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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Copic Skin Tones

At the recent Copic Intermediate certification we did a lot of coloring and challenged on many levels.  Skin tones was one of those challenges.  This is an image from the student manual for practicing skin tones...specifically using more than 3 colors. In this facial image I used the 9 colors suggested in the manual: E000, E00, E01, E11, E13, E15, E04, E93 and BV00.  When all you have ever used is the basic 3 this really was a leap for me.....but I really like the look.  I must tell you this was my first attempt so don't look too close.  My blending and shading is not perfect but I wanted to post this to challenge you, too. One thing, when you are using this many colors you want a larger image to work on.  When you do, don't be afraid...it's only paper!  And practice, practice, practice!

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6 comments:

  1. ReginaMay 20, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Just lovely -

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  2. MaryHMay 20, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Great JOB!Looks perfect, and I DID look closely. Like the font. Easier to read.

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  3. Higgins Design StudioMay 22, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    One of these days I'll have to try working with the Copics... it looks like fun! And I have a wonderful teacher that happens to teach at our store :~)

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  4. MaryMay 22, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Cindy...just name a time and I will be glad to show you. It's easy breezy! I know you would be good at it.

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  5. Barbara BruderMay 30, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Mary your skin tones look great to me. And BTW I checked the lilacs out and WOW. I will be going to basic certification in Lexington, KY on June 23 and am so looking forward to the class. Love your posts.

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  6. MaryMay 30, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Barbara, thank you for your kind words. I do love using these markers. You will absolutely LOVE the class and Colleen is wonderful! So full of energy, so encouraging and lots of fun! I am leaving this Friday to take the Altered Art/Mixed Media Copic workshop with Colleen. She is little but she sure gets around!! When you see her tell her we communicated. Have fun!!

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