Crayola featured artist

Rachel Yew

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Discover Crayola All Grown Up

"Every artist has thousands of bad drawings in them and the only way to get rid of them is to draw them out."

- Chuck Jones

Who was your creative inspiration or mentor?

A ton of manga artists were my inspiration. I remember when I was 5 tracing all sorts of comics.

Which Creative Moment are you most proud of?

Probably the moment it all comes together, especially when collaborating with other artists and you see the product of your team work!

What challenges have you faced as an artist? 

The challenges I've faced are probably trying not to compare myself to others, and doing it ONLY as a job. If you do it for a living you have to remember to do art for yourself too.

How does your creativity impact those around you?

Well my neighbours really like it when I draw with chalk on the pavement, that's nice!

What made you the most excited for this Crayola Project?

I'm always excited to see people colour my art and see their view on things. It's something to think that I'm quietly collaborating with thousands of wonderful colourists!

Tips & Tricks

Follow these tips and tricks for a relaxing creative experience.

  • Absolutely! Alcohol-based Markers work best on paper, but are versatile tools for many creative projects, including:

    • Illustrations and comic art: Ideal for smooth shading and vibrant colours.

    • Card making and scrapbooking: Adds professional-quality colour to handmade crafts.

    • Calligraphy and lettering: Great for bold, colourful designs.

    • Mixed media art: Works well with pencils, pens, and even watercolours for layered effects.

    • DIY projects: Customize items like gift tags, planner pages, home décor and decorative accents.

    Just be sure to protect your work surface, and test on inconspicuous areas first to ensure you are satisfied with the outcome on the material. Crayola Alcohol-based Markers contain colourants that may stain and are permanent on most surfaces. 

    Visit www.crayola.com/AllGrownUp to explore the full collection.

  • Yes! Blending is one of the biggest advantages of alcohol-based markers. There are several ways:

    Choose two or three markers within the same colour family that share similar intensity and tonal value. Start with the darker colour, then laydown the lighter colour next to it. Use the lighter colour's brush end to blend and soften where the two colours meet. 

    Alternatively, use a colourless blender marker: Helps soften edges and create smooth transitions. Use where two colours meet to blend together (included in the Crayola 40ct, 60ct, and 120ct sets). It can also be used to lighten darker areas or add highlights, operating similarly to how an eraser works. 

    Layer similar shades: Start with light tones and gradually add darker ones. Allow ink to dry before adding the next layer. 

    Work while wet: Blending is easiest when ink is fresh on the page.

    Visit www.crayola.com/AllGrownUp to explore the full collection.

  • Absolutely! We've put together these quick tips to help get you started with Crayola Alcohol-Based Markers:

    • Test colours on scrap paper or on the included swatch card(s) before applying to your artwork.

    • For the best blending experience, choose two or three markers within the same colour family that share similar intensity and tonal value. Start with the darker colour, then laydown the lighter colour next to it. Use the lighter colour's brush end to blend and soften where the two colours meet. 

    • Practice layering and blending techniques on simple shapes before tackling detailed art. 

    • Uncoated paper works best.

    Visit www.crayola.com/AllGrownUp to explore the full collection.

     

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