Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Copic Tidbit;
Today I want to talk about colors that are difficult to blend. Two colors that come to mind are Red and Black. Today I'll discuss Red. With this color group you need to use more colors. Instead of 3 use 5. My favorite numbers for red are R20,R22,R24,R27,R29. With R29 and R27 there is not much difference between the two. Lay down the R29 first then the R27 blending from the R29. Then progressively move to the lighter colors. Using this method you will be able, with practice, to get a good blending of red.
Todays card is one that my wife made. She does pretty good. She won't use my Copics,she uses her Pro-Markers by Letraset. She does not have the colors that I have with the Copics, but she does a great job with what she has.
December 8, 2009 at 10:46 AM
WOW I love this card, it is soooooo christmassy! x
December 8, 2009 at 10:47 AM
What a pretty card. What did you use on her fur? TFS.
Myrna
December 8, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Thanks for the tip on blending. I have always started with my lightest red first and the results are awful-so much ink spreading outside the image:/
December 8, 2009 at 11:46 AM
A fabulous card! Gorgeous colouring!
December 8, 2009 at 12:54 PM
I don't know your wife's name, Bob, but please tell her that her card is coloured beautifully and I think she should join the Magnolia Group as well. The two of you have great talents!!
Thanks once again for another great Copic Hint!
Hugs, Candy
December 8, 2009 at 2:35 PM
Great card- love the coloring and the tartan ribbon! Great festive card. I love all of your tips- to start dark with the reds, you have to know where the shading would be first- I am working on this! Thanks again and love the great card!
December 8, 2009 at 2:38 PM
Bob! You're gonna get her hooked too!! LOL She did a wonderful job on this and thanks again for the tidbit about blending.
December 8, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Really lovely card.
Colouring is terrific.
Hugs Marion
December 8, 2009 at 4:59 PM
That is adorable! Great job!
December 8, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Bob the card your wife did is to cute ! Thanks for sharing tips with us about the copics.
December 9, 2009 at 1:22 AM
It doesn't look like you had a difficult time blending to me! Just gorgeous. It is so cute seeing a male enjoy this hobby.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
~Pam
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December 9, 2009 at 4:39 AM
Bob your wife's card is adorable she did a awesome job! Love it!!
Hugs,
Nancy
December 9, 2009 at 2:14 PM
Hi Bob,
Your art is incredible to say the least!! I got here from your post on the mister linky at the challenge on the Digital-Ink Co blog site. I was trying to find the card you've enter in the challenge, maybe you could let me know, so we can be sure if you win..which card it is. I also noticed you have our store blinkie on the side of your blog. I'd love to send you a FREE stamp for that, so please email us at admin@digital-inkco.com. Thanks so much for joining us, and I hope you come back many many times!!!