Sunday, January 30, 2011

Demo Day Went Great

Hey Everybody,
Well, last Saturday was Demo Day at Daisy Lane and we had fun. Lot's of Copic enthusiasts stopped by and checked out the products and signed up for upcoming classes. I'm very excited about the first class on Feb 11th. Hope to see a lot of you there.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Potpourri Class

What is this all about? In this class we'll cover a mixture of cool color combinations that don't quite fit in any other class. We'll color a hot air balloon Golden yellow to mimic firelight. You can use this technique to color lamps and hidden lighting. We'll also see how to color metal items, like a mailbox or watering can. We'll do combinations of Cream & Reds also. You will need the following list of Copic Markers for this class- E40, E41, E42, E43, E44, E97, E99, C0, C1, C3, C5, C7, YR24, Y00, R29, R32, R35, R37, R39 & C. Blender.
Image Source: Bugaboo Digi's
Image Source: Bird's Cards Digi's
Image Source: Magnolia Rubber Stamps
Image Source: Unknown Source
Stay tuned for upcoming class dates & times to be held at Daisy Lane Scrapbooking in Mattoon, IL.

Transparency Class

What??? If it's transparent, how can you see it right? There are a lot of things we color that are considered transparent. What about a fish bowl, a glass of tea or lemonade, a see thru nightie, a window? Balloons? Let's learn how to color these items in this class. You will need this list of Copic Markers for this class- E11, E13, E15, E17, BV02, BV04, C2, C4, BG000, R81, R83 & R85.


Image Source: Charmed Cards & Crafts Digital

Image Source: Charmed Cards & Crafts Digital
Stay tuned for upcoming class dates & times to be held at Daisy Lane Scrapbooking in Mattoon, IL.

Water & Clouds Class

You could color all of your water to look the same, but why would you? Come learn how to make ponds look like ponds. Oceans like oceans. And Lakes like lakes. There are different color combinations that work to make each look like what it is supposed to. What about a beautiful Waterfall. And above all of these bodies of water are CLOUDS. We'll go over some color combos for doing clouds as well. You will need the following Copic Markers for this class- BG10, B000, B21, B24, B26, B52, B91, B95, YG93, YG97, G82, G99, C0, C1, C2 & C3.

Image Source: Tiffany Doodles
Image Source: Charmed Cards & Crafts Digital
Image Source: Tiffany Doodles Digital
Stay tuned for upcoming Class dates & times at Daisy Lane Scrapbooking in Mattoon, IL.




All things WHITE & COLD Class

Since a Snowman is white, how do you color it? What about clear Ice? A White Dress? This class will focus on things that are perceived to be colorless. Now you'll have a chance to use some of those Grey Copics. You will need the following Copic Marker Colors for this class- C1, C3, C5, BG10, BG72 & C. Blender.
Image Source: McMahon Five Design Digital

Image Source: Unknown Digital Source


Image Source: Unknown Rubber Stamp
Stay tuned for dates & times this class will be offered at Daisy Lane Scrapbooking in Mattoon, IL.


Fruits & Veggies Anyone

Have you ever seen an apple that is ONE solid color? I haven't! This class will show you how to make those apples look real. Your lemons can have the bumps that are natural. Grapes? Strawberries? Pumpkins are a lot of fun to color also. For this class you will need these Copic Markers- YG23, YG25, Y00, Y06, Y11, Y15, YR00, YR07, YR12, YR15, YR18, R11, R27, R29, R37 & C. Blender.
Examples:
Image Source: Isabella's Sketchbook Digital
Image Source: Karen Doodles Digital
Image Source: Karen Doodles Digital

Stay tuned for Dates & Times classes will be held at Daisy Lane Scrapbooking in Mattoon, IL.



Bricks, Stones, Rocks, Sand & Pebbles Class

Wow! You will learn a lot of things in this class. Have you tried to color a brick wall yet? It looks so tedious. But after this class, you'll fly through it in no times. You'll learn to add a brick wall when your image doesn't have one. What about adding pebbles under an image? Sand? You will need the following Copic Markers for this class- E31, E33, E37, E42, E44, E53, E57, E77, W1, W3, W5, C3, YG91, YG93, YG95, G21 & C. Blender.


