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Day 13. Before & After

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Hello friends. I am so glad you are here today. It’s Day 13 of the 30 Day Coloring Challenge and I thought I’d answer a coloring question. Many of you have asked if I use anything other than Copics to color. I do. I shared an example of this on Day One HERE and I have another example today…

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For today’s coloring, I’m using Crayola markers called Pip Squeaks that I picked up at my local drug store. I love the small size of these markers….perfect for throwing them in my purse when I’m on the go. They aren’t a brush tip marker like Copics, but I was able to turn the marker tip on it’s side to cover a larger area.

Here is a Before and After showing how to enhance your coloring book illustrations (or stamped images) by adding white pencil accents…

The Before…

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The After…

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Once I was finished with the coloring, I outlined the image with a sharpie , added an edge to the corner, and outlined the image with a blue marker. I added some interest with a white & blue colored pencil. The final touch was to add some highlights with a white gel pen .

 

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GIVEAWAY: A super big thanks to Burland Murphy for today’s giveaway of his beautiful coloring book. Burlands art is exquisite & I hope you check out his FaceBook and see his beautiful illustrations. I’ve also included the markers and postcard coloring book in the giveaway… Put your name on the list at the bottom of this post for a chance to win. Best of Luck 🙂 Please note you do NOT need a blog. (leave the URL area blank)

WAIT…THERE’S MORE… ANOTHER GIVEAWAY

There are free coloring downloads at  www.highlandercelticstamps.com. One is in exchange for an email address for their newsletter, the other is totally free and in “Freebies”!  Kim is offering one free collection of Celtic Valentines Cards to Color. She will do a drawing from all the new subscribers to the newsletter. 

That’s awesome. Thanks Kim!

Leave your name on the list below for the GIVEAWAY as seen in the photo. See you tomorrow ! Hugs, Kathy

P.S. Pardon me I forgot to mention … in case you are new to my blog? Go HERE to read more about the 30 Day Coloring Challenge. (it’s not to late to jump in)  If you want to share what your creating go to DAY 1 and scroll to the bottom of the post. You will find a blue Inlinkz tab to link up your coloring.


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  3. Ruth says

    I love those little pens – we have that set for my little ones and I may now have to steal them when they’re not looking 🙂 Although it has to be said, my youngest likes to suck the ink out mid colour……. Thank goodness they are child friendly – would hate to think she might get hold of my Copics! Thanks for the link to the Celtic stamps they are FAB for me. Just need to find out if it’s Irish or Scots Gaelic for my Dad (he is learning Scots). Keep colouring. Am enjoying trying out different things!! Xx

  4. janine says

    Awesome
    I do the shadows with black if I do a combination with copics and fabercastell..but I’m going to try with white and colors

  5. Ashwini says

    Awesome! I am a bit picky when it comes to what I would like to color – but I would love to have this! The images are so spectacular – I’d have a gala time coloring and trying out different mediums! 🙂

  6. TracyM #6773 says

    WOW – the white accents and another level of AWESOME to your colouring!!!
    I look forward to adding white with my gel pen and pencil real soon 🙂
    THANK YOU for the INSPIRATION, the links and the chance to win!!!

  7. JennyH says

    Gorgeous colouring Kathy, the highlighting makes such a difference.
    Thanks for the chance to win the colouring package, the Pip Squeak markers are so cute ” )

  14. Betsy C. says

    Never would have thought to use white pencil for highlights over regular markers! What a difference it makes. Thanks for sharing.

  15. Christy Q says

    Wow!! Just amazing and who knew you could do something like that with regular old markers!? Thanks for the tips, Kathy!!

  18. Francesca says

    Congratulations. It’s magnificent. My kids use these markers . I’ll try to use them too. Very good.

  22. Wendy Goundrey says

    What an awesome shadowing technique for your flowers! I learn something new every time I read your posts.

  23. Judy Stiles says

    WOW … isn’t it amazing what a white gel pen can do?? Sure adds a lot of pop to the image … and also love the addition of the blue marker! Just lovely and gorgeous!! I’m learning so much!!

  24. Becca Yahrling says

    The before & after are like night & day. Amazing what the white accents bring to an image. Thank you so much for sharing so much with us every day.

  27. Pam K. says

    Yes, agreed, the white gel pen really makes the petals and marker shading pop. Beautiful! I’m going to try this.

    Thanks for sharing!

  35. Allyson Kettler says

    I love gel pens! It is amazing what colored pencils and gel pencils can do to add dimension to a simple project. I love how easy it is to throw a small pack of markers into your purse and color a project on the fly and when you get home you can detail it with a gel pen to add that pop! Wow!!

  36. Susan R. says

    Burland’s art is amazing. I made sure to tell him on his Facebook page. Thanks for “introducing” him! I’ve been using colored pencils lately while my 5 year old uses crayons. I will have to try the highlight technique you mentioned with the white pencil. Thank you for sharing your art, I’ve learned so much.

  37. Pat R says

    Hi Kathy,
    I love that you include some great basic supply demos with your coloring! I LOVE the white pencil highlights!

  40. Nancy Elliott says

    What a beautiful surprise. I had no idea crayon had such wonderful markers. I will look for some. They would be great to throw on my purse and use of the go.

  44. barb macaskill says

    WOW!! LOVE what you have done with the Pipsqueaks!!! Would love to win these coloring books and the mini markers so I can give this a try!
    Thanks to Kim also for the freebies!!! TFS!

