When I first saw the Dinomite Birthday stamp set I started thinking about colors and was planning on coloring the dinosaurs gray. I didn’t want a colorful background to take the spotlight away from the stars of the show so I decided to do black and white with a pop of color.
Once I decided on the color scheme, I turned my attention to the background. After stamping the dinosaurs I used 1-point perspective to draw a stage.
Next, I cut out a spotlight shape to use as a stencil for the lights. I softened the edges a bit with a brush and added the shadows as a finishing touch.
The lack of color might give the impression of an unfinished card to some but I think the contrast and simplicity of it makes it stand out. I hope this design has inspired you to step out of your comfort zone and try something different on your next card design.
Copic Sketch markers used for shading the dinosaurs: C-0, C-1, C-3 and C-7
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