I used markers and colored pencils on this squiggle. The shading in the pants is not as smooth as I like, but the texture of the paper has that effect. Markers tend to fill in the valleys of the paper as in the shirt. Yet, I do like the glitter on her pants. Maybe it’s the reflection of the northern lights.

-Lynne

I started with markers on the shirt of this squiggle and finished with colored pencils. I think I like it better when I start with colored pencil and then marker. The pencil keeps the marker from bleeding through and the color spreads and blends better. The pants look more like the yellow green I wanted than the shirt looks like the red violet I wanted.

This squiggle boy sees the finish line and is determined to be the first to the tape. Maybe if his form was a little better?

This drawing is a combination of markers and colored pencils. I am trying to get a good layer of pencil, then a smoother layer of marker and then shading by the pencils.

It is never worth it to argue with a parrot. They can do it standing on their heads.

-Lynne