REALISTIC COLORING
And artistic playtime?
Think you can’t have both?
References can be a guide to realism but you don’t have to duplicate everything exactly like the photo!
Let’s play, with realism.
Fine Art Techniques for Colorists - Intro to Altering References with Realism
WARNING!
Speckled Eggs is not a typical step-by-step coloring workshop.
Please read the full page before purchasing to insure you understand how Independent Studies work.
“Use blue markers on the blue egg. Use pink markers on the pink egg.”
That’s pretty much how you learned to color, eh?
Use the yellow blending combination here and switch to a purple combination over there,
And never, ever, never let them touch!
Color segregation makes coloring easy to learn and easier to teach but hang on a minute…
Aren’t you an advanced student?
Why are you letting basic beginner rules hold you back?
Let’s put the joy of playtime back in your coloring!
Play, like an artist.
SPECKLED EGGS
ADVANCED ARTISTIC COLORING
MARKER + COLORED PENCIL INSTRUCTION WITH AMY SHULKE
We set up lots of rules…
Blending rules make it easy to blend smoothly and get perfect results every time.
If you’ve been coloring for a while, aren’t you bored with blending yet?
Let’s rethink how you use color.
We can retain the depth and dimension you love about blending combinations…
But add a glorious burst of color interaction which is guaranteed to make you smile.
Beware though, you’re about to get wonderfully addicted to this new playful approach to color!
SPECKLED EGGS
An advanced independent study in color bouncing and reflection
$45 USD - Instant Access to all printables and video
Professional Illustrator, Amy Shulke shares her color bouncing methods
Color is the ultimate play toy!
I’ve spent decades doing freelance illustration and trust me, not every job is fun.
Let me show you the quiet technique I developed for secret color interplay— amusing myself but also adding artistry and a boost of realism to plain color.
Let’s ditch the standard blending combinations and have some fun!
Advanced Level
Copic Markers & Prismacolor Pencils
Minimal Supply lists
Maximum Impact
The world is full of rainbows. It’s your job as an artist to celebrate them wherever you can.
Speckled Eggs is an ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY
WARNING: THIS IS NOT A STANDARD CLASS!
This study project is for advanced colorers who are comfortable working without step-by-step demonstrations.
Students will be asked to select their own colors and blending combinations (hints provided). The detailed guidebook provides a summary of the coloring process + tips and over 200 WIP photos but there are no follow-me “do this, then do this” videos to work from.
Amy demonstrates several sections of the project in the video but most sections are deliberately left uncovered. Truly advanced students are capable of intuiting a process and making their own color decisions.
If you don’t enjoy working independently, please do not purchase Speckled Eggs.
What’s an Advanced Independent Study?
In college level art programs across the world, students are given just enough guidance to begin an art assignment. This allows fledgling artists the opportunity to develop a unique project, personal style, and more importantly, to develop the skills to plan ahead and troubleshoot when issues arise.
If someone’s always holding your hand and showing you what to do, you'll never become a functioning artist.
If your coloring skills have plateaued, it’s not because you haven’t been given enough instruction. Chances are, you’ve been given too much!
Amy gives you a complete project with lots of hints and encouragement on how to cross the finish line. In the beginning, you can rely heavily on the videos and guidebook but we encourage you to peek less with every Advanced Independent Study.
Become the artist you were born to be. Independence is the first step.
Start Playing with Color Now
Color as many times as you wish and invent new color combinations.
One time payment - $45 USD
How Speckled Eggs works:
Enroll today for instant access to the detailed supply list, line art, photo references, printable guidebook, and set of videos. No waiting.
This is an advanced independent project so we don’t start with the video right away. Consult the photo reference and guidebook while you color egg by egg through the project. Every egg is detailed in the book but there are also prompts to make your own color decisions.
Watch the videos for more inspiration but remember, for independent coloring, we don’t hold you hand too much— and that’s a good thing!
ADVANCED COLORING SKILLS REQUIRED
Beginner techniques like blending, layering, and underpainting absolutely will not be covered in this course.
To master beginner skills before taking Box of Colors, I have two skill-building courses. More info here.
Underpainting is used extensively in this course and will not be covered in depth either. To learn the process, I have a pre-requesite class. More info here.
IF YOU LIKE SPECKLED EGGS, YOU’LL LOVE:
Color Speckled Eggs Now
Learn to color a rainbow of textured eggs with amazing realism.
One time payment - $45 USD
Quick Questions:
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This workshop is taught at the advanced level without step-by-step guidance.
The video content addresses common questions or the trickiest parts but it is not a full demonstration.
Before purchasing this study, we recommend practicing your intermediate underpainting skills in Real Crayons.
Then learn the process of independent decision making in Box of Colors.
You may also consider joining The Underpainters for more lessons like this study.
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Immediately and Forever! As soon as you're through the enrollment and payment processes, the class material automatically opens for you.
This workshop is 100% FULL ACCESS from the moment you enroll. Work at your own pace and take as much time as you want to complete the lesson.
Save your log-in info for forever access to the workshop materials.
Questions? Email us at info@vanillaarts.com
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The line art is included with the printable workshop materials.
No secondary or outside purchase necessary.
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Sorry but no. You must be logged into your account here at Teachable to view the videos.
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Absolutely! Members of The Underpainters use markers, colored pencil, watercolor, and we even have a couple digital artists.
Amy demonstrates in her mixed media specialty (markers + pencil) but the language of color is universal.
Experiment and have fun!
Note: Amy has a BFA in Illustration and has trained in a variety of media but her specialty is colored pencil. She can answer questions about other media but is by no means an expert in them. This study is not intended as a lesson in acrylic, oils, pastels, or watercolor.
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Don’t worry, you will be!
Amy provides swatches of the colors she used in her sample but no names or numbers are listed. This is deliberate, forcing you to make color decisions on your own.
Use Amy’s swatches as a springboard or explore the provided references for your own color preferences.
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This is a one-time, single payment purchase with no additional billing.
We use the Teachable platform to process your purchase. Teachable uses Stripe to accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover payments. We do not accept PayPal deposits but you may use a PayPal debit card.
Several major currencies are accepted but prices are listed in USD. VAT is automatically charged where applicable. We absolutely can not waive VAT charges.
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If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact me at info@vanillaarts.com within the first 48 hours for a full refund minus processing fees.
Note: A refund withdraws you completely from the workshop. You will lose access to the course panel, all materials, and any associated forum.
Repeat refund requestors will be blocked from participation.
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