Creating sparkling mermaid scales can add a magical and whimsical touch to your coloring pages! Today, we’ll be working on a page from "Ocean Home", illustrated by Southern Lotus Coloring Book, to create a beautiful mermaid tail design using Ohuhu Markers. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to achieve a shimmery, underwater look that will make your artwork feel like a fantasy world!
- Ocean Home Coloring Book by Southern Lotus Coloring Book
- Ohuhu Markers (V230, RV130, BG4)
- Green gel pen
- Colorless blender
- White acrylic pen
Begin by drawing small, even scales across the mermaid tail using a green gel pen. Keep the scales uniform in size, following the natural curve of the tail to create a realistic and flowing look.
Use V230, RV130, and BG4 to fill in each scale individually:
- Apply V230 to one side of the scale, creating a soft purple base.
- Fill the remaining part of the scale with RV130, a pinkish hue that blends smoothly with the purple.
- Add BG4 as the final layer, using a colorless blender to blend all three colors seamlessly.
Continue filling in the rest of the scales using the same color pattern. The consistent blending technique helps to create a smooth and harmonious color flow, giving the mermaid tail a shimmering, underwater effect.
For the final touch, use a white acrylic pen to add tiny dots on each scale. The sparkling white dots mimic the light reflecting off water, enhancing the magical and shiny look of the mermaid scales.
Your page now features stunning mermaid scales with a soft, shimmery effect that adds a mystical and oceanic vibe to your coloring project. This technique is perfect for creating fantasy-inspired designs and pairs beautifully with the whimsical scenes in the Southern Lotus Coloring Book.
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