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R.J. Hampson
Australia
Приєднався 24 кві 2017
I draw things and write.
Pencils and ink are my go-to favorites but with a background in graphic design and illustration, I also work in digital media.
I started by writing and illustrating five bright and colorful children's picture books in the Bunyip Tree series.
In 2020, I released Steampunk Houses Coloring Book. I love getting lost in the imaginary worlds I draw and adding color to these illustrations can become an almost meditative experience. There are now more than 15 coloring books in the R.J. Hampson series. Whether you enjoy coloring quirky buildings, manic machines, moonlit gardens, or underwater scenes, there is something for you.
I hope you enjoy the flip-throughs, how-to-videos, and book trailers to be found on this page.
Pencils and ink are my go-to favorites but with a background in graphic design and illustration, I also work in digital media.
I started by writing and illustrating five bright and colorful children's picture books in the Bunyip Tree series.
In 2020, I released Steampunk Houses Coloring Book. I love getting lost in the imaginary worlds I draw and adding color to these illustrations can become an almost meditative experience. There are now more than 15 coloring books in the R.J. Hampson series. Whether you enjoy coloring quirky buildings, manic machines, moonlit gardens, or underwater scenes, there is something for you.
I hope you enjoy the flip-throughs, how-to-videos, and book trailers to be found on this page.
Infernal Combustion Engine Color Along
*Learn more:* getbook.at/rjfrogstale
I finally color Mr Fogherty with you! And I get to color a motorbike. From his stance, I think Mr Fogherty is having a little trouble with his infernal combustion engine.
I used Ohuhu markers to base, Faber-Castell Polychromos, Arrtx Metallic Markers as well as my vintage Berol Prismacolors and a white Posca for highlights.
This January, I have collected some fun illustrations I would love to colour. You can grab the collection here. Colour Club PDF Pack: store.rjhampson.com/products/Color-Club-Jan-2025-6-Pack-p718225802
The plans are to color from: Night Garden, A Frog's Tale, Mountain King, Hide & Seek, Awake and Asleep.
It seems like Color Club is a fun idea - so the February PDF pack is ready to go! I'm looking forward to coloring with you from: Forest Song, Fantasy Tiny Homes, Around the World, Lost & Found, Asleep and Awake. See what you think of next month's selection here: store.rjhampson.com/products/Color-Club-Feb-2025-6-Pack-p723133265
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'A Frog's Tale' is a coloring paperback for adults available on Amazon, with 25 hand-drawn illustrations, and 25 duplicates all with black backgrounds and subtle changes in the paperback edition. The Hardcover edition has no duplicates and is printed on 70 Pound (105gsm) paper.
Available now at Amazon: getbook.at/afrogstale
_Disclosure: This is an affiliate link. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and complete a purchase._
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*you can find me:*
*website:* rjhampson.com
*shop:* store.rjhampson.com
*instagram:* russelljamesart
*facebook:* russelljamesart
*join my mailing list for a free sampler, monthly coloring sheet and the latest news:* rjhampson.com/coloring/
music: Ardie Son - Sleeper Valley
I finally color Mr Fogherty with you! And I get to color a motorbike. From his stance, I think Mr Fogherty is having a little trouble with his infernal combustion engine.
I used Ohuhu markers to base, Faber-Castell Polychromos, Arrtx Metallic Markers as well as my vintage Berol Prismacolors and a white Posca for highlights.
This January, I have collected some fun illustrations I would love to colour. You can grab the collection here. Colour Club PDF Pack: store.rjhampson.com/products/Color-Club-Jan-2025-6-Pack-p718225802
The plans are to color from: Night Garden, A Frog's Tale, Mountain King, Hide & Seek, Awake and Asleep.
It seems like Color Club is a fun idea - so the February PDF pack is ready to go! I'm looking forward to coloring with you from: Forest Song, Fantasy Tiny Homes, Around the World, Lost & Found, Asleep and Awake. See what you think of next month's selection here: store.rjhampson.com/products/Color-Club-Feb-2025-6-Pack-p723133265
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'A Frog's Tale' is a coloring paperback for adults available on Amazon, with 25 hand-drawn illustrations, and 25 duplicates all with black backgrounds and subtle changes in the paperback edition. The Hardcover edition has no duplicates and is printed on 70 Pound (105gsm) paper.
Available now at Amazon: getbook.at/afrogstale
_Disclosure: This is an affiliate link. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and complete a purchase._
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*you can find me:*
*website:* rjhampson.com
*shop:* store.rjhampson.com
*instagram:* russelljamesart
*facebook:* russelljamesart
*join my mailing list for a free sampler, monthly coloring sheet and the latest news:* rjhampson.com/coloring/
music: Ardie Son - Sleeper Valley
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Asleep - 'Forty Winks' Color Along
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*for more information about "Asleep":* geni.us/1Fu63 Perhaps this little goldfish needs a bigger bowl? Maybe he's dreaming of freedom... In this quick, sweet and simple color along, I used Ohuhu markers, arrtx metallic markers, as well as polychromos and prisma color pencils and a white posca for highlights. You're not going to believe it, but I wanted the Goldfish to be gold. And orange. This ...
