3 Easy Ways to Blend Alcohol Markers | Adult Coloring 101

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A quick and easy adult coloring tutorial showing you how to blend alcohol markers.
I’m using the new Ohuhu Pastel markers (and sharing a color combo you’re welcome to steal and use). Yes, I’ll show you the colorless blender, but I will also talk about WHY it is really not needed in the way you think.
Again, keep in mind these are just my methods - there are plenty more out there!
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#adultcoloring #ohuhu #alcoholmarkers
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  • @suekruse6779
    @suekruse67792 жыл бұрын

    Yours is the first explanation that I’ve seen where the light to dark (and reverse) is illustrated that is easy to understand. Nice and slow, (love the formula!)! I hate the speed painting shown in so many how to’s which do nothing more than show how fast a camera can be sped up. THANK YOU!

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awe thank you. That is so great to hear that it was helpful!

  • @BamaBells
    @BamaBells2 жыл бұрын

    You did GREAT with colorless blender....great blend !!

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much 😊 You're too kind

  • @MissRuthless
    @MissRuthless2 жыл бұрын

    This was so helpful! Your 1 2 1 3 2 1 method is amazing I’ve never been able to really blend these markers very well and now my blends are out of this world!! Thanks so much!

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome! I'm so happy to hear it helped!

  • @MissRuthless

    @MissRuthless

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ColorfullyOptimistic Huge help! Now I don’t feel so intimidated with the amount of markers in this set. I’m having fun finding new groups of colors to blend together! After buying this set your videos have been the most helpful 😄

  • @sfzaki
    @sfzaki3 жыл бұрын

    Very festive color scheme on your nails 💅 love the look! Happy holidays to you and your family.

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awe thank you very much! Happy holidays to you as well :)

  • @tonismith2243
    @tonismith22432 жыл бұрын

    Hi, this was soooo helpful! I can’t thank you enough! Have a fabulous weekend!

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    2 жыл бұрын

    You too!

  • @marionb6154
    @marionb61542 ай бұрын

    Thank you very helpful did not know how to use the colorless blender 😉🙏

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    2 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome 😊

  • @vcolondres1616
    @vcolondres1616 Жыл бұрын

    Wowwwwwww!!!! Thank you for this explanation. I think the third one looks beautiful and the first one as well. The blender technique is sooooo unique. 😊❤

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    Жыл бұрын

    Awe ty. I'm so happy it helped you

  • @vcolondres1616

    @vcolondres1616

    Жыл бұрын

    How prompt you were to answer a comment. That means a lot to me. I subscribed to your channel. God bless you.

  • @peculiarArt
    @peculiarArt Жыл бұрын

    I enjoy all of your vids

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you my dear!

  • @blackdemonheart9696
    @blackdemonheart96963 жыл бұрын

    I like to use a sheet of shrink wrap over a plate to blend my markers. I do a layer of the light color and then place the dark blending color on the plastic and wipe the lighter tone marker over it and blend. I hate the tip to tip method so this works wonders

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting! I'll have to try that way.

  • @blackdemonheart9696

    @blackdemonheart9696

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ColorfullyOptimistic tell me what you think of it when you do! :D

  • @SpiceyCatColors
    @SpiceyCatColors3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your tips! I can never get the shading correct going light to dark either. ~ 💜Cathy

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh phew at least I'm not the only one! LOL

  • @caerhardt
    @caerhardt3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tutorial. I love the pastels. I watched the swatching and they look similar to the pastels in a set I bought from Amazon with 168 total colors. Brand name is Belieza though the name isn't mentioned...appears on the markers. Wishing you a joyous Christmas and New Year

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! I haven't heard of that brand - I will have to look into it. Do they have brush nibs? I just love Ohuhus markers - but I will admit I'm saving for Copics hahah.

  • @caerhardt

    @caerhardt

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ColorfullyOptimistic Oops.. Started to share link...They are chisel and bullet. I bought them in September for the pastels and the cool case! Belleza Suprema is the company.

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@caerhardt Ah interesting. I will have to look and see if I can find those. I like the brush tip though - I have a real hard time with only the bullet and chisel.

