Coloring Tip: The Secret to Beautiful Colored Backgrounds (Copic Marker, Colored Pencil, Distress Ink)

Coloring Tip: The Secret to Beautiful Colored Backgrounds (Copic Marker, Colored Pencil, Distress Ink)

Are you a fan of simple backgrounds?

I am too. If I’ve spent hours coloring with my best Copic Marker and colored pencil skills, I want people to see the coloring.

But simple doesn’t have to be boring. Let’s look at how to create dynamic simple backgrounds.

Use What You Learn: Color Dimensional Peonies with Copic Marker & Colored Pencil

Use What You Learn: Color Dimensional Peonies with Copic Marker & Colored Pencil

You can use techniques borrowed from other Vanilla Arts classes to color floral illustrations.

You can color this Pretty Peony, your own peony drawing, or any other botanical stamp you encounter.

Good technique isn’t just good for one project.

Good technique is good for a lifetime of coloring!

Use What You Learn: Color Dimensional Daisies with Copic Marker & Colored Pencil

Use What You Learn: Color Dimensional Daisies with Copic Marker & Colored Pencil

You can use techniques borrowed from other Vanilla Arts classes to color floral illustrations.

You can color this Gerbera Daisy, your own daisy drawing, or any other botanical stamp you encounter.

Good technique isn’t just good for one project.

Good technique is good for a lifetime of coloring!

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

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

You can use techniques borrowed from other Vanilla Arts classes to color floral illustrations.

You can color this rose blossom, your own rose drawing, or any other botanical stamp you encounter.

Good technique isn’t just good for one project.

Good technique is good for a lifetime of coloring!