How to Color with Alcohol Markers

See what your alcohol markers can really do with this step-by-step guide packed with coloring techniques, effects, and plenty of space to practice.How to Color with Alcohol Markers makes it easy to take your coloring pages from simple to stunning with techniques and effects that add depth, texture, dimension, and eye-catching details. Hand-colored, step-by-step examples show you how each technique comes together, then grab your markers and practice it yourself right on the page. Premium paper and single-sided pages give you plenty of room to experiment as you work through the book. Inside, you’ll find:Step-by-step techniques for blending, layering, shading, and highlightsQR-code video tutorials demonstrating techniques and effectsOhuhu color codes throughout to take the guesswork out of choosing shades, and if you use another marker brand, a handy swatch system to help you find the closest color in your own collectionEasy ideas for choosing and combining colorsLots of textures and patterns to tryHolographic, mosaic, glow, sticker, and other fun effectsPractice space for trying techniques as you learn themCreative coloring challenges to shake up your usual routineStart with the basics that make alcohol markers so much fun to use: smooth blending, layering colors, creating gradients, adding shadows and highlights, and getting more from a colorless blender. You’ll also pick up simple color-theory tricks for choosing combinations that work well together.Then comes the really fun part. Learn how to color fluffy clouds, shiny water droplets and bubbles, grass, fabrics, tile, and all kinds of other textures and patterns. Once you’ve tried those, learn how to apply holographic, mosaic, glow, sticker, and other creative effects to full-page coloring designs. Fineliners, gel pens, acrylic markers, and colored pencils can join the fun, too, adding outlines, sparkle, texture, and finishing touches.Every example is colored by hand with alcohol markers, so you can see how the colors, layers, and effects actually build from one step to the next.Whether you’re learning the basics, trying a new effect, or looking for fresh coloring ideas, How to Color with Alcohol Markers is the perfect companion for getting more from your markers and coloring books. Pick a technique, grab your markers, and give it a try.