I finally was able to create. Feeling much better. Thank you for your kind words. The stresses of this time of the year along with my hormonal problems came together to allow me to get a sore throat. Not fun when mom is yucky.
This months Copic Creation challenge is coloring Pine Trees/Branches. The sponsor this week is Mouse House Designs. You need to hop on over to Copic Creations Challenge Blog to see all of the beautiful samples that the design team created. Plus, the wonderful list of Copic colors they used and several great tutorial for you to follow along with.
Don't get overwhelmed with extremely detailed images like this, just try to block in the lighter colors first, don't worry about all of the details.
B00, RV0000, Y06, R17, YG23, W3, W1, E31
Next you need to start thinking about the shading. Shading doesn't have to be hard. Think about not only where you want the areas to be darker, hence giving the images more dimension, but also think about what you want to stay lighter.
YG63, W5, RV13, R59, Y08, E33
Finally go back over and over again areas that you want the colors to deepen and blend. Remember to blend using the lighter color within the color family that you used.
B12 and adding again the darker shades to help create contrast
just simply adorable Asela! Glad you are on the mend!
Posted by: jane wetzel | December 15, 2009 at 08:33 AM
Beautiful card Asela! Love the vibrant coloring, just a feast for the eyes!
Posted by: Jennie Harper | December 15, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Beautiful! I'm so glad you are feeling better and got to do some creating!
Posted by: Lynette | December 15, 2009 at 04:29 PM
Just adorable! I love how you explain how to color the image - awesome idea. You are a true teacher. :) Glad you're feeling better - it's too bad this time of year always seems to be soooo hectic. Happy holidays to you! hugz, Mary
Posted by: Mary G. | December 15, 2009 at 11:11 PM
Hi Asela! Your card design and coloring are beautiful!
I always enjoy reading how you color and create! thanks so much for sharing!
Pam Going Postal
Posted by: Pam Sparks | December 16, 2009 at 01:37 PM
Gorgeous card!! Love the piercing and lace - and your coloring is beautiful! Glad you're feeling better.
Posted by: jami | December 16, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Beautiful Asela--I love this cute image! I adore kitties and this one is just fabulous--love the highlites on your pine needles!
hugz,
Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne J Dean | December 16, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Gorgeous (coloring) work as always Asela! Love the added piercing too :) Hope you're all better... Keep smiling! Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Lilian | December 17, 2009 at 12:44 AM
Awww that is so sweet, and like your peircing around it too!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | December 17, 2009 at 12:01 PM