A Good Book
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You asked for it, and here it is! One very long extended meditative video of me drawing. You can even hear the pen on the page... This is the story of my illustration "A Good Book". It is the free illustration that is being sent to my email subscribers in January 2025. Thinking through the concept, the composition and then a long time happily and quietly illustrating. If you'd like to download ...
Enchanted Gate Color Along
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*Learn more:* getbook.at/rjmountainking I have been wanting to color this little dragon for a while - and I really enjoyed this color along. My favorite aspect is the gold on the gate and chubby little guardian frog statues. What do you think? Will the little dragon find danger, adventure, fortune or romance behind this gate? I used Ohuhu markers and Creative St markers to base, Faber-Castell P...
Awake - Memoir Color Along
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*for more information about "Awake":* geni.us/aneZvVz I'm not sure what's involved in a cat memoir but I'm guessing it includes chapters on The Great Hunts, Mice, and another on the inadequate service of human minions. In this quick, sweet and simple color along, I used Ohuhu markers, arrtx metallic markers and a white posca for highlights. This January, I have collected some fun illustrations ...
Cherry Blossoms Color Along
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*Learn more:* getbook.at/rjnightgarden 'Night Garden' is one of my favourites, and still one of my best sellers. I thought this illustration would be fun to color to add a little enchantment to my 2025. I picked a dreamy color palette - really happy with the dusky lavender sky. I used Ohuhu markers to base and Derwent Inktense, Faber-Castell Polychromos as well as my vintage Berol Prismacolors ...
Aussie Summer Color Along
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*Learn more:* getbook.at/rjhide-and-seek First color along of 2025 - it has to be Aussie Summer! The aircon is on, there have been plenty of summer storms, the beaches have been crowded with people having fun. And the Sydney fireworks for New Years Eve were iconic! I also do my best to describe the Australian animals who are lurking in and around Sydney Harbour in this illustration. To have a l...
January 2025 Coloring Update and News
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What did I color in December, and what are my plans for January? Catch up on my Christmas colorings and find out how far I managed to get with my other plans. I've assembled a collection of images to colour for January. In an ideal world, I would colour them all, but life is sometimes not ideal, so we will find out together how far I get! If you would like to colour them along with me, you can ...
Wrapping Up Christmas Colour Along
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*Learn more:* getbook.at/rjhide-and-seek Time to sneak in one last Christmas video - appropriately named "Wrapping Up Christmas", from the new book "Hide and Seek". I also have my latest Amazon mail to share with you! Thanks to everyone for joining me in these videos, looking forward to 2025. I've already got big plans for books and coloring. All the ideas sound like a lot of fun, can't wait to...
2024 Report Card - How Did I Do?
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In January, I made the bold announcement that every project throughout the year would be suggested by you! It was the year of Fan Favourites - all of our favourite ideas. But what happened? Did I make the grade? Join me as I look at 10 of the Fan Favourite projects, and see if I have work left to do in 2025! Which was your favourite? And what else should be part of 2025? Books, Buddy Colors, Co...
Final Stop Colour Along
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*Learn more:* getbook.at/rjcth It's the end of the year, and I've stopped illustrating for a few weeks. I am happily coloring whatever I like, and today I'm staying in 'Christmas Tiny Homes' to color the Christmas Train in 'Final Stop'. I used Ohuhu markers to base and then used Faber-Castell Polychromos, vintage Prisma Colors and Arrtx Metallic Markers to finish my creation. 'Christmas Tiny Ho...
Christmas Tiny Homes Colour Along
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*Learn more:* getbook.at/getbook.at/rjcth I'm continuing to colour whatever takes my fancy as we roll into Christmas. And today it's the book plate of Christmas Tiny Homes. I used Ohuhu markers, Faber-Castell Polychromos and Derwent Inktense. 'Christmas Tiny Homes' is a coloring paperback for adults available on Amazon, with 25 hand-drawn illustrations AND a bonus Christmas Village to colour, c...
December 2024 Update and Coloring News
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BREAKING NEWS! Hardcover now available! getbook.at/hideandseekhardcover _Disclosure: This is an affiliate link. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase._ Well, what did I do in November, and what are my plans for December? Have a look at what I coloured, news about the new book "Hide and Seek", as well as an...
Zen Pirate Colour Along
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*Learn more:* getbook.at/rjpirates For the most part, my illustrating is over for the year! Now to color whatever takes my fancy. And first up is this Zen Pirate. It's been a noisy and busy year, I need a little zen... I used Ohuhu markers and Faber-Castell Polychromos. 'Pirates' is a coloring paperback for adults available on Amazon, with 25 hand-drawn illustrations. There is also a Hardcover ...
