Materials
- Auto Ink Control Acrylic Paint Marker Shop
- Mechanical pencil and eraser
- Textured watercolor paper or heavy mixed-media paper
Citlali in Pastel Dreams
Rendered in soft acrylic marker strokes with delicate lines and pastel purple and pink hues, this hand-drawn illustration captures the Genshin Impact character Citlali in a dreamy, ethereal light, creating a serene and healing atmosphere.
How it was made
How it was made
Initial Composition and Base Colors
Block in the character's overall pose, hair flow, and halo with broad, soft strokes using the brush tip, laying down the foundational pink, purple, and blue pastel tones across the canvas.
Refining Facial Features and Eye Base
Switch to the fine tip in a warm brown or golden hue to carefully outline the delicate facial contours and hair strands, then lay in the initial deep blue and violet base colors for the eyes.
Building Soft Translucent Gradients
Layer and blend the pink, lavender, and white tones onto the hair and skin, leveraging the textured paper and semi-transparent strokes to create dreamy, soft shadows and a watercolor-like depth.
Final Detailing and Luminous Highlights
Deepen the intricate details of the eyes by adding the pupils, delicate lashes, and bright reflective highlights, and apply subtle warm yellow accents to the face and hair tips to give the portrait a gentle, glowing finish.
Difficulty & time
Intermediate-friendly · about 90–120 minutes.
Great for practicing soft blending, layered color mixing, and fine-tip control on textured watercolor paper.
Create with the same markers
Use the Auto Ink Control Acrylic Paint Marker for broad pastel layers, fine outlines, and luminous finishing details.
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