This is a unique, handmade, Artist Edition Black Magic boxed collection of 80 Ruby Charm Colors illustrations for coloring printed on 65lb (176 g/m) BLACK card stock. Same day shipping (except Sundays).
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THE BLACK BOX
This box contains 80 original illustrations printed on BLACK card stock - no repeats - and each design is printed on one side of the paper only. I also throw in a few extra designs from my newest work as a special thanks. Each illustration was originally hand-drawn by myself (the artist) and then digitized for printing (and for digital coloring page downloads). There is no clip-art or "canned" art in this collection. Designs are printed with black ink on a laser printer so the lines have a slight sheen so you can see them with proper lighting. This card stock allows for some use of watercolor and markers as well.
PLEASE NOTE: this is a VERY CHALLENGING collection! Magnificent results can be achieved by coloring on dark paper, but it does take some getting used to. I highly recommend excellent and adjustable lighting. A desktop "goose-neck" style lamp is ideal so that you can shine the light at an optimal angle to see the black lines on black paper. Colored pencils (and watercolor pencils) work best, but opaque markers, metallic and opaque gel pens work very well for adding embellishments. You can test your pencils, markers and pens on the two blank black pages at the bottom of the box, and use some of that space to make a color chart if you would like.
Each illustration took anywhere from 8 to 12 hours to complete … sometimes even longer, and every one of my illustrations are a labor of love. Many of the illustrations are complex and filled with a lot of small details, but they are balanced with less complex designs as well. A mix of coloring tools is encouraged—don’t be afraid to take your coloring to the next level!
That said, I have to mention some IMPORTANT LEGALESE …..
PLEASE respect the time and effort that went into creating these illustrations (all of my art is officially copyrighted) and do not reproduce the black and white images, or use the images commercially. This coloring book is for your personal enjoyment. Selling any and all items using any of my images in any form is prohibited. Please do not post images from the book online without your coloring them first.
If you want to share your colored creations online, PLEASE DO! But please credit Ruby Charm (aka Susan Carlson) as the artist of the original illustration in addition to yourself as the colorist. As the artist, I retain all copyright protections, rights, and privileges. Thank you for understanding and for supporting an artist! You can reach me here if you have questions: rubycharm@hotmail.com.
COLORING TIPS:
Each one of my designs is tested with color by myself or my coloring team before I let them go out into the world. I sometimes use watercolor pencils to lay down my base colors. Once my water-colored areas are dry, I go back over those colors with a variety of colored pencils in light layers to add detail, definition and depth. I also use a mix of mica paints and gel pens in my colorings as well.
If you would like to experiment with different papers, color palettes and techniques, you can download any one of the illustrations from this collection through the Ruby Charm Colors shop.
You can see my coloring process and samples of my colored work on my web site (RubyCharmColors.com). I’ll be posting more tips and stories about my artwork as time goes on, so please give me a follow.
I also have a post dedicated to coloring on black paper here if you would like to give it a try: https://rubycharmcolors.com/2018/01/07/black-paper-black-ink-color-pop/ and here: https://rubycharmcolors.com/2018/04/10/take-2-or-3-of-the-flowered-horse/.
You can also find my work on Instagram (@rubycharmcolors / https://www.instagram.com/RubyCharmColors/). If you follow me on IG, tag #rubycharmcolors if you post your colored work—I would really love to see it! And please join the Ruby Charm Colors private coloring group on Facebook - so many wonderful people there sharing coloring, tip, ideas, and art supply talk. :)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SHIPPING:
THIS BOX SET WILL be wrapped in plastic and sent in a sturdy USPS MEDIUM FLAT RATE BOX box depending on your location, size of item, and quantity purchased using USPS priority mail with delivery conformation to items shipped in the USA. I will also ship internationally though the cost is high. Shipping also includes handling.
**********INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: Any customs fees, taxes, tariffs, duties, etc. that may be incurred at the time of delivery would be at the discretion of your country's tax regulations and are payable by you (the buyer). For any additional information refer to your local customs agency. Returns can not be accepted due to customs fees.
RETURNS
You might want to request insurance (priority insured) on your items in case they are damaged by the mail service or lost. I am not responsible for replacing or refunding for items lost or damaged by any postal service.
IF your book has been damaged by the USPS, you will need to file a claim with the US Postal Service.
If you decide, within 2 days of delivery, that you do not like the book, please convo me through Etsy with a clear explanation. You can return it to me as long as the book is unused. I will refund your money minus a 15% restock (and cover re-do) fee once I have the book back in same condition as it was sent to you.
Sorry! Shipping is not refundable.
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I would love to hear from you! After you have received your book (or digital downloads if you purchase one of the them) please let me know you are happy and if you like, leave feedback through Etsy. Your feedback will help me grow and improve my small business, and continue to create new original illustrations for coloring enthusiasts!
