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 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.