Friday, April 23, 2010
Todays image is from "Stampavie" the stamp is called "Bernadette admiring the spring flowers". It's a really cute stamp, but has a lot of detail coloring to do.
Copic Tidbit:
When I color images that have very small areas, I tend to go with two colors in the family group. Also I don't color in circles. What I do is lay down the light color first, then the darker color. With the lightest color I pull the darker color out. This keeps the ink from going out side the image line. Try it, it works for me and I get, what is to me, an acceptable blend.
I added some Crystal Lacquer to the watering can and some Spica colors to other areas. The paper for the image was "Curious Cryogen", I love this paper.
Now get ready for this, because I used a lot of different markers on this one. Here are the colors I used;
Skin; E000, E00, E01, R11
Blouse; Y11, Y15, Y17
Hair; Y11, Y21, E97, E99
Pants; E31, E35, B05, R24, R27
Water Can; C0, C3, C5
Leaves; YG07
Foreground; YG01, YG05
That's a lot of colors, plus I used random colors for the flowers.
I hope you enjoy my effort for the day. Your comments are always welcome.
Have a GREAT DAY!!!
Bob L.
April 23, 2010 at 8:23 PM
Bob this card is just Beautiful! Your coloring is amazing and I love the layout!
April 23, 2010 at 10:12 PM
what a lovely card and your image is colored so beautifully! Thanks for the tidbit!!! I really like to learn as much as I can about the art of copics. Thanks again!!!
KymKreates
PS I am definitely up for your challenge
April 24, 2010 at 12:19 AM
Bob, I really enjoyed the variety you have posted right now. I have not visited any blogs lately.
The stampscape on the candle is great. I have that stamp along with maybe 50 more stampscapes, so it was good to see another way to use them.
The robin card is outstanding! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Patmith
April 24, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Bob, I love this card. Your coloring as usual is fantastic. You are so talented. And I thought that I was the only one using on 2 colors and blending that way. I just found it easier for me than trying to blend 3 or 4 colors. Can't wait to find a copics class. I have just been coloring by the seat of my pants.
April 24, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Bob, you've turned out another beautiful card! I like your bright colors--and appreciate your tips for shading with the Copic markers.
Thanks!
Mari
April 24, 2010 at 1:36 PM
Beautiful card! The coloring is awesome and I also love the combination of colors. Also thanks for your comment. I have actually been thinking of visiting the South Carolina Zoo. I saw some pictures my friend took there and it seems as though you get closer to the animals there that you can at zoo Atlanta.
Sue
April 25, 2010 at 12:04 PM
This is a beautiful card and your coloring is super great! I appreciate all the comments and tips from you in both groups - Magnolia-icious and copic (its newer to me so I don't quite remember the name) I love your work and you really do inspire me. Thanks, Barb F
April 25, 2010 at 3:29 PM
Thanks for commenting on today's post Bob. Yes I did use a filter with pictures 3, 4 and 9. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Sue
April 25, 2010 at 4:55 PM
Great job on the detailed coloring, Bob. Cute image to work with and I love the "blues" for the background - very elegant card.
Hugs, Lillian
April 25, 2010 at 8:46 PM
LOVELY!!!
April 26, 2010 at 10:23 AM
I have to say your awsome with your copics and have a different technique that is unique.I never seen anybody color like you which makes it even better LOL! WOW!! Your coloring is fantastic ,vivid and beautiful.WOW I'M AMAZED!!SO PRETTY!THE IMAGE IS STINCKIN CUTE THEN YOUR COLORING IS DOUBLE STICKIN CUTE LOL! I don't know if anybody notices but my favorite part of the image is the floor.SO much talent and detail there!RubyM:)
April 27, 2010 at 5:44 AM
This is lovely and would brighten anyone's day!