Well it’s been a while since my last post. Don’t worry, nothing happened. I was just coloring away and everything else slipped before I know it. So I am back with exciting news about a new coloring book called “Insectimaginery” by the very talented Susan Carlson of Ruby Charm Colors. In short, it’s all bugs.…
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Translucent Effect
I recently colored one of Hanna Karlzon’s bugs in Daydreams with translucent effect on the wings. This effect can be applied to anything that you want to have a see-through look, not just bugs. I got a number of requests to share how I did it. Unfortunately, I didn’t make a video but I took…
New book, new pens
I started the New Year going on a buying spree for coloring books. One of these is the Ayahuasca Jungle Visions by Alexander Ward. The illustrations in this book are amazing if you are a fan of jungle themed art. At the same time, I was given a set of Kelly Creates new Aqua brush…
Use of pointillism in coloring
What is pointillism? According to wikipedia, pointillism is a technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image. The technique relies on the ability of the eye and mind of the viewer to blend the color dots into a fuller range of tones. The featured image above…