Tutorial - Copics with Shimmering H2Os

Today I would like to share how I use Shimmering H2Os with my copics for adding highlight and shine.
This is just my technique and I am not copic certified but I like doing it this way, it works and it is simple.
First I colour my image as I normally would then I choose my H2O colour, I usually choose a colour that is the same colour but is lighter than my lightest copic colour I want to paint over.

Using an Aquabrush, I paint from the darkest shade on my image to the lightest in sections. This is because when you first dip your brush in the H2o pottle the colour is darker then lightens as you use your brush. (Just like normal watercolours)

As you can see you get a gorgeous shimmer on your image but still retain the original colour, shading and blending.

Image turned to the side to pick up shimmer.

Image lying flat so you can see the original colours

And the finished product on a card.

We would love to see what you come up with using this technique so if you like leave a link to your creation.

Copics and Materials used in this Tutorial.......

copics;

Petals - Y02,Y06,Y08

Stem & Leaves - G05,G07

Middle of Flower - E13,E15,E17

Ladybug - R46

Shadow Outline - C1

Outside Border - BG10

Twinkling H2o in Lemondrop

Image;

Free Digi Image from Wink Wink Ink

Papers;

Prima "On A Whimsy - Happy"

Bazzil Cardstock "Mango"

PaperTrey Ink White Cardstock