You are a natural artist with a clever eye. This is the first time I've watched how you create with "Distress" products they are magic in your hands. I have tried to do what you do and created beautiful mud. Thank you for sharing your ideas I look forward to learning from a great teacher.
Your voice is very soothing, thank you. I like that you like distress inks for a base layer, alcohol markers are so popular, but I'm with you, I prefer the subtlety of distress inks. .
These videos are so amazing. You have a real gift for being able to teach and your videos are always of the highest quality. So very impressed with your massive artistic talent, thank you so much for sharing!
Love love love it. Love you attitude to colouring, and it is reflected in the whimsical maturity of your work. Carefree and intuitive. Nice to have someone doing something different. Thx again
Never seen anyone use the distressed inks like that. gorgeous and the cosmetic q-tips look like they will work without falling apart like the regular q-tips do. Thanks. There may be hope for me yet.
Your work is AMAZING. You have really inspired me. I have a ton of the mini distress inks and never thought of using them in color books, but boy o boy, I'm going to now! So glad Ann at A Colorful Life mentioned you.
Hi there, I am absolutely impressed with your colouring techniques, I have distress inks I would never of thought to use them in my colouring books, you know how to think outside of the box. Just beautiful colouring, thanks for show us a new way to colour.
Omg! I LOVE how you do Kerbys pictures! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see you do more of his work! I have all of his books and am super excited to get the newest one that releases the 29th this month 🤩🥰. And YES! I WANT to see you color all of the pictures 😆🤩🥳😎🥰
Love this! First time I have seen distress ink being used in coloring. Learned alot, thank you. Will definately tune into your channel again you do beautiful work!
Wow so glad Ann from A Colorful Life sent me over here. You’re work is stunning. Totally enjoyed watching you colour, hope to see you colour more. I could watch you all day.
OMG, this is the most beautiful colouring.. I ❤️❤️❤️ your art! thank you so much for sharing this video; it's in my saved documents and I'm so looking forward to learning how to do this technique.. thank you so much again.
I have been trying to decide between distressed inks & pastels for backgrounds & I am thinking I am going to buy distressed inks after watching this. A lot less mess than dealing with pastels. thank you!
I am watching your up to date videos and also trying to look at your past ones as they are really interesting and so full of ideas. I have never had any of the distress inks and pads so have added these onto my wish list for a future purchase. I love watching your videos as you always use other interesting media and have so many hints and tips, I would recommend your channel to anyone, beginners or more experienced colourists as well as other mixed media artists. I also love that you just enjoy colouring and do not get too hung up on perfection, having said that your work is simply amazing. Thank you so much for sharing. :)
Oh Goodie... Distress Inks are now on MY wish list! Thank You so much for showing us how it's done, and since I'm coming late to your channel, I'll be sure to be on the lookout for more of your marvelous coloring technique videos. Thank You for sharing your awesome techniques with us!
It's a whole new world. I've seen people do similar with water colors, but I didn't want to deal with the mess, the water and taping down the paper... Uhg. Thank you for talking the time to do this!!
I agree with Lisa. I haven’t been able to justify getting the distress inks just for my collating/journaling but getting double duty with coloring is awesome!!! Tfs🌺
I had to look up what distressed ink is after you mentioning in another video you had used distressed ink I love the effect. Will definitely be trying some. Just what I need...more art supplies.
Wow! Your work is so amazing and gorgeous. I had heard of these inks and wondered about getting them. I guess my pocketbook will have to suffer another expense with these. Thank you for the videos. I enjoy them immensely.
This is fantastic! So glad I found this video as I can now add inks into my work too. I use them in mixed media but hadn’t thought of using them in my books xxx💕
Hello dear Karen, am in awe your colourwork in Imagimorphia is Stunning the colours just pop and radiate gorgeous colours thank you for sharing. I love Kerby's Morphia Series my favourite being Colormorphia, Imagimorphia & Mythomorphia I have started working in. I haven't coloured this one your inking. Wow I love the way the inks shade and blend. I have ordered 6 Distress Oxide Inks and Tools to start to play with. I Love watching you coloring and could watch you colour for hours bless you. At the mo I need another to boxes for my new colouring books, new inks and tools and colouring pencils. I will do a video on all my books and colouring materials at some point. One thing was going to ask. How does one set up camera for videoing as would like to video some work at some point in time. Blessed be...Look forward to join you in part 2 bless. Thank you Karen as always much Love n big hugs Blessings Namaste xxx💜🎨🦋☕🌻☕🙏🌈🌞
Hi Kitty. Just found you yesterday and so happy I did. Beautiful work. Please don't stop coloring. You're doing great . Hope to see more coloring videos from you.
