torsdag 6. juni 2013

CMN- coloring shadow around the image with Tutorial

Hello friends and followers,
Today I want to share my happy news with you. Yesterday i got the fabulous news I passed my European Copic Coloring Master exam! I'm so excited! 
Only 5 people in Norway own this title so I'm very proud of it...lol.
Jeg er hoppende glad fortsatt, fordi i går fikk jeg beskjed om at jeg nå kan smykke meg med tittelen European Copic Coloring Master (ECCM). Som en av bare 5 i Norge må jeg si jeg er litt stolt! 
Veldig moro! Jeg deltok på en veldig inspirerende og morsom kursrekke hos Siv, du kan lese mer om programmet her: ECCP

I made this card for Copic Marker Norge, if you pop over to the CMN blog you can have a look at my picture-tutorial on coloring a shadow around the image to make it pop (in Norwegian). EDIT: See tutorial at the end of this post.
Dette kortet har jeg laget til CMN bloggen, hvis du tar en tur innom kan du se en trinn for trinn tutorial på hvoran man lager skygge rundt motivet med gråtoner.

Here's the card I made for the tutorial. The fancy folds on Tilda's dress are very much inspired by one of my favorite international copic coloring artists: Alyce. Thank you for the inspiration, hun! 

I used papers from Maja Design Vintage spring basic, some lovely lace and metal corner from the LLC store, and Magnolia Doohickey dies for the flower and branch. the flowers are WOC and the fab note clip is by Tim Holtz. The postmark stamps and the big roses are by Kort og Godt. Sentiment stamp is Norsk Stempelblad AS.  I used a Martha Stewardt punch on the edges and lots of distress inks as always...lol. (sorry about the bad picture quality, I'm not friends with my camera today!)


Here's the tutorial in english. Norwegian version over at Copic Marker Norge
1. Get your colored image.

2. Start  using W5 in corners and creeks. It looks kind of harsh in the beginning- but don't worry, you will not ruin your image! 

3. Next get your W3, using the flickering technique, drag the dark color from W5 just a tiny bit longer with your marker.

4. Swithc to W1. Color from the W5, over the W3 and a little longer. Then go on to make a shadow around the whole image, maybe 1/4 of an inch using the W1. Be careful not to get any of the colors from the hair or clothes on your marker as it will smudge.

5. Next is your W00. Go over all edges around the image. Only from the W1 and out. 

6. Finally, use your Blender around the edges to smoothen. I usually use the flat end of the marker, use circle movements. Be sure to fill your marker before use to get a soft look.

Then I make the ground under her dress. I use the flat end of the marker. 


 7. Start with W5, Draw a thin line under her skirt and where I want the shadow to be.

8. Then on to W3. Drawing on top of the W5 an just a littlebit outside.

9. Next W1. Same thing. On top of the other markers and a little more.

10. Finally I use the W00 and blender.

Repeat the process a couple of time to get darker shadows.
If you find it don't blend well, go over the darkerst parts (W5) with your W00 to soften up. But be careful. If you use your lightest markers on top of the darker ones it will act as the blender and leave light dots.


Here's my finished Tilda in cotton dress with shadows. Copics used: 
Hud/Skin: E13-11-00-000-0000, kinn/ Cheeks:E95, Hår/Hair: E77-74-71-70-W7
Kjole/ dress: Rv95-93-91, V000, E71, W3
Skygger/ Shadows: W5-3-1-00, blender

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I would like to enter the following challenges.
Totally Tilda: #73 Going Postal 
CLP challenge: #59 June Sketch


Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today!
Wishing you a wonderful, creative day!
 Takk for at du titter innom bloggen min i dag!
Ønsker deg en herlig, kreativ dag!

Crafty hugs,

21 kommentarer:

Magda sa...

Congratulations on your colic examen!!!
Thats great news!
I am so happy for you Elizabeth!
You made a beautiful card and I like the music-note .
Wish you a very nice week
hugs,
Magda

Rita sa...

Gratulerer så mye med ECCM tittelen :) Du fargelegger helt fantastisk! :) Dette kortet er nydelig, flott pyntet og nydelig Tilda :) ha en fin dag :) Klemmer Rita

Christina C. sa...

OMG...Elizabeth, this is priceless! SUPERB coloring of Tilda!!!!
Gorgeous design, lace and other details!

Donna sa...

Gorgeous shaped card and Tilda is coloured to perfection.
Lovely colour combo too.
Congratulations on your achievement. You so deserve it.
Thanks for the tutorial.

Crafty hugs
Donna x

Sharon sa...

This is gorgeous Elizabeth. The beautifully coloured image is stunning and I love the colours and embellishments.
Hugs Sharon. x

Jacqui's little piece of England sa...

Absolutely gorgeous Elizabeth what a super dress those folds age amazing
jacqui xx

Lau W sa...

Wow congrats !!
Your card is superb, a terrific colouring !! Love the design !
xx

Charlotte sa...

Vilket underbart vackert kort i så fina färger! Grattis till att du blivit ECCM det är du väl värd!
Kram Charlotte

Unknown sa...

This is totally adorable.
Jasmina

Maria Therese sa...

Nydelig ♥♥

Susy sa...

Gratulerar til examen, du är ju makalöst duktig!
Ditt kort är så otroligt vackert, Elisabeth!

Önskar dig en riktigt bra helg!

KRAM SUSY

Kirsty sa...

Hi Wow she is beautiful..and congratulations that is just super news...your colouring always inspires me !!..I love the stamped postmarks and the cute music note..Thank you for joining us in the Totally Tilda Challenge ;0)

sue w. sa...

Hi Elizabeth, Sooo pleased for you hunnie, huge congrats, so deserving, your colouring is amazing. Love the layout and fab embellishments too.
Hugs Sue W.

Brigitte sa...

WOW!!!! What a huge accomplishment, congratulations!!!! YOur colouring is PHENOMENAL!!!! Love her pleats and the gorgeous music note paper clip. Thanks for joining us this time at Totally Tilda and we hope to see you again next challenge. Hugs, Brigitte

Unknown sa...

Congrats on your exam, huge accomplishment! Your coloring of Tilda is fantastic, love the folds, she just pops right off the card. The design of your card is great too. Thanks for sharing with us at Totally Tilda.

Ivonne sa...

Congratulations on passing the master coloring exam!! Well deserved! I absolutely loooove your work, and this card is no exception, it is totally gorgeous! Loving all the card elements and the coloring is out of this world! Love it! Hugs, Ivonne

Teresa sa...

Hi Elizabeth, stunning card and colouring, fabulous!
Thank you for visiting my blog today, (wish you were with us). Hugs Teresa xx

Unknown sa...

Gorgeous card, love your beautiful shading on her dress and such fabulous colours too. Thanks for joining in with our Going Postal challenge at Totally Tilda this time.
hugs
Dawn xxx

Chelsea sa...

Hi Elizabeth, your card is gorgeous and the coloring of this adorable Tilda is beautiful! Thanks so much for joining the CLP sketch challenge.

Much Love.

Debbie Dolphin sa...

So beautiful Elizabeth and you've followed our sketch at CLP perfectly.
Thankyou for joining in with us xxx
Hugs Debbie xx

Debbie Dolphin sa...

So beautiful Elizabeth and you've followed our sketch at CLP perfectly.
Thankyou for joining in with us xxx
Hugs Debbie xx