A New Release for The East Wind :)

Hello everyone, it's new release day over at The East Wind :)  This new image is called Lucy Loo - Hair.  Gee, lol, I wonder why.

I colored this image using my Copics and Prismacolor Premiere Pencils in the following colors:

Hair:  YR24
PC945, 946, 948, 942
Skin:  E000
PC927, 939, 1029
Eyes:  YG03
PC988, 908, 938
Lips:  PC1029, 938

I inked the edges of some of the papers using Vintage Photo and Frayed Burlap Distress Inks from Tim Holtz, and the paper is from my stash.

I am challenging myself to create more Birthday cards for people other than little girls lol.  Hopefully this piece fits into that category.

You can find many more original designs by Unky Lastrange over at The East Wind Etsy shop.  You can find her also at theeastwind.com, on Facebook and on Instagram and Pinterest :)

Strut Your Stuff with The East Wind

It's new release day at The East Wind, and although I am currently away on holidays, I have this sweet image all finished up for you :)  My image this week is called Strut, and she is another of Unky's sweet and unique digital images.

I colored this image using my Copics, Prismacolor Markers and Prismacolor Premiere Pencils in the following colors:

Hair: Copics E11
PC1082, 948, 935
Skin:  Copics E000
PC927, 939, 1029
Dress: Copics R20, PB108
PC923, 925, 937
Corsage: PB108
PC925, 938

To complete this card I also used, paper from the My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Union Square 6 x 6 pad, a Recollections paper doily, a Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish Die, Spellbinders Die and some handmade ribbon flowers (made by me :), and a wooden button from my stash.  I also used some watercolor paint to splash a little color around the finished image, but on the white die cut.

You can find this one and many, many more original digital images in The East Wind Etsy Shop.  You can also find The East Wind on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram!  Come on over to the blog as well, to join in the challenges!

Newsletter Freebie from The East Wind!

Have you received your August newsletter from The East Wind?  If not, you should definitely go and sign up for it, because every month there is a free image from Unky!  This month's image is called Yes!  And she is so cute :)

I have colored her using my Copics, Prismacolor Markers and Prismacolor Premiere Pencils in the following colors:

Hair:  PB89
PC1082, 947, 948, 935, 1084
Skin:  Copics E000
PC927, 939, 1029
Dress:  Copics R27
PC924, 925, 937, 938
Flowers:  Copics YG03, PB108, E11, Y11, BV02, YR24, RV10
PC1060, 1061, 1065, 1034, 1032, 943, 947, 995, 932, 909, 908

I finished her using paper from the Deja Views Really Hot red 8 x 8 paper pad, paper flowers from Recollections, and Spellbinders Die Elegant Labels 4.

You can find all kinds of unique images from The East Wind in their online shop at Etsy :)  You can also find us on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram :)  See you soon!

Double Eyelashes New Release with The East Wind :)

Hello everyone, I am here today with a new release from The East Wind, called Double Eyelashes :)  I just love the little details Unky adds to her images, like the ornate headpiece she is wearing.

I had a lot of fun coloring (as with all of Unky's images :P) using my Copics and Prismacolor Premiere Pencils.  I am finding lately, the easiest way to start my projects is by picking my paper first.  I find the paper that matches the image the best, then I pick my colors from the paper.  That way, when all is said and done, first there is no guess work, lol, and second, everything matches perfectly!

Unky's images are so unique, you'll never find anything like them anywhere else but in her Etsy shop.  You can also find The East Wind on Instagram and Pinterest, and of course on Facebook!

Lucy Loo - Hair on Top from The East Wind

I have been crazy busy, and during this time, I managed to color one of Unky's newer releases...Lucy Loo - Hair on Top :)  She is just such a cool image to color and create with (as are all of Unky's images).  Unky seems to be able to create these beautiful and yet so totally original images that exude grace and individuality.  This one does not disappoint for sure.

I colored her using my Copics, Prismacolor Art Markers and Prismacolor Pencils in the following colors:

Skin:  Copics E000
PC927, 939, 1029
Hair:  PB108
PC935, 938
Fan/Ribbon:Copics BG10
PC992, 1006, 907, 938
Flowers:  Copics R20
PC1092, 1081

I used paper from Michael's, in one of their $3.00 bins, and i found a sketch here that I really liked and followed it loosely.

Unky Lastrange has many gorgeous images to color on her Etsy site, including this one.  Don't forget to find us on Facebook and Instagram as well!

Have a little Siesta with The East Wind

Having some serious fun with The East Wind digital images, and how could you not have fun with them?  They are so original.  I struggled for a sentiment for this one tho, lol.  She is called Siesta and she just looks so comfortable and relaxed, lol.  And you know, if an animal is comfortable enough to fall asleep with you, that you are the best in their eyes and that's what counts!