Thank you, and happy coloring! :)
- 80 different illustrations printed on 8 1/2" x 11” 65 lb. acid & lignen-free BLACK card stock
- Sturdy black box: 10" x 12" x 2" with giclee print on cover
- Introduction and tips page signed by the artist
- 2 blank black pages for testing your colors and experimenting
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THE BLACK BOX
This box contains 80 original illustrations printed on BLACK card stock - no repeats - and each design is printed on one side of the paper only. I also throw in a few extra designs from my newest work as a special thanks. Each illustration was originally hand-drawn by myself (the artist) and then digitized for printing (and for digital coloring page downloads). There is no clip-art or "canned" art in this collection. Designs are printed with black ink on a laser printer so the lines have a slight sheen so you can see them with proper lighting. This card stock allows for some use of watercolor and markers as well.
PLEASE NOTE: this is a VERY CHALLENGING collection! Magnificent results can be achieved by coloring on dark paper, but it does take some getting used to. I highly recommend excellent and adjustable lighting. A desktop "goose-neck" style lamp is ideal so that you can shine the light at an optimal angle to see the black lines on black paper. Colored pencils (and watercolor pencils) work best, but opaque markers, metallic and opaque gel pens work very well for adding embellishments. You can test your pencils, markers and pens on the two blank black pages at the bottom of the box, and use some of that space to make a color chart if you would like.
Each illustration took anywhere from 8 to 12 hours to complete … sometimes even longer, and every one of my illustrations are a labor of love. Many of the illustrations are complex and filled with a lot of small details, but they are balanced with less complex designs as well. A mix of coloring tools is encouraged—don’t be afraid to take your coloring to the next level!
That said, I have to mention some IMPORTANT LEGALESE …..
PLEASE respect the time and effort that went into creating these illustrations (all of my art is officially copyrighted) and do not reproduce the black and white images, or use the images commercially. This coloring book is for your personal enjoyment. Selling any and all items using any of my images in any form is prohibited. Please do not post images from the book online without your coloring them first.
If you want to share your colored creations online, PLEASE DO! But please credit Ruby Charm (aka Susan Carlson) as the artist of the original illustration in addition to yourself as the colorist. As the artist, I retain all copyright protections, rights, and privileges. Thank you for understanding and for supporting an artist! You can reach me here if you have questions: rubycharm@hotmail.com.
COLORING TIPS:
Each one of my designs is tested with color by myself or my coloring team before I let them go out into the world. I sometimes use watercolor pencils to lay down my base colors. Once my water-colored areas are dry, I go back over those colors with a variety of colored pencils in light layers to add detail, definition and depth. I also use a mix of mica paints and gel pens in my colorings as well.
If you would like to experiment with different papers, color palettes and techniques, you can download any one of the illustrations from this collection through the Ruby Charm Colors shop.
You can see my coloring process and samples of my colored work on my web site (RubyCharmColors.com). I’ll be posting more tips and stories about my artwork as time goes on, so please give me a follow.
I also have a post dedicated to coloring on black paper here if you would like to give it a try: https://rubycharmcolors.com/2018/01/07/black-paper-black-ink-color-pop/ and here: https://rubycharmcolors.com/2018/04/10/take-2-or-3-of-the-flowered-horse/.
You can also find my work on Instagram (@rubycharmcolors / https://www.instagram.com/RubyCharmColors/). If you follow me on IG, tag #rubycharmcolors if you post your colored work—I would really love to see it! And please join the Ruby Charm Colors private coloring group on Facebook - so many wonderful people there sharing coloring, tip, ideas, and art supply talk. :)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SHIPPING:
THIS BOX SET WILL be wrapped in plastic and sent in a sturdy USPS MEDIUM FLAT RATE BOX box depending on your location, size of item, and quantity purchased using USPS priority mail with delivery conformation to items shipped in the USA. I will also ship internationally though the cost is high. Shipping also includes handling.
**********INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: Any customs fees, taxes, tariffs, duties, etc. that may be incurred at the time of delivery would be at the discretion of your country's tax regulations and are payable by you (the buyer). For any additional information refer to your local customs agency. Returns can not be accepted due to customs fees.
RETURNS
You might want to request insurance (priority insured) on your items in case they are damaged by the mail service or lost. I am not responsible for replacing or refunding for items lost or damaged by any postal service.
IF your book has been damaged by the USPS, you will need to file a claim with the US Postal Service.
If you decide, within 2 days of delivery, that you do not like the book, please convo me through Etsy with a clear explanation. You can return it to me as long as the book is unused. I will refund your money minus a 15% restock (and cover re-do) fee once I have the book back in same condition as it was sent to you.
Sorry! Shipping is not refundable.
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I would love to hear from you! After you have received your book (or digital downloads if you purchase one of the them) please let me know you are happy and if you like, leave feedback through Etsy. Your feedback will help me grow and improve my small business, and continue to create new original illustrations for coloring enthusiasts!
Thank you, and happy coloring! :)