Feb 20 2009

Colored Pencils

Published by leslierich at 12:00 am under Cards, Flourishes

Colored Pencil Coffee Cup Feb09Today’s Friday Focus at Flourishes is colored pencils, and Julie has prepared a super tutorial on the Flourishes Newsletter, sharing some of her pencil coloring methods.  Gosh, I picked up a couple of ideas which I know I’ll try in the future.  I hope you’ll treat yourself and check it out!

I thought it would be fun to bring out my somewhat neglected Prismacolor pencils and have a go, too.  This is just plain old coloring, no Gamsol (odorless mineral spirits).  I scribbled a good, solid layer of color along the edges of the cup, then used the white pencil to pull, blend and smooth the colors, giving the shine down the center of the cup.  Really, it’s just coloring back and forth repeatedly until the colors are smooth.  The white pencil does a great job of it.  I learned a few things from Julie, though — wish I’d read her tutorial first!  Thanks Julie!

Let’s see some other colored pencil samples:  Julie, Christine, Cindy, Faith, Latisha, and Laura

Card recipe and product links are summed up below.  I have to make this short today so I’ll leave you with my most sincere wishes for a wonderful weekend.  Love those weekends, and love having you stop by!  See you soon!

Stamps:  Coffee With Friends  Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, BasicGrey Sultry designer paper  Ink:  Palette Claret, Palette Cognac (stamped off once), Prismacolor pencils — Hot Pink, Mulberry, Light Umber  Accessories:  Chocolate organdy ribbon, Chocolate Kaiser pearls, Cuttlebug Perfectly Paisley embossing folder, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

27 Responses to “Colored Pencils”

  1. # Joan Bon 20 Feb 2009 at 1:00 am

    beautiful job Leslie. love that cup!

  2. # Laura (scrapnextras)on 20 Feb 2009 at 5:55 am

    Leslie this is amazing! The depth you brought to the cup is fabulous…the curve and feel are perfect! Awesome technique…gorgeous card!

  3. # Elenaon 20 Feb 2009 at 6:20 am

    What can I say, Leslie… Talent is a talent , no matter what you are using! Your coloring skills are really amazing! And I love it so muh! Even with pencils you are doing fantatsicly! Wish I could be a little bit talented… Thank you so much for your inspiration and for your very beautiful art!

  4. # Veltaon 20 Feb 2009 at 6:34 am

    Your the “bombdiggidy!” awesome job Leslie…I am going to have to try this technique. TFS all of your ideas :)

  5. # Pat Adamon 20 Feb 2009 at 6:36 am

    Beautiful coloring and what a neat combination of colors. I really like this. Pat

  6. # Julie Koerberon 20 Feb 2009 at 7:38 am

    Now, I have a hard time that you learned anything from me! You’re the master lady! It was fun seeing your take on this and now that you’ve dusted off the pencils — maybe you want to use them a bit more??? ;-) Gorgeous card lady!

  7. # ChristineCreationson 20 Feb 2009 at 7:41 am

    Oh Leslie…this is just GORGEOUS! Look at the beautiful color, that’s a really nice looking mug, and I love the deep color contrast too from your DP.

  8. # Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye)on 20 Feb 2009 at 7:45 am

    What a smooth texture you achieved on the cup. You really are the master of all color mediums. This is absolutely lovely with the BG DP and that elegant sheer organdy chocolate ribbon.

  9. # Charleneon 20 Feb 2009 at 7:51 am

    Leslie,
    This is absolutely stunning! I need to get my pencils out!

  10. # Stacy Twinshappy SCSon 20 Feb 2009 at 8:36 am

    Leslie this is wonderfully cheery and beautiful! I love the colors of the dp with your awesome color job on the cup! Beautifully done!

  11. # Cindy Haffneron 20 Feb 2009 at 8:46 am

    Wow so pretty.

  12. # Candy aka cwilliamson 20 Feb 2009 at 10:44 am

    Fabulous Leslie, love the colors!!

  13. # jenniferon 20 Feb 2009 at 10:54 am

    Oh, my goodness, that is just so pretty! The pink is perfect: love the way it looks like light is hitting it.

    Jennifer

  14. # Rose Annon 20 Feb 2009 at 11:31 am

    I love how you’ve colored your tall cup, Leslie!! Beautiful patterned papers and perfect bow as well!! Enjoy your weekend, my friend!!

  15. # Latishaon 20 Feb 2009 at 11:53 am

    No Way Leslie…stop the presses, this is AMAZING!! Wow, I just absolutely love this. What a nice treat for my eyes.

  16. # Norineon 20 Feb 2009 at 1:32 pm

    this is a wow card love that unexpected pink
    Hugs
    Norine

  17. # Donnaon 21 Feb 2009 at 6:07 am

    As always, I love your card! The coloring is consistently gorgeous, no matter which media you are using. Makes me want to get up from this computer and go color!!!

  18. # Danielleon 21 Feb 2009 at 7:01 am

    Very pretty! I love the colors and the dp!

  19. # trudyon 21 Feb 2009 at 8:11 am

    Stupendous….so let’s have coffee soon! My treat!

  20. # Janineon 21 Feb 2009 at 10:42 am

    Leslie this is simply beautiful!!!

  21. # joeyon 21 Feb 2009 at 3:14 pm

    Hi, your card is Gorgeous, love the colours. joey.x

  22. # bronihon 22 Feb 2009 at 11:51 am

    Yummy and gorgeous!!

  23. # notimetostampon 23 Feb 2009 at 3:50 am

    These are both gorgeous, Leslie! I ADORE the little hanging tag on the first and the rich colors on the 2nd. And good for you — 2 cards done for Christmas!!! I should follow your good example!!!

  24. # Shel9999on 23 Feb 2009 at 7:51 am

    Wow…your shading on that mug is fabulous!!!! I love those chocolate pearls too!

  25. # notimetostampon 23 Feb 2009 at 12:21 pm

    Love this, Leslie!! I am not adept at using colored pencils and was not familiar with your technique of pulling the color with a white pencil — how fun!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

  26. # Linda Bullardon 01 Mar 2009 at 1:03 pm

    Wow! Fantastic dimensional effect with some pretty simple coloring strokes. I guess it helps to know how to use the “tools,” like the white pencil. Thanks for sharing this! Linda

  27. # Monikaon 12 Mar 2009 at 2:23 am

    Increible blog, enhorabuena por esos trabajos tan increibles. España

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