Pencil Extenders
These are some of the best and cheapest things and I use them all the time. Seriously, like every day!
When a colored pencil starts getting short, we lose our ability to regulate pencil pressure. Shorter pencils encourage you to hold close to the point which causes you to press too hard.
These pencil extenders add 4 inches to your pencils and they’re how I use colored pencils all the way down to only 1/2 inch nubbins.
You won’t see me using them on camera because people confuse the color of the extender for the color of the pencil.
They do not work with thicker pencils like Holbein or Luminance.
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THIS WEEK IN COLOR
CURRENT PASSWORD: PumpkinSpice
EASTER IS SO EARLY THIS YEAR!
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MARCH DISCOUNT
Use code JELLYBELLY at checkout to save 15% on Jellybeans. Special discount ends 03/31/2024.
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