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Kinkade Windows Tutorial

Monday, 30 November 2009, 8:23 | Category : Thomas Kinkade, Tutorials, Uncategorized
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Kinkade stamps look wonderful in monochrome and if you have the time, they’re great fun to colour. But sometimes you find yourself wanting a little something in between. Selective coloring is a great way to focus attention on a particular part of an image and give it a different look. Today we’ll focus on windows to bring a homely glow to an otherwise monochrome image.

Technique Supplies:

Foxglove Cottage (Thomas Kinkade line)

Simply Smooth cardstock

Versafine ink by Tsukineko (Onyx Black)

Artist grade pencils (such as Prismacolor, Coloursoft, Karisma) – yellow, golden yellow, orange, crimson

Odorless Mineral Spirits (such as Gamsol, Mona Lisa, Sansodor)

Paper stump

Cardstock and embellishments to finish your final project

The secret to the glow of a Kinkade window is layering and blending several shades. I stamped my image in Onyx Black so there’s plenty of contrast for you to see the photos more clearly. For a softer effect, you could try something like Vintage Sepia or Smokey Gray.

Start with your lightest yellow and color the whole window area. Moisten your paper stump with OMS and rub over the area you just colored. This will even out the color and also make it easier to layer on top (too much wax building up can mean it’s difficult to get your next color to lay down smoothly).

With the golden yellow, colour from the outside edge of the window inwards, covering most of the paler yellow. Blend again with the stump.

Draw around the very edge of the window with a fairly thick line of orange pencil. Use the moistened stump to pull the color in towards the center of the pane.

Add a little crimson red pencil to the lower edge of the pane and just a short distance up the sides. Blend with an almost-dry stump, pulling towards the center of the pane again.

There – your coloring is done! For an image like this one with several windows, it’s easiest to do one color at a time and do every window with it (so color all the windows with yellow, then move on to golden yellow and so on). Use your completed image on a card or other project such as a journal cover or notebook. I added the East or West, Home is Best sentiment to make this suitable for a new home or homecoming project.

Here’s another sample from the gallery – this one uses Copic markers but exactly the same principle of layering progressively darker shades to achieve the glow. A little color on Priscilla and Elvis unloading gifts from the car as well keeps the focus on the homely aspects of the scene – the stamp is Graceland Christmas.

I hope you enjoyed today’s technique! We have one Foxglove Cottage stamp to give away for somebody who’d like to have a go. To be in with a chance of winning it, just leave a comment before Thursday noon to tell us what makes you feel homely and we’ll draw a name for this lovely Kinkade stamp and announce the winner on Friday – good luck!

Happy stamping!

Joanne

25 Comments for “Kinkade Windows Tutorial”

  1. 1Christy Q

    wrote on 30 November 2009 at 10:04

    How neat!! I love the tutorial and thanks for breaking it down so simply! What makes things feel so homely for me is my rag quilt that I made – it is so snuggly and warm and envelopes me with love and comfort.

  2. 2Jeannie Evans

    wrote on 30 November 2009 at 10:08

    What makes me feel homely is the glow from a roaring fire and this is the effect so cleverly copied by your design team to make the homes look welcoming! Well done!

  3. 3Dani C.

    wrote on 30 November 2009 at 10:09

    oooh! How lovely!!

  4. 4Christine (Craftling)

    wrote on 30 November 2009 at 11:07

    Wonderful tutorial, thank you. Will be very useful with my new Stonehearth Hutch stamp. :o )

    A crackling fire in a stone hearth (funnily enough!) will always automatically slow my heartbeat and bring a smile to my face. No music sweeter than the crackle of the flames, and the settling of coals or logs as they burn through. That, a tartan rug and a glass of Baileys on the rocks. Nothing relaxes me more, or speaks ‘home’ to my bones.

    Hugs,
    Chris xx

  5. 5Linda Woerth

    wrote on 30 November 2009 at 11:33

    nice tutorial, thank you. I love the smell of fresh baked goodies over taking the house, makes me feel homely.

  6. 6Joyce Webb

    wrote on 30 November 2009 at 12:10

    I can’t wait to get off the computer so I can try this! I love the effect of selective coloring!

  7. 7Janet

    wrote on 30 November 2009 at 13:57

    Thank you so much for the lovely tutorial. I have always admired Thomas Kinkade images. I appreciate the chance to win this lovely stamp and your fantastic tutorial. I have the Prisma pencils, just need the stamp now!

    Thanks Again!

  8. 8Leah C.

    wrote on 30 November 2009 at 14:07

    Wonderful tutorial, adds so much depth, lovely. The thing that speaks home the most to me is when my husband, kids and I are all together. There is nothing sweeter to my soul than seeing my husband and children interact and to feel the bond of us as a family grow stronger. That is when I feel “home.”

