Unlike the marker on paper blending, this is a good technique to use
when you’re trying to blend very different colors that would turn into a
color mess if you tried to use the first technique. This method is idea
for coloring long, slightly narrow areas like petals. Feather blending
works best with super brush nib from a sketch or ciao. This is the
hardest technique to master, so practice and don’t feel bad if it
doesn’t work easily.
1. Start with two lighter colors that are in very different color families.
Colors that end in a 0, 1, or 2 will be easiest. Whichever colors you
choose will get darker, so start light.
Work in a long, thin area that is not to large. This technique will work
best if you are coloring the object, NOT a blog like the previous
diagram. Layer ink in one direction. The back of your paper may only
soak through on the darker edge.
2. Apply the first color about ¾ of the way through the area. Use the side
of the brush and lift up at the end of each stroke so you have denser
color at the start and less color at the end of each stroke.
This takes a
bit of practice if you’re not used to the softness of the super brush
(note: the same principle applies when using a copic marker for this
technique, except you won’t have the distinct brush-stroke). Work in the
same direction, but layer enough so streaks at the base are lost and
they mostly disappear in the middle.
3. Add your second color from the opposite direction, using the same
techniques as step 2. It might be easier for you to turn your paper so
your hand can feather more easily. The first layer or so might look
streaky, but have patience.
4. Repeat step 3. Go back with another light layer of the first color, then
back with the second then back with the first until it looks good.
Every now and then let the paper dry so you can see the true effect. If
the paper gets too saturated you may see splotchiness.
if you see ink glistening on the surface, let your paper dry a bit (not
all the way, just enough so you’re not going outside your lines). Your
colors will gradually get darker. If you have done this technique
correctly you should lose most of the individual streaks, unless you
look closely. On smaller areas you won’t have to repeat as often to make
the colors look smooth.
Items used:
Neenah Crest Solar White 110lb
Copic markers
R83, B32, R24, G24
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