For the Ways to use it challenge, we were asked to use a technique with our markers. I used the Copic texture technique to add some texture to the leaves in the trees. By using the blender pen, you can lift color and make areas look lighter, then I went in with two darker shades of green to and shadows. the effect is leaves of different colors and shading combined. The other technique I used is laying the marker at about a 45 degree angle right on the outer part of the image and "flicking" the marker towards the center. It is especially evident in the sky, but I also used this technique on the edged of the grass.
I followed the sketch from Wednesday, except I moved the sentiment up just a bit. The colors look so off, but it is very late, so for tonight ...it is what it is! Thanks so much for taking a peek!
Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012 GMT Views: 679
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92683
Thu, Sep 13, 2012 @ 11:42 AM
Kathleen, a bright and cheery rural scene. Love your variety of colors and wonderful design of your card. The little flowers on your beaded oval are so cute.
Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 72187
Thu, Sep 13, 2012 @ 1:04 PM
Kathleen, This is warm and an inviting scene. Thanks for describing your techniques. The trees have amazing depth with your technique. Beautiful card. tfs
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105288
Thu, Sep 13, 2012 @ 1:11 PM
Very pretty. The tree came out really well!! Good for you.
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