I am learning to play with a whole new medium...COPICS! Yes I know for all you awesome serious crafters this is nothing new. I ,however, put off buying these for so long that this is a whole new adventure for me. I have taking some basic classes at conventions but have yet to watch any tutorials on you tube or anything (which I may be starting soon). I did want to share my first attempts though maybe get some thoughts....
This first picture I just had to share. I was over at the besties house after we took some classes to just mess around and I colored my elephant and started to color my magnolia (bottom right). Her daughter Kiersten started to direct what colors I should use and then in true toddler fashion (she was 4 at the time) decided it would be better if she just did it herself. I mean come on now it so much easier to do it yourself then direct someone how to do it!
This series is just me playing with random images trying to get some blending and shadows down...
This is my attempt at people. Love these images from Simply Betty. She make goth seem so cute! I got these for Christmas from Bestie! Thanks Cynthia you can always make me smile bigger then the sun! I need to watch some hair coloring tutorials.
No stamping would be complete without a zombie. Yes Simply Betty makes awesome Zombie stamps! My heart is all a flutter....tried to add eyeliner however I think she just looks like she has a black eye!
Now I just need to make up some cards or other random fun stuff with these. So for all you serious color masters out there any tips for me?
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Yay!!! Copics are my most favorite crafting tool!!!!! It takes some time, but you'll be amazed how your images "come to life" with them!
Check out Suzanne Dean's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/suzannejdean?feature=g-user-u
There are tons of tutorials out there, but I think hers are the best! She has a wonderful blog too!!
Have fun!
Welcome to the world of Copics, looks like you've got a great start in learning how to color with them. And OH MY...your bestie's dd is quite the artist!
Mad for Markers and Color Me Copic are a couple of wonderful blogs with lots of Copic hints!
Have fun coloring, and you should join us at Wicked Wednesday for our ATC challenges...it really only takes a few minutes!
:Dxx
Adorable elephant! Kiersten totally rocked those images and left you with an absolute treasure!!! You did great with those markers, too. Love the highlights. I agree with Queenie Jeannie to check out Suzanne Dean's tutorials. That is the only instruction I had received and she makes it look effortless. :) I have visited some blogs that list the Copics they used on their projects which makes it nice if you want to recreate that look. :) Hope to see more Copic coloring magic of yours soon!
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