"Geisha" in Copic Markers

[StonyRabbit]

i would have put highlights on the other side of the head. it looks kinda unfinished awesome job otherwise.

[XxKiyomiChanxX]

THIS IS SOOO AMAZING!! You are really talented :D great job

[TheDrawingLab]

How did you create that blue gradation on the fan?

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@TheDrawingLab By using 3 different shades of blue and the colourless blender. You have to move quickly though if you want it to blend right.

[sherminkiller]

Wonderful!

I wish you could teach me your ways...

my coloring skills need practice D:

[TheRibenaGina]

Are copic markers like water colour painting?

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@TheRibenaGina Not completely but I suppose that's the closest comparison. They're a pretty unique experience.

[easyteh4getperson]

The way I see people use copic markers are close to water colors except that they dry faster.. LOL

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@easyteh4getperson Oh so much faster.

[mmaxms]

inspiring video!!! i just got some new copics and am hoping to be able to use them soon :)

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@mmaxms Thank you! :) I'm excited for you, haha. They're amazing markers and I know you're going to have fun with them!

[DjFantasyAngel]

@5amWednesdayMorning wats that white marker that you used for the fan?to draw the flowers?

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@DjFantasyAngel Just a white gel pen. Simple as that. :)

[DjFantasyAngel]

@5amWednesdayMorning oh......sorry XP

[widda012]

whys the ear yellow? Isnt the white makeup supost to cover the ear too?

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@widda012 No, actually. The Geisha makeup doesn't cover the ears or a portion of the nape of the neck. :)

[kittykateyes121]

why are her eye brows pink?

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@kittykateyes121 That's part of the Geisha makeup, to outline the corners of the eyes and the eyebrows in shades of red.

[123invadergir]

amazing hey do u have a deviantart account

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@123invadergir I do indeed. fallinginsane is the username.

[123invadergir]

@5amWednesdayMorning thnks for telling me

[2kitten66]

You are amazing! I love the way you draw and color it's beautiful. =^^=

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@2kitten66 Thank you! :)

[altrego100]

You have a very unique pen grip.. Excuse the question, but do you write with that grip too? How does it feel for control of your pen? You see, I have benign essential tremor in my hands, esp. my drawing hand, and I'm looking for ways around the shakes.. thinking that changing up the way I hold my pen might help a little bit. I'm using the standard 'public school' pen grip now, and feel I need something firmer.

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@altrego100 I do indeed write that way. I also hold my chopsticks that way, makeup brushes...et cetera. :) It does make me feel like I have more control. When I hold a pencil the "right" way, I feel like it will flip out of my hand. This way, I know I have control. I would imagine that this would be very helpful for you because every action must be deliberate. Tell me if it helps!

[Kagome8967]

@5amWednesdayMorning

I write/draw the same way you do ;DD I dont feel so strange anymore xDD

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@Kagome8967 Oh really? Haha. I hardly ever hear of people who write the same way!

[xtyertry]

@Kagome8967 don't worry i only write that write that way.but for drawing regular or coloring.

[Edenlyspirit]

@5amWednesdayMorning

I dont' find it so..delicate and artistic but....well...it's YOUR way to hold things and...you do beautiful things with that way so...oh who cares?!?! AHAAHHAHAHAHA

[imthesunflowertoyou]

1 dislike?? wth...

[kendahke]

exquisite!

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@kendahke Merci Beaucoup!

[LiDaMangaka]

This video is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing! I'm an artist also, if you want to check out my anime/manga channel.

Yours Truly,

Li Da

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@LiDaMangaka Thanks very much! I appreciate that you took the time to watch and comment! :D

[AppleSaysNo]

Miss mam, I don't mean to be rude and all but are your rushing? You see, I am a female artist, and patience is a virtue.. Just by seeing the parts where you are drawing the black amd you kinda went over the top right of the beads, but hey nobodys perfect.. Very very great drawing!

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@AppleSaysNo That's not rude. No I was not rushing when I drew this piece, I stopped short of the beads when I was colouring in the black. But, yes, when it's sped up like this it can look like I'm rushing through it. Haha. Thanks for the comment!

[TheBonez1234]

Do youhave a personal page like FB ? :) I would really like to add you

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@TheBonez1234 My business has a page if you'd like to add that to your list. It's Jess Ellis Art. :)

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@TheBonez1234 My business has a Facebook page if you'd like to add that. It's Jess Ellis Art. :)

[TheBonez1234]

BEAUTIFUL :)

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@TheBonez1234 Thanks! :)

[MacyPooh196]

y does everyone think geisha's r prostitutes? They say clearly in Memoirs of a Geisha, they don't seel their bodies. all they do is be with the guy that they're with to keep them company and go places. like hiring a best friend, or something. nice pic by the way.

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@MacyPooh196 Thanks very much for watching and liking my drawing. No, Geishas are not prostitutes but I know what you are saying as I find most people think that as well.

[LTCJ2006]

This is a very pretty image! Did you use the 'colorless blender' to blender your colors? Many people that use that 'colorless blender' of copics say that it does not work...

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@LTCJ2006 I did indeed use the colourless blender. I think it works wonderfully when you're using it properly and for the correct thing. I always put the colourless blender down before the colour and then again after. You have to work quickly, though. As you can see on the fan, there is a streak of dark blue that wasn't worked out quickly enough. It's useless for post work, though, I agree with that. Thanks for your comment! :) I'm glad you like it!

[LTCJ2006]

@5amWednesdayMorning Ohhhhhh, okay. Thank you soooo much!!! I really do appreciate the tips and your help with the Copic markers. I have seen so many people on here using those markers so I really want to give it a try. When I went to the store and saw how much $ I have to spend... I kind of changed my mind lol.

Now that you have told me you use the blender that way, It MUST be the right way to use it because I have talked to someone else on here that uses the blender the exact same way! :-D

[TheAimandps]

beautiful!

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@TheAimandps Thank you so much! :)

[TheAimandps]

@5amWednesdayMorning you`re welcome

[GreatAkuHa]

Could you list the markers that you used for this?

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@GreatAkuHa Sure thing. I updated the details with the markers I used. :)

[GreatAkuHa]

@5amWednesdayMorning Thanks!!

[Cinnamonster100]

IT'S SO PRETTY!

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@Cinnamonster100 Thank you! :D

[SuperPennypup]

Let's all hope Japan the best think about all those people out there I would die if I was there because of fearness and the tsunami pray for them and hope the best for their town to recover.

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@SuperPennypup I agree. It's very tragic. I have faith (as do they I'm sure) that they'll come out of it, though. Japan is strong.

[Rensaiya]

thats so beautiful!

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@Rensaiya Thank you very much!

[TheAnimemanga2142]

Amazing Job!!!

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@TheAnimemanga2142 Thank you very much! :)

[SuMOnezHero]

Thank you so much! I'm very happy with it. You did an amazing job!!!

[5amWednesdayMorning]

@SuMOnezHero You're welcome. I see your Michael Jackson drawing came in the mail today. :) I'm glad you like it.