Thanks for this tutorials. I didn't know about these inks until I saw this video. Now I not only have bought a few mini inks but also Fantomorphia to follow your tutorials on this book if there's still some, because I've seen your book is almost completed already. But I hope I can learn from what you do from now on and from what you have done. I love the mix of inks and pencils and of course your personal good taste for color combination. Congratulations for this beautiful work and please, keep on uploading tutorials. (Your unfinished Fantomorphia pages would be a great help!)
Wow - I love this! I have some distress inks, but never thought of using them in this way (I watched the video twice 😄). This would be a lot easier on the paper than adding a lot of water with watercolor pencils or Inktense. Ingenious! Thank you so much for these videos - I would love to see more.
January 10,2021 coloring bliss sent me here , because of backgrounds,,, ooomygoodnessss ,,Wounderful video ,,I’ve got lots of inks ,,,great inspiration,,thank you sooooo much,,,hugs from California 😂💖
Your coloring is amazing! I came over from Ann. She is trying this technique and mentioned that here is where she learned about distressed ink! Please do more videos - I just subscribed! Would love to learn more about your coloring style - truely beautiful!!!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The picture that you have completed are so detailed and colorful. I would love to see more! I have never used distressed ink but I may just give it a try! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for a really great and helpful video. I have a few of these inks and one applicator with two sponges, they have sat in my cupboard for two years, I think I am not motivated to give them a try. Thank you.
you have very nice skin, lovely hands. I like your style of art, and most of all, your voice. Thank you for so kindly sharing with me. Be well. Bye now
Hi, your work is beautiful and i love what you did with the distress ink. Im wanting to start using these maybe for backgrounds. Are there some kits or colors of some most frequently used for backgrounds that you might recommend to start with? Thank you for your wonderful videos and your thoughts!
Oh my goodness, what spectacular colorings! I was just watching a video from Ann at A Colorful life and she just mentioned you and I had to come take a look. Subscribed!! Amazing work!
I love your videos. I bought a bunch of little distress markers because I wasn't sure how you were achieving your effects but I love it and would love for you to do a color along! Beautiful work!!
Oh my! Wow! 😮 Your coloring is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this technique with distress inks. I just happened to find your channel today, and I am so glad. New subscriber here!
You said “almost a dark navy” but what color is it? I’m new to inking and don’t know which color is that. It would be nice if the names were in the “more” section also but I don’t see it hear. It it might be my eyesight. Amazing art! I hope I can do that some day.
Thank you so much for this video. I purchased a few of the mini distressed inks to try out. I was wondering if you clean the litttle velcro pads between uses? Or do you just leave them matched to the color you regularly use with that pad? Thank you so much again for a beautiful video!
I would like to see more of the distresses inks how you go about actually putting down especially the one you did the castle, which is by the way outstanding!
I never thought to use ink like this, thank you so much for the video. I would love to see more tutorials on it. Now, off to get me some distressed ink. :)
I would love to see a supply list if you could. I love your channel and all of your coloring pages. I am new to distressed ink and would love to purchase what is needed for this color along. Thank you for sharing your unique and stunning style you use in your coloring books!
I have a total of 8 distress inks and I love using them in my colouring books especially for backgrounds I definitely want some other colours for my collection 😀
You are an amazing artist and colorist!! Your pages are just magical!! Please make a video on how you made those clouds! I bought some water based inks that I'm going to play around with and hopefully I can use them to do my backgrounds. Nothing I touch would ever be as beautiful as your's. You are just phenomenal
This is really cool! Could have watched all night! Why does my family need dinner every night!?! I just want to color! Can't wait to watch the rest. ;)
Enjoyed your video. Instead of using the dauber, have you tried using the Colorsnap tool and pad? The pad's come in different shapes including an oval that is smaller than the dauber your are using, therefore it might be easier to use in smaller areas. Your artwork is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Now I wish I had bought distressed inks instead of Pan Pastels, lol not really, now I can get the inks later. Your colored pages are just stunning! Thank you for sharing.
