CPS 99 and Copic Tutorial
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This week's CPS Sketch 99 is sponsored by DRS Designs; I chose the Plant Shelf stamp and paired it with some K and Company Blue Awning papers. I took some step-by-step pictures as I colored the image with my Copic markers, thinking that it might be helpful on any plant greenery.
First, I stamped the image on PaperTrey Stamper's Select White cardstock in Tuxedo Black Memento ink, and cut and embossed it with a SpellbindersLabels die. I left the die in place and used it as a stencil/mask to airbrush the background with B14 (top) and a C3 (bottom) Copic markers. You may notice that I did not mask anything other than the edges. I knew that the pale blue and gray would not adversely effect the colors that I was adding, except for the terra cotta pots. As pale as I was airbrushing, I knew that I could take my clear blender marker (o) and simply clean up that area before coloring it.
I chose a pale green, YG11, to give my plant leaves some color. I will cover most of this up before I'm finished, but it's a base coat. On the right you see only YG11, and on the left you will see both YG11 and some YG91, as the leaves start to turn a more natural shade for leaves.
In the photo above, I've added YG93 and YG95. The plant on the right has only YG11 and YG91 on its leaves, while the plant on the left has the mid-light tones and mid-dark tones added--YG93's and YG95's.
Above I've added some color to the center plant; I opted to give it cooler green leaves, like the silvery green on a rosemary plant, for variety. I used G21 as a base color, adding a bit of BG93 in the shadow areas.
On the terra cotta pots, I base coated with an E-13 marker. The center pot has only E-13 on it, with extra layer of E-13 added where you see some shading. Remember that you can achieve at least one value darker by simply layering a Copic color. On the left pot, I have added E-15 and just a tiny bit of E17 in the shadows.
In the picture above, all of the pots are finished; The E11 was used to blend and smooth the other colors without making the value significantly darker. (I generally use a light value marker to blend with rather than the clear blender pen since the clear blender pen pushes color entirely out of an area, if it gets saturated.) I didn't take a picture of the shelf after it was colored, but most of it is covered up in the card anyway.
I hope that this step-by-step process will help you in coloring with your Copic markers. Have a great day, and thanks for visiting!
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Product Details
Stamps: Plant Shelf (DRS Designs)
Ink: Brown Memento (Tsukinko), Antique Linen Distress Pad (Ranger)
Cardstock: Stampers Select White and Vintage Ivory (PaperTrey Ink) (I
used the white for the focal point so that I'd have maximum brightness
to color with my markers, then aged the edges so that they wouldn't
stick out with the warmer ivory cardstock.)
Paper: Blue Awning (K & Company)
Tools: Spellbinders die, Martha Stewart Lattice Punch, Copic markers
and airbrush system, Spica Glitter pens in clear and melon
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Hi Debbie! This is beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial. I'll definitely give it a try. BTW, I'm thrilled to report that I got into Marianne Walker's Copic Certification class in Anaheim on the 24th (at CHA)! She had a few spots open to the general public, and I jumped at the chance. I'm over the moon!
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | January 13, 2009 at 12:03 AM
I just saw the new CC and rushed over here to see if you had them. How can you stand it?? You must be beside yourself waiting with anticipation. I love it all. Good thing I am only on a stamp diet and not a paper diet. LOL!
And GREAT card and tutorial! You rock!
Posted by: Charlene Austin | January 13, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Loving the new CC paper thanks for sharing the link! The card is gorgeous!
Posted by: Morag | January 13, 2009 at 03:03 AM
Amazing colouring! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Carolen | January 13, 2009 at 05:05 AM
So beautiful Debbie, thank you for the tutorial, it's fabulous!
Posted by: Jerri Kay | January 13, 2009 at 05:51 AM
Wow Debbie, you make it look so easy! Your card is gorgeous. I'm going to try out some floral coloring today. As always, thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: donna calamari | January 13, 2009 at 05:54 AM
Debbie...thank you so much for these fabulous directions with the airbrush. I just got all of my airbrush goodies for Xmas but am sort of at a loss as to what to do with them yet. YOU are always an inspiration!
Posted by: Leigh O'Brien | January 13, 2009 at 06:46 AM
Amazing work. Debbie. More like a photographic than a coloured image.
Posted by: Marion | January 13, 2009 at 06:55 AM
love your coloring it does look like a work of art thanks for the lesson its very helpful
Hugs
Norine
Posted by: Norine | January 13, 2009 at 07:13 AM
Beautiful, love the paper and the border punch, the ribbon with buttons is so pretty! Your coloring is just amazing the plants are so real looking!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | January 13, 2009 at 07:18 AM
Wonderful tutorial! I love to see your magic happen with Copics!!! Beautiful image and wonderful card!!!
Posted by: Sharon (notimetostamp) | January 13, 2009 at 07:24 AM
THANK YOU for those tips...I need all the help I can get.....this is GREAT!!!
Posted by: DeeDee | January 13, 2009 at 07:50 AM
Beautiful card. Thank you for the mini tutorial on using the Copic markers.
Posted by: Trisha | January 13, 2009 at 08:11 AM
Your coloring is so realistic. Don't own any Copics (I know, have I been living in the dark ages) but I believe it is an excellent tutorital for any coloring medium. I am a colored pencil freak so I will adapt the tutorial to my colored pencils. Thanks bunches.
Posted by: karen | January 13, 2009 at 08:23 AM
Beautiful card, Debbie!! Your coloring is always so amazing! Thank you for the tutorial!
Posted by: Cindy H. | January 13, 2009 at 09:23 AM
Oh Debbie, this is so pretty!!!
God bless
Giovana
Posted by: Giovana | January 13, 2009 at 09:25 AM
Great tutorial, Debbie, and the card is just beautiful!!
Posted by: Barb F | January 13, 2009 at 09:32 AM
love your step by step!
Posted by: Holly | January 13, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Fantastic tutorial, Debbie! You completely brought these plants to life with your Copics. You've inspired me to get them out and play with my markers this weekend! Thanks!
Posted by: MichelleY | January 13, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Love this card!! You have made the plants look so real. Thank you for the tutorial.
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | January 13, 2009 at 11:16 AM
You do such amazing work with stamps and copic markers. I am always in awe! Great job with this week's sketch!
~Lea
Posted by: Lea Lawson | January 13, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Super tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing
Posted by: PAT(mspfd) | January 13, 2009 at 01:35 PM
Your coloring is out of this world; thanks for the step-by-step details!!
Posted by: Michele | January 13, 2009 at 01:40 PM
Wow - Debbie thanks so much for the awesome card and tutorial! What a way to showcase the DRS image. Much appreciated!!
Posted by: Cathy | January 13, 2009 at 02:09 PM
Wonderful tutorial Debbie! That is so generous of you to show up step by step...it really helps! Beautiful card too!
Posted by: Danielle | January 13, 2009 at 02:50 PM