  9. 9Jacki

    wrote on 30 November 2009 at 17:01

    What makes me feel homey is the aroma of baking in my kitchen and my husband hovering ( with his cup of tea) to “test ” anything that emerges from the oven! I would love to win my first Thomas Kincaide stamp- thanks so much for making this great tutorial for us!

  10. 10AnneSATX

    wrote on 30 November 2009 at 17:20

    Thanks so much for this tutorial. I really love the Kinkade stamps but they look so intimidating. THIS seems doable! My favorite homey moments are Sunday mornings, sipping coffee, dogs at my side, and my honey singing along to his favorite music on his computer. Thanks!

  11. 11Thelma

    wrote on 30 November 2009 at 18:36

    Thank you for posting this. The light in the windows makes the card come alive and makes it into a home rather than a house. This is a lovely card.

  12. 12Linda C.

    wrote on 30 November 2009 at 19:26

    WOW! These are absolutely STUNNING! Thank you for the wonderful tips! I feel homely when watching tv w/hubby & our two dogs lying next to me on the couch or bed!

  13. 13Trudi

    wrote on 30 November 2009 at 19:40

    Thanks for the tutorial. I have never used pencils and stumps…often wondered how to! I do have Copics, however and luv them…I really like both cards! I feel homely curled up near a fireplace with a good book…although I have not done this for such a long long time….there is something warm and fuzzy about my memory of this…life got busy and time has run short! I also like the smell of home baking!

  14. 14Sandra

    wrote on 30 November 2009 at 20:32

    you make it look so easy! Just being in my house – I love to cozy up on the couch or in a chair in my comfy cozy sweats …. better yet when something is baking!
    Thanks for the fun and the turorial

  15. 15Julie Campbell

    wrote on 30 November 2009 at 22:31

    Beautiful card, Joanne!

    Just being home with my family–baking cookies…having a lovely fire in the fireplace, fuzzy slippers and flannel pj’s…and right now, Christmas music–all these things make me feel nice and homey!!!

  16. 16Melissa L

    wrote on 1 December 2009 at 3:54

    Thank you for breaking down the steps into managable pieces. I will definitely have to try it! I feel most at home when my kids are home and we’re gathered around watching christmas movies. My absolute favorite time. :)

  17. 17Janet Sisk

    wrote on 1 December 2009 at 6:26

    I love to curl up on the sofa with my stamping magazines while watching tv. I usually have a warm, fuzzy throw on me, too. I sure would love to win this TK stamp. Thanks for the chance.

  18. 18Lisa Somerville

    wrote on 1 December 2009 at 6:57

    Wonderful tutorial – love the soft glow it adds to the windows. I love to sit by the old Ben Franklin Stove in the winter, surronded by my family.

  19. 19Bonnie aka raduse

    wrote on 1 December 2009 at 7:27

    Love the tutorial and the way the windows look when it’s all finished.

  20. 20Joyce

    wrote on 1 December 2009 at 8:16

    What a simple and beautiful way to add interest to a card. Thank you for showing us.

  21. 21Kathy

    wrote on 1 December 2009 at 8:53

    This is great! I already have everything except the stamp (which is on my wish list). Love the idea of selective coloring.

  22. 22Cynthia O

    wrote on 1 December 2009 at 9:09

    Thanks for the quick tutorial! I appreciate the great inspiration. What makes me feel homey at this time of year is the smells of baking and the light of a candle to brighten the dark winter days.
    Have a great week!

  23. 23Phyllis M.

    wrote on 1 December 2009 at 11:24

    Thanks for the great tutorial and love the stamped image as well. Really pretty card. What makes me feel homey is stamping and watching my little grandaughter. What a wonderful feeling being with her. Phyllis M.

  24. 24Leigh

    wrote on 1 December 2009 at 14:14

    Fantastic tutorial. The cards are amazing. I feel homey sitting in front of the Tv with both the kitten and the dog in my lap. Unfortunately DH is the odd man out.
    Thanks for chance to win.

  25. 25Vera

    wrote on 2 December 2009 at 0:37

    This is a beautiful image and a lovely card design. I want to make this into a little picture to frame for my mother who lives in Wisconsin and loves Kinkade. My husband and I just returned from there visiting my family for Thanksgiving. It was cold outside and we stayed home, ate tasty homemade treats and played table games. My kids were snuggled in their Grandmother’s quilts. While it was blowing outside, it felt good to be in a warm house with the people you love. This picture reminds me of being at home.

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