Take Me to Your Leader Colour Along
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*Learn more:* getbook.at/rjhide-and-seek This illustration is a fun story of first contact. I really enjoyed sketching it out and imagining the aliens trying to communicate with the cat. Maybe they thought cats were the ruling species on earth? A great illustration to color. I used Ohuhu markers to base and Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils as well as my vintage Berol Prismacolors. 'Hide and Se...
Hide and Seek Coloring Book Flip Through
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Hide and Seek Coloring Book Flip Through
November 2024 Update: New Book & Coloring News
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Monsters - 'Lab Assistant' Colour Along
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Monsters - 'Why Hello There' Colour Along with Ohuhu Markers
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A Frogs Tale Flip Through - Duplicates with a Difference Edition
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RJ, you are an amazing artist. Your books bring me hours and hours of joy. I get lost in the world's you create. Thank you!
Wow, thank you! 😊 So glad you are enjoying the books.
Hello RJ Wonderful Tutorial thankyou ever so much.Love all the critters 💫💫💫💫💫
You are so welcome! 😊
Thank you for the coloring. I don't know what to do with metal and engine parts. I love to see more Mr. Fogerty
He'll be back, I've got plans for him. 😊
Love this page!!! ❤
Thank you! 😊
Actually that's a fender not a hubcap the green color looks great. Mr. Fogherty is one of my favorite characters.
Thank you! Yes, my vocabulary tends to short circuit whenever the camera is on. 😂
Looks great!
Thank you!
Love Mr Fogherty. My favourite, more books to come hopefully. Thankyou for colour along.
Thanks Michelle! You are welcome. 😊
Really cute page!
Thanks Marcie! 😊
This is so cute !!! Thank you for sharing!!! 🐸🐸🐸
Thank you! 😊
You can juice that marker up a bit by adding a few drops of high content alcohol. It won't work forever, it will eventually become lighter, but often there is a lot of color left it just runs out of alcohol. I find it works best to pull the chisel tip, and then once done leave it on end overnight to let the alcohol absorb down the length of the core. Ohuhu is selling their pens open stock now, but the shipping might be prohibitive to your location if you just need a few. You can also refill it with Copic fluid if it's easier to source.
That’s a clever trick, thanks for the advice. 😊 I'm going to try reviving them.
You truly inspire me!
Thanks so much Colleen! 😊
Fun stuff, love this goldfish, RJ! Looking forward to the rest of the pack! ❤
Thank you Marcie! 1 more to go in the Jan pack, and then we are into February. 😊
Maybe he's dreaming of a larger castle in that bigger fish bowl! 😉 The February pictures look fun. Thanks for doing these.
He's definitely dreaming big! 😂 I think he thinks he's a dragon.
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Hi RJ! This illustration is absolutely beautiful! There is not much that I love more than a good book... however, those friendly creatures would not be coming from the books that I read. I wish that I had half of the imagination that inspires you! Thank you for sharing your lovely style and creativity!
I appreciate your kind words Katy. 😊
Hi RJ! I love this page... the colors that you used are just perfect! I just finished the Aussie Summer page in Hide and Seek... but this may be my next page... now I don't have to choose colors! Thank you for sharing your lovely work and taking the time to share your coloring as well. 🙂
Thanks Katy! I’m so glad you enjoy colouring along. 😊
Lucy told me about your channel and I’m excited to follow along. 😊
That's great! Thanks Lucy. 😊
Hello RJ Wonderful tutorial thankyou. Love this book💫
Thank you Robyn! 😊
Lucy sent me from her channel :) love this, thanks for sharing it.
Thanks for coming and thanks Lucy! 😊
Really enjoyed colouring along with this one. I love the effect of layering the yellow on the warm greys 😊
Thanks Jen! 😊
R.J. thank you for taking the time to color with us & sharing your style & sharing a bit of what your life is like.
Thanks so much for watching! 😊
So adorable, especially the little cat paws in the background.
Glad you noticed, it was a fun detail to add! 😂
Lucy from Lucy just adds color - sent me over!!! Love your style!❤ liked and subscribed ❤❤❤❤
That's great! Welcome and thanks Lucy! 😊
Hi Rj have been sent across from “ Lucy just adds color “ and wow love your coloring ! Am going to have to go and look through your videos and do some color alongs. Am starting with this first Aussie summer as I’m an Aussie from Melbourne. ❤️😎
Thanks Jenny! (And Thanks Lucy) Enjoy Aussie Summer. 😊🇦🇺
This has been very interesting and fun to watch you create. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it Cathy! 😊
I love your books. They are all so great and they give me great joy an stress release when I Color in them
That's wonderful to hear Debbie! 😊
Lovely to watch you create and bring the page to life 😊 found your channel from watching Lucy 😊
Thanks so much! 😊
HI RJ. Have all your books and love the Mr frogherty. Lucy sent me over to your channel and I love it
Welcome Rebecca! 😊 and thank you Lucy.
