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You are here: Home / Copic Advanced / Color an active volcano

Color an active volcano

November 3, 2017 by Sandy Allnock 53 Comments Filed Under: Copic Advanced

Living under a volcano – Mount Rainier – made me want to color this Geology Rocks stamp set right away. Volcanos are my favorite of all the natural disasters (ok maybe not favorite?) because they give you enough advance warning, you can run! ha!

 Today I’m part of a bloghop with Heffy Doodle – if you came here via Lesley Oman, you’re on the right track! I’m the last stop…so if you haven’t started yet, go back to the top and hop along!

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Watch the video below or click HERE to see it in HD on YouTube.

Here’s a better look at the Glossy Accents – it’s scribbled on as loosely as the coloring was done!

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  1. Starr Patrick says

    November 7, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    Beautiful card you make coloring look so easy.

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  2. Mary Wright says

    November 7, 2017 at 1:42 am

    B E A Utiful!!!! ❤

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  3. craftysuz says

    November 6, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    Love the way you colored the volcano. Great card

    Reply
  4. D.Ann C says

    November 6, 2017 at 5:22 pm

    Your hot little volcano card is so fun! (and it reminded me of the cute Disney short!)

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  5. Farhana Sarker says

    November 6, 2017 at 10:48 am

    Your coloring never seizes to amazing me! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Marjorie DUMONTIER says

    November 6, 2017 at 8:27 am

    Wow !! This is such a fantastic card !!

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  7. Bunny Dobbie says

    November 6, 2017 at 4:09 am

    This was so fun! Loved seeing you make a realistic flow come from that cute stamp. You have awesome skills.

    Reply
  8. Carla Hundley says

    November 5, 2017 at 6:02 pm

    Lovely coloring on
    your card!
    Carla from Utah

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  9. F. Andre says

    November 5, 2017 at 3:50 pm

    Absolutely stunning! You’re one of the best colourists (not sure that’s a word) I’ve ever seen. Every time all I can say is wow. What a talent you have.

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  10. Kelly Santi says

    November 5, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    OH Sandy, always a joy to see and be mesmerized by your coloring on YouTube and it’s so fun to see your blog just burst with the colorful wonders of your art, too! We are SO very blessed to have a neighbor who is a volcanologist – seriously, until his family moved in, didn’t know there even was such a career! His stories of jet setting around the world to study volcanic seismicity and collecting chemical and data analysis are so fascinating – hee hee! He’s so down to earth and and it’s like a geology lesson for us! Fabulous conclusion to a LAVA-LY fabulous hop!

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  11. Beverly Sizemore says

    November 5, 2017 at 3:41 pm

    What fun……I have enjoyed this blog hop….seeing all the creative samples with the new release.
    Loving the new Hefty Doodle releases.

    Reply
  12. Cynthia Cole says

    November 5, 2017 at 7:21 am

    Such a unique card!

    Reply
  13. justMarie says

    November 5, 2017 at 2:07 am

    I just love watching you work! I don’t know if you realize what a gift you have not only in your art but in your teaching. No, I think you do know because you share your talent so freely. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. God bless

    Reply
  14. amy says

    November 5, 2017 at 1:35 am

    How awesome!

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  15. Janet Ingraham says

    November 4, 2017 at 8:22 pm

    Great techniques and so realistic

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  16. Lynnea Hollendonner says

    November 4, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    As always, your coloring is amazing! I love how realistic this volcano is!

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  17. Tracy A says

    November 4, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    Great card. Thanks for including the video. It’s fun to watch you create.

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  18. Lisa A creations says

    November 4, 2017 at 7:38 pm

    Beautiful coloring! I would have to say that I don’t like volcanoes. I prefer hurricanes… you have more time to get prepared.

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    • Sandy Allnock says

      November 4, 2017 at 7:49 pm

      Actually volcanoes often give weeks of warning. Much easier to get out of town!

