To celebrate the new release of Marianne Walkers book "Shadows & Shading" all of us Copic marker ladies are participating in a blog hop.
If you leave a comment below, you'll be entered to win this amazing book! The contest runs through Sunday evening 5pm eastern time and is open to folks in North America. This instructive guide takes beginners through the fundamentals of shading and shadow placement when coloring. Includes transparent lighting templates.
The principles covered in Shadows & Shading will help you bring your art to life. Included in the guide are instructional topics such as seeing the basic shapes in complex objects, understanding highlights, identifying the color in shadows, and more.
Clear, easy to follow explanations make it simple to learn the basic rules of light and shading. Following the principles in this guide, you will learn how to add depth and dimension to your pieces. Included are four transparent lighting templates, to help apply the concepts learned to your own work. Here is a photo of the book with one of the lighting guides. (My thanks to Sharon for the photo!)
And lastly, here is a photo of a manga that I colored using the principals of light and shadow covered in this book.
Now that you've visited my blog, hop on over to the other ladies blogs and enter to win on their site too!Marianne Walker Lori Craig Sharon Harnist Jenn Balcer Jennie Black Colleen Schaan
Debbie Olsen Sherrie Siemens
Incredible color job!! Hope you feel better. :(
ReplyDelete-Jessica Griffin
Oh my, gotta have this book, so I can color like all you all!
ReplyDeleteI really want this book! I hope I win so I can color like you!
ReplyDeleteI'm anxious to try the shading guides.
ReplyDeleteI soooo want this book. Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteFabulous shading! Would love a chance at that book!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThose shading guides are inspired. Would love to try my hand with them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win. I can hardly wait to get my hands on a copy.
ReplyDeleteAwesome. Glad to have a chance to win this book. Can't wait to get my hand on it soon.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get a hold of this book. It looks like an awesome tutorial on using Copics.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, the shading really makes a difference!
ReplyDeleteMy shading/shadowing really could use some help, lol. This would be amazing, thank you so much for the fabulous chance!! :D
ReplyDeleteI really need this book! Thanks for the chance to win it.
ReplyDeletegreat manga.. I so want my own copy of this book...
ReplyDeleteOh fun! This book would be awesome.
ReplyDeleteNow your technique is different and I love something that's different on cards. Thanks so much for the talent
ReplyDeleteI can not wait to read this book .... I am sure I will learn so much. Thanks for offering it as candy!
ReplyDeleteIt would be wonderful to win this book. There is so much to learn about using Copics - thank you!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous coloring - can I do that if I win the book? LOL! Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win. I so want this book!
ReplyDeleteI have a ton of copics that I hardly use because I'm not that great at shadows and shading -- I would love this book to get more tips!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing book. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this..what an awesome book!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win. I could really use this as a beginner. What a better way to start learning.
ReplyDeleteMy comfort zone does not include coloring because I don't know how to blend, shade and make an image look "real". I only have TWO copic markers, which were given to me by a friend. If I could just get some good insructions, I know that I would embrace this technique on my cardmaking (and buy a whole lot more copics!). So please throw my name into the drawing hat for this fabulous book and I'll keep my fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this new book! THanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win! Incredible coloring on the Manga!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking book!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win. I definitely want to get my hands on this book. My shadowing skills are basically nonexistent.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific book to own. Thanks so much for giving us a chanc to win one.
ReplyDeleteawesome! thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Thank you for the chance to win this AMAZING book!!!! I am definitely not an artist, but I would looooove to add more life and realism to the images I use on my cards!!
ReplyDeleteThis book is exactly what we all need to show us how to make our designs more realistic and beautiful. Thanks for the opportunity to win one!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect giveaway for those of us that really need/want to learn some good techniques. I would love to have this book!
ReplyDeleteYou picture looks great. Maybe I'll do that good after I get the book.
ReplyDeleteGolly, gee whilacurs!! I would love to win this book!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous rendering - I love me that manga art!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
I'd love to learn some new tips and tricks from this book! Thanks for the chance to win it!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your art is amazing! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletewow - your Manga looks great. Thanks for the opp to win the book so I can color like that!
