I’ve been having fun working my way through some older images in my digital stamp collection. It’s no secret that Krista Leigh Smith (formerly Saturated Canary) is a favourite of mine, and I have so many of her images to colour. The one I used today isn’t currently available anywhere, but I hope you will still enjoy checking it out, and take some inspiration from it!

Hello Friend Card

Printing Krista’s images at a larger size and spending an hour or two colouring is my personal therapy. I usually have an audiobook on at the same time.

Hello Friend Card featuring Krista Leigh Smith Digital Stamp

Hello Friend Card featuring Krista Leigh Smith Digital Stamp

Krista’s Patreon – I support Krista over on Patreon with a monthly subscription.

I’ve also just heard that Krista has opened a new online store to replace her Etsy shop, selling digital images and other creative fun, which you can find HERE.

I stamped the image on my favourite Make it Colour Blending Card before colouring with Copic Markers. I also used Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils* to increase the depth and detail in the hair. To finish off, I decided she needed some sparkle so I used my favourite technique with Spica Glitter Pens* and a white Sakura Gelly Roll pen*. To see the sparkly sequin effect technique in action please visit THIS POST.

The sentiment I used is a stamp from the Mama Elephant Paola’s Wishes clear stamp set.

Copic Markers Used:

Skin: E000,E01,E11,E04 Hair: YR27,E09,E29,E79
Lips: RV11,RV34,E04 Eyes: C2,C4 / G12,G17,G28
Clothes: YR65,YR68 / BG01,BG45,C2,C4/ RV02,RV04,RV23,RV17

Faber-Castell Polychromos Used:

Dark Sepia, Mid Purple Pink, Light Purple Pink, Sanguine, Cadmium Orange

Spica Glitter Pens Used:

Black, Blossom, Pink

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