Hidden Coloring

Create the look of smooth pencil blending without all the work.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Using a MISTI, stamp your image in an ink suitable for non-porous surfaces onto a piece of Duralar .005 matte film.

   

2. Step 2

   Flip the stamped Duralar over and start coloring on the back of the stamped image with your first shade of Polychromos Pencil.

   

3. Step 3

   Repeat with the second color - and remember - you don't need to do much blending - this is a quick coloring method.

   

4. Step 4

   Add any additional colors you'd like.

   

5. Step 5

   Flip the Duralar over and check to see if you need to adjust your blending.

   

6. Step 6

   Finish your card. You may want to layer the image over darker cardstock for more contrast.

   

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Hidden Coloring. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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