Ohùhu markers have some ink refills on the Ohuhu Australia website love your artwork and getting to see you create it is a real fun time aß is colouring Thank s R j
Thanks for the tip sue! Will check it out. 😊
Hello RJ Wonderful to watch you illustrate. Really enjoyed this thankyou💫💫
Glad you enjoyed it.
That is mesmerizing to me!!! I want to be able to do that!!!! But I’ll settle for the enjoyment of coloring. RJ, you have got a great imagination and talent. By the way….the dragons never caught my eye. Just didn’t care for dragons. UNTIL……the little fellow took shape before my eyes!!! 😍
He was fun to draw, wasn't he? 😂
I really love this picture can,t wait to color it. But first I need to buy this book, I almost have them all!
Thank you Sandy! 😊
i love this book,so excited you did this one thank you so much
Thanks for watching! 😊
i enjoy watching your process!! what a delight!!
Thanks Beth! Glad you enjoyed it.
Brilliant as usual!! Love a good book!! Well done!!thank you!1 I took a couple of your coloring books when I evacuated during the california fires. It seemed like the right thing to do because I needed some comfort and joy!!! 💗
Hope you are doing ok, stay safe x
Ah, hope you are doing ok. Those fires look horrific.
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That’s cool. I didn’t realise you were Australian ❤ I love your Coloring books. Thank you
😊 thank you! 🇦🇺
Thanks. Awesome
You're welcome! 😊
Thanks for sharing your unbelievable talent! WOW amazing 🤩
Please keep doing this and your color alongs! You are so personable, creative and talented! I feel like I know you from watching your videos!
Thanks Kendra! 😊
super cool watch
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You are so very talented and you definitely make so many of us happy with being able to color your illustrations. I also agree with you about the cat…love him and should become a regular like Mr. Fogerty! Thanks for sharing ❤🫶🏼❣️
Thank you so much Shelly!
@ you are so very welcome! How do we get this page…? I am signed up for your newsletter on your website. Is there something we have to fill out or do to get it? I am so obsessed with ALL your work … I have to have it all lol. I buy your books as soon as they are released and then as soon as the hardback ones are available, I BUY THOSE TOO! I have a shelf on my bookshelf that is designated for ONLY your 📚🫶🏼❣️🫶🏼. I am not a YTuber & don’t have a channel but trust when I tell you I am always telling all of my friends and family that they must get your books lol. I get so excited when I see a new video pop up from you and I absolutely love doing the color alongs with you❣️ok I have rambled on enough now…just let me know if I have to do anything else to get this illustration……THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Hey Shelly, It was the January freebie which went out on the 22nd. Hopefully you have it, if not first place to check is the spam folder as it sometimes gets sent there. If you just signed up then you will get the email towards the end of the month. Thanks so much for your support. 😊
@@rjhampson >>I GOT IT... YAYYYY! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Will we be seeing more of this character?.....love her. X
😊 She was fun to draw Kelly. Who knows... 😂
I’m not even almost finished watching this, and KABOOM my mind is blown! Your hand hardly moves and the lines start appearing….then suddenly it is clear what it is!!! Oh I can’t wait to finish watching tomorrow. Thank you for letting us watch over your shoulder. And talking us through it.
Thanks so much Colleen. Glad you enjoyed the process. 😊
I love the way you color an image. It’s simple and doable yet there is a lot of color theory and technique behind it. Enjoy watching you do this!!
Thanks so much 😊
Fascinating, thanks for sharing your process.
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
@@rjhampson Appreciate the process a great deal, I've been wanting to get some art done on my dogs and my garden, so this is incredibly helpful to see your process. I like the red pencil usage too! I often thought using brown or taupe was the way to go, but you have changed my mind.
Yes, sometimes I use a light alcohol marker to rough it in too. Whatever feels like it works at the time. 😊
I’m so excited to draw this!!!
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@@rjhampson hahaha oh my, reading my comment over again after reading your reply and I realized I put draw and I definitely meant color lol
I thought you meant color, 😊 but maybe you should stretch and sketch? 😂
I try to draw. Key word, try haha
Fantastic! You draw so quickly and your illustrations are so much fun. Thank you for this.
Thank you! 😊 It's fun to draw!
Wow. this was incredible to watch. And using the red pencil is really cool. Gives us a look at how your mind works and all the leading steps to the result! Thank you so much for showing us this process!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you so much, I downloaded this earlier today and then found this video 😊 fascinating watching and listening to your process, and what a lovely gift 😊
You are so welcome Dawn! Now you have the whole journey (when you finish colouring that is...) 😂