Using Copics to Mimic Distress Inks

Debbie P July 2, 2012 9
Using Copics to Mimic Distress Inks

Over at Make it Crafty we have a long list of challenges we have given ourselves to try out. Personally I believe that if we stop challenging ourselves we have no idea what we are actually capable of and we aren’t giving ourselves a chance to grow as artists. I often find myself stuck in a rut with my layouts or colouring so challenging myself to try something new gets those creative juices flowing again.

 I chose to “mimic another medium” using my copics to colour in the style of distress inks – using muted tones and lots of white. I’m not quite sure I’ve got it down perfectly but it was certainly a LOT of fun to try it out and that’s what this whole process is all about. I used Suzanne Dean’s series of Youtube videos for colour options and hints. One big difference I feel is the texture of the paper – you can “see” the texture of watercolour paper and I think that is missing from my image. Of course I may have given myself an extra challenge using Make it Crafty’s amazing Rapunzel image to colour up….all that hair – aaaagh!

 I partially framed my image with a Make it Crafty chipboard frame which I had painted with cream crackle paint and then spritzed with chocolate brown. 

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Rapunzel image – Maiden with Long Golden Hair Digi Stamp

Lasercut Chipboard – Ornate Square Frame

 

Copics used – Skintones (E13, E11, E00, E000, W3, R20) plus E42, E41, E31, E27, E25, W3, W1, R20, R00, R000

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I live in Melbourne, Australia and love all sorts of craft but papercrafts are currently my major passion. I'm honoured to be a part of the Make it Crafty team - a group of talented and wonderful crafters who love to share their joy of crafting with anyone willing to listen. You can check out my work on my blog www.debbiepsplace.blogspot.com.

9 Comments »

  1. colleen July 2, 2012 at 9:13 pm - Reply

    This is really pretty! Very soft – a great recreation of “distress inks” with your Copics.

  2. Suzi July 2, 2012 at 9:20 pm - Reply

    This whole card is stunning Debbie, I love your colouring with distress inks but this my dear is on an even keel. Gorgeousness indeed.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

  3. Sharman July 3, 2012 at 12:46 am - Reply

    Debbie, this is really beautiful. I love how soft all these colors are. You rocked that hair. Love the color

  4. Annie July 3, 2012 at 1:28 am - Reply

    Stunning! I love the muted shades!

  5. Marie July 3, 2012 at 6:32 am - Reply

    Love the wonderful colours. Looks smashing.
    Love n hugs
    Marie

  6. Margaret July 3, 2012 at 8:10 pm - Reply

    Beautiful card

  7. Geraldine July 4, 2012 at 7:43 am - Reply

    You are truly an inspiration! A-ma-zing”

  8. ForgottenScraps July 6, 2012 at 8:27 am - Reply

    This is beautiful! I so want to try this out as I’m often heavy handed with my colors. LOL Love the way the card turned out too – beautiful!! :D

  9. franz July 10, 2012 at 8:07 am - Reply

    Wow Debbie! So realistic, really the stamp seems to be coloured with Distress Inks!

    Well done! Franz.

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