to the project with the Browns set!

Color Focus: Browns
Created By: Taylor Usry
Original Post: http://www.spectrumnoir.com/color-focus-browns/
I began by coloring the base of the flower pot using TN7. I was not too concerned with
blending at this point.
Next I used TN7 again, to add color in a flicking motion, from the sides of the pot toward
the center. Tip: for me, it is easier to always flick from left to right, so I move the card
stock around to accommodate that.
I repeated the process using TN8, not going out quite as far. I did this twice, to provide
two layers of TN8 (each time, not going toward the center quite as far as the previous
layer).
Finally I went over the whole base of the pot with TN7 again, and then added a small bit
of EB8 to the outer edges. I colored the lip of the pot using the same method described
above.
I started coloring the flower petals with GB8. I then used GB10, flicking from the center toward the ends of the petals.
To finish the petals, I went back and added more GB8 until I was satisfied with the color.
(Note: I knew that the lighter color, GB8, would remove some of the darker tone of the
GB10)
The flower center was colored with GB10.
I colored the little cat with GB8. Using GB10, I outlined around the edges of her face and
paw.
Using EB5, I again outlined the edges of her face, but did not extend toward the center
as far as I did with the GB10.
Tip: I do this very thin outline using a series of small dots, with the tip of my bullet nib,
rather than trying to draw a line or color in a circular motion. I know I will be blending the
color, so this method provides the shading I want.
Next, using GB8, I color in a circular motion around the face and head. I go right over
the layers of darker color I have added, to blend and soften them. I continue doing this
until I am satisfied with the color.
The cat’s nose is colored with TN7; I also added a bit of color under the tufts of hair in
her ears with it.
I tried to keep this card somewhat masculine: my only embellishment is a bit of twine.
Are you ready to try coloring an image with just your brown
pens? I hope this tutorial has inspired you!
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Supplies:
Stamps: Flower Power (Crafter's Companion) Card Stock: Brown (Core'dinations); Ultra White (Crafter's Companion)
Patterned Paper: Infuse (Basic Grey) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy
(Ranger)
Coloring Medium: Spectrum Noir Accessories: Ribbon (May Arts)