Christmas Card marker/colored pencil

Mary and Jesus
Well today is another graphic style card.  I loved all the pen/ink work here and also the pops of color.  I did change it up from the reference as it was pretty fluorescent, although these probably aren't traditional Christmas colors either.   Did this one on parchment paper so that I could use both markers and colored pencils.  

Thanks much for stopping by.

Comments

Joan Tavolott said…
I like the non-traditional colors in this. Nice combination of ink, markers, and pencil.
December 1, 2018 at 7:10 PM
Sheila said…
I like having something other than red and green at Christmas. :) Lovely Nelvia, and you have even captured a glow :)
December 1, 2018 at 11:49 PM
Mellowood Gallery said…
This is very cool. I like the sound of the parchment paper - it sounds like it would be almost translucent. Great job Nelvia!
December 2, 2018 at 11:04 AM
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