Just found your channel and your work is so beautiful 😍. Could you tell me the name of the last coloring book you showed? I love peacocks and would love to get it. Thank you 😊
@@ZucchiniKittyI love how you use the distressed inks! Can you please do a tutorial with the inks for coloring the metallic parts? I just received Colourmorphia and it’s so beautiful but intimidating. You make it look so easy with the inks!
This is the first time I have seen a video using Distress Inks. Do you have to use just this brand or type of ink? The Distress Ink is quite expensive to purchase.
Love your channel, just found you and have been binge watching. You very talented and have a lovely voice what more could I ask for. Look forward to more.
absolutely love your work - its truly inspiring. Your pieces to camera are great as in the tone of your voice, and it is very relaxing to listen to, and your clear instructions and hints inspire us all . Also your love and enjoyment of what you are creating really comes across.. Ive subscribed and I will definitely be following up on more of what you do. Keep creating and filming.
@ZucchiniKitty Karen!! You are the BEST…I love watching you work; everything you do is incredible and so inspiring! (My wallet does not wish to make a comment at this time, however…😂) When The Ink House came out, we were both working on it at the same time; every page you did was flat-out AMAZING and mine…well, what little I completed leaves a LOT to be desired…🤦🏻♀️ I have a question for you: After binging a TON of your newer videos (getting to have a FULL ZucchiniKitty day was TOTALLY worth having Covid!) I became captivated by your ink work. I LOVE the effect of the distress inks/oxides in your work, and I really like the idea of using a supply that doesn’t bleed through (like alcohol markers) and is able to create a lovely base coat in a considerably shorter amount of time. I’m trying to make a “keepsake” for one of my Littles (who’s graduating high school in a couple of months 😳), and I want to use lightfast materials so it won’t disappear before her high school reunion! 😝 I know that being in a book will provide less exposure than, say, hung on a wall, but I’ve seen fugitive pigments fade in journals in dark rooms before, so I’m trying to only use things I *know* will be safe. I researched the inks, and it appears the Distress Oxides are pretty lightfast, but the Distress Inks are similar to any dye-based product. Of course, the Oxides appear to be pretty opaque, and while I’ve seen you use both, it would appear you use the Inks more often. So my question is this: Do you do anything that’s effective against the dyes fading with time…especially when they’re in a background, or other area where they won’t be totally covered by a more stable colored pencil? (I’ve never seen you talk about this; if you have, please feel free to point me to the right video. Or just delete this epic comment and block me… 😶) If you don’t do something to your pages to make them “behave” for a long time, are there any products you’d recommend that are lightfast AND fast? (I used to have some small Ranger Archival inks, but they were dried out when I got them; I should’ve returned but didn’t.) I considered watercolor, but the pages I’m using aren’t super water-friendly. ANY input would be MUCH appreciated…including any ideas for books to use! I’ve been using Worlds of Wonder, Worlds writhin Worlds, and an Oh the Places You’ll Go coloring book…I was thinking I’d pull pages out of all three and create my own “DIY” journal with a personalized “Oh the Places” kind of story. That said, I’m not far in (AT ALL), and would GLADLY give up my hodge-podge idea for a better one, Karen. So, no pressure, but can you please let me know what book I should use, the supplies I should use in said book, and any other advice/suggestions you have on any part of this project? (Such as, ”Stop writing me epically long messages in my comments thread,” for example…) Actually, could you just DO IT FOR ME? It’d probably take you less time than responding to all of this insanity…😂 Thank you again, Karen, for everything you share here. You truly are one of my favorite people to watch, and I greatly admire your work. While I’d certainly never hold anything you suggested as gospel if something should go wrong, I really would like to know your thoughts. If you don’t want to answer my questions, PLEASE don’t; regardless of anything else, it brings me great joy to see you’ve uploaded a new video. That alone sparks gratitude and thanks, and it’s been a pleasure watching your channel (and art!) grow and branch out! Please keep sharing your beautiful work with the world, and thank you as always for all you do! 🤗💕
If you wish to make a keepsake book for your kids or grandkids, then yes you should change your ink to a lightfast ink or archival ink, Ecoline" or Ph Martin's "Radiant" are liquid watercolor products that are lightfast, but will bleed through pages... You could look into chalk inks for there lightfastness. I would suggest investing in a good quality paper and making copy's of the pages you wish to put into your book/journal... Distress ink will last in books for years (at least mine has, over 9 years with no fading in a closed book, and that long on other projects I have made that sit out on shelves) with no fixative covering them but you could also look into a archival spray to seal in the work... but the distress ink must be dry at least a couple a days before spraying... since it is waterbased and will move when a liquid is applied... hope this helps
@@ZucchiniKitty Thank you so much for your thoughtful and helpful reply! I actually came to coloring from a watercolor background, and while I thought about painting a base with them, it never crossed my mind to use liquid watercolors as a replacement for inks! I really like that idea, especially if using inking applicators that will help control the excessive water. I have the PH Martin’s Hydrus line; my understanding is that their Radiant (and Ecolone, I *think* ) are dye-based and *not* lightfast. It breaks my heart…those BEAUTIFUL little glass bottles are SO tempting…but the Hydrus *are* pigment-based and lightfast. Thank you again for your insight, and, as always, for your inspirational videos! 💗
Thank you kindly for demonstration of the ink. This is my 1st time ever seeing these. Can I ask a few questions? Why use both ink and pencils? Too me it seems that you could get the same results with just pencils. I could see using these as a fantastic background. I’m thinking of more products to buy as well as storage. Is this just preference?
