Cher, I wanted to encourage you with making these educational video's. I really hope you continue to make them. I hope you will make more in depth video's on actually coloring and drawing in real time without the time lapse. I have learned more watching all of you in the last few moments than in many other video's that I have watched. You have a real special ability to explain your actions better than anyone I have watched. Please continue the wonderful work that you are doing and share them with the rest. I really believe that your channel will take off in a short time.
+LS J thank you for taking a moment to jot down your thoughts and experience with the video - much appreciated! Yes, I have more videos in the works! subscribe and be in the know as new videos are posted! I LOVE teaching ways to be creative and making them doable. Also, watch for my book releasing in April 2016 which is a meditative drawing and coloring book!
I dont mean to be so off topic but does someone know a way to get back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid lost my account password. I would appreciate any help you can give me
@Ishaan Elliot Thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
This is an excellent way to spend my time, since I can't sleep and it's 2:40am. This is my second video of yours. You are such a good instructor, I have learned so much in the last hour. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.
Thank you so much! This is so easy to understand and I feel like I can go and apply that to my coloring journey. I, like many others, are intimidated by blending, as well as shading and where light goes. I love to color and find I want to learn as much as I can about every aspect of the art techniques associated with it. You are kind enough to take time out of your busy life to share your knowledge with us and I just want to say thank you so much!
Thanks Amy! Yes, life can get pretty busy, which is why it's so important to have a little down time to be creative! I appreciate those who continue to learn and explore and continue to be curious with the world's adventures great and small. Thank you for taking a moment to send me a note!
Hi Chere, I was looking at a book called Colored Pencil Painting Bible on Amazon and reading some reviews. There was a review from 'Mary' who was not impressed with this book but went on to let the reader know that you could go on to UA-cam and get much more helpful, in-depth information if you watched CherTheFire, which was not only the best she'd seen but also FREE, lol. I decided to have a look and she is absolutely right, your videos share all the tips and techniques in a lovely, calm and easy to understand way. Thank you so much, and God bless 'Mary' for that review, I am a beginner at this lovely medium, at 72 and have no need to look any further. These tutorials are simply perfect !!! Sending you many Blessings from Elise Mitton in Australia.
Cher, Thank you so much for your detailed tutorials. I've been using different mediums for about 40 years, and had forgotten a lot about colored pencils. I've NEVER heard such a helpful tip as warming the pencils that get dropped and broken! I dropped my container of about 72 colored pencils last week and was about to buy all new and toss the broken ones (with a broken heart). This one tip convinced me to subscribe to your channel. Thanks again!
+auntrenae Stewart Thank you for sharing! I hope you'll continue to check out the other videos to see if there are any reminders or helpful hints along the way. Obviously with 40 years of wisdom with different mediums you'll know what will work for you, but I encourage people to always be learning, always be curious! happy day! Thank you!
How insightful! You struck me when you said something along the lines of - you shouldn't have to color hard and if you do, you probably need to take a look how at you're living your life because you might be a reflection of how your spending your energy. WOW! I color hard and I've always wondered why? I'll even try to make an effort to not color hard and often find myself coloring harder and harder. I love coloring, always have, but I do need to learn how to not color so hard and to loosen up in life. Thanks again for the great lessons in coloring and in life!
+DELINAH STEWART Delinah - YES! it is SO important to become aware of how we use our energy (it's often why we get tired and frazzled because all the little ways of using our energy gets expended in ways that should be light and joyful!). I hope you'll benefit in ways that will surprise and thrill you.
+adrianna romanoff HI! Thanks! Did you get to see the video on gel pens and pencils? If not check out the video on "gel pens" for some examples on how to combine the two!
Thank you so much for sharing. A great tutorial with a wealth of easy to understand lessons :-) Blending stumps are double ended pressed paper, mainly used for blending colored pencils. Tortillions are rolled, hollow, one sided tools, mainly used for blending graphite.
+Elizabeth Clothier Thank you Elizabeth, yes, you are correct, in my video on 12 Blending Tips, I talk a little bit more on stumps and tortillions. They do work differently and have a different feel in the hand as well! Happy coloring!!!!
