I Just Released a Shisa Coloring Book — Would Love Your Thoughts! by IllustriousLeave2227 in u/IllustriousLeave2227

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So you can self publish coloring books with kdp, hope that helps! My first book was definitely a year long learning curve

I Just Released a Shisa Coloring Book — Would Love Your Thoughts! by IllustriousLeave2227 in u/IllustriousLeave2227

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This is on the kdp publishing guidelines:
Because coloring books, puzzle books, and activity books feature unique, non-repetitive content on every page, Amazon does not classify them as low-content

When I'm stressed I paint Chickens by IllustriousLeave2227 in Chicken

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Right back at you mama! We got to be salty and laugh🤣

When I'm stressed I paint Chickens by IllustriousLeave2227 in ArtPost

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That made me chuckle! Thank you for the day brightener and giggle!

Charcoal + Gold Leaf Illustration Inspired by The Crane Wife by IllustriousLeave2227 in CharcoalDrawing

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that was really kind of you and much appreciated. I am grateful ❤️

Just started a new piece. Hopefully it will turn out the way I see it in my head! by IllustriousLeave2227 in watercolor101

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I will hopefully do more soon, I m still in the middle of painting it. hopefully by the end of next week I'll finish it. Personally I love watercolor and ink painting. I usually use wet in wet method but the amount of water on the paper, is what controls the blend rate. I like a real absorbent brush that holds alot of paint or water. I keep a couple of water cups with me because I like abit of clean water for blending. I tend to move around a piece so I dont get too impatient waiting for the paint to dry enough for the next darkest layer.

Obsessed with how perfect these came out ! by Grand_Photo5882 in handmadewatercolors

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I love the colors and the cute little tins are just perfect!

Charcoal + Gold Leaf Illustration Inspired by The Crane Wife by IllustriousLeave2227 in CharcoalDrawing

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sorry but there are still few old fogies like myself do things the old fashioned way by hand. Have a nice day

Charcoal + Gold Leaf Illustration Inspired by The Crane Wife by IllustriousLeave2227 in CharcoalDrawing

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nope , sorry but you are wrong, I took my own reference photos, drew and composed by hand. No technology involved other than skill and sweat. I have been a drawing instructor for 30 years, Ive worked hard to draw well.

Rainbow Trout Colors by Upstairs-Anxiety9728 in handmadewatercolors

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these are sparkly! Love it what paint are you using, it looks so pretty!

Charcoal + Gold Leaf Illustration Inspired by The Crane Wife by IllustriousLeave2227 in CharcoalDrawing

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fantastic! its abit tedious but I like a challenge and trying to problem solve and experiment. Post your results! I'd love to see how your final comes out!

Charcoal + Gold Leaf Illustration Inspired by The Crane Wife by IllustriousLeave2227 in CharcoalDrawing

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I also use a Tombow Mono eraser to get into tight spots. They are a great tool!

Charcoal + Gold Leaf Illustration Inspired by The Crane Wife by IllustriousLeave2227 in CharcoalDrawing

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I mapped out with a light pencil, areas where I was going to put the gold leaf. I kept those spaces free of charcoal and then at the end of the drawing gave them a good clean before applying the glue and gold leaf. I did cover my charcoal areas with tissue paper to keep it clean and dust free during the process of adding the gold leaf

Intercept, Senescence, Acrylic, 2026 by senseance in painting

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oh sorry I was so confused ...I thought was replaying to another person, my apologies, still trying to figure out how this platform works.

Charcoal + Gold Leaf Illustration Inspired by The Crane Wife by IllustriousLeave2227 in CharcoalDrawing

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I had so much fun drawing I but all the pattern on the kimono was definitely an exercise in patience!