Hi, I use the distress ink as a base and pencils to shade and define areas. It is a easier way for me to lay down a lot of color with out hurting my wrists. You could just use pencils and get a beautiful look, this is the way I have found that works for me. The distress ink does make wonderful backgrounds and I have used it that way also.
Also could I use a paint brush for the smaller areas? And I heard you say we can use water too like water colors so that is cool!! I have a book I don't like so I'm definitely trying all this to practice
Please practice, using the distress ink as a water color is a fun technique, apply ink to a plastic sheet add a bit of water and paint away... try it out before adding to a fav coloring book.
@@ZucchiniKitty oh trust me I will. I've paid too much for these to ruin them. I like the solid rubbing color on the page and blending for backgrounds. I just need to get better application tools. The ones I have are sort of hard. They rub the color just not the way your tools do
You are a natural artist with a clever eye. This is the first time I've watched how you create with "Distress" products they are magic in your hands. I have tried to do what you do and created beautiful mud. Thank you for sharing your ideas I look forward to learning from a great teacher.
Thank you so much!
Your voice is very soothing, thank you. I like that you like distress inks for a base layer, alcohol markers are so popular, but I'm with you, I prefer the subtlety of distress inks. .
Thank you. I'm new but an artist. I am having so much fun with the books and pencils. Now this will add to my fun.
You just opened up a whole new world for me!
Your coloring pages are GORGEOUS!!! Im going to try this technique.
Every time I see that octopus, I am so impressed with his eye. There is just something magical about it. You have a marvelous talent!
Thank you Lisa
I LOVE how imaginative you are!! You don't have limits and it is wonderful to see what you can do!
Thank you so much!
I just found this video and discovered distress ink. Thanks for teaching this awesome coloring trick.
These videos are so amazing. You have a real gift for being able to teach and your videos are always of the highest quality. So very impressed with your massive artistic talent, thank you so much for sharing!
Wow, thank you!
Love love love it. Love you attitude to colouring, and it is reflected in the whimsical maturity of your work. Carefree and intuitive. Nice to have someone doing something different. Thx again
Never seen anyone use the distressed inks like that. gorgeous and the cosmetic q-tips look like they will work without falling apart like the regular q-tips do. Thanks. There may be hope for me yet.
Glad it was helpful!
Your work is AMAZING. You have really inspired me. I have a ton of the mini distress inks and never thought of using them in color books, but boy o boy, I'm going to now! So glad Ann at A Colorful Life mentioned you.
Great video.I would be playing with my distress ink.Great technique.Thank you for sharing
Thank you
Hi there, I am absolutely impressed with your colouring techniques, I have distress inks I would never of thought to use them in my colouring books, you know how to think outside of the box. Just beautiful colouring, thanks for show us a new way to colour.
Thank you so much!
Definitely I terested in seeing you colour the rest of this beautiful picture.
Your pages are STUNNING. Just stunning!
Thank you
Can’t wait to do a page with the Distressted ink thankyou xx 😘
Ann Siggers of a colourful life pointed me in your direction, your work is superb !! I live in the UK and belong to Ann’s group ❤️❤️❤️
Omg! I LOVE how you do Kerbys pictures! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see you do more of his work! I have all of his books and am super excited to get the newest one that releases the 29th this month 🤩🥰.
And YES! I WANT to see you color all of the pictures 😆🤩🥳😎🥰
Love this! First time I have seen distress ink being used in coloring. Learned alot, thank you. Will definately tune into your channel again you do beautiful work!
