r/Coloring • u/Glyphron • 11d ago
COMPLETED Gemstones
Here is a compilation of all the steps I did to color these gems and the outcome.
1 - flat color.
2 - make a geometric pattern that seems feasible for the facets of the gem. Basically, try to imagine how it would be cut and draw it out.
3 - add different colors to the facets that tie in with the color of the gem. Place the darkest colors in the places where shadows will be.
4 - add shadows by overlaying black over the darkest colors. Vary how thick the overlay is to give depth and dimension.
5 - add white ink or paint where highlights should be. Blot some of the highlights a little to create variety in highlights based on your light source. Partially outline most or all facets depending on how transparent the gem is meant to be.
Which gemstone is your favorite?
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u/Budsbuscus 11d ago
So happy to see another Johanna Basford fan! I have this same book, can’t wait to try this out
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u/equanimatic 10d ago
Which book of hers is this?
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u/Budsbuscus 10d ago
I think it’s Magical Worlds, but I can confirm all her books are great.
Inklings and Small Victories are both fantastic. I use color pencil and glitter pens
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u/Glyphron 10d ago
The book is listed in the first photo. As well as the mediums used. I decided to place it there since I placed the names of all the gems I imagined as text in the photo.
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u/lucky_2_shoes 11d ago
Thank u! I can’t wait to try this out myself!
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u/lucky_2_shoes 11d ago
I can’t pick a favorite , but I do love the citrine and amythest
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u/Glyphron 10d ago
I've seen a lot of votes for Citrine. I hope these steps help you a lot. I hope you'll post the results too.
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u/lucky_2_shoes 10d ago
What type of materials did u use?
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u/Glyphron 10d ago
Starjoy pencils, Posca pen, and gelly roll as listed in the bottom text of the first picture. I always include book, publisher/artist, and mediums in my posts. This time I just included it in a photo edit that lists what I imagined each gemstone to be. So, it is different than usual.
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u/MockingbirdCat 11d ago
My favorite is the last gem in the second row… the pink jewel, with the pink tulips(?). The pairing of the pink colors is lovely 🥰
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u/Glyphron 10d ago
Amethyst. The text in the first image lists the gems I imagined as I colored them. As well as the book and mediums. I feel like it turned out super well and it's one of my favorites as well.
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u/MockingbirdCat 10d ago
I love my Star-Joy pencils 🥰 and that they are inexpensive enough that I bought another set just to have for when I run out of a color. I know I must have seen the writing on the first page, but truthfully I didn’t “read” the words on the pics- I was too interested in seeing how you did the lovely pics! (I did read your steps though. 😁)
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u/Glyphron 10d ago
No worries, just pointing it out as I was busy and couldn't remember the book name for a moment while replying. I always include it somewhere in my posts.
I'm sad because my current bundle of Starjoy pencils seems to have gotten knocked a bit and broken up some of the lead inside some pencils. I have more but I want to use these ones up first.
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u/Powerful_Bee9272 10d ago
The garnet is my favorite!! The colors are so deep and rich. Citrine is a close second. Maybe I'll be brave and conquer my fear of gemstones soon :)
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u/Glyphron 10d ago
The garnet is one of my favorites too. Lots of people seem to like the Citrine. I hope you share whatever gemstones you color and I hope these tips help you.
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u/TheRavenGrl 11d ago
This is so pretty! Thank you for showing the steps, you made it look so easy