Uploaded April 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
What's the secret to coloring expressive and smiling faces with Copic Markers? In this episode, I demonstrate an easy face shaping technique for beginner and starter level colorers. We're using a three marker blending combination to create smooth skin and a happy face. Then we'll improve the look further with detail pens and Prismacolor Colored Pencils.
"My Huckleberry" is an introductory level adult coloring project using Copic Markers, Prismacolor Soft Core Colored Pencils, Staetdler Triplus Pens, and the "Fishing Squidgy" stamp set from StampingBella
My name is Amy Shulke and I'm a technical illustrator in SE Michigan. I teach art-based coloring classes, locally and online. Visit me at VanillaArts.com
Further Reading:
"My Huckleberry" Project Info + Printable Recipe:
pages.convertkit.com/c8b929ba35/93955885b7
Daily Coloring Tips:
instagram.com/vanilla.arts.co
My introductory online Copic Marker class:
vanilla-workshops.teachable.com/p/flutterby
More about the Holtz Perfect Colouring Paper shown in this video:
vanillaarts.com/blog/holtz-perfect-paper
8 Tips for Easy Faces:
vanillaarts.com/blog/tips-easy-face
The #1 Key to Better Copic Marker Blends:
vanillaarts.com/blog/key-to-copic-blending
Is Your Coloring Flat (add B60!):
vanillaarts.com/blog/neutrals-ugly-markers
Change a Character by Changing Eyes:
vanillaarts.com/blog/2016/7/15/anatomy-eyes
__________
"My Huckleberry" is an original mixed media coloring lesson by Amy Shulke of VanillaArts.com using the cling stamp set "Fishing Squidgy" by Stampendous.
Original digital stamps: vanillaarts.com/shop
Online classes: vanilla-workshops.teachable.com
#copicmarker #adultcoloring #howtocolor
——— S U P P L I E S ———
• Holtz Perfect Colouring Paper (50 sheets)
——— amzn.to/2XnCOhh [ Amazon US ]
• Copic Sketch B32 Pale Blue
——— ldli.co/e/p9k630 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch B34 Manganese Blue
——— ldli.co/e/r7q0nz [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch B37 Antwerp Blue
——— ldli.co/e/oz9nml [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch B60 Pale Blue Grey
——— ldli.co/e/lx19m1 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch B99 Agate
——— ldli.co/e/xjqzlj [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch YG17 Grass Green
——— ldli.co/e/1m2yp5 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch YG03 Yellow Green
——— ldli.co/e/dj4g73 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch Y38 Honey
——— ldli.co/e/lx19m2 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch Y35 Maize
——— ldli.co/e/xjqzlz [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch E21 Soft Sun
——— ldli.co/e/1m2ypq [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch E35 Chamois
——— ldli.co/e/dj4g7k [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch E37 Sepia
——— ldli.co/e/z0mkrp [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch E50 Eggshell
——— ldli.co/e/9z0kdn [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pens Willow Green
——— ldli.co/e/klxzq0 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pens Light Brown
——— ldli.co/e/71mz67 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pens Gray
——— ldli.co/e/ndz7q4 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pens 20 Color Pack
——— amzn.to/2H1EWTe [ Amazon US ]
• Prismacolor PC901 Indigo
——— ldli.co/e/6x5dl6 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Prismacolor PC938 White
——— ldli.co/e/g5plq4 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Prismacolor PC1026 Greyed Lavender
——— ldli.co/e/0e2y7z [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Prismacolor PC1092 Nectar
——— ldli.co/e/4m0xpk [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Prismacolor PC936 Slate Grey
——— ldli.co/e/2m0yp6 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Prismacolor PC941 Light Umber
——— ldli.co/e/5lo1mm [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Uni-Ball Signo Broad - White - Pack of 3
——— amzn.to/2ywAMRi [ Amazon US ]
• Gelly Roll Clear Stardust
——— amzn.to/2RYxz5o [ Amazon US ]
• Tombow MONO Zero Eraser, Round Tip
——— amzn.to/2FHrve2 [ Amazon US ]
• Factis Eraser Black 18
——— amzn.to/2LIKUuB [ Amazon US ]
• Pentel Eraser, Hi-Polymer Eraser, White
——— amzn.to/2LIKV1D [ Amazon US ]
• Sticky Tack (for erasing colored pencil)
——— amzn.to/2LL21fc [ Amazon US ]
• Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat
——— amzn.to/2MaeI3K [ Amazon US ]
What's the secret to coloring expressive and smiling faces with Copic Markers? In this episode, I demonstrate an easy face shaping technique for beginner and starter level colorers. We're using a three marker blending combination to create smooth skin and a happy face. Then we'll improve the look further with detail pens and Prismacolor Colored Pencils.