Awesome! Thank you!
Awesome tutorial for these Distressed Inks, thanx!
Wow so glad Ann from A Colorful Life sent me over here. You’re work is stunning. Totally enjoyed watching you colour, hope to see you colour more. I could watch you all day.
This is SO helpful, thank you. I’ve just bought a few Distress Inks to try, so I’ll be following your techniques!
You are so welcome!
OMG, this is the most beautiful colouring.. I ❤️❤️❤️ your art! thank you so much for sharing this video; it's in my saved documents and I'm so looking forward to learning how to do this technique.. thank you so much again.
Thank you Kaithlyn
I have been trying to decide between distressed inks & pastels for backgrounds & I am thinking I am going to buy distressed inks after watching this. A lot less mess than dealing with pastels. thank you!
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I am watching your up to date videos and also trying to look at your past ones as they are really interesting and so full of ideas. I have never had any of the distress inks and pads so have added these onto my wish list for a future purchase. I love watching your videos as you always use other interesting media and have so many hints and tips, I would recommend your channel to anyone, beginners or more experienced colourists as well as other mixed media artists. I also love that you just enjoy colouring and do not get too hung up on perfection, having said that your work is simply amazing. Thank you so much for sharing. :)
Love how you used the distress inks.... im going to try using it... thanks for sharing
Thank you Have fun!
Oh Goodie... Distress Inks are now on MY wish list! Thank You so much for showing us how it's done, and since I'm coming late to your channel, I'll be sure to be on the lookout for more of your marvelous coloring technique videos. Thank You for sharing your awesome techniques with us!
Thank you for your wonderful comments ~ TFW
It's a whole new world. I've seen people do similar with water colors, but I didn't want to deal with the mess, the water and taping down the paper... Uhg. Thank you for talking the time to do this!!
Thanks so much 😊
I agree with Lisa. I haven’t been able to justify getting the distress inks just for my collating/journaling but getting double duty with coloring is awesome!!! Tfs🌺
I totally agree!
😳 woooowwwww! Your finished pages are absolutely stunning!!!! I’m working in the same book currently. Wow!! Absolutely amazing
Thank you
I had to look up what distressed ink is after you mentioning in another video you had used distressed ink I love the effect. Will definitely be trying some. Just what I need...more art supplies.
Wow! Your work is so amazing and gorgeous. I had heard of these inks and wondered about getting them. I guess my pocketbook will have to suffer another expense with these. Thank you for the videos. I enjoy them immensely.
This is fantastic! So glad I found this video as I can now add inks into my work too. I use them in mixed media but hadn’t thought of using them in my books xxx💕
I also came over from Ann, who recommended your work with distress inks. Very helpful information. I've never used them, but now I'm interested.
Hello dear Karen, am in awe your colourwork in Imagimorphia is Stunning the colours just pop and radiate gorgeous colours thank you for sharing. I love Kerby's Morphia Series my favourite being Colormorphia, Imagimorphia & Mythomorphia I have started working in. I haven't coloured this one your inking. Wow I love the way the inks shade and blend. I have ordered 6 Distress Oxide Inks and Tools to start to play with. I Love watching you coloring and could watch you colour for hours bless you. At the mo I need another to boxes for my new colouring books, new inks and tools and colouring pencils. I will do a video on all my books and colouring materials at some point. One thing was going to ask. How does one set up camera for videoing as would like to video some work at some point in time. Blessed be...Look forward to join you in part 2 bless. Thank you Karen as always much Love n big hugs Blessings Namaste xxx💜🎨🦋☕🌻☕🙏🌈🌞
Hi Lizzie, I use my phone to record videos and I use this to hold it: www.amazon.com/dp/B07B93ZJYM/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_wEraFbKC9MCGC
Hi Kitty. Just found you yesterday and so happy I did. Beautiful work. Please don't stop coloring. You're doing great . Hope to see more coloring videos from you.
Thanks for this tutorials. I didn't know about these inks until I saw this video. Now I not only have bought a few mini inks but also Fantomorphia to follow your tutorials on this book if there's still some, because I've seen your book is almost completed already. But I hope I can learn from what you do from now on and from what you have done.
I love the mix of inks and pencils and of course your personal good taste for color combination.
Congratulations for this beautiful work and please, keep on uploading tutorials. (Your unfinished Fantomorphia pages would be a great help!)
