Hello Friends. Welcome to DAY ONE of the 11th coloring challenge, “The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge” OMG I can’t believe it’s DAY ONE!!! YIPEEE!! I am so excited you are here and that so many of you are taking the challenge again! Thank YOU and thank you all for your comments, enthusiasm and for taking the challenge!!!! If you are new this go around or have been watching from the side lines and decided to jump in I am so proud of you for taking some “me” time.
If this is your first time don’t be hard on yourself and jump in when time permits. If you have any questions about the coloring challenge you can refer to this post . If you want to get my posts in your mailbox you can sign up here or subscribe to my videos here.
For Day 1. I like to try and do something special for ya all but, I have been on the run and am continuing to run hahaha. Today I am in AZ taking The Copic Boot Camp with the all mighty Jennifer Dove. I am sure my head will be swimming with tips.
This beautiful stamp set called, “Winter Wear” won’t be released until November 9th but, I was able to score special permission from Angie at Concord & 9th. Whew! I tell ya it’s a fun one to color and I can’t wait to color the other one. The ink is from Ink On Three and I love the soft color for no line coloring.
Before I headed to AZ I had to go to Florida for one night to help my hubby with some business. I started coloring this sweet babe on the airplane.
If you don’t own any markers I think that there are three that everyone should own. I use E50, RV10 and “0” all the time! If you love your colored pencils you will thank me. Using a few markers to lay down a layer of color first will save you lots of time in the end. (the pencils you see are these they are lightweight and great to travel with)
(I am aware that not everyone has a nice stash of alcohol markers or some of you are on the fence about making that kind of investment. Either way there are other alternatives. Believe it or not you can achieve shading & depth on your images with Sharpie markers or Bic markers. During my 10th coloring challenge I shared this … coloring is with Bic & Sharpie markers. I used one Copic marker to see if how it works with the other brands and the Copic marker was compatible with what I was using for the pink leaves.
First I have to point out that I forgot to put my pencil sharpener in my carry on and I won’t let that happen again. These tips might look sharp but, they are not to me and I was going nuts! You might ask what my favorite colored pencil is and I will tell you every time that it’s “a sharp pencil” and I truly believe that.
Can you see what adding just a hint of color on the cheeks does? How it warms up her face easily? It’s so easy it’s crazy! Light strokes will be your best friend.
Since this is the first day I want to make mention of something that I think is very important … our posture! When coloring take pause and think if you can lift your gaze and straighten you back. Using a clip board helps you prop up your project so you aren’t bending over (you can prop the clip board on a stack of books). I take this clip board on the plane with me and it saves my neck in a good way! If you want something for your desk I found this on eBay many years ago & it’s a good size.
Another thing !!! I always talk about “color plucking” (randomly picking colors you don’t normally use to come up with new color combinations while you are traveling) All these colors I took on the plane are what Jennifer Dove wanted us to bring to class. Even though I color pluck these colors were totally different for me and I was challenged. I have never used Y21, E33, V15 & BV25 on hair EVER but, I love the combo. That’s why color plucking really is a thing! Please try it.
Another essential and must have is a super duper fine tip maker a Copic multiliner 0.03! It’s perfect for making little eyelash lines or eyelashes, eyebrows or teeny tiny highlights coloring in the little tiny nooks and crannies that I always talk about. Can you spot the teeny areas that I used the marker?
(this marker has a metal barrel, is refillable and the tiny tip is replaceable. the ones below are plastic and are NOT refillable hence less money)
If you are using a “fade out” ink to achieve that “no line coloring” look I suggest for you to trace over part of the image that you could loose sight of like the hair. Once I start adding color it’s hard to see where the lines are. I like to use a 0.03 in sepia (brown) and I own one in grey too. I do want them in every color! Tell that to Santa Clause lol.
