November 4, 2019

Amy Shulke

Creativity, Power Poppy, Supplies

The Artist's Notebook: Blessed with Color (Copic Marker, Colored Pencil)

November 4, 2019

Amy Shulke

Creativity, Power Poppy, Supplies

The Artist's Notebook: Blessed with Color (Copic Marker, Colored Pencil)

This is the most creative time of the year…

When we pull out all our very best art supplies to color cards, decorate our homes, and make special gifts for friends and family. Your Copic Markers, colored pencils, and pretty watercolors get a real work-out in November and December.

Today, let’s pause for a moment to appreciate the art supplies we have.

Are you so focused on building up a full collection of markers and pencils that you’ve forgotten the point is to create beautiful and unique colors?

Join me at the Power Poppy blog to read the full article!

September 10, 2019

Amy Shulke

Colored Pencil, Prismacolor Pencil, Copic Marker, Marker Painting Workshops, Supplies, Tips

Artistic Coloring: 10 Tools that Never Leave my Desk (Copic Marker & Colored Pencil)

September 10, 2019

Amy Shulke

Colored Pencil, Prismacolor Pencil, Copic Marker, Marker Painting Workshops, Supplies, Tips

Artistic Coloring: 10 Tools that Never Leave my Desk (Copic Marker & Colored Pencil)

“What do I need to buy for this class?” The supply lists for your average coloring class or free tutorial, whether it’s with Copic Marker or colored pencil… well, they’re always a little spartan. The list tells you exactly what you’ll need to complete the class project. Nothing more. Nothing less. Meanwhile in art classes, you’ll get a general supply list of things you sorta-kinda-maybe might need at some point. Today, let’s look at the top 10 tools I use every day, things that I grab so often, they never get put away. Some tools are borrowed from my work as an illustrator and may be new to you while others are common in the papercrafting world…

September 5, 2019

Amy Shulke

Copic Marker, Botanical, Colored Pencil, Floral, Copic Club, Remember When Classes, Supplies, Tips, Improve Your Coloring

Copic Coloring Videos: The Limitations of Online Learning (Copic Marker, Colored Pencil)

September 5, 2019

Amy Shulke

Copic Marker, Botanical, Colored Pencil, Floral, Copic Club, Remember When Classes, Supplies, Tips, Improve Your Coloring

Copic Coloring Videos: The Limitations of Online Learning (Copic Marker, Colored Pencil)

Are you learning to color from online videos?

You’re not alone. As you move through your daily life— work, home, and social circles; you probably don’t meet many people who know about Copic Markers. Most of your friends last used a colored pencil in 10th grade geography class….

August 27, 2019

Amy Shulke

Copic Marker, Botanical, Colored Pencil, Floral, Copic Club, Remember When Classes, Supplies, Tips, Improve Your Coloring

Copic Marker & Colored Pencil Mixed Media: Less Pencil Than You Think

August 27, 2019

Amy Shulke

Copic Marker, Botanical, Colored Pencil, Floral, Copic Club, Remember When Classes, Supplies, Tips, Improve Your Coloring

Copic Marker & Colored Pencil Mixed Media: Less Pencil Than You Think

I am a mixed media artist

Well, at least technically.

My projects do not look like the typical mixed media. I don’t glue photographs to a board and drizzle paint everywhere… but that’s the point. This is subtle mixed media.

I use a combination of Copic Marker and Prismacolor Soft Core Colored Pencils but I use them in a way that’s cohesive and seamless.

This is the most creative time of the year…

Are you learning to color from online videos?

I am a mixed media artist

If I didn’t tell you I was mixing media, you’d never suspect.