Some examples:

Image: Tiffany Doodles
Image: Bird's Cards Digital


Image: Unknown Rubber Stamp
Stay tuned for dates & times this will be offered at Daisy Lane Scrapbooking in Mattoon, IL.












Animal Class

In this class we will focus on all kinds of animals. You'll practice FUR, FEATHERS, TEXTURED SKIN, & HAIR! You will see how to add texture to certain animals, like Elephant Skin. You'll learn how to color your Cat Smooth & Hairy. For this class you will need the following Copic Marker Colors-E70, E71, E31, E33, E35, E37, R00, R01, R02, W00, W1, W3, E53, E55, E57 & E59. If you have a small Flat bristle art brush, this would be helpful also.

Image by Deli Delights
Image by Tiffany Doodles
Source Unknown




Keep watching for times & dates on this class.

FASHION CLASS

All of us Ladies love fashion. In this class, we will focus on all kinds of Fashion Attire. This will give everyone a chance to use all kinds of different color combinations in pinks, violets, blacks & reds. What about wedding dresses? (My personal fave to color). We'll also cover making clothing look Vintage and Pastel. For this class in particular, you will need the following Copic Marker Colors: C0, C1, C3, C5, C7 C9, BV00, BV02, BV04, BV08, W1, W3, E30, E31 & C. Blender.

Here's some examples:

Vintage
Image by Tiffany Doodles

Wedding
Unknown Source

Fashion
Image by Stamps Happen (Rubber)


Keep watch for upcoming class times & dates.

Denim & Textures Class

Morning to All,
Another post on a class being held at Daisy Lane Scrapbooking in Mattoon, IL. This class will focus on the best color combinations for Blue Jeans. And all kinds of other colored jeans as well. You'll also learn how to add 'real life' texture to your finished image. Really make it look like material. For this class you will need the following Copic Markers- B32, B34, B37, B39, B21, B23, E41, E43, E44, E7 & C.Blender.
Here are some examples of images you'll make:
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Tiffany Doodles Image -------------- Charmed Cards and Crafts UK


This class will be coming at Daisy Lane this summer. Keep watching for times & dates.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Wood, Bark & Fencing Class

In this class we will cover how to color bark smooth & rough.

Also, all other kinds of wood such as barns, benches, et. For this class you will need these Copic Marker colors- E21, E25, E33, E35, E59, W0, W1, W3, E30, E31 & C. Blender


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Image by Rubbernecker Stamps -----------------------Digital Image (?)

You will receive handouts with color combinations that have are tried & true. These combinations will work for anything made from wood. Baskets, chairs, straw, instruments, furniture and even wood floors.

Class date TBD at Daisy Lane Scrapbooking in Mattoon, IL.

All Things Green Class

Time for some info on another class to be held at Daisy Lane Scrapbooking in Mattoon, IL. This class will cover GREENERY.

We will learn some really great color combinations for doing leaves, trees & grass. We'll practice shading each of these to show where light naturally hits. Especially trees! You will need the following Copic Markers for this class- G16, G20, G24, G28, G99, YG03, YG63, YG67, YG91, Y21, YR18, YR23, E15, E19, E35 & C. Blender.

Image: Unknown Source (Digital)

Also, you'll learn how to add grass when your image doesn't have any.

Image Source: Victoria Case for SCACD (Rubber)

Image Source: Unknown (Rubber)

You'll also learn palm trees and evergreens.
This class is not currently scheduled, so keep your eye for it to be posted.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Shadows & Shading Class

For our next class, we will focus on how to Shade & add Shadows to our images. For this class you will need markers T2, R81, R83, R85, R39, B91, B93 & B97. We will do several images so you can really get the feel for how to do this technique. Adding shading to an image is what really brings it to life. We will even make a template to help you with determining where you shadows and shading should be applied. Here are two of the images we will be using.


This class is currently scheduled at Daisy Lane Scrapbooking in Mattoon, IL on Feb 26th from 2:00-4:00. Sign up now as we expect these classes to fill up fast.














Image: Digital Image Source Unknown

















Source: by Elizabeth Bell for SCACD (Rubber)