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Learn to create this cute little red winter sock nursery illustration.
My today’s illustration is a little red winter sock. I love this design because it strikes a perfect balance between being playful and artsy. Learn how to create this nursery illustration to brighten up your child’s lovely place of sleep.

Posted by Drishti D. • Published 29th May 2016 • See Drishti D.'s 9 projects »

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Step 1
Start with taking a watercolor card stock or use any watercolor paper with a thickness of or above 225 gsm and get it cut into any size you prefer. To begin with draw the outline of the socks as shown with a HB pencil. Very lightly!
Step 2
Next paint the toes, heel and the cuff ribbing using the Crimson Red paint with a size 4 round brush. Feel free to darken by apply 2 or 3 strokes or controlling the amount of water.
Step 3
The body of the sock needs to be filled with random patterns and elements. I started from the toe section and proceeded gradually toward the top.
Step 4
Now to make the socks pop up I added threading using my white Gel Pen. This contrast in color helps to create a playful look.
Step 5
If you see some negative blank space around your socks, you can fill that up by adding some ornamental motifs around the socks as shown. I used a black Uniball gel pen to do so. This marks the end of your illustration.