ReplyDeleteReally would love this book. Thanks for the preview love your coloring. Take Care
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this awesome book-- thanks
ReplyDeletefor the chance!
i can't wait to look thru and learn from this book! thanks for the chance to win it. it looks amazing and i didn't know it came with the clear guides! what a fabulous bonus. :D
ReplyDeleteLOVE the clear guides and know the book itself will be an invaluable resource -- would LOVE to win one!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a horribly exciting giveaway for me! I need to learn these techniques, esp with Copics!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity!
would love to win this great tool !
ReplyDeleteHugs
Thanks much for the chance to win from your blog!! This looks to be a great book!!!
ReplyDeleteDonna P
Your work is fantastic! I would love to win a copy of this book to improve my skills as well. Iam always working on it. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteThose shading guides look fantastic!
ReplyDeletelove that the book includes the guide! thank you for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteIm the kind of person that needs explanations and rules to things so i know i need this book for colouring my stamping etc for card making!
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I could get so much use out of this book! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWow, I would love to win this book! There is so much to learn! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I would love this book!
ReplyDeleteWould love a copy of this book! Need all the help I can get! Thanks
ReplyDeleteWOW, Bianca, you have mad coloring skills...and if I can get to that, I would really love to get my hands on this book!!! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeletethis looks like a wonderful book! I thank you so much for sharing your art with us. Thanks for taking part in the blog hop
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win this book. It would help out so much on shading and shadowing.
ReplyDeletecarolyn
Thanks for a chance to win this book. It is appreciated and a big thanks to Marianne for putting it together.
ReplyDeleteLucille
I love my Copics but have such a hard time figuring out the "art" part -- how to shade. I can't wait to get my hands on this book!
ReplyDeleteBianca, I would so love for my coloring to look like your manga coloring!! If it could teach me to shade and shadow, like you this has to be a wonderful book!! Thanks so much for this chance to win it!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour reds are fabulous, I'm so excited about this book!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for this book to learn more about shading- I cannot wait to buy it- if I do not win it! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeletewhat a great resourse for lighting and shading. thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteWow, your good! Is that an understatement. Love your work. Can't wait to see this book and the improvements I'm sure it will inspire.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks like just what I need to develop my skills. If I don’t win it, I’ll be buying it!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I would love to win the book it would help alot with shadowing with my favorite markers "Copics". Thanks for giving me a change to win
ReplyDeleteLove your manga coloring!!! I can't wait to buy this book.....thanks for the chance to win a copy!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win this book. I could really use it. :-) I am such a beginner. {{Hugs}}
ReplyDeleteAmazing coloring job~ doesn't even seem like I should use the word coloring, way more advanced!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks great! It would be a great help to any stamper/artist.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks amazing and I would LOVE to win a copy--especially if it means I can color even a tiny bit like you. :)
ReplyDeleteamazing job..i def need this book..love it..thks
ReplyDeletekerristampandscrap@hotmail.com
I'm looking forward to trying to improve my coloring.
ReplyDeleteJocelan Perry
Beautiful coloring and shading on your demo piece. I love looking at your site. Thank you for an opportunity to win this book.
ReplyDeleteI love Copic's and can't get my hands on the book they are all sold out so here's hoping I can win one.
ReplyDeleteLove the work all of you do.
God Bless,
Jeanine
i would love to own this book
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get this book---it would be great to win it though!! I have recently invested in 2 of the big sets of Copics, and really do not understand the concept of shading. The work you ALL do is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win a copy of this book. Thanks for the chance. Great coloring on your image.!
ReplyDeleteDo I ever NEED this book!!! Wonderful that help is here!!! Thanks, Marianne! Thanks Bianca!!! Loves & Hugs
ReplyDeleteWOW! Your image and coloring are incredible! Hope I can win one of these. Fabulous image and coloring. What an awesome addition to my reference library this is going to be. Can't wait to get my hands on it. Thanks so much for the chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win this great book. Lynn
ReplyDeleteYOUR COLORING ROCKS!! Wow, I love it and would love a chance to win this book!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lorie
Love to have this book. Thanks for giving us the opportunity. Hugs, Sharon :o)
ReplyDeleteyour coloring is amazing!! I soooooooo need some major help in this area..thanks for the exciting chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the blog hop and a chance to win this great book. I’ve wanted a copy since I first heard about it.