Wow - I love this! I have some distress inks, but never thought of using them in this way (I watched the video twice 😄). This would be a lot easier on the paper than adding a lot of water with watercolor pencils or Inktense. Ingenious! Thank you so much for these videos - I would love to see more.
I’d love to see this picture finished!
Links to the other parts are in the description box
January 10,2021 coloring bliss sent me here , because of backgrounds,,, ooomygoodnessss ,,Wounderful video ,,I’ve got lots of inks ,,,great inspiration,,thank you sooooo much,,,hugs from California 😂💖
Thanks for watching, take care
It's amazing artwork 🖌 I found watching this very relaxing and at the same time getting some great tips 😊
Thank you so much 😀
Your coloring is amazing! I came over from Ann. She is trying this technique and mentioned that here is where she learned about distressed ink! Please do more videos - I just subscribed! Would love to learn more about your coloring style - truely beautiful!!!
Thank you
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The picture that you have completed are so detailed and colorful. I would love to see more! I have never used distressed ink but I may just give it a try! Thank you for sharing!
Absolutely beautiful work! Thank you for sharing. 😍❣️
Thank you! 😊
Thanks for a really great and helpful video. I have a few of these inks and one applicator with two sponges, they have sat in my cupboard for two years, I think I am not motivated to give them a try. Thank you.
Thanks for watching
I am a sucker for cute color names. You do wonderful work and am enjoying the videos.
Just awesome. I love your idea of using the inks as a base. I will for sure be doing this in my coloring. Again awesome idea!!!
you have very nice skin, lovely hands. I like your style of art, and most of all, your voice. Thank you for so kindly sharing with me. Be well. Bye now
So nice of you
Hi, your work is beautiful and i love what you did with the distress ink. Im wanting to start using these maybe for backgrounds. Are there some kits or colors of some most frequently used for backgrounds that you might recommend to start with? Thank you for your wonderful videos and your thoughts!
Oh my goodness, what spectacular colorings! I was just watching a video from Ann at A Colorful life and she just mentioned you and I had to come take a look. Subscribed!! Amazing work!
Wow! Awesome ideas. Looking forward to more videos!
I love your videos. I bought a bunch of little distress markers because I wasn't sure how you were achieving your effects but I love it and would love for you to do a color along! Beautiful work!!
Oh my! Wow! 😮 Your coloring is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this technique with distress inks. I just happened to find your channel today, and I am so glad. New subscriber here!
Thank you and welcome.
You said “almost a dark navy” but what color is it? I’m new to inking and don’t know which color is that. It would be nice if the names were in the “more” section also but I don’t see it hear. It it might be my eyesight. Amazing art! I hope I can do that some day.
stormy sky
Love watching you. Please do more videos. They are very relaxing. Thank you for your time.
Thank you so much for this video. I purchased a few of the mini distressed inks to try out. I was wondering if you clean the litttle velcro pads between uses? Or do you just leave them matched to the color you regularly use with that pad? Thank you so much again for a beautiful video!
No I do not clean them, you can but make sure they are completely dry before using them
@@ZucchiniKitty Thank you 🙂
Fabulous thanks for your help.Yes I hope you complete it ,I realise I am a year large.Sending you a 👏and a 🌈
Your skies and backgrounds are GORGEOUS!!!
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I would like to see more of the distresses inks how you go about actually putting down especially the one you did the castle, which is by the way outstanding!
I love the look that you can get with this technique. Thank you for making this video 🙂
Beautiful colors
I never thought to use ink like this, thank you so much for the video. I would love to see more tutorials on it. Now, off to get me some distressed ink. :)
I would love to see a supply list if you could. I love your channel and all of your coloring pages. I am new to distressed ink and would love to purchase what is needed for this color along. Thank you for sharing your unique and stunning style you use in your coloring books!
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Yes please, do more☺️
Just love the method of your using distress inks. Thank you so much. Must try it myself...?!!?
I have a total of 8 distress inks and I love using them in my colouring books especially for backgrounds I definitely want some other colours for my collection 😀
Thanks for watching
Beautiful coloring!!!
Thanks so much 😊
Just found your channel--beautiful coloring--love the idea of using distress inks...thank you for sharing your expertise hugs, Julierose
You are an amazing artist and colorist!! Your pages are just magical!!
