Sun-Kissed Face with Red Lips Coloured with Alcohol Markers

A project from our live show BRAND SHOWCASE - IMALA FREE COLORING CLASS - Join us for this much loved event where the SMALL brands get to shout LOUDEST - Broadcast 4th Nov 22 · 11/04/2022 · watch it from 6:30

Learn how to colour a large stamped face with alcohol markers to create a sun-kissed complexion and dimensional red lips. Michelle demonstrates a three-shade technique that builds depth and makes the face look realistic and vibrant.

You will need

100613 - HTCN - 835653 - TV - Imala - A5 Stamp - Superstar - 240722HSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Stamp your chosen face image onto smooth cardstock using Memento or Versafine Clear ink. ▶ watch 6:45
2. Test your alcohol marker colours on a scrap of the same cardstock you will be colouring on to check how they appear. ▶ watch 7:30
3. Start with the lightest shade of orange (YR24 Marigold) and apply it to the outer edges of the face, working inward with broad strokes. ▶ watch 9:00
4. Layer a medium shade (R139 Flesh) over the orange, blending it into the first colour by working from outside inward. ▶ watch 11:45
5. Add a darker shade around the lips and jawline to create shadow and dimension. ▶ watch 12:30
6. Allow the alcohol to evaporate by walking away from your work for a few moments before continuing. ▶ watch 13:00
7. Colour the eyeshadow with a green shade, applying the darker colour at the top of the lid and a lighter shade at the bottom. ▶ watch 17:30
8. Apply the first lip colour (R4) around the outer edge of the lips, working from the outside inward. ▶ watch 18:00
9. Layer a second red shade (R1) over the first, keeping the line thin and allowing it to blend naturally with the skin tone. ▶ watch 18:45
10. Add a third shade to deepen the lip colour and create dimension, then allow the piece to dry completely. ▶ watch 19:15

Tips from the show

• Always test your colours on the same cardstock you will be using, as different papers absorb ink differently and will show different tones.
• Use the brush nib for larger areas and the bullet nib for finer details and blending.
• Do not keep working the colour; allow the alcohol to evaporate between layers so the true colour can settle and blend properly.

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