Digi Stamps & Colorables Blog Party – Day 5 – Meet Momo

You could certainly achieve the same striped effect in brown by selecting three shades of brown in the same color group with light, medium & dark values.

All the areas on the cat and mouse where there is white or white with light shading like in Momo’s ears or around the outside of the mouse’s body were first colored in with the colorless blender and then when the area was still a little wet the pale shading was added. By laying down the colorless blender first you can create softer shadows without hard lines.

Here are the other versions of Momo that Mara colored for this release. Different colors, same cat, totally different look.

And here are some more great Marker Tips from Mara…

Tip #1:

Choosing what colors to use can be difficult sometimes. Choosing what colors to use as a shadow color can be downright challenging. It all depends on what kind of look you want. One easy way is to look for the same color a few shades darker. Always test on a scrap of paper before you color your picture. Some markers look like they will go together but once they are on paper together they may not go at all or the difference in shades might be too much.

Tip #2:

There are three sets of grey tones in the ProMarkers – numbered 1 to 5 with 1 being the lightest and 5 being the darkest. They are split into warm, cool (neutral) or ice greys. You will probably use the number 2 and 4 the most often. The warm greys work best with colors such as reds, yellows, oranges, browns and some purples. Cool greys are neutral shades and they can be used with just about any color. Ice greys work best with blues, greens and some purples.

Tip #3:

Remember that markers are transparent so you can create amazing shades by building layers of colors. This makes your markers even more versatile and gives you more color options, especially when you are starting out with just a few markers.

Thanks for dropping by today. I hope you are finding the Marker Tips helpful.

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