During my Road Trip I have discovered that lots of crafters use the 80 lb paper and I have found that the 110lb paper works better for me and I don’t get those blurry lines or bleeding of ink. (If that happens to you try a heat gun in between colors)
Since so many of you have taken the challenge before I encourage you to stretch yourself and create some art with your coloring. Use a beautiful background stamp, a coloring book page or stamp a bunch of flowers to create a background like I did in this post. Even if it’s takes a week you will be happy to see your art come together before your eyes. A trip to the store for some inexpensive frames gives your work even more importance. Adding art like this would be great on a collage wall for everyone to see your beautiful work.
Ok with all that said ….. On to your coloring and I can not wait to see what you all are coloring. Woo Hoo!!
There are 3 ways to share what you are coloring. If you want to join a community of coloring enthusiasts I recommend FaceBook or Instagram. Be sure to tag me and use the hashtag #thedailymarker30day. Kids & young adults use #thedailymarker30daykids.
The 3rd way is to link up to my blog to share your coloring. It will always be on todays post…DAY 1. each day I will link you back here to share your coloring.
*** The link up tool is at the very bottom of this post. ***
Thanks for your enthusiasm for the challenge and I hope you know that I am just as excited as you are. Thanks for your visit and I will see you tomorrow Hugs, Kathy
P.S. If you want to share the logo (at the top of the post) when writing your blog post or on Facebook etc. that would be lovely & so appreciated :).
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I’m so happy another coloring challenge is here Kathy! The last one was my 1st and I had a lot of fun!
I love these images you colored and I wouldn’t think of using purple either – but WOW what and effect!!! I love how it came out and the way you combined Copics and the color pencils! Very cool!
Welcome back, Heather! I am so happy that you enjoyed the challenge enough to join us again. Try using purple, sharp colored pencils, or maybe both. Looking forward to seeing your coloring 🙂
Your colouring is beautiful (as it always is, of course)!!! I think I should take a screenshot of your girl in to my hairdresser and say, these colours, please! 😀 Thanks for all the work you do organizing this, Kathy.
Aw, Lindsey, what a sweet compliment! I would love to see the look on your hairdresser’s face. You made my day 🙂
I love the way you colored the hair and skin tones on her face, in awe of the beauties you created every time! Thanks for another challenge to participate!
Thank you so much, Vinita! I hope you carve out some “me” time to color and play along 🙂
Wow! I’m so happy for this new coloring challenge, dear Kathy!!! Adorable and sweet girls!!!
You are so kind, Arianna! I am glad you are as excited as I am about the challenge 🙂
Great colouring start Kathy, love the images and the haircolour of the girl.
In your post you are talking about the 3 Copic colours that is a “must have” for colouring with pencils. I hope that you will tell more about that in a post or ( better) show it in a video why they are so helpfull.
Take care on the road ( in your case I think more of an airplane), see you on the next post.
Thank you so much, Henriette! Coloring hair is fun for me.
I find these three colors are my “go to” colors for putting down a layer of color on the paper before adding more color; whether it is other Copic marker colors or colored pencils (or both). I really like these three for a base color. I probably use these three colors more than any other Copic colors. Just my opinion 🙂
You are one busy lady!! Thanks for all the Copic advice. I have a ton but could have used this when I was starting out. I also love the way you colored those images. So FUN!! I also have never heard of color plucking. That sounds scary!! It might be freeing, though. Might have to give it a try.
You are most welcome, Nora! I hope you try the color plucking; I do find it very freeing. Thank you for your sweet comment; I appreciate your kindness. Have fun with it 🙂
Yay!!! I almost missed day 1!! I mean I colored but am so happy I saw a post on Instagram to remind me! So happy to play along! Oh my. Those images and your coloring! Gorgeous!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Oh! I forgot! Have fun at bootcamp!! Wish I was going this year!
