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How to Color Fairy Wings

How to Color Fairy Wings

Feb 27, 2025

How to Color Fairy Wings

 

Fairy wings are a stunning element in fantasy-themed coloring pages, and adding a glowing, transparent effect makes them even more magical! In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through 6 simple steps to create ethereal fairy wings using Ohuhu markers.

This page is from the Fresh Glow, by Southern Lotus Coloring Book featuring hand-drawn fairies and enchanting fantasy scenes for a dreamy and relaxing coloring experience.

 

Materials You’ll Need:

 

- Ohuhu Markers (BG68, V020, R110, GY6, Y010)

- Colorless Blender

- White acrylic pen

- A coloring page featuring a winged fairy (from Fresh Glow Coloring Book)

 

Step-by-Step Guide to Coloring Fairy Wings

 

Step 1: Base Layer


Start by covering the entire wing area with a colorless blender. This will create a smooth foundation for the color layering.

 

Step 1 - How to Color Fairy Wings

 

Step 2: Organic Shapes

 

Use BG68 to draw random amorphic shapes over the base layer. These will act as soft color transitions within the wings.

 

Step 2 - How to Color Fairy Wings

 

Step 3: Layering Colors

 

One by one, use V020, R110, GY6, and Y010 to repeat step 2, adding more depth and variation. Keep layering until you fill all spaces.

 

Step 3 - How to Color Fairy Wings

 

Step 4: Define the Edges

 

Use a white acrylic pen to cover the black outline of the wings, making them blend seamlessly into the background for a soft, glowing effect.

 

Step 4 - How to Color Fairy Wings

 

Step 5: Add Highlights and Sparkles

 

Use the white acrylic pen again to create sparkles, highlights, and glowing dots along the edges and within the wings.

 

Step 5 - How to Color Fairy Wings

 

Final Result

 

Your glowing, transparent fairy wings are now complete!

 

Final - How to Color Fairy Wings

 

By using blending techniques, color gradients, and glow effects, you can make your fairy wings look delicate and magical, as if they’re glowing in the moonlight!

For more detailed tutorials, you can check out our Instagram.

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How to Color Fairy Wings: Glowing & Transparent Effect Coloring Tutorial