I get asked frequently if I'll demonstrate how I color or paint the images I use on my projects. So I took a video of the process of me coloring this image, and making the card. The video doesn't have any sound (don't have music files to add to videos), so hum your own tune while you watch. *grin* Also, it's in 3x speed, so not to take up too much of your time!
If you have trouble viewing the video here on the blog, you can check it out here on my YouTube channel.
Enjoy!
PS: Let me know if this is something you'd like to see more of.
- Hamselot (#CT073): Whipper Snapper Designs
- Sentiment: Garden of Friendship cling set, Whipper Snapper Designs
- Memento Black Tuxedo Ink
- Paper: Neenah, October Afternoon
- Markers: Copic (0, R11, R20, B93, B95, B97, E13, E15, R37, R39, R59, C1, C2, C3, YG03, YG23, YR21, YR24 -- hope I didn't miss any!)
- Colored Pencil: LYRA Pompeian Red 600-91
- MISC: Seam binding, tracing wheel, Tombow Mono Multi glue, antique button, twine, Stampin Up foam dimensionals, Gamsol and paper tortillon for blending
- Smudge on camera lens: Baaaaad Boxcar Betty
Fabulous! I can tell that you are about 10x faster at coloring and making cards than I am, even factoring in the speeded-up video. And it makes me happy to watch you color and shade, color and shade, blend and color and shade, etc. That's why your coloring is so outstanding! I can't believe you freehand cut your tags and they come out so perfectly! I have to be very careful, or mine look like Charlie Brown tags. Thank you for the video! I think I see a couple more to watch--yay!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | September 23, 2011 at 01:16 PM
Anna, I loved watching this so much! I loved to see the card come together and how it looked at the end. I really liked the tracing wheel, I was actually thinking about that because I used to sew all the time and this would look great on cards! I'd love to see more!
Posted by: Debra | September 21, 2011 at 10:14 PM
I had my 9 yr old watch this one so he could see how hard you worked and how you made the dimension. He's my budding artist. So he was amazed. :)
Oh, and "Dan"? Is your Dad getting modern now?
Posted by: Shala Carter | September 21, 2011 at 05:53 PM
Anna, you are too funny -- love the Boxcar Betty smudge! Loved the video too, would love to see more!
Posted by: Queen Mary | September 21, 2011 at 12:23 PM
This is really great. Thanks for the 3x speed! (Any app I can download to apply to self at stamp desk????)
You have inspired me to be bold about the dark tones in the shadows. They really bring your images to life. Also, I like how you are able to leave highlighted spots open. I always mean to, but manage to colour over them. Your finished card is wonderful too! Thanks for taking the time to make and post the video.
Posted by: Karen | September 21, 2011 at 10:07 AM
FASCINATING! I loved every stroke of the "pen"! I would LOVE to see more videos like this. It was wonderful to see your coloring technique. It would be great to see how you watercolor, too. Your watercolor cards are SO beautiful! This little Piggy is ADORABLE. Please make more videos for us! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | September 20, 2011 at 08:19 PM
I would love to see more of this! It's so cool to watch someone (with skill!) color an image.
Posted by: Kathy McDonald | September 20, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Great video!! Wish I had some Copics!
Posted by: Chris C | September 20, 2011 at 06:57 AM
I love this!!!! Your coloring is awesome....and I had my radio on while watching....I'm so glad that there is someone out there that use's glue...instead of tape....I find it a lot more easier...thank you so much for sharing....
Posted by: Gloria Westerman | September 20, 2011 at 06:31 AM
This is the cutest pig I've ever seen!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | September 20, 2011 at 04:45 AM
Hi Anna,
I can't get enough of your great pics of your precious animals, I save all of them on my pic and look at them so often as it brings back memories for me too. You take great pics. Keep them coming I never get enough of them. LOL You do a great job.
Posted by: Mary Bennett | September 20, 2011 at 01:43 AM
Love him, Anna! He's right out of the Richard Scarry books from my childhood!
Posted by: Leigh O'Brien | September 19, 2011 at 09:22 PM
I didn't hum along, but the William Tell Overture was going through my head the whole time! LOL! Thanks for the fun video!
Posted by: Jessica Canham | September 19, 2011 at 09:16 PM
It seems to this old guy that 30 something years of practice and some degree of graphic design training also have a little to do with the process too. Our card galary here at home could use a few more examples for the ever expanding aray of techmiques. However giving up "professional secrets" without compensation..... and a perfect choice of papers! Love, Dan Oh, and how about that fish print shirt card! Youza!
Posted by: DK Wight | September 19, 2011 at 03:55 PM
Very cool! Loved the video and Mr. Pigster is so cute!
Posted by: Dee in N.H. | September 19, 2011 at 03:20 PM
I enjoyed the speedy version of your fabulous coloring! Did I see a screw holding your tracing wheel together? So you use glue not tape. I go through LOTS of tape, may look into the glue. I thought the smudge was on my computer screen, ala Grandson! Thanks for the fun tutorial, hugs....
Posted by: Carol Dee | September 19, 2011 at 02:29 PM
Love it! Thanks so much for this, Anna! I also am glad to see I'm not the only one who has to re-tie her bows ;-)
Posted by: Barb S | September 19, 2011 at 02:14 PM
Oh Piggly Wiggly, how I love thee. Won't you marry me?
Posted by: Gabriela Divine | September 19, 2011 at 01:53 PM
I thought when i saw the pierced edges that you were actually sewing them... i love that you are just piercing with the tracing wheel.... it gives the illusion of being stitched. you sneak! :) love the card. I have copis on my birthday list, as well as a cart full of stamps from Whipper Snapper. :)
Posted by: Yvonne | September 19, 2011 at 12:23 PM
A quick way to get backing off of pop dots is to score each one with your thumbnail once you have one side stuck down. Usually pops up at least one edge for quick removal. Very good video, but please learn how to pause and to narrate. Telling us each color number as you use it would be helpful. Didn't mind the speeded up part. Encore, encore!
Posted by: kathynruss | September 19, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Loved the video. More please!
Posted by: Linda Palmer | September 19, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Very fun video! Darling piggy.
Posted by: Donna Hitz | September 19, 2011 at 11:35 AM
An adorable card and so cool to see the video of how you do all the shading. I'm still trying to learn that. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: renee m | September 19, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Ummm yes. More pls!!! I just loved it and found it so helpful. Ps..I also was having a fit just watching u trying to remove the backing from the pop dots lol! Xo
Posted by: andrea Murdock | September 19, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Great video! I enjoyed it!
Posted by: Becky G | September 19, 2011 at 10:09 AM