  • @LunaBianca1805
    @LunaBianca18053 жыл бұрын

    I'm not a big fan of marker paper, either, because, DAMN that stuff's flimsy. And EXPENSIVE ^^'. So if I use that at all, I usually paste it to some not so textured cardboard, just so I don't get the paper all dog - eared and scrunched up as I colour away. I usually do line works on transparent paper as I did my tech drawings when studying architecture , than I scan, retouch, print and colour my own artwork. That or stamping and colouring , if I make photo albums. Both those work well on a linen structure cardboard with a bit of a smooth coating on it that a discount store sells here in Germany. It's pretty cheap, sturdy and it even comes in different colours, so definitely a win for me :3

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very expensive. I use the Astrobright Neenah white for most of my marker and color pencil work and its great - since it works for both, saves me money and its not expensive.

  • @jaynpenny
    @jaynpenny3 жыл бұрын

    So do you copy the Hannah Lynn onto the cardstock or do you color them on the amazon paper?

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    3 жыл бұрын

    It depends. If it is a pretty basic one, I will color on the paper, but I just know blending will be harder and requires a little more patience. If it is something more intricate or something I want to be more elaborate with my blending, I scan and print them onto cardstock, yes. Really, just depends on my mood LOL

  • @katelynpetty2719
    @katelynpetty27192 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a list of your 121321 and 1213243451. Like what if you want to use 7 to 9 colors or even 10. I know you suggested to keep it simple and that it can get confusing.

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey there! What do you mean by a list?

  • @katelynpetty2719

    @katelynpetty2719

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ColorfullyOptimistic just how the pattern would go if you had 6 or more colors

  • @ChantalGalvan
    @ChantalGalvan3 жыл бұрын

    How do you know what colors to use to blend together? Do you pick the ones next to each other on the chart provided with the markers? Can you possibly show the chart and then pin point which ones are best to blend together to have a smooth transition?

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can definitely do that in a follow up video for you. Basically, it is color families. Not all reds are just reds. Some are red violet, others red orange, so you first want to make sure you have your colors organized by color family, then when you are starting out it is best to pick ones close together. Eventually, you learn how to mix color families and skip colors and still blend them smoothly, but it takes practice so the best way is to 1) pick three from the same color family, 2) pick three that are close in color. Once you nail the basics you can push outward toward new families and such.

  • @ChantalGalvan

    @ChantalGalvan

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ColorfullyOptimistic Awesome! thank you for replying!

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ChantalGalvan No problem - hope it helps!

  • @ChantalGalvan

    @ChantalGalvan

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ColorfullyOptimistic yes! thank you so much! I'll definitely practice with the tips you gave me!

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ChantalGalvan No problem at all :). I'll try to get a follow up video out there too

  • @Or3oKoki
    @Or3oKoki3 жыл бұрын

    correct me if im wrong, but dont you use the colourless blender first and then layer your colour on top?

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, if you watch toward the end of the video I show you how to use it - it is after I show my three methods and then I show how you use it (along with a few other ways to use the colorless blender too). See about 11:37 into the video.

  • @thefrugalcrafter

    @thefrugalcrafter

    3 жыл бұрын

    I blend dark to light too. I think on the second example if you used the medium tone before the last pass of the light color it will blend. I'm with you on the colorless blender method except when I am blending out to white.

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@thefrugalcrafter I will try that!

  • @rebeccakimble7653
    @rebeccakimble76533 жыл бұрын

    That autofocus though

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes. I'm very sorry. I've tried a few things and it does it. I'm working to fix it. So sorry about that!

  • @carolynpicken6949
    @carolynpicken69493 жыл бұрын

    Alcohol markers are intended to be used on smooth cardstock. It makes a big difference

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! That's why I use a smooth one for mine. Sadly, not all smooth ones are created equal :(

  • @zaydenjulian88
    @zaydenjulian883 жыл бұрын

    Woow woow 😍💋 💝💖❤️

  • @ColorfullyOptimistic

    @ColorfullyOptimistic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

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