ReplyDeleteI really need this book!
ReplyDeleteOooo! I could really use this book! Thanks for the giveaway chance.
ReplyDeleteCarol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
That looks awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI love to win this book,so I can practice my coloring. thanks
ReplyDeleteThis is just what I need... Thanks so much for the chanch to win!!! Great image and coloring too!!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks great - would love to win!
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I love the manga. Beautiful coloring. Next, I need this book. thanks for the chance to win one.....
ReplyDeleteWow--Beautiful coloring! Thanks for sharing. The book looks great!
ReplyDeleteI love your manga image coloring. I'd also love to have this book. Thanks
ReplyDeleteLove your example! I am looking forward to getting my hands on this reference! TFS!
ReplyDeleteI love your sample--wish I could color as well. I'm a beginner copic user, so I can't wait to get a copy of this book--even better if I can win one! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win one!
Thank you for the chance to win Marianne's book and templates!!!
ReplyDeleteJan
I am on waiting lists for this book, so to win one would be FABULOUS! Marianne's work is amazing so her tips on shadows and shading for any art form is priceless!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great book! Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWOW ! What talent you have ! Love to have this book as a resource! Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome book! Thank you for the chance to win! I love you samples!
ReplyDeleteI have so much to learn from this book Thanks for giving us all a chance to win this candy.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing job and thanks for the opportunity to win this book.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the chance to win! What a great help this looks to be!
ReplyDeleteWould love to learn to shade like your all :)
ReplyDeleteWow! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G work!!! Ya think I will be able to do this after learning from the book?
ReplyDeleteOh how I would like to have this book. I love my Copics and air brush and I know this book is what I need to step my coloring up a bunch of notches.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book.
ReplyDeleteThose are some awesome looking dudes you colored. Thanks for this opportunity....
ReplyDeleteI enjoy learning more and more ways to use my Copic products. This is going to be fun!!! Thanks for a chance to win the new book!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win this great book.
ReplyDeleteI have been waiting for this book - This will really help give my coloring that wow factor. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Wini
wini@looneybugdesigns.com
Ooo thanks, I'd love to win a copy!! <3
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful book, i can only imagine the hours playing with it.
ReplyDeleteyeah !! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteawesome book!! thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! You did an amazing job with your coloring. I can't wait to get my hands on this book.
ReplyDeleteSuch a terrific book for Copic lovers!
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering it!
Hugs ~
Sharron♥
I recently purchased my first bunch of Copic Sketch Markers-I can use all the help I can get! Thanks for sharing this GREAT reference book!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get a copy! Thanks for the opportunity to win one!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for giving us the opportunity to win this book!
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ReplyDeleteLove my markers. Not good at shading. NEED the book. Thanks for chance.
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance to win...and i am glad i found your blog!!
ReplyDeleteWow, the templates sound like they will really help with the shading. I really want to learn how to do the shadows and shading and Marianne's book sounds like it would be perfect for me. I sure hope I win her book.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds so great. Hope to get my hands on one! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see this book; to win it would be awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow. I seriously need to show that manga to my kids. They are going to love it!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fabulous book! Your sample is great!
ReplyDeleteDeniseB
How interesting to see the variety of blogs that the regional trainers have. The manga here are wondrful
ReplyDeleteThis book is a wonderful idea to help those of us who are shading challenged!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job of coloring. I really need this book. Thanks for the chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteThe more I use Copic markers the more I learn that I need to learn more!
ReplyDeleteAwesome book, I would love to win it! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat colors in your drawing, it really pops, and what a great giveaway -- this would help my so much thanks for the chance to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is awesome! I would love to win this book it will be a very helpful tool for me to have.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win Marianne’s book. I really need help with my shading and shadows and this book would be a Great tool for me. Thank you for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great asset this book will be. Thank you for a chance to win Marianne's book.
ReplyDeleteOh I would so love to win a copy of Marianne's book!!! I really need help with my shading and shadows and this book would be a wonderful resource to have! Thanks so much for the chance to win it!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, your coloring is beyond amazing! Love it, and would love to win this book!!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks like a very helpful tool. Your shadows are great! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove your coloring!