Please make a video on how you made those clouds! I bought some water based inks that I'm going to play around with and hopefully I can use them to do my backgrounds. Nothing I touch would ever be as beautiful as your's. You are just phenomenal
here is a link to one of the video's I do the clouds in: th-cam.com/video/gQDXS4qzcNE/w-d-xo.html
@@ZucchiniKitty awesome!!! Thank you so very much!!
I love your videos. I am trying your techniques and enjoy the way it looks
I love your work! thank you so much for sharing!
This is really cool! Could have watched all night! Why does my family need dinner every night!?! I just want to color! Can't wait to watch the rest. ;)
Just found your videos, love your coloring. Thank you for all the tips and ideas!!
Kim
Your work is just gorgeous. I can't wait to try this ink. Thank you for making this video.
Wow! Thank you so much for this video!!! I would love to see you colouring the rest... 😊
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Thank you Ilona, Pt 2 is up Pts 3 and 4 coming soon :)
Wow, great work.
Wow such beautiful work ❤️
Thank you so much 😀
Just tried using my pan pastel tools...they have 4 shapes like eyemakup sponges.. working great. Easy to get details
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know, have fun! TFW
Enjoyed your video. Instead of using the dauber, have you tried using the Colorsnap tool and pad? The pad's come in different shapes including an oval that is smaller than the dauber your are using, therefore it might be easier to use in smaller areas. Your artwork is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Wow! You make it look so easy!
Now I wish I had bought distressed inks instead of Pan Pastels, lol not really, now I can get the inks later. Your colored pages are just stunning! Thank you for sharing.
Just found your channel and your work is so beautiful 😍. Could you tell me the name of the last coloring book you showed? I love peacocks and would love to get it. Thank you 😊
That book is called Fantomorphia by Kerby Rosanes
Oh wow! Are there smaller tools for applying the ink?
Thanks for watching
@@ZucchiniKittyI love how you use the distressed inks! Can you please do a tutorial with the inks for coloring the metallic parts? I just received Colourmorphia and it’s so beautiful but intimidating. You make it look so easy with the inks!
This is the first time I have seen a video using Distress Inks. Do you have to use just this brand or type of ink? The Distress Ink is quite expensive to purchase.
I use distress inks because they are water based, and do not bleed through the pages...
Love your channel, just found you and have been binge watching. You very talented and have a lovely voice what more could I ask for. Look forward to more.
Wow!!! Your pictures are all absolutely amazing!! You just got a new subscriber here, really looking forward to seeing more of your gorgeous work!!
absolutely love your work - its truly inspiring. Your pieces to camera are great as in the tone of your voice, and it is very relaxing to listen to, and your clear instructions and hints inspire us all . Also your love and enjoyment of what you are creating really comes across.. Ive subscribed and I will definitely be following up on more of what you do. Keep creating and filming.
very beautiful. I also really like to paint with distress ink instead of watercolor.
Thank you so much 😃
@ZucchiniKitty Karen!! You are the BEST…I love watching you work; everything you do is incredible and so inspiring! (My wallet does not wish to make a comment at this time, however…😂) When The Ink House came out, we were both working on it at the same time; every page you did was flat-out AMAZING and mine…well, what little I completed leaves a LOT to be desired…🤦🏻♀️
I have a question for you: After binging a TON of your newer videos (getting to have a FULL ZucchiniKitty day was TOTALLY worth having Covid!) I became captivated by your ink work. I LOVE the effect of the distress inks/oxides in your work, and I really like the idea of using a supply that doesn’t bleed through (like alcohol markers) and is able to create a lovely base coat in a considerably shorter amount of time. I’m trying to make a “keepsake” for one of my Littles (who’s graduating high school in a couple of months 😳), and I want to use lightfast materials so it won’t disappear before her high school reunion! 😝 I know that being in a book will provide less exposure than, say, hung on a wall, but I’ve seen fugitive pigments fade in journals in dark rooms before, so I’m trying to only use things I *know* will be safe.
I researched the inks, and it appears the Distress Oxides are pretty lightfast, but the Distress Inks are similar to any dye-based product. Of course, the Oxides appear to be pretty opaque, and while I’ve seen you use both, it would appear you use the Inks more often. So my question is this: Do you do anything that’s effective against the dyes fading with time…especially when they’re in a background, or other area where they won’t be totally covered by a more stable colored pencil? (I’ve never seen you talk about this; if you have, please feel free to point me to the right video. Or just delete this epic comment and block me… 😶) If you don’t do something to your pages to make them “behave” for a long time, are there any products you’d recommend that are lightfast AND fast? (I used to have some small Ranger Archival inks, but they were dried out when I got them; I should’ve returned but didn’t.) I considered watercolor, but the pages I’m using aren’t super water-friendly. ANY input would be MUCH appreciated…including any ideas for books to use! I’ve been using Worlds of Wonder, Worlds writhin Worlds, and an Oh the Places You’ll Go coloring book…I was thinking I’d pull pages out of all three and create my own “DIY” journal with a personalized “Oh the Places” kind of story. That said, I’m not far in (AT ALL), and would GLADLY give up my hodge-podge idea for a better one, Karen.
