I have attempted...and failed so many challenges in the past few weeks. When this happens, I generally resort to a technique or images that make me happy, hence this Mermaid card.
Colouring with my Prismacolour pencils on copy paper is my happy place and seriously, who wouldn't love to be mermaid for a day.
All the colouring is with pencils and Zest-It pencil blend, except for a few blue highlights in the sea using a B04 Tahitian blue Copic and BG18 Teal Blue in her hair and wings.
After colouring the image, I very gently wiped my Walnut Stain distress ink sponge over the entire image (just using the residual ink on the sponge) and more aggressively around the edges.
I have mentioned Zest-It in a few uploads recently. I should have been adding the words "pencil blend". I didn't realise that Zest-It had so many products. The stuff I use is less that $10 a pot, refill bottle about the same. Both these products should last for years and years. Generally it is sold in Art supply stores, not craft stores.
Thank you for looking and have a happy weekend.
Date: Friday, October 20, 2017 GMT Views: 1812
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Additional Info
Stamps: Aurora Wings digi image
Paper: photocopy paper, linen finish cardstock base
Paper Size: 5" square
Accessories: Digi image, Prismacolour pencils, Zest it pencil blend, Copics, liquid pearls, white gel pen, walnut stain distress ink, frame die
Techniques: Prismacolour Pencils and Copics on top
Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Fri, Oct 20, 2017 @ 4:45 PM
Oh, Susie, I would love to be as beautiful as your mermaid! She is strikingly beautiful!! Your use of Prismacolor pencils to color her is remarkable and reflects your awesome talent! Susie, I cannot imagine you failing at any challenge! You are an outstanding artist, my sweet friend!! Love this great piece of artwork! Hugs!
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 83679
Fri, Oct 20, 2017 @ 4:52 PM
Your mermaid is a beauty to behold!! Your coloring is amazing, and this card pops out in the gallery.
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Registered: October 26, 2009 Location: Oakhurst, near Yosemite Nat'l Park. Posts: 46873
Fri, Oct 20, 2017 @ 5:01 PM
OMWow mate! This is more than fantastic it is a piece of art that should be enlarged and hung on your wall in a beautiful frame!!! I am in awe of your water, the hair, the eyes, the strands of pearls, the EVERYTHING!!!!! Sistah, you have put everyone to shame with this gorgeous piece of art (heart) WOW, WOW, WOW!! I can not say enough about your REAL artistic ability! You are an artist, I am just a colorist. You have to email this to Mitzi of Auora Wings! She will LOVE it and probably want to use it on her blog or FB page. Please show her mate!
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Registered: October 26, 2009 Location: Oakhurst, near Yosemite Nat'l Park. Posts: 46873
Fri, Oct 20, 2017 @ 5:12 PM
Oops, couldn't help myself, I just shared it on FB! OK, I have to finish another one tonight watching TV. But of course it will just be my regular old style, nothing exceptional like this!
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Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9844
Fri, Oct 20, 2017 @ 9:16 PM
It is just amazing what you achieve with prisma pencils. I zoomed in on this image and really looked at all the goirgrrous detail.....the colors are spectacular. The liquid pearls look fantastic.
Registered: April 13, 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 178
Fri, Oct 20, 2017 @ 10:18 PM
Susie, this is SERIOUSLY IMPRESSIVE!!!!! You have brought this Awesome digi to life. Your Amazing Mermuffin (don't know what possessed me to call her that...) is just so Precious! What Absolutely Perfect coloring you have adorned her with. And the liquid pearls.......Oh My!!! I know your love of mermaids, and rest assured you have done this one up Royally! Love it, Love it, Love it!
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Registered: October 5, 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 15876
Fri, Oct 20, 2017 @ 10:32 PM
Susie, this is GORGEOUS! Love your colored pencil work, the addition of the Copics and Walnut Stain Distress Ink and those fabulous liquid pearls! A work of art for sure, sweet friend and thanks for sharing your talent with all of us! Hugs and I hope you have a blessed week!!
