April 13, 2012

I Graduated From My Copics Class

Well this is my final project! I told you I would eventually share, so here she is. This little image; Celebration Mae is from Some Odd Girl. I have to admit I a little shy about it as there are so many awesome Copic Certified people in the blogging world and I am just a beginner.

 I learned so many awesome things in class that I never realized even existed, like blending if three colors, making hair look like it is natural with highlights and all.... and the list goes on and on....  Melissa and Kristy would teach us a lesson, give us homework and then we would upload our work to the Created From Color site. Then they would offer suggestions as to how to improve on the methods we just learned. I found it very challenging and really feel confident enough to now make things. This is the first card I made as well as the first time I colored an image completely pulling in from all the lessons we received. How Fun! & Challenging for me.

Looky - looky what I got! It can be found proudly posted on my blog, When you complete your class, and after you turn in your final project you get a certificate of completion and a badge that you can proudly display. Don't you just love mine?!?

Here is another close up and in this one you can really see the shading I did on her legs.... 2 months ago I would have colored them in with 1 marker and called it done. I used three different markers, isn't that cool? The paper I used is from the Lucy Paper Package from Close To My Heart, I used the scraps from my Spinner card and have enough to do one more! The cool thing is that I love love love the paper so I chose my marker to match the paper!!! I would normally have tried to find paper to match the image... This was so easy to match you just have to try it on your own!
I sure hope you enjoyed today's post... I feel like I really put my skill on the line here and hope you also take a minute and check out Created From Color if you are a total beginner like me or even if you want to just bump up your skills to another level.
Thank you for youer sweet sweet words of encouragement. Your comments inspire me to continue sharing with you.

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sheila
This looks Fabulous! I can not wait for the next class to begin. Im super excited to be taking thier class this month!

Jeannie said...

OOOH!!!! I am so glad you shared this. I will be taking the basic class from Melissa in 10 days! Seeing your wonderful work gets me so excited. It is beautiful.

Suzanne cricutcraftingrammyblogspot.com said...

Sheila she is beautiful. You did an awesome job. I am so thrilled for you. Maybe someday! LOL

Charlotte C said...

Oh, my, you did such an amazing job. I can't believe it's your first finished project! But then again, you are one talented sassy lady. I am inspired to maybe joining a class in the near future.

mfc.melissamade2 said...

You did a fabulous job Sheila and she looks gorgeous!!! Congratulations!
hugs,
Melissa

Candy said...

You did a fabulous job coloring her Sheila! Your shading is great! Congratulations!!!
Candy

Angi Barrs said...

Yay! Super adorable! Your coloring is fabulous! I sooooo need a class!

2 Ducky said...

A++ Outstanding!

Barb Smith said...

Congrats! Using Copics is fun. I don't have all that many pens but I tried to buy 3 them in groups, reds, blues, browns so I can do the shading. Skin is tricky but I'm getting the hang of it. Looking forward to seeing more of your projects.

Barb from Toronto, Canada

Cricut Couple said...

Holy Cow Sheila!!! If this is what you get from a basic class, I can't imagine what comes out of an advanced class! A++++++++

Scrappin Rabbit Designs said...

Great job on your girl! I tried one class at CKC and I was too intimated. I think I need a one on one session where it's not rushed. I may just have to try again. Thanks for sharing. -Tami

Larelyn said...

Congratulations, Sheila. Your image is adorable. Aren't Copics just so fun? I'm totally addicted. Looking forward to seeing more colored images. Stop by and see us at Copic Markers Scrapbooking (http://copicmarkerscrapbooking.wordpress.com)
Hugs,
Larelyn

Migdalia said...

Congrats to you!!!!I am so happy for you!!!!Adorable!!!!
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Brenda said...

What a great job you did with your coloring Sheila!!! Congrats on graduating from your Copic classes!! You girl looks fabulous!!!

Sandi Clarkson said...

This is so adorable! Now I do not know a thing about Copics really from a personal standpoint .. but I know what I like. And I love this! Congrats on getting certified!

Java Jen's Creations said...

Well, look at you! You are awesome!!!

Kelly said...

Lovely job Sheila. Love that image and your colouring is fab. Congrats on graduating x

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, Sheila! You can wear your badge proudly!!
Evelyn

Shawnee said...

This looks wonderful. Congratulations!! I can't wait to see what more you color.