Apr 03 2008
Copic Grapes
A super quick post — I should be out the door!!! I had this image colored last night, again experimenting with my new Copics, so when I saw Julia’s Ways to Use it Challenge at SCS to use rub-ons, I couldn’t resist. I quicky did a few rub-ons, also used Roxie’s Sketch from SCS on Wednesday, and here we have it:
Used SU retired sets, Sun Ripened II and Happy Harmony — just trying to color different type of images with my Copics. Paper is White, Elegant Eggplant and Pale Plum. This is a small, 4.25″ square card. Got to run!!! Thanks for looking!
We have a fun Stamp Simply Challenge lined up for tomorrow — anyone who owns cardstock can play!!!
Editing to Add Copic Colors and Chit Chat:
- Grapes: V01, V15, V09, RV34
- Leaves: YG03, YG17, YG63
- Branches: E31, E09, E27, 100 (Black)
- Shadowing: C1-0 (Colorless Blender)
Several have asked for the colors, so here they are. And I don’t mean, by any stretch of the imagination, to indicate that these color combos are perfect or work the best for the given image — I’m still trying to figure that all out. I am just telling you what I used. For instance, I meant to use 3 purple shades on my grapes. When I was done, they just looked so *bland*, so then I added the RV (red/violet) shade, and it perked them up. Someone with an art background can probably just look at the markers in the case and pull out what works well together, but I can’t — it’s a matter of trial and error at this point. See below for some links to color combination charts.
Also on my stem, I couldn’t get that to look very good, so I just added some lines with the black marker and it helped a lot. And there was a problem I had doing the thin vines — there were areas there meant to be colored, very small areas — well, when I tried with one of the brown markers, I made a mess — the marker tip was too wide — way too wide!!! So, I removed the color the best I could with my colorless blender (0), then I just filled in the vines with the very finest tip of my SU Journaler (black). I’m sure there is a better way to do this, I just haven’t figured it out!!! Also, I realize I do have a very heavy hand with my markers — I must learn to be lighter to the touch — but, it’s all fun, and so many little mistakes are *fixable*, and that’s a GOOD THING!!!
Once I’m talking, someone asked ifI felt Copics were a good choice for a novice– well, I’ve been around for a bit in terms of card making, but let me tell you, there is no one more novice than ME when it comes to coloring. For all the years I’ve been stamping, I have colored very little, and what coloring I have done has been with a variety of mediums, never really finding anything that I clicked with. I have kind of avoided coloring like the plague — LOL!!! And I can honestly say, I am TOTALLY LOVING IT NOW!!!
I know there are some good color combination charts out there — I’m off to find some now — I’ll be back to provide links. OK, here’s a couple:
Debbie Olson has her favorite combos listed on her sidebar, just scroll down a bit.
Sharon Harnist has a nice sampling of her favorites with visuals.
Hope these help and, once again, thanks for stopping in!!!
25 responses so far
It doesn’t look like you’re having any trouble with those copics from here!! They are both absolutely wonderful!! Great job!!
Very pretty Sharon! Your coloring looks marvelous and the card just beautiful!
Gorgeous, Sharon! The white base really sets off the purple and greens. Your coloring is wonderful and I’m in love with this sketch!
What a copic pro! This is awesome Sharon! Can’t wait to see what you copic next!
Sharon, you’re a pro with the Copics already! Beautifully done!
Awesome card.
Your blog is so full of inspiration and I love browsing it.
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Just GORGEOUS!! Your coloring is AWESOME btw!!
Starla
Gorgeous coloring.
Agree. great coloring. I would love to know which you used. i am starting my collection now
Gorgeous! Looks like you’re really enjoying your copics.
Your coloring is awesome!!! It took me a few minutes to figure out if the grapes were the rub-ons or stamped image, it looked so good!
Wow! Those grapes look sooo yummy! Love the elegant eggplant on white!
Deena
Um, hello??? C’mon, ‘fess up! You were born with Copics in your hand! Sharon, this is SPECTACULAR!
Sharon, I have no words. This is absolutely stunning. Girl, you’ve picked up quick on how to use those copics :D:D.
I love the rich velvet ribbon. It just ties everything together. But most of all, the coloring job on the grapes, it is out of this world.
Wow!!!!
hi sharon, i would like to know the copic colors you used for the “grapes” card. i am desperately trying to learn how to use these very expensive markers. i have been watching your blog and doing what you do, well i try to any way, hoping that eventually i will be able to make my own creations. thank you for all your help! candy hill
Good Golly, Miss Molly…you went from Copic newbie to Copic expert overnight. ….I have the Prismacolor markers so the Copics are out for me but this is BEEE-U-TI-FUL!!
Beautiful!!! Love the rub-ons, love the purple!! Your coloring is fantastic! 🙂
Awesome colouring again. I know what you mean about being a novice with colouring. I also have avoided it like the plague, but the Copics do make it more “fun” to colour with. I have tried to do some colouring with the Prismacolor Pencil crayons and the Copic markers and that seems to go ok. I use the pencil crayons in spots where the nib of the marker is too big to go in and then try and go over it with a similar but very light Copic to sort of blend the colours out. I must admit, I also have a few of the Copic Original markers in colours that I would use for leaves and branches or in other smaller areas. They have a smaller tip and are easier to work with.
I don’t get it…I thought you were a newbie to these markers. This is unbelievably gorgeous! I wish I could produce this quality card with my coloring! Please share with us the markers you used. Thank you, Sharon!
Wow, Sharon! By golly, I think you’ve found your ideal coloring medium! This is simply gorgeous! Super, super job! How exciting for you!
WOW. You do such an awesome job. I am getting the stampers select set soon. When they get here I am going to be SO bad…I know it! I am in no way a coloring girl. You are giving me hope. I tried your challenge today, but didn’t follow the rules all the way because I can’t read apparently, so I posted it on my blog, but I won’t post in on SCS. Because I am dumb!! LOL!!!
Becky
Omigosh, Sharon! You took the plunge and got the Copics! Good for you! One would never know that you are just learning how to use them. My eyes popped outta their sockets when I saw this grape card; they look so beautifully real!
WOW this is beautiful. Your grapes look so real — great coloring.
Your grapes look fabulous, and I love your paper choices and yummy velvet ribbon!! Gorgeous, Sharon!
I think you have the hang of those Copics, girlie! *wink* Your coloring is beautiful and I love this layout!