ReplyDeleteGreat book.
Thanks for the chance to win one!
Love that colored image!! You are awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you for a chance to win the book =D
Oh how I would love to have this book. Thank you for the chance.
ReplyDeleteOMGosh I would LOVE to have this book!!!! I need all the help I can get in shadowing!! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove your manga drawing, looks great! I want to be able to do this too and I think this book will definitely help me, so thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!!! :)
ReplyDeleteFaB ART! Enjoyed your site. Would love to learn the art of shading and shadowing as you have!!
ReplyDeleteThis book would be great addition to my collection. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour artwork is amazing. I have a nephew and a granddaughter that draw and color manga but I stick with coloring stamped images LOL. Thanks for the chance to win the shading & shadowing instructional book.
ReplyDeleteKellyRae
Thanks for the offer! I would love to have that book! ~JJ
ReplyDeleteI am so excited about this book. I haven't been able to take a Copic class, and this will help my coloring.
ReplyDeleteWow! I sure could use this book. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteLoving the blog hop and seeing work from people new to me. I would LOVE to win a copy of Marianne’s book. Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWant this so bad....I can really use the help. Thanks for the chance to win. :)
ReplyDeleteThis book looks so helpful! Thanks for the opportunity to enter to win it.
ReplyDeleteI so need this book! Then I can color like all of you!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a wonderful book! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteYour sample is absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
Great details and shading on your image! This book must be awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! :)
This book looks just like I need.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great book! I would LOVE to have a copy! It’s so helpful to those of us just getting used to our Copics! Not to mention the techniques it teaches! Thank you for the opportunity to win this wonderful book!Love this blog hopping! Love the illustration.
ReplyDeleteThis book is great for us that have a little trouble with our shadows. Love to have one. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see and study this book and would love to WIN one!
ReplyDeleteI can so use this book. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an opportunity to get help with copics techniques. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteWow, that image is amazing! Thanks so much for the chance to win this awesome book!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful review, seems like a great book. Would love to win and play with shadows for awhile. Thanks for giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWow, you are an artist. I have no aspirations to achieve that level, just to improve my coloring skills and this book seems to have the information I need. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to get my hands on a copy of this book. I would LOVE to win it, thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWow beautiful work! Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! I so need this book!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to dive into this book. Thanks for the opportunity to win one!!
ReplyDeleteGreat coloring!!!!!! Thanks for a chance to win a copy!!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks wonderful and will be so helpful!
ReplyDeleteI sure would like this book to be at my house...I would give it a good home. TFS
ReplyDeleteThis would be a wonderful book to have. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteFor those of us who need some guidance on coloring techniques, this will be the perfect book to enhance our skills. I have had so much fun using my copic markers and this will help me get to the next level.
ReplyDeleteIt would be so fantastic to win this book. What a gracious thing to do…thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this chance to win a copy of this book and improve my colouring. ;-)
ReplyDeleteincredible colouring on the manga image and thanks for the chance to win. you are truly a gifted colourer!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS-the shading looks like it took hours and hours to perfect. Would love to get an opportunity to follow the books instruction.
ReplyDeleteTrish
You did a FAB job with the lighting & shadow in your manga image. What a great book!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win this great new resource
ReplyDeleteGreat looking site Bianca. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteWOWSas! you are incredibly talented! I would love to win this book! I need to win this book! Thanks for chance!
ReplyDeleteLove to have a copy of this book
ReplyDeleteWow! The deeper I get into this blog hop, the more I gotta have this book! Hopefully, I can win it so I won't have to purchase it and "sneak" it in the house!
ReplyDeleteMy copic skills could really use some help. Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great book!
ReplyDeleteWow, I am still learning about shadows! Looks like one awesome book!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful book. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job on shading & your shadows.I need to learn this too.Hope I win the new book.Thanks for all the chances.All you ladies ROCK!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job you did. Thank you for a chance to win the book.
ReplyDeleteI am new to Copic colouring and I would love to win the book :) Thanks so much for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI have soo much to learn and this would be such a treasure!
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving me a chance to win!
Oh, this looks like a great book to have! I need all the help I can get with my coloring! Thanks!
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