      Reply
  19. Sindhu says

    November 4, 2017 at 7:18 pm

    What gorgeous colouring, Sandy!! Love!

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  20. Julia L says

    November 4, 2017 at 6:46 pm

    Very nice, I love the addition of the glossy accents to add dimension to the volcano! I always love your videos and projects!

    Reply
  21. Christy M says

    November 4, 2017 at 6:40 pm

    Your coloring is fantastic, as always. Love your videos! Thank you!

    Reply
  22. Amanda Stevens says

    November 4, 2017 at 5:54 pm

    I love this! The coloring is fantastic!

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  23. Shona says

    November 4, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    Awesome card and I thought you had ruined the sky but it come out fabulous!

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  24. Kirsty Vittetoe says

    November 4, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    What a Spectacular creation!!!!

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  25. Carol jones says

    November 4, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    Very cool! Love it. You’re so awesome & funny & inspiring. I look forward to your videos, and I love it when you tell us some personal info!

    Reply
  26. Lori says

    November 4, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    Love it, this came out great!

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  27. Sophie F says

    November 4, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Sandy I’m just amazed at your coloring and drawing skills!!! Seriously, what a fantastic job you did at making this look so lifelike and dynamic. I love the ashy sky as well. I also really loved how you framed it in black – it gives it a matted finish that makes it look like a framed piece of art work 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us! 🙂

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  28. Stacey L Palmer says

    November 4, 2017 at 12:25 pm

    Fabulous card as always! Thanks for the inspiration and video.

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  29. Karen Bull says

    November 4, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    Love this coloring!! You are more patient than I!!! Wonderful.

    Reply
  30. Arianna Barbara says

    November 4, 2017 at 10:55 am

    Wow! Your card is absolutely amazing!!! Love it!!!

    Reply
  31. Kristina Gentle says

    November 4, 2017 at 10:46 am

    This is such a great non traditional card. Love it. Inspired!!!!

    Reply
  32. Olga Dendrinou Fink says

    November 4, 2017 at 10:04 am

    Sandy this is fabulous and you always are such an inspiration! I really Lava your card!
    Xoxo Olga

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  33. Anne Wylie (Angie Wylie) says

    November 4, 2017 at 9:50 am

    Sandy, you have outdone yourself again! I love this card! I learn so much from you every time I watch your videos. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  34. Sherry W says

    November 4, 2017 at 9:28 am

    I love watching your videos because I usually pick up a tip or an idea that I hope I remember when I need it. This time I learned, “Keep going.” It turned out beautifully.

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  35. Kelly says

    November 4, 2017 at 9:00 am

    Ash, Girl, Ash! Your sky completely make sense when you figure in the ash. (I experienced the eruption of Mt. Hood in Alaska in the late 80’s) Really unique take on a really unremarkable image.

    Your blog keeps telling me my comment has been used before. Hmm, I’m pretty sure I haven’t commented on any other volcano post you’ve made, nor shared about Mt. Hood. Hopefully this is now enough to get by your digital gatekeeper!

    Update: still can’t post. I’ll try an alternate method.

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    • Sandy Allnock says

      November 4, 2017 at 9:13 am

      It came through several times, but no worries. LOL! #internetwoes

      Reply
  36. Kelly says

    November 4, 2017 at 8:59 am

    Ash, Girl, Ash! Your sky completely make sense when you figure in the ash. (I experienced the eruption of Mt. Hood in Alaska in the late 80’s) Really unique take on a really unremarkable image.

    Your blog keeps telling me my comment has been used before. Hmm, I’m pretty sure I haven’t commented on any other volcano post you’ve made, nor shared about Mt. Hood. Hopefully this is now enough to get by your digital gatekeeper!

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  37. Kelly says

    November 4, 2017 at 8:56 am

    Ash, Girl, Ash! Your sky completely make sense when you figure in the ash. (I experienced the eruption of Mt. Hood in Alaska in the late 80’s)

    Yeah, but what about those earthquakes?

