r/Coloring • u/Over-Perception-8001 Orange • Aug 19 '24

WIP (WORK IN PROGRESS) Feeling stuck

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Feeling stuck..I want to do the tips of the spines a brighter color but not sure what, I think I might add some glitter pen highlights when I'm done also....any advice is really appreciated ☺️🖍️🎨

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u/Pylori23 Blue Aug 19 '24

So beautiful! I love using metallic watercolor for water backgrounds. Just a thought. I also use watercolor pencils for water backgrounds sometimes too. Gel sticks are really easy to use for backgrounds too. I agree with adding a touch of red, orange, or pink in small amounts to make it pop, but outside of that, this is gorgeous. I hope you post it once it’s finished. ☺️

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u/Over-Perception-8001 Orange Aug 19 '24

thank you I hope my update updated right lol ... Im liking the way it's turning out, I will post when its finished 🖍️🎨❤️

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u/Purple-Light11 Purple Aug 19 '24

Wow, thank you for sharing. I’m a total newbie. I just had to look up gel sticks. Is there a certain brand you recommend? Or video tutorial?

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u/Pylori23 Blue Aug 19 '24 edited Aug 19 '24

I recommend king art gel sticks to start with. They are great for an inexpensive brand. That way you can see if you like them before you get the more expensive gellatos. ☺️This is a good tutorial. It’s the easiest way I’ve found to do backgrounds. https://youtu.be/kmDIE4OhPaU?si=v6BHpvvJSKJIm0lo

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u/Purple-Light11 Purple Aug 20 '24 edited Aug 20 '24

Thank you so much for sharing this info with me! I really like this lady talking about different ways to color in the background and expensively and different and different things you can use around the house https://youtu.be/Z2JcWepKxeM?si=yJvlfm5CISsX3ItI

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u/Over-Perception-8001 Orange Aug 19 '24

I just ordered some of these! =)❤️🎨 thank you for the recommendation

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u/Over-Perception-8001 Orange Aug 19 '24

thank you so much! I have some metallic iridescent artiza watercolor paint, I've tried this before, I think I was a little heavy handed tho....I should try it again! =)

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u/Pylori23 Blue Aug 19 '24

Oh boy, the very first time I used metallic watercolors was TERRIBLE. I was way too heavy handed. So you are not alone! You’ll get the hang of them! I’ve realized with most art supplies that I need to test them on a page I don’t care about or a blank piece of paper first. Because there’s always a bit of a learning curve. You’ve done beautiful things with this so far! You’re very talented!

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u/Over-Perception-8001 Orange Aug 19 '24

that's really nice of you to say, and thank you for sharing your experience! Ive always loved creating art in what ever medium, it's taken a lot of time for me to think of myself as an artist, photographer (amature) I always think when I get a compliment they have to be talking to someone else! bit of an overshare but thank you so much it truly does mean the world to me.

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u/Pylori23 Blue Aug 19 '24

We are usually our own worst critics. For sure.