Just when I thought I couldn't possibly add a new
vice, my friend Karen invites me to take a introductory copic marker
class at the Scrapping Turtle in St. Jacobs, ON. For those of you
who don't know what Copic markers are, they are a combination
paintbrush/marker product. It's like "colouring for grown-ups."
The above pic a sample of my handiwork from the class. The funniest
part of this stamped image is that she looks just like me!
As far
as Copic markers go, Sketch is the most popular marker and is perfect
for scrapbooking, card making and craft projects - so naturally I
would need to add them to my collection of crafting supplies. Of
course they come in 322 colours, so you can't buy just one, two or
even a dozen!
What I
did learn from the class, and here's the tip for all you newbies, buy
them in colour families so that you can blended them easily. Pick a
dark, medium and a light for shading, work the dark to medium to
light inks. The big exception is for skin areas where the reverse is
true. Light, medium to dark for the skin tones and remember to blend
while the inks are wet. Different papers give different effects too
so have some fun experimenting. Remember - there is no right or
wrong ... only creative opportunities.
If you
want to see someone with “skills” watch the following video clip.
It was created by Sherrie Siemens, a certified Copic Designer, from
Abbotsford BC. and she can show you how to "big girl colour!"
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