    • barb macaskill says

      WOW! Kim has some beautiful images on her site! LOVE the Fairy stamp collection!!! Thanks for the chance to win the cards Digi!

  45. janet says

    Beautiful transformation and I would never have thought to use children’ felt pens – brilliant! Thank you for the link too, to the Highland colouring site – my daughter will love it 🙂

  47. Jean Chaney says

    Perfect for you to show that expensive art materials are not needed to make beautiful art. How about regular crayons next time? They also are lovely to use.

  54. Colleen Balija says

    Hi Kathy! My niece just gave me a coloring book, ang I’m addicted. I would love another one to practice my coloring, thank you for the opportunity!

  55. Wanda Reynolds says

    Thank you for inspiring me to color. It relaxes me, which is very hard for me. Your rose is so beautiful. WONDERFUL giveaway! The art book looks great

  58. Pam Hammarlund says

    Kathy – it is amazing the quality of your artwork, even with simple, inexpensive markers. You are such a talented artist.

  65. Bernadette says

    Kathy, this is gorgeous! Thanks for showing us how to use markers that are available to everyone in the general retail store and how to accent with the blue and white pencil. Very creative and beautiful.

  75. Janet Sisk says

    I am so happy to see an example of coloring using an everyday marker. Goes to show you that you don’t have to go out and buy fancy supplies in order to be creative. Thanks for the inspiration. 😀

  76. Sara S. says

    Hi Kathy!! Wow I can’t believe that you colored that rose with just crayola markers!! It looks amazing girl!!! AMAZING!!!

  86. bev p says

    I’m laughing because I just finished a coloring book page with colored pencils and decided the next one will be water based markers! AKA Crayola. (Also crazy art!) I went a little nuts during back to school sales in the fall. They had lots of luscious new colors beyond the basic 8 or 10 packs. And they were on sale. (Music to a crafty wannabe’s heart!)

  87. KT Fit Kitty says

    Wow! What a difference it made by just adding those small details! Beautiful! Thank you for the daily inspiration! I’m 13 for 13 even if it’s just for a few minutes! Thank you for another awesome giveaway too!

  89. Julie Curtis says

    I need to try adding the white. I’m always afraid I will ruin the image because I did it wrong or something. Everyone says I have a great eye for painting and coloring but I don’t think so….I’m going to force myself to do it and get more comfortable with it. Hugz

  91. Elizabeth Grimball says

    What a difference the white pencil makes. I think I am going to pick up some of those pip-squeak makers next time I go shopping.

  92. Linda Tupper says

    What awesome coloring. It’s like anything color related you turn into magic. The outlining sure makes a big difference. I have been coloring in my book and happy to do a bit each day. It’s just been colored pencils but it’s just fun and relaxing. I never saw these little markers. Will be looking for them to try. Have a great weekend!

  96. Maggie B says

    Hi Kathy ~ You absolutely amaze me with your talent. Just goes to show that anyone can color and get gorgeously stunning results with “plain old Crayola” markers. Awesome and inspiring!! Thanks for sharing and always encouraging.
    #sharehandmadekindness

  97. Rufus says

    Wow, did that make a difference! I’ve been wanting to try coloring books, would love to win these. Off to check out the ones you mentioned. Thanks!

  100. Mari Nyx says

    Awesome way to add the finer touches of white. It brings out so much bang for your buck. I love when you show the finer points and techniques in your arsenal. Thank you for sharing. ~M~

  101. Lucy Schmidt says

    Thanks for taking those of us who aren’t ready to invest in Copics to another level. Your detailing of the images you color really does make a BIG difference. Thanks, too, for the introduction to Highlander Celtic Stamps. I know what my s-i-l will be getting. More Crayola marker coloring, please.

  102. Vikki H says

    Once again you offer us novices another way to color with grocery store supplies no less! Your details are superb!

  103. Sheri K says

    So cool to use inexpensive regular ol’ markers and do such an amazing coloring job! thanks for your inspiration–and I hope I linked up correctly–used one of my cards from previous challenge.

  107. Cheryl says

    Love the beautiful colors on the flower with Crayola markers. So pretty with the white highlights!

  108. Marianne says

    I already knew you can work miracles with a white pen or pencil but it always amazes me how big of a difference it makes. Thanks for another giveaway. That colouring book looks really interesting and those markers are looking fun as well.
    Marianne x

  111. Starqueen says

    Hi Kathy,
    So cool…I love how you can add such depth with pencils and Sharpies!! Thanks for sharing ALL you do!

  114. Ruth H. says

    Kathy, you are the guru of using a white pencil to add interest and depth to your work. That is one of the first things that drew me to your artwork! Thanks for the chance to win and also for the link to Celtic stamps site. I’m off to check them out.

  116. sherry butcher says

    Wonderful, Thanks for the tutorial and the intro to Highlander Celtic Stamps. Love your coloring & color with white highlights.

  117. Milka says

    Hi Kathy :o)
    A M A Z I N G!!! I love how image changes with white highlights!!! Thank you for endless inspiration, tips, giveaway, encouragement and FUN!!!! :o)
    Big hugs!!
    Milka <3

  120. Shari Arbogast says

    Very beautiful. I love that you can get such a beautiful flower with Crayolas and come color pencils. ^_^ Thanks so much for sharing. ♥♥♥

  126. Rebecca Mack says

    The white highlights are amazing! I’m still learning the basics – time for more YouTube tutorials!

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