Coloring Details: Color What You See, Not What You Think You See (Copic Markers, Colored Pencils)
I’m sorry, but it’s true:
Some realistic coloring projects turn out weird and kind’a freaky looking.
It’s not because you lack skill or talent. It’s because beginners often trip over their own brains.
Getting past the brain hurdle is something EVERY beginner must do if they intend to grow and mature as an artist. There’s nothing to be ashamed of, it’s just a normal part of the learning process.
The Danger of Step-by-Step Coloring Tutorials
Hooray! It's Blogday!
Ever notice how we look forward to certain days of the week when our favorite internetters post new content?
That's Blogday.
Time to check in with all your favorite Copic Marker bloggers. Time to scour the colored pencil channels on YouTube! And don't forget about all the coloring groups on Facebook!
But wait. Hold on a second.
Want to know why you've been coloring for years and yet…
Am I Done Yet? How To Know When your coloring is Finished
Are We There Yet?
Are we there yet now? How about now?
Knowing when to declare "I'm finally finished!" is hard.
Do you have enough Copic Marker color? Have you added enough colored pencil? Are the blends good? Does it look right? Is anything left undone?
Beginners have an especially tough time deciding when to call it quits. Many overwork their projects (as I discussed here) but far more students quit too early leaving things looking half finished or uncolored.
It's a hard call to make.
And here's where you're expecting me to swoop in with a handy solution, right?