I am so glad you saw the reminder, Lisa! Thank you for your sweet compliment. Looking forward to seeing what you color 🙂
WooHoo!!! New coloring challenge!! I love your challenges, Kathy, as I always learn something new from you or challenge players. Your coloring today is AMAZING. Love love love tiny details added on the scarf with black Copic liner. Thank you for inspiration and for organizing another fun challenge. Hugs!! xx
I think your enthusiasm matches my own, Milka! It is fun to learn new techniques from each other. I am anxious to share tips and tricks I am learning from Jennifer Dove 🙂
Woohoo!! New coloring challenge!!! :o) Love your coloring and coloring challenges, Kathy. I always learn something new from you or other players. Challenges in the past helped me to step out my comfort zone, to improve my coloring skills and to color with “less thinking”. :o) Hugs!!
Woohoo!! New coloring challenge!!! :o) Love your coloring and coloring challenges, Kathy. I always learn something new from you or other players. Challenges in the past helped me to step out my comfort zone, to improve my coloring skills and to color with “less thinking”. :o) Hugs!!
Kathy, I am so excited to have found that you CAN replace individual Chameleon pencils directly from their USA site: https://nashop.chameleonartproducts.com/collections/pencils
Love your girl, and so happy that you are getting to spend some time with the master of Copics and some really fun minions! Enjoy!
Thank you so much for sharing the link, Jean! I appreciate your fun wishes too 🙂
These images are so cute! I love how you’re coloring them. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your must have copic markers. I would like to try these out so this helps.
Terrie, I hope you get to try out some of these hints that I find helpful. Thank you for your lovely comment 🙂
oh wow!
your colouring is amazing!
Thank you so much, Fikreta! I hope you have a chance to play along 🙂
Oh, those wind chapped cheeks!! Fab!! I can’t believe it’s rolled around again!! This time the Challenge falls right after my biggest event of the year and I’m still recovering from the craftermath, so it may take me a few days to get started. Kathy, your tips and ideas are always appreciated! I consider your blog an eye candy treat!!
I am tickled that you like her wind burn cheeks, Ann. It is hard to believe that it is time for another coloring challenge! I hope you have a chance to play along once you recover from craftermath. I am so happy you appreciate the ideas I share 🙂
SURPRISE TO ME! LOL I’ve been so engrossed here with projects! When I got your e-mail about the Coloring Challenge. 😉 LOVE how you colored this cuties hair! I KNOW you are having a good time taking your class, Kathy! SAFE TRAVELS HOME!!! 🙂
Hahaha, Becky! I hope your projects are going well. Thank you for your sweet comment and the well wishes 🙂
I love your coloring!
Thank you very much, Lori! It means a lot to me 🙂
thank you for another amazing colouring challenge!
I love your creations and your colorings!
thank you for all inspiration!
Fikreta, you leave the nicest comments! You are so thoughtful 🙂
Gorgeous coloring, such sweet little faces, love those fuzzy scarves! You are such an encourager for us to color!
You are so sweet, Lagene! I am grateful for your kind comments.
Fabulous coloring Kathy as always! And the hair is amazing!
I’m happy the challenge is on again and will try and participate as much as I can this time!
Xoxo Olga
Okay, today I did plenty of coloring. My mom went to therapy for her shoulder & she was there for almost an hour & 1/2, 2 hours. She had lots of paper work to do & they gave her exercises & did some exercises & heat on her. I did a lot of coloring & now I just have to make them into cards. I swear, people are going to get the prettiest, most creative, colorful cards for Christmas this year. My cards last year were good but these might just better. God gave me a talent & boy, am I using it! Thank you Lord!
I am so glad the coloring challenge is back! I love it & I love your coloring! I can’t wait to post things that I did & for you to see them. Thank you for doing the coloring challenge again & I am going to be a willing participant. Tomorrow my mom goes to the chiropractor so I will be doing more coloring. You should see my Christmas lighthouse!
Oh how fun, just found out that the coloring challenge is back!! Looking forward to play along!
Love that you do this…reminds me to relax and enjoy the process. Beautiful images.
I literally cannot believe I made it to day 20! I’m so happy to be sharing with this community and have learned so much already and used stamps I never used formerly because they were “coloring” stamps. This is such a great challenge. Thank you so much Kathy for all of your hard work in organizing and commenting. Hugs, Autumn