"My Huckleberry" is an introductory level adult coloring project using Copic Markers, Prismacolor Soft Core Colored Pencils, Staetdler Triplus Pens, and the "Fishing Squidgy" stamp set from StampingBella
My name is Amy Shulke and I'm a technical illustrator in SE Michigan. I teach art-based coloring classes, locally and online. Visit me at VanillaArts.com
Further Reading:
"My Huckleberry" Project Info + Printable Recipe:
pages.convertkit.com/c8b929ba35/93955885b7
Daily Coloring Tips:
instagram.com/vanilla.arts.co
My introductory online Copic Marker class:
vanilla-workshops.teachable.com/p/flutterby
More about the Holtz Perfect Colouring Paper shown in this video:
vanillaarts.com/blog/holtz-perfect-paper
8 Tips for Easy Faces:
vanillaarts.com/blog/tips-easy-face
The #1 Key to Better Copic Marker Blends:
vanillaarts.com/blog/key-to-copic-blending
Is Your Coloring Flat (add B60!):
vanillaarts.com/blog/neutrals-ugly-markers
Change a Character by Changing Eyes:
vanillaarts.com/blog/2016/7/15/anatomy-eyes
__________
"My Huckleberry" is an original mixed media coloring lesson by Amy Shulke of VanillaArts.com using the cling stamp set "Fishing Squidgy" by Stampendous.
Original digital stamps: vanillaarts.com/shop
Online classes: vanilla-workshops.teachable.com
#copicmarker #adultcoloring #howtocolor
——— S U P P L I E S ———
• Holtz Perfect Colouring Paper (50 sheets)
——— amzn.to/2XnCOhh [ Amazon US ]
• Copic Sketch B32 Pale Blue
——— ldli.co/e/p9k630 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch B34 Manganese Blue
——— ldli.co/e/r7q0nz [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch B37 Antwerp Blue
——— ldli.co/e/oz9nml [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch B60 Pale Blue Grey
——— ldli.co/e/lx19m1 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch B99 Agate
——— ldli.co/e/xjqzlj [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch YG17 Grass Green
——— ldli.co/e/1m2yp5 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch YG03 Yellow Green
——— ldli.co/e/dj4g73 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch Y38 Honey
——— ldli.co/e/lx19m2 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch Y35 Maize
——— ldli.co/e/xjqzlz [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch E21 Soft Sun
——— ldli.co/e/1m2ypq [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch E35 Chamois
——— ldli.co/e/dj4g7k [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch E37 Sepia
——— ldli.co/e/z0mkrp [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Copic Sketch E50 Eggshell
——— ldli.co/e/9z0kdn [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pens Willow Green
——— ldli.co/e/klxzq0 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pens Light Brown
——— ldli.co/e/71mz67 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pens Gray
——— ldli.co/e/ndz7q4 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pens 20 Color Pack
——— amzn.to/2H1EWTe [ Amazon US ]
• Prismacolor PC901 Indigo
——— ldli.co/e/6x5dl6 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Prismacolor PC938 White
——— ldli.co/e/g5plq4 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Prismacolor PC1026 Greyed Lavender
——— ldli.co/e/0e2y7z [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Prismacolor PC1092 Nectar
——— ldli.co/e/4m0xpk [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Prismacolor PC936 Slate Grey
——— ldli.co/e/2m0yp6 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Prismacolor PC941 Light Umber
——— ldli.co/e/5lo1mm [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Uni-Ball Signo Broad - White - Pack of 3
——— amzn.to/2ywAMRi [ Amazon US ]
• Gelly Roll Clear Stardust
——— amzn.to/2RYxz5o [ Amazon US ]
• Tombow MONO Zero Eraser, Round Tip
——— amzn.to/2FHrve2 [ Amazon US ]
• Factis Eraser Black 18
——— amzn.to/2LIKUuB [ Amazon US ]
• Pentel Eraser, Hi-Polymer Eraser, White
——— amzn.to/2LIKV1D [ Amazon US ]
• Sticky Tack (for erasing colored pencil)
——— amzn.to/2LL21fc [ Amazon US ]
• Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat
——— amzn.to/2MaeI3K [ Amazon US ]
