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How to Color Real Dimension (Draw and Color Demo)

How to Color Real Dimension (Draw and Color Demo)

Draw and Color with Amy in her latest livestream series.

In this episode, we explore the difference between depth and dimension for realism. Read more here.

Coloring Tip: Don't Talk Yourself Out of Realistic Shade Colors (Copic Marker, Colored Pencil)

Coloring Tip: Don't Talk Yourself Out of Realistic Shade Colors (Copic Marker, Colored Pencil)

Copic Markers and colored pencils are big, mean bullies!

I’ve been teaching artistic coloring classes for over a decade and I’ve got to say, it’s pretty rare for me to meet a new student who isn’t afraid to take control of their colors.

Do you let your supplies run the show? Then your coloring is flatter than it ought to be! Let’s look at why and how to fix it.

Use What You Learn: Color Realistic Macarons with Copic Marker & Colored Pencil

Use What You Learn: Color Realistic Macarons with Copic Marker & Colored Pencil

You can use techniques borrowed from other Vanilla Arts classes to color photorealistic macarons.

You can color these macarons, your own macaron drawing, or any other cookie stamp you encounter.

Good technique isn’t just good for one project.

Good technique is good for a lifetime of coloring!

How to Simplify Texture & Detail (Plus my latest Tutorial in Colored Pencil Magazine)

How to Simplify Texture & Detail (Plus my latest Tutorial in Colored Pencil Magazine)

Overwhelmed By Details and Texture?

You want to color with more realism— improving your skill and artistry with colored pencils or Copic Markers. All the classes on realism say you need to look closer at photo references or study real life objects.

But holy shinola! When you look closely, you see tons of teeny-tiny flakes, freckles, bumps, cracks, crumbs, and itty-bitty specks of color.

How are you supposed to color all that detail?