Hi! I am back with a card inspired by my friend Barb. You see Barb is a copic "artist" in my opinion. She gets those markers in her hands and she creates the most beautiful images. (You can see Barb's cards on her blog Stampelicious. ) With my envy I decided to put my collection of copic markers to use. I have collected the beautiful copic colors for sometime. Until now they have mostly sat as I admired them. I have used my copic markers on one other card here. That image did not require the shadowing that makes Magnolia images come alive. I have to admit I am not completely satisfied with the results of todays card. So this post is a lesson in what NOT to do with your copic markers. Lesson one...copic markers do not work like my Prismacolor pencils. I over blended my copics. I went to Barb's blog this morning for inspiration. I instantly saw my mistakes. I did not leave enough light areas. My color choices were too close together in value. Without range of color images appear flat. So I go back to square one. If you would like to see a couple of my other favorite copic artists you can go to Claudia Rosa's blog Magnolia Inspiration, Suzanne Dean's blog Scrap Blitz (Suzanne has copic tutorial video's you can view) and Marianne Walker's copic website "I Like Markers". ( Tell them I sent you!) These are just a few of my favorite bloggers that use copic markers. I have seen such beautiful cards made using copics. I will keep practicing and studying my friends' gorgeous work until I get it right. I don't give up easy!
After all with any medium you use you have to practice, practice, practice! So if you are like me, and feel copic challenged, don't give up. We just have to hang in there and practice. At least that's what I am telling myself! LOL!
Until next time, I hope you all have a happy, SAFE Fourth of July.
22 comments:
Well I think you did a great job on your darling Tilda card. Very cute!
(We're always so hard on ourselves, arent' we.)
Huggies ~~~
Sharron
I think you are being too hard on yourself. I think you did a great job. It takes awhile to figure those pens out but they sure are wonderful. I have had mine for a few months and am still learning. I really like your Tilda, keep practicing!
love the bright colors and i think you did a great job on your card. hugs
I think she's terrific! I love the oranges and greeens you've used! Great paper and layout, too!
I agree with Sharron-you are too hard on yourself!
You work is fantastic and I mean it!
P.s. Now this is another Tilda that I want!
Pam! This is the cutest card ever! You did a great job coloring your Tilda, and I can certainly light and shadow on her!!! Your dsp is fantastic and with the little flower and ribbon and extra embellishments you've made a gorgeous card. I love it...
There is no doubt that this is a great card. I love it!
Hugs,
Cabio
I think you did an excellent job. Copics do have a learning curve. You could add a very pale gray outline around her to add a bit more dimension.Yes you are right especially for hair, you need light and dark colours to bring it alive.
Love the bright colours and the layout is good!
Diana
I can't see anything at all wrong with it - it's gorgeous!
Hi Pam,
I think you are being too hard on yourself. You have done a fine job on your first card. I can see shadows and light areas. Love your DP and the design of your card - very pretty.
Hugs, Candy
I like your Tilda! She looks like she has a little tan. Not too much because I am sure you make sure she has her sunscreen on beofre going outside. Tee hee!
Sharon L
I think you did a fabulous job! LOVE the orange and green together and that Tilda is just way beyond cute! Don't be so hard on yourself. I really like the way it turned out.
Hi Pam,
I agree with everyone else you are being to hard on yourself. I think you did a great job and I can see light and dark areas. Your card is really cute love it!. Just keep practicing and it will all come in time. I myself still need lots of pratice but it is so much fun. Can't wait to see more of your coloring.
Hugs,
Nancy
I think you did a great job! Tilda looks so cute with her swim tube, and your DPs are so summer-y! Great card! Cami
Super card, so bright and cheery...gorgeous Tilda :-)
Hugs
Carole x
I agree on th practice practice with the copics, I've really had to - and continue to have to do that!...but I think what you've done is adorable!
This is awesome!! so summery!
Well I think it's beautiful!! I've been using Copics for a couple of years now & still can't get it right, lol!
what a wonderful and fresh card, love the bright and zingy colours that you have used. hugs rachxx
Seriously CUTE! I love the fun bright colors -just perfect!! Lovely coloring, the skin tones are spot on!! Hugs,
Hi Pam, thank you so much for visiting my blog and your lovely comments. It made my night!
Abby:)
Oh wow your cards are so gorgeous Pam!
Love your sweet scenes and wonderful designs!
Such beautiful colours and detail!
So enjoyed my visit to your fabulous blog. Thank you so much for your sweet comments you have made my day!
hugs
kim x
Not happy with this card?!?! Are you CrAzY? This card is beautiful, and the coloring is amazing!!! Tilda looks like she is having fun at the beach and soaking in the sunshine:o) Every deatil is perfect, my dear!!! I know I love it:o)
Hugs!
Carolyn
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