China Marker for Fashion Batik Sketching (video on this page)
There are many technical professional and creative ways that I use China Marker for fashion sketching.. Usually I use it in fashion illustrations, but I also love how it works perfectly to create batik fabric effects by resisiting watercolor.
If you watch any of my youtube videos, you’ll almost ALWAYS see me pull out my China Marker in white.
China marker strokes at the end bring out a little “shine”, “dimension” or “pop”.
The contrast of white light against dark grey or shadow is something you’ll love!
I usually China Marker pencil at the end of the sketch for highlights–
(or else at the very beginning).
When I ‘m using it for a Wax Resist technique…like for a “batik” look, I START with the China Marker.
It’s a technique that’s been my go-to for print design and art illustrations for years.
I’ll share some examples on this page.
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(The video is at the bottom of this page post -or click this image.)
Today’s video livestream replay from my Periscope.tv channel takes a very playful approach but also discusses ways we can use the China marker.
Today’s video takes on China Marker for fashion sketching as well as toned papers like grey or beige (links are in the video caption to each art material) in order to open you up to new ways of seeing. working, playing and experimenting.
You can see in the image above how I used the white wax of the china marker to create both the pattern on her dress, the pattern in the background, and the skin of the model (as a pure white shape)
Another way that I often use china marker for fashion sketching can be seen in the examples below, where I use if for highlights on garments and cheeks, etc.
Look for it below: it sits clean an white, masking any color behind it, and also resists watercolor so well.
To resist watercolor and get that batik effect, (great for African fabrics), make sure you press hard and clean.)
Here, I used China marker on her cheeks, nose, and the folds of the fabric:
You can see china marker used here on the skirt, on the metallic, on the arms and face….
Here, I also used China Marker over design markers on the face , hands and other places for highlights:
Here, used again for shine on the skin tone and sheer white pieces
Gouache is another great medium to use on toned paper, too.
Remember, the link to the tinted paper is in the caption to the youtube video.
This illustration below is by Kenneth Paul Block, one of the greats.
Inspiring, right?
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