Siesta by The East Wind

I have colored with my Copics, Prismacolor Brush Markers, and my Prismacolor markers in the following colors:

Hair:  Copics - E99

PC946, 948

Skin:  Copics - E000

PC927, 939, 1029

Dress/Shoes:  Prisma - PB48

PC1088, 1027, 901

Dog:  Copics - E21

PC997, 945, 943

Hedgehog:  Copics - E70

PC1072, 1074, 1076

Siesta by The East Wind

I also followed the same sketch maps from Pagemaps.com to complete this card, and you can find it here :)
This is the second of my challenge to myself and I am really enjoying this.  Not only does it help you to make the cards if you struggle with placement, but it also teaches you when to stop adding embellishments, lol.

If you are looking for something new and original to color and create with, stop by The East Wind Etsy shop to see all of Unky's beautiful images :)

Cheeky New Release from The East Wind :)

It's new release day at The East Wind !  This time, Unky has created for you a new Diva Lisa image, called Cheeky II.  She is gorgeous!

I colored her with my favorite medium, Prismacolor Premiere Pencils (of course :) And added some paper blocks and a Cheery Lynn die cut, but she really doesn't need a lot of embellishment.

To find this and many more original and awesome images by Unky Lastrange, please visit The East Wind Etsy shop or website.  Don't forget about the FB challenges!  You can also find The East Wind on Instagram!

The East Wind Newsletter Freebie

It's April 1st, and do you know what that means???  It's newsletter freebie day at The East Wind!  If you haven't signed up for the newsletter yet, go here right now and get it done :)

This month's newsletter freebie is Aurora Summer Breeze and she is dreamy.

Aurora Summer Breeze by The East Wind

 I colored this beauty with my Prismacolor Premiere Pencils in the following colors:

Skin - PC927, 939, 1029
Hair - PC1070, 1072, 1074, 1076, 935
Lips - PC1014, 1029
Eyes - PC1096, 908, 935
Dress - PC1089, 1096, 908, 938
Flowers - PC1043

Aurora Summer Breeze by The East Wind

You can find many more awesome images from The East Wind over at the Etsy shop :)  Don't forget to join in the Facebook Challenges and find TEW on Instagram too!

Some serious WOW from The East Wind

OK, so this new image from The East Wind has some serious WOW factor to it....are you ready?

Introducing The East Wind's Hair Heaven Rose Garden!

OK, really, what can I say about this image that you haven't already figured out?  It's GAH-OR-GOUSSSS!!!!!

This was such a stunning image in black and white, lol, I couldn't help but color her in black and white.  Well, alright, I actually only colored her in white, lol...on black cardstock.

I only used one colored pencil for this image, and yes, it was a Prismacolor Premiere, white PC938.  And I say was...because I used up a whole white pencil on this piece.  But it was so worth it :)  I will definitely do her again soon, this time in color and I already have her printed out on kraft and white card stock.

If you would like to purchase this digital image you can find her on The East Wind website as well as in the Etsy shop!  Don't forget to find TEW on Facebook and Instagram!

Lucy Loo - Being Lucy with The East Wind

I had some fun and a learning experience with this image called Lucy Loo - Being You from The East Wind :)

Lucy Loo - Being Lucy by The East Wind

The fun part of this project was definitely in the coloring, and so was the learning experience!  I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried her eyes the way Unky might do them, lol.  So maybe they're not quite as good as Unky's but, I really like the overall effect:)

You can purchase this awesome image, as well as so many more on The East Wind Etsy store, a nd you can visit The East Wind website for more inspiration.  Don't forget to find The East Wind on Facebook and on Instagram!

New Release for The East Wind - Aurora - Siesta II

Wow, this is such a super fun image from Unky Lastrange of The East Wind.  She just looks so peaceful, I had to try her in watercolors :)

I need a ton more practice with this medium, but I like how this one turned out.

You can find this and many more awesome original images in The East Wind Etsy shop :)  Or visit The East Wind website, Facebook page, or find them on Instagram!  Unky is always showing off her mega-talent and I love to see her new images :)  There are also challenges on the Facebook page, so definitely check that out!

Just Saying with ATTITUDE!

Ok, so remember when I said Unky has done it again?  Well, guess what, she has gone and done it AGAIN!  Man this woman is fantastically talented and I can't wait to get her new images, even tho my coloring pile is still pretty high, lol.

This image is called Lucy Loo - Lucy and I love her :)

Lucy Loo - Lucy by The East Wind

Don't you just love the attitude?  This girl just exudes character and originality, and to me, that's what being you is all about.  Just be you.

Lucy Loo - Lucy by The East Wind

I didn't keep my color list for this one, but I used my Prismacolor Pencils, with my go to skin colors (927, 939, and 1029) and black (935) for her hair :)

You can find this image and many, many, MANY more in The East Wind Etsy shop :)  You can also find The East Wind on Facebook and Instagram!  Stay tuned for more wonderfully original images from this talented lady!