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  38. Kelly says

    November 4, 2017 at 8:55 am

    Ash, Girl, Ash! Your sky completely make sense when you figure in the ash. (I experienced the eruption of Mt. Hood in Alaska in the late 80’s) Terrific card!

    Reply
  39. Sue LD says

    November 4, 2017 at 8:47 am

    Very cool how you created this volcano.

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  40. Aroa says

    November 4, 2017 at 8:21 am

    What a masterpiece of art. I have to get serious with colouring.

    Reply
  41. Cynthia Da Costa says

    November 4, 2017 at 7:14 am

    Wow your coloring :O I learned a lot watching the video. And the sentiment is so funny

    Reply
  42. Isabelle says

    November 4, 2017 at 5:53 am

    Awesome card !

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  43. Cheri Jeffries says

    November 4, 2017 at 5:43 am

    Love your work!

    Reply
  44. laurabuehler says

    November 4, 2017 at 4:58 am

    Wow. One of the coolest (well, hottest actually) things I have ever seen in my life was the active volcano on the Big Island in Hawaii. The B&B that we stayed at actually provided rain coats & flashlights because there is almost always a light rain or mist every evening, but we lucked out and had a rare night when it didn’t rain. We had to walk approx one mile over hardened lava to get to the viewing area, and once you’re there, the volcano is approx. 1/2 mile in the distance. The hardened lava was uneven and craggy so it was a challenge to walk on; plus it’s black so walking at nighttime on black lava was quite risky. I was in my mid-40’s at the time & my friends were all 10-15 years older. I was so worried one of them would fall or twist an ankle, but we all made it without a scratch. I can’t imagine how much more treacherous it would have been if it had been raining. It seemed to take forever to get to the viewing area because the anticipation was so great. When we got to the clearing, there were maybe 30-50 people there & everyone was completely silent. The lack of sound was almost eerie, but there was one sound that could be heard. It was a hissing noise as the hot, molten lava hit the ocean & steamed up. I wish I could describe how still the world seemed at that moment. It seemed as though this small group of people were the only people on earth. Off in the distance the volcano was visible. I expected to see lava flowing down the side of the volcano in thick, gloppy floes, but that’s not at all what I saw. Instead, the lava was shooting into the air making a continuous light show of yellows, oranges and reds in a display that would surpass any fireworks you could ever imagine. We’ve all heard the word, “Awestruck,” before, but I can tell you that all previous notions of that word were erased by what I saw that night. “Awestruck,” only describes a fraction of how I felt watching that wondrous display of natural beauty. That was several years ago, but the moment is seared into my heart and memory. I’m not a photographer and I didn’t take any pictures, but, honestly, I didn’t need to take pictures. I will never forget the sites I saw that night.

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    • Sandy Allnock says

      November 4, 2017 at 9:15 am

      Whoa thanks for sharing that! You need this stamp set – and need to color what you saw! 🙂

      Reply
    • Sindhu says

      November 4, 2017 at 7:17 pm

      What a fantastic experiece that must have been! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  45. Cheri Jeffries says

    November 4, 2017 at 4:54 am

    fascinating to watch your process. love the results.

    Reply
  46. Leslie E Gladney says

    November 4, 2017 at 4:27 am

    I love this card, how clever!

    Reply
  47. Kristina "CraftyPaws" says

    November 4, 2017 at 3:57 am

    That volcano looks on fire! So amazing!

    Reply
  48. Gini K says

    November 4, 2017 at 3:30 am

    A really different stamp set – and a great card. Thanks for the “making skies” encouragement – I’ll try that tissue-touch technique next time I have trouble blending!

    Reply
  49. Amber MacMurtry says

    November 4, 2017 at 3:21 am

    Sandy, this card is fantastic! Can’t wait to watch the video later!

    Reply

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