A Beautiful New Release for The East Wind

Hello all, it's new release day at The East Wind, and this one, is not any less spectacular than any other.  I mean, Unky's images are so real and so much fun.  I just love them, that's it, that's all, I just love them.  Lol.

This new release is called "Untitled", and when I asked Unky why she called it that, she told me that she didn't want to tell people how they felt about the image.  She wants people to come up with their own emotion about this image.  Brilliant Unky.  I am so mesmerized by this image.

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

Hair:  PB130
PC925, 935
Skin:  E00
PC927, 939, 1029, 1082
Eyes:  YG03
PC911, 988, 1097, 1052
Lips:  E04
PC1019, 1029, 938

To finish this piece I used paper from the 6 x 6 Jillibean Soup Country Pumpkin Chowder paper pad, a Momenta die and Recollections paper roses from Michael's.  The stamp is a Tim Holtz sentiment stamp.

She looks forelorn to me, so I decided to use her in a 'missing you' card.  It seemed to fit.  But that's only my feelings about this image.  Make sure when you color her, you have your own emotions about it :)

To purchase this or any other of Unky's original images, please visit the Etsy shop here.  You can also find The East Wind on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook!  Hope to see you there soon!

The East Wind Newsletter Freebie :)

Have you signed up for The East Wind Newsletter yet?  If not, you are surely missing out.  This month's newsletter freebie is called Party Girl and she will be available in the Etsy shop in a few days I'm sure :)

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

Hair:  PB199
PC1082, 1099
Skin:  E000
PC927, 939, 1029
Shirt:  G12
PC912, 1096, 908
Skirt:  R22
PC1092, 1031, 1081
Socks:  G00
PC920, 1006, 907
Boots/Gloves:  PB108
PC1063, 935, 938

I finished this piece with paper from the Recollections 12 x 12 Today, Tomorrow, Forever pad, Recollections Pearl half-backs, and I also used Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink to distress all the edges.

This little girl stared at me for a while before I finally put pencil to paper to color her.  I just couldn't decide on a color scheme!  So, I threw caution to the wind and grabbed the first piece of paper I could see on my shelf, lol.  And this is what I picked.  I always find its easier to match colors to the paper, rather than the other way around anyways, but it was a new experience for me to grab any paper and make the image work with it instead of specifically picking paper that will go with the image.  It was a happy experiment, lol.  I think it worked out just fine.

If you are looking for new and original images to create with and color, then you really need to go and visit The East Wind Etsy shop.  Unky Lastrange has so many amazing images, she is a marvel with a pencil.

You can also find The East Wind on Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest and Instagram!  Come on over and join us for some inspiration, you won't be disappointed!

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!

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!

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!