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Bunny week: Coloring a “Dutch” rabbit family, colored pencil
I’ve got bunnies coming out of my ears! Or maybe they have cards coming out of theirs, who knows….but in this case – I tried making black and white bunnies – and the internet says these patterns are called “Dutch” markings! Video While the size and shape of the bunny features in this Happy Easter…

Bunny Inspiration
With Easter on the way – it’s time to gather up all the little bunnies in all the mediums! Some stamps are still available on some of the older ones, others….well you might have something that’s going to substitute! The techniques are still good though. Click on any photo to get to the blog post…

String Art
My friend Ellen is to blame. In all the good ways, of course. But she sent me down a rabbit hole with this new release (see it all HERE!). A rabbit hole decorated with very pretty patterns and colors! When Ellen Hutson sent this new release my way, she also sent some links to the…

Copic Blues: a color saturation study
Ready to go to school? Today I’m answering a question that I get a lot: what’s saturation and why should I care? I’ll give you the Copic numbering system application – some swatches – and a scene incorporating saturation levels! Let’s get rolling! First: the Copic numbering system. There’s a letter, and that’s pretty obvious…

Realistic Rainy Watercolor Card
A little bunny walking in the rain in the Look for Rainbows set by Avery Elle got me wondering…could I make a cartoon rabbit “fit” with a realistic watercolor scene? Video This video is also a foray into advanced watercolor videos….I have been going through my 300+ watercolor videos (GAH!) and trying to categorize them,…

Copic Marker Basics
These are posts with videos mostly on the product itself, maintaining it, understanding it…and a few easy techniques to get you started! I’ll be organizing collections on beginner/intermediate/advanced coloring with Copics, as well as one on using different color families – so be sure to subscribe so you get notified when that’s posted in coming…