Studio Monday with Nina-Marie: Starry Night Sky with Zig Markers
Hey everyone, it’s Nina-Marie here with you again for another Studio Monday video!
Many of you have some – or all! – of the Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers in your supply stash, and today I am going to share a starry night card idea, which features not only the Kuretake Zig markers, but their new Starry Colors watercolor palette too!
I wanted to pair these two watercolor sets together and create a gorgeous night scene for the little mouse that I grabbed from Avery Elle’s Storybook stamp set. There are quite a few other critters included in the Storybook stamp set, which gives you many options to swap the mouse with.
I love bold, bright colors and I love how by simply layering up the markers, you can achieve that saturation of color on your cards. And, if bold and bright aren’t your colors, you can use the Zigs to create lighter color tones as well!
In today’s video, I’m going to walk you through how I created this starry night sky and the rest of the scene around it! I’ll be sharing some tips and tricks along the way too, so be sure to check out the video below or on our YouTube channel. And don’t forget to subscribe if you do not already; we post new videos every single week!
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Wow, this looks amazing. Love all of the texture that Nina-Marie has created. Who knew you could do this with Zigs?!
Absolutely stunning background!
Great card – that sky is amazing! Thanks for the video :)
Love this card and all the ideas for the Zig markers!! Makes me want to go try this technique right now!! I’ve never seen anyone use the Zig markers like this before and I love the look of the card, it’s just beautiful. I Studio Monday’s with Nina-Marie!!
Gorgeously done background and card!!
Gorgeous background, super cute card!
These colors are fantastic and I love the sky!
Love all the things you can create with these products!
Nina, you are so knowledgeable about your work. This is a unique watercolor technique. I love learning something new to me. Thank you. You did a great job.
this card is beautiful! thanks for sharing this technique, it looks amazing! I love zig markers
Such a cute card. I love cards with critters.
I love the back ground!
This starry night background is beautiful and love the scene you created with the little mouse !!
Cute card–love all the layers and coloring–nice video too!
Didn’t think I was going to like this much–until I watched the video. Loved all the great layering techniques with the zigs. Don’t have any yet, but will try with some other water based markers I do have. Also the metallic paint and the mountains–just about everything that went into this card was terrific. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Gorgeous card, cute scene.
Cool technique that I think I can do
Amazing card!
Wow!!! Such a beautiful background!!!!
Great card, and lots of tips for getting more use from these markers. Can anyone tell me what a “mop” brush is? I don’t have an art background.
Very pretty and colorful starry sky scene.
I loved that thecnique :)
I love the Zig markers.
I gave my Copics to my daughter.
Your card is fantastic.
thanks for sharing.
Wow, this background is so spectacular! Thanks for the video and how-to.
Looks beautiful
Nina, your sky is fabulous.
Such an adorable project! Have had my Zigs for several months now and haven’t watercolored with them yet. Definitely need to put this technique on my “To Do” list! Love the video too! :)
Such a very cute card!!
Very very cute!
Great video. Now I need to practice with my markers. I already follow by email.
Great card! Love the technique!
Such a fabulous background – and I just LOVE that mouse!!
Cute colorful card!
awesome colors!
Darling card! LOVE that background ♥
Background is amazing!
Fabulous card! Love any excuse to bring out the Zigs and play. Thanks for the fun ideas.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for showing how you made background.
Awesome sky! Great card and tutorial…the Zig markers look like a lot of fun to play with! Thanks for sharing! :)
DELIGHTFUL card, LOVE your SWEET scene, VIBRANT colours and MAGICAL sky!!!
THANK YOU for sharing with us Nina-Marie … and for giving me ANOTHER reason to NEED these AMAZING markers :)
That sky is amazing!!!
Wow!! This is lovely!! Beautiful starry scene!!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie
I like the y you added color here. It was fun to watch.
I love the realistic coloring and effects of the night sky on today’s card.
Wonderful starry night! Darling card!
I love scene cards! I love Zigs! I love seeing your colour layering technique! Awesome card, Nina-Marie!
great sky. . . . love that scribbly effect. . . . .lovely card!
I love this card, Nina-Marie! Fabulous texture and depth. Thanks for sharing this technique. I’ve just bought some Zig Clean Color markers and really haven’t had a chance to experiment with them yet. You’ve inspired me!
What an amazingly beautiful night sky Nina!