I did it! I tried to make a coloring video. It's by no means perfect. And I really didn't plan it out. But I wanted to see if I could film myself and use my IMovies program for the first time.
When you watch this understand that I only own the 144 Ciao markers and the 12 new very light markers. That means that I may not have some of the intermediate colors that you may see other people using to get their colors to blend. Instead I get really creative!
Also, I really spent a lot of time blending the apple, going back and forth between three colors. I think this is good for those of you who want to watch blending in action. Reds take a bit more effort to blend than other colors, so be patient when working with them. Also if you make a mistake reds don't disappear as well.
I had some background noise when I was filming it so I had to replace it with music. If you don't wish to listen to Elton John or David Bowie than just mute it.
Let me know what you think and if you think I should make more. It really was a fun learning experience.
Have a wonderful weekend.
I can't seem to watch it, which is too bad, because I LOVE David Bowie! LOL! I'm sure I would have learned something!
Posted by: Ardyth | July 23, 2010 at 08:32 AM
Couldn't see the video, Asela. Sorry!
Posted by: Jean (naturecoastcrafter) | July 23, 2010 at 08:33 AM
GREAT job, Asela, seriously. I don't own copics and never really understood them but after watching your video with the soothing music, I think I could do this. I love the way you do the tip to tip technique and blend and wipe on the shaft of the marker. Very cool. Yes, do more. They are very instructional.
Posted by: Jean (naturecoastcrafter) | July 23, 2010 at 08:54 AM
Fabulous, Asela -- you are wonderful with the tip-to-tip technique! You may have inspired me to finally try a video! Please make more!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | July 23, 2010 at 09:26 AM
AWESOME! I love that you did tip to tip to blend... gorgeous coloring and a very good video! Make more! LOL
Posted by: colleen | July 23, 2010 at 09:41 AM
Yay - I get to see the master at work! Thanks for the video, Asela! It's awesome!!
Posted by: Jessica Fick | July 23, 2010 at 09:55 AM
you make that tip to tip technique look soo easy! And I have such a hard time with it, so thank you for this video, its awesome!
Posted by: cathy tidwell | July 23, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Great job Asela! You make it look easy enough that I need to drag my Copic's back out and give it a try. Thank you so much, for doing this video and I hope you do more.
Posted by: KathyB | July 23, 2010 at 10:39 AM
It was amazing!! Yes, please make more!
Posted by: mamichelle | July 23, 2010 at 10:53 AM
Awesome video. Yes, please make more.
Posted by: melissa | July 23, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Great tutorial, Asela! The tip to tip technique is so helpful.
Posted by: Cheri Weston | July 23, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Great video, Asela! What amazing coloring ... and showing the technique is so helpful. You (however) made it look SO EASY ;-) Thank you SO MUCH!!!
Posted by: Suzie | July 23, 2010 at 01:11 PM
Splendid tutorial, Asela. Hope you'll make many more!!
Posted by: inkerbelle | July 23, 2010 at 02:01 PM
Got it now, thanks! Good reminder that the more you keep going, the better the blending and the deeper the result. Also good reminder of the tip-to-tip technique, which I usually forget.
I love having music background with the written instructions rather than a voice saying "and now I'm adding Y38". Definitely do more!
Posted by: Ardyth | July 23, 2010 at 02:58 PM
They make it look so easy! :)
Posted by: Kathy Martin | July 23, 2010 at 07:08 PM
Awesome video!! You should definitely make more ..... you make it look so easy.
Posted by: Connie H | July 24, 2010 at 01:31 AM
simply excellent asela. I love watching other ppl. color. It's interesting how we all have different techniques to achieve the same goal. I hope you have a wonderful wknd. my friend. :)
Posted by: sue morris | July 24, 2010 at 09:35 AM
Asela, this is the first video that I was able to watch and understand. Your tip to tip technique sure looks easy enough to do. Please please please make more videos ... and I love the Elton John music.
Posted by: Joanne D | July 24, 2010 at 10:52 AM
More please! I learned alot! And enjoyed the music!
Posted by: Connie Pruitt | July 24, 2010 at 01:23 PM
Awesome video - I look forward to seeing more. Off to play with my copics now -lol!
Posted by: Heidi Kimmerly | July 24, 2010 at 02:38 PM
Oh yes, PLEASE do more videos Asela! Great job and it worked for me! And I also enjoyed the music!
Posted by: Linda Weber | July 24, 2010 at 04:39 PM
Thanks! It was great seeing the apple take on such depth. Loved the video. I haven't made the financial plunge into Copics so appreciate learning as much as I can.
Posted by: Loni | July 24, 2010 at 04:44 PM
Asela, Please, Please do more videos. I haven't been able to take a class yet, so this helped tremendously. I've been working with them trial and error. Hopefully I will be able to learn some of your techniques.
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 24, 2010 at 11:36 PM
So neat seeing your apples come to life, tfs!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | July 25, 2010 at 08:32 AM
Great job with your first video. Keep them coming. Thanks for sharing.
Have a GREAT DAY!!!
Bob L.
www.happycardmaker.blogspot.com
Posted by: Bob Lieby | July 26, 2010 at 08:11 AM
Thank you for the tutorial. It helps to see an artist at work. Beautiful work.
Posted by: Irene Voss | July 27, 2010 at 11:58 AM
more, more - this was wonderful
Posted by: (Aunt) LaRue | July 29, 2010 at 09:56 PM
This is a "job" well done. Don't ever think you can't do this. You are so gifted. Thank you for the lesson. I learned a thing or two.
Posted by: Sara | July 30, 2010 at 08:24 AM
Great Video. Loved the music too. I haven't been able to take a class on Copic's yet either, so this is a tremendous help. Does anyone know if they offer classes online?
Posted by: Patty | July 30, 2010 at 09:49 PM
Asela, Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful video. It is amazing to watch a master at work. I have been working primarily with Prismacolor pencils and chalks, but have been drooling over the Copics. I am on Soc. Sec. and get one check a month. After bills are paid, I allot an amount for craft supplies. Would you be able to suggest a basic, minimum of Copics that I should start with or email me with a list (these this month, these next month, etc)? I know that is asking a lot, but if you can spare any time, I would certainly appreciate it! Also, please, yes, continue making your videos as you can. They are wonderfully easy to understand. I would much rather have heard your voice in the event you wanted to stress something, but I'll take them any way I can get them!!! Again, thank you soooo much!
Posted by: Ruby Taylor | July 31, 2010 at 07:49 PM
Wonderful video. Yes please do more and I loved your choice of music. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Jane Somerville | August 16, 2010 at 05:48 PM
Great video - love the music too! You make this look so very easy! I hope you post more videos!
Posted by: Michele V | September 01, 2010 at 12:46 AM
This was a great video. I love how the whole thing comes to life with the colors that you add and blend. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Kathie Barrus | November 07, 2010 at 06:19 PM