I coloured the image with a base layer of copic markers and all the shading and texture is added using prismacolours. The red balloon really pops against the layers of this calendar image because I wanted the joy of this simple childhood pleasure to be the focal point and for all other elements to support this thought.
This image is 8 1/2"x8 1/2" and is for our calendar at home.
This card by Amy Sheffer (pickletree) inspired my layout;