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How to Color Bubble Effect

How to Color Bubble Effect

Mar 01, 2025

How to Color Bubble Effect

Creating a magical bubble effect is a fantastic way to add a dreamy and whimsical touch to your coloring pages! Today, we’ll be working on a page from the "Little Cozy" , illustrated by Southern Lotus Coloring Book, to bring this fun effect to life using simple techniques with a white gel pen. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to transform your artwork with a 3D bubble effect!

Materials You’ll Need:

- "Little Cozy" Coloring Book by Southern Lotus Coloring Book

- White Gel Pen (for bubble outlines and shading)

- White Acrylic Pen (for highlights)

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Draw Random Circles

Use a white gel pen to draw random circles across your coloring page. Vary the sizes of the circles to create a natural bubble effect. Allow the ink to dry completely before moving to the next step to prevent smudging.

Step 1 - Draw Random Circles

Step 2: Create 3D Effect with Shading

With the white gel pen, add shading to the inside of each bubble by drawing soft curves and blending gently with your finger. This step gives the bubbles a translucent and rounded appearance, enhancing the 3D effect.

Step 2 - Create 3D Effect with Shading

Step 3: Add Highlights with White Acrylic Pen

Dot small highlights on the bubbles using a white acrylic pen. Focus on the upper edge of each bubble to mimic the way light reflects off of real bubbles, adding a magical, glowing touch.

Step 3 - Add Highlights

Final Step: Your Magical Bubble Effect is Done!

Your page now features a beautiful bubble effect that creates a soft and dreamy atmosphere. This technique is perfect for adding an ethereal vibe to your coloring pages and works beautifully with the playful designs in the Southern Lotus Coloring Book.

Final - Magical Bubble Effect

Where to Find More Coloring Inspiration?

Love creative coloring techniques? Follow Instagram @SouthernLotusColoring for step-by-step video tutorials on this and many other fun and magical effects!

The Southern Lotus Coloring Book collection offers:

Try this bubble effect technique on different pages from "Little Cozy" and add a touch of magic to your artwork!

How to Color a Magical Bubble Effect

Creating a magical bubble effect is a fantastic way to add a dreamy and whimsical touch to your coloring pages! Today, we’ll be working on a page from the "Little Cozy" , illustrated by Southern Lotus Coloring Book, to bring this fun effect to life using simple techniques with a white gel pen. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to transform your artwork with a 3D bubble effect!

Materials You’ll Need:

- "Little Cozy" Coloring Book by Southern Lotus Coloring Book

- White Gel Pen (for bubble outlines and shading)

- White Acrylic Pen (for highlights)

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Draw Random Circles

Use a white gel pen to draw random circles across your coloring page. Vary the sizes of the circles to create a natural bubble effect. Allow the ink to dry completely before moving to the next step to prevent smudging.

Step 1 - Draw Random Circles

Step 2: Create 3D Effect with Shading

With the white gel pen, add shading to the inside of each bubble by drawing soft curves and blending gently with your finger. This step gives the bubbles a translucent and rounded appearance, enhancing the 3D effect.

Step 2 - Create 3D Effect with Shading

Step 3: Add Highlights with White Acrylic Pen

Dot small highlights on the bubbles using a white acrylic pen. Focus on the upper edge of each bubble to mimic the way light reflects off of real bubbles, adding a magical, glowing touch.

Step 3 - Add Highlights

Final Step: Your Magical Bubble Effect is Done!

Your page now features a beautiful bubble effect that creates a soft and dreamy atmosphere. This technique is perfect for adding an ethereal vibe to your coloring pages and works beautifully with the playful designs in the Southern Lotus Coloring Book.

Final - Magical Bubble Effect

Where to Find More Coloring Inspiration?

Love creative coloring techniques? Follow Instagram @SouthernLotusColoring for step-by-step video tutorials on this and many other fun and magical effects!

The Southern Lotus Coloring Book collection offers:

Try this bubble effect technique on different pages from "Little Cozy" and add a touch of magic to your artwork!

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