Easy Coloring Tutorial with Copics

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There are many methods for coloring with Copics and so many color choices to make! This method is an easy marker based method for creating some volume and depth for skin tones and hair. Plus a little bit about light sources!

I'm using the Copic Ciao markers for this tutorial. I love the brush end and they're wonderful markers for refilling too.

You can click to see larger images if you'd like. Happy coloring!




Step 1: Color the base

Color your stamp print out with a pretty color scheme. Ensure that you have a nice, even application without marker streaks. If you have streaks, then go over it again with another application to smooth it out.

I used Copic E50 for the skin tone.

Step 2: Light Source

Shading accurately is aided by having a proper light source / direction. Where should the light be coming from in your image? I find it easiest to just go with the top right. I imagine a light (or the sun) shining down on this pretty face and it highlights the right side and creates shadows on the left. With a darker skin tone marker, I added shadows to her face is the appropriate places with a top right light source.

I used a Copic E95 (Flesh Pink) for the shadow color.

Great link:
Face changes with shifting light source

Step 3: Midtones

After plonking down my darker E95 color, I went back with a midtone color and smoothed things out by shading over top of my darker color and also into the lighter E50 color. This helps to create a smoother transition between marker tones and not leave you with hard line.

I used a Copic E00 (Skin White) for the midtone color.

Step 4: Pinks!

To add a little more color to this pretty face, I used a soft pink just under her cheekbones and on her nose. This adds a bit more definition to her face and adds more color to the skin tone too.

I used Copic R20 (Blush) for the pinks.

Step 5: Shades for the Hair

To add some volume for the hair, I used a darker brown with the brush tip to create some wavy curves.















Step 6: Dark Lowlights

To finish off her long wavy hair, I used a dark brown and created soft curves with the brush tip where the hair might naturally have darker tones with a top right light source.


Hair Shades: E35 (base color) E25 (mid) and E18 (darkest).

September's New Releases!

Hello everybody!

It is the day of first New Releases SLS Lines!

You can find these wonderful images in the shop " SLSLines "!

Here are the realizations which our member DT created for this occasion.

Lady-Ann

Vicky

Samara

Tanya

Bettina

Susan K.

Suzi

Maureen

We hope that these fabulous cards inspire you and we wish you an excellent day!

Sal, Valou and the DT Team

Nature Fairy- Lady's inspirational post

Hi folks

It's time for my first inspirationnal post here...

And if you like fairies 

you surely like this one too much...

Here is my DT card

The character is called
Nature Fairy

I have colorized the Spectrum Noir

and used a sentiment found on the net

Butterfly-punch Martha Stewart

Purple satin ribbon

A little look in the shop?

I hope that this has pleased and inspired

and I count on you for a next post very soon

Hugs

Suzi's Inspiration Post

Good Morning, Today I'd like to share with you a little creation of mine, using the wonderful Sad Teddy Bear image.  I'm not too sure what he has been up to, but he really does not look very well, personally I think he was partying a bit too hard last night.

I made an Easel Card to showcase this wickedly fun image.  I do love making Easel Cards, and they are so easy.  Check out my blog post today for full step by step details on how I created this project.

Here is a close up of the Teddy Bear

 That's all from me for today, make sure you come back soon, for some more gorgeous creations by the rest of the Design Team.

Bye for now

Suzi

xxx

Valou - Inspirational Post

Hello everybody!

I hope that you all are fine today! Here, the sun is there! :-) 

Here is my first inspirational post. I hope that it plaeses you! 

I used some paper " white Bazzil Cardstock " and some paper " Joy! Craft ".

I used an image " SLSLines ", which you can find HERE.

I colorized it in the following way:

- Ink "Distress Tattered Rose" and "Distress Vintage Photo" for the skin.
- Ink "Distress Antique Linen" and "Distress Brushed Corduroy" for hair.
- Ink "Distress Picked Raspberry".
- Ink "Distress Salty Ocean".
- Ink "Distress Mowed Lawn".

I cut the image and I stuck it on a die-cut realized with a dies " Spellbinders-Nestabilities - Majestic Ovals ". Under the image, I stuck of the lace of ecru Calais and the pink creased ribbon.

I added a big pink rose (50 mm), a white daisy, a flower of cherry tree ecru, two Lilies turquoise blue ,  and two pink Lilidafts.

Thank you of your passage and wishes you an excellent day! 

Hugs,

Our first challenge starts!

Hello everybody!

Today, it is a big day!

Indeed, we begin our first challenge!!! 

We are very happy to welcome you on the blog and we hope that you will be numerous to participate! 

Do not hesitate to publish this information about your blogs, your facebook, your Twitter, please. That would be really very nice!

The theme of this challenge is "Ladies"

You can find some small rules HERE.

And now, here are fabulous cards realized by our members DT:

Valou

Lady-Ann

Vicky

Tanya

Bettina

Maureen

Susan

Suzy

Samara

Now, it is in turn to realize a beautiful project and to try your chances in our challenge!

We thank you already and wish you excellent moments of craft!

Good luck to all!

Amanda, Valou and the DT-Team

8th Member, Presentation!!

Hello followers!

This morning, it is the day of you to present our next DT member! 

We are proud to present you Maureen!

 "I am Maureen, I am 33 years old, I’ve been married to Daniel for 14 years and we have 4 children. I trained as a nurse a few years ago but was pregnant when I qualified and while I took some time to have a couple of babies, hubby is off at uni training to be a Social Worker. In the meantime, I’ve rediscovered my love of crafting! I have always drawn things, I studied Art and Design at school and after getting married and having my son I discovered card making thanks to a friend and crafty tv channels! That was 12 years ago! I didn’t do much while I studied from 2006-2009 and then after having the babies I didn’t really do anything until about a 2 years and now my addiction is greater than ever! I love learning new crafty techniques and discovering new products and 'must haves' and expanding my stash! I am delighted to be joining this highly talented team and cant wait to get started! mo xxx http://maureenjscott.blogspot.co.uk"

Thank you very much Maureen!!

See you tomorrow!

Sal & Valou