Coloring Flowers: Depth And Dimension Are Not The Same (Copic Marker, Colored Pencil)
“I want to color with depth & Dimension!”
It’s not just you. Everyone wants more depth and dimension in their Copic Marker, colored pencil, or watercolor projects.
I’ll bet that’s why you clicked on this article.
Yes, I want ALL the dimensional coloring tips!
And that’s kinda the problem… learning to color is hard if you’re only using free resources like YouTube videos, introductory tutorials, and tip articles…
Do Not Use White Gel Pen for Realistic Highlights (Copic Marker, Colored Pencil)
What’s the best white gel pen for Realistic highlights?
I get this question a lot— as if the problem is the brand of pen rather than the white pen technique.
If you’re coloring cranberries with the same technique you also used on a fuzzy brown bear or a prickly pine tree… And if you’re using the white gel pen highlight technique on everything?
You’ve got realism problems.
Blending Combinations: Why It’s Hard to Pick Your Own Colors (tips for color independence)
Do you struggle to create your own blending combos?
I see a major problem in Copic Marker and colored pencil classes. I’m starting to see it in watercolor now too. I have students who can color any project I throw at them. Many of my students color my class projects better than me!
As long as you’re given a list of blending combinations and step by step instructions, you can color like a professional.
But when working independently— coloring your own ideas and choosing your own colors and blending combos… your projects look beginner-ish.
How is this possible?
