My friend Rach shared a great tutorial here on using Copics to color an image to look like a black and white photo. And Color Me Copic is having their first challenge which is to create a card using her technique.
I really wanted to challenge myself and here's my card using WS Dee Dee.
Coloring the image in black and white tones was pretty similar to coloring in sepia tones. I used five Copic colors from the Cool Grey family: C00, C3, C5, C7 and a touch of C9.
I love the old fashioned look and it's a bit nostalgic for me. I can remember when photos were printed only in black and white.
Thanks for a great tutorial, Rach! I think I'll be trying this again...and I need to buy more C refills.
Stamps: The Greeting Farm, Gina K Designs
Cardstock: Neenah, Stampin Up
Ink: Memento
Other: Copic markers, Nestabilities Labels One and Labels Eight, Sizzix dots embossing folder,
Martha Stewart 3-in-one butterfly punch, pop dots
Donna... this is stunning... so much dimension... with just the colouring... just amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis came out WONDERFL Donna! You did a fab job, her face looks flawless and I just love her cute hair. Thanks for joining this first CMC Challenge! :0)
ReplyDeleteWOW! this is a great card. love the black and white coloring. I am sure to check out this tutorial for sure. you did a fabulous job and I am so inspired by you! have a wonderful Monday!
ReplyDeleteWow! Fabulous job job with the challenge! I would thinking coloring in black and white would be difficult and show mistakes more easily! You rocked it!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful card I love it =P
ReplyDeleteHow cool is this?!! Wow! Love this amazing card, Donna! It truly looks like you took a black and white photo!! Fabulous coloring!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! You really know how to work those colors. Great job! =)
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing!! So much "color" for being black and white. Wow! Donna, you are the Copic queen!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool Donna! I love it, it really does look like a black and white photo. Looks so clever, I must check out that tutorial. Don't have any copics though - d'oh!
ReplyDeleteLove it Donna!
ReplyDeleteAmazing, Donna! Are you sure you didn't post it in Grayscale? Your coloring is simply fabulous, such talent for the Copics you have!
ReplyDeleteblessings,
nancy
Donna~
ReplyDeletejust had to comment again! I am so thrilled to have been able to have met you...sorry it was in different circumstances, but I was so happy I had to call Teri! lol! hope it wasn't too stressful for you. if you get chosen, please let me know...I would love to have a lesson or two from you and the way you color! yipee!! take care =) hugs, joy
wow! this is beautiful, Donna!! fabulous coloring B&W!!! LOVE IT!! will post mine tomorrow!! =) will email you tonight, too! sorry! =)
ReplyDeleteholy terrific mono card, donna!! really sweet and awesome in every way!!
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect, Donna! You achieved that look of a black and white photo so well, that I first thought my computer wasn't working! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is therapy my friend!
ReplyDeleteHow fun and unique! Your shading is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is amazing Donna! Love the butterflies fluttering by Dee Dee, so perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for playing along with the CMC challenge!
This is so cool, Donna!! Love your black and white coloring, you are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteDonna, this looks great! I'll have to check out that tutorial. Thanks for sharing it with us. You, of course, make it look easy and something tells me it's not...LOL!! ;D
ReplyDeletei saw alice's B&W card and i cannot believe my eyes on this one either!!
ReplyDeletefabulous! it looks as if you turned all the color "off".
Donna, I have to tell you that when I looked at your card I was sure it was a b&w photo!!! I really like how the little girl's curly hair looks!!!! Fabulous job!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is really amazing Donna! How did you do that? Excellent coloring!
ReplyDeletewow wow DDD this is stunning. The hair looks so 3D I can't get over it. Hugs,Kathy
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the effect and stunning coloring.
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