So, no pressure, but can you please let me know what book I should use, the supplies I should use in said book, and any other advice/suggestions you have on any part of this project? (Such as, ”Stop writing me epically long messages in my comments thread,” for example…) Actually, could you just DO IT FOR ME? It’d probably take you less time than responding to all of this insanity…😂
Thank you again, Karen, for everything you share here. You truly are one of my favorite people to watch, and I greatly admire your work. While I’d certainly never hold anything you suggested as gospel if something should go wrong, I really would like to know your thoughts. If you don’t want to answer my questions, PLEASE don’t; regardless of anything else, it brings me great joy to see you’ve uploaded a new video. That alone sparks gratitude and thanks, and it’s been a pleasure watching your channel (and art!) grow and branch out! Please keep sharing your beautiful work with the world, and thank you as always for all you do! 🤗💕
If you wish to make a keepsake book for your kids or grandkids, then yes you should change your ink to a lightfast ink or archival ink, Ecoline" or Ph Martin's "Radiant" are liquid watercolor products that are lightfast, but will bleed through pages... You could look into chalk inks for there lightfastness. I would suggest investing in a good quality paper and making copy's of the pages you wish to put into your book/journal... Distress ink will last in books for years (at least mine has, over 9 years with no fading in a closed book, and that long on other projects I have made that sit out on shelves) with no fixative covering them but you could also look into a archival spray to seal in the work... but the distress ink must be dry at least a couple a days before spraying... since it is waterbased and will move when a liquid is applied... hope this helps
@@ZucchiniKitty Thank you so much for your thoughtful and helpful reply! I actually came to coloring from a watercolor background, and while I thought about painting a base with them, it never crossed my mind to use liquid watercolors as a replacement for inks! I really like that idea, especially if using inking applicators that will help control the excessive water. I have the PH Martin’s Hydrus line; my understanding is that their Radiant (and Ecolone, I *think* ) are dye-based and *not* lightfast. It breaks my heart…those BEAUTIFUL little glass bottles are SO tempting…but the Hydrus *are* pigment-based and lightfast.
Thank you again for your insight, and, as always, for your inspirational videos! 💗
Great video! Thank you! And, yes, I want to watch you color 😊
Thank you kindly for demonstration of the ink. This is my 1st time ever seeing these. Can I ask a few questions? Why use both ink and pencils? Too me it seems that you could get the same results with just pencils. I could see using these as a fantastic background. I’m thinking of more products to buy as well as storage. Is this just preference?
Hi, I use the distress ink as a base and pencils to shade and define areas. It is a easier way for me to lay down a lot of color with out hurting my wrists. You could just use pencils and get a beautiful look, this is the way I have found that works for me. The distress ink does make wonderful backgrounds and I have used it that way also.
What a fabulous idea, thank you so kindly. Your pics are gorgeous as well. 😊
What type of black metallic ink did you use? All your pages are so beautiful!
I love this. Your work is beautiful. I have to give it a try.
Ok you just answered my questions!!! Thank you!!!
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Your work is just amazing......
Love the video, what kind of pencils are you using?
Thank you, most of the pencils would be Prismacolor Premiers
Really neat, thank you for making the video, I love your beautiful artwork❤️❤️❤️
Also could I use a paint brush for the smaller areas? And I heard you say we can use water too like water colors so that is cool!! I have a book I don't like so I'm definitely trying all this to practice
Please practice, using the distress ink as a water color is a fun technique, apply ink to a plastic sheet add a bit of water and paint away... try it out before adding to a fav coloring book.
@@ZucchiniKitty oh trust me I will. I've paid too much for these to ruin them. I like the solid rubbing color on the page and blending for backgrounds. I just need to get better application tools. The ones I have are sort of hard. They rub the color just not the way your tools do
Came over from a recommendation by Ann at A Colorful Life. So happy to find you. Lovely work!!!!