Ttutorial: Coloring and Shading Flowers by Sharon Harnist
 1. Stamp an image.
Then, choose a 3-color blending group (here I used R20, R22, R27) and quickly base coat the roses with the lightest color. |
 Here, I’m using R20. You don’t need to be concerned with taking your time and coloring in small circular motion; you’ll be doing enough blending later! You can even leave the a few areas white, like the very tip ends of the petals. |
 2. The illustrator will usually give you an idea of where the shading, or deeper/darker colors should be; those areas will usually be cross-hatched or indicated with lines or stippling. Color those areas with your mid-tone color (R22). |
 3. Go back with your first, lightest marker (R20) and blend the colors together. |
 4. Also, keep in mind that areas/petals that are closer to you will appear lighter and petals that are towards the back or bottom of the flower will naturally appear darker; color those areas with either your mid-tone or your darkest color (I used R22 and R27). |
5. Go back and add some depth to your mid-tones and deepest recesses of the flowers with your darkest color (R27). Also, where some petals cast a shadow on other petals, use your darkest color to indicate shadows. Blend with your mid-tone color, if necessary. |
 6. For the leaves, again, choose a 3-color blending group (I used G21, G24, G28). Quickly base coat the leaves and stems with the lightest color in your blending group (G21), leaving a few white spaces as highlights if you wish. |
 7. Use your mid-tone color to add depth to the areas indicated by the illustrator (usually on the lower half of the leaf) and on leaves that are further away from you or towards the back of the plant (G24). |
 8. Go back and use the lightest G20 to blend the two colors together, if needed.
9. Go back and add some depth to your mid-tones and deepest recesses of the flowers with your darkest color (R27). Also, where some petals cast a shadow on other petals, use your darkest color to indicate shadows. Blend with your mid-tone color, if necessary. |
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