lisa thurston

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This coloring page is from the devotional

Releasing Anxiety

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I made a mistake...

I forgot to tape the edges.

Here's what I learned!

The result? Uneven borders that took away from the final look.

Lesson learned: taping the edges makes a huge difference. Using artist tape or washi tape helps create clean, crisp lines and gives your project a much more professional finish. They come in different sizes. I prefer at least a half-inch wide to give a nice border around my project while securing the paper to my desk or clipboard so it stays secure.

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For color inspiration I used a

Color Palette

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Sarah Renae Clark has hundreds of color palettes!

These help your images have a more cohesive look. For this image I used palette #233 from Color Cube 1.

The page was colored with

Alcohol Markers

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You'll want a set with a a brush nib.

The larger the set you get, the more you'll be able to shade. I found a generic brand for a great price. If you want to make sure you get a quality brand you'll want to try Ohuhu or Copic.