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Coloring Tip: Don’t Let Dimensional Coloring Techniques Distract From Realism (Copic Marker, Colored Pencil)

Coloring Tip: Don’t Let Dimensional Coloring Techniques Distract From Realism (Copic Marker, Colored Pencil)

Smooth Copic blending is the least important part of coloring

That’s a pretty harsh statement, especially coming from someone who teaches smooth marker and colored pencil blending for a living.

But honestly, blending is so overrated.

In fact, I’d say smooth blending and all those dimensional coloring techniques everyone wants to learn? They kill your chances

Vanilla Arts + Power Poppy "Merriest Berries"

 
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"Merriest Berries"

Is an instant download from PowerPoppy.com; just print it to a Copic safe paper (like X-Press It Blending Card) and color along with me!

Lesson: Push & Pull technique for depth without confusing light sources

Stamp: Merriest Berries by Power Poppy

Medium: Copic Marker & Prismacolor Premier Pencils

Skill Level: Intermediate through advanced colorers. Once you can blend Copics smoothly and with confidence, you're ready to join us! No drawing skills necessary.

 
 

Happy Coloring!

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