I love this video! I learned SO much from you including why certain pencils break off each time I use them. I apply lots of pressure and the wax is unevenly poured inside that particular pencil. Great tips. I will try to hold the pencils with a lighter touch and rotate!
I'm know that this is probably something you've seen in other videos, but just in case you haven't, I wanted to mention that if you hold your pencils back farther from the tip it makes it easier to apply less pressure.
@@ColoringBookTips Oh good, I'm glad I replied! I don't usually comment on videos, but I thought maybe I could pass on something I've learned in the hopes that it may be useful. I like learning about different crafts and I think that it would be great if I'm able to help people, even just a little, with any of the tips I've learned. I just need to stop being so worried about commenting. I hope that what I suggested helps! :)
+Tracy Bayley Thank you Tracy! I wanted to create a video that would teach and share and encourage people to "give it a go". Appreciate you taking a moment to share your experience! I am a working on a series From The Drawing Desk! subscribe and be in the know when new videos are uploaded! In the meantime you can check out my video on gel pens and markers, plus how to sharepen pencils (and pencil care)- happy day!
thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience, it is very helpful and I especially liked when you advised us to slow down, this is supposed to be relaxing .. lol. Please share more!
+Edie Trull Oh Edie, the process is essential to getting so much out of it! creative processes are deeply satisfying if we let ourselves really enjoy the process. Enjoy enjoy!
Great video! Thanks so much! I discovered I'm using way too much pressure when I color elements for use on my greeting cards, using my Prisma, Staedtler and Fantasia colored pencils. Your info has really opened my eyes to the wonderful possibilities when using colored pencils to the "next level". Every time I go to Hobby Lobby, I buy one or 2 more Prisma pencils to add to my "collection." Thanks again, and God bless.
Thank you so much for this. I am fairly new to pencils and I found this very helpful. I have just got a precious set of 18 Caran d'ache Pablo pencils. I cannot wait to play with them x
I Love this tutorial , I got both of your coloring books as a Christmas present last Christmas and am enjoying them as I recover from kidney removal surgery thanks for sharing
Well, whoever gave you those coloring books has incredible taste in picking out books - thank them for me! I'm so glad you are enjoying them! Coloring can be stress reducing, meditative and calming - perfect combination for recovery. I know you need to take it easy, and I hope you find many peaceful moments while you regain your strength and momentum! Be well!! (And thank you for taking a moment to write me a note - I love to hear from people).
LSJ in the comments below, said what I've been thinking, only they said it better. Cher, I don't know how you feel about your YT channel or if you'd like more subscribers but... honestly? You do a MUCH better job at explaining all these things than anybody else I've seen on YT -- and I watch a TON of videos!! If you want more subscribers, just make more videos! :D 💖 Thank you very much for the most excellent videos you have made!! 💖
Thank you Jasper! I answered one of your other comments on another video. I appreciate your enthusiasm and encouragement! That was my plan - to make art approachable, doable, not intimidating and maybe even a little bit on the fun side, while learning a little bit of the whys of certain techniques. Happy coloring!
I'm so happy I found this video. I've been an artist since I learned how to hold a pen in my hand. I learned so much from this video, and I'm looking forward to trying out your tips!!
Thank you Connie! I have been on hiatus. As a Certified Aromatherapists, I have just completed a book on essential oils, coming out April 2018. I have been busy! Hope to produce a few in the future. I have also been producing videos for some other online subscriber based companies as well.
Thank you so much for your informative, interesting and easy to follow tutorials, Cher! I have just started with this adult colouring business and any help is hugely appreciated :) Keep up the great work!
You're welcome Kate, glad to hear you are enjoying learning and exploring more about coloring. Check out the 12 blending tips for more info! ua-cam.com/video/luC6GMVBlbw/v-deo.html
Thank you so much for the rotate you sharpened pencil so it will keep it's tip technique!!! I have polychromo's and they sharpen easily but the lead? sharpens far back. So everytime it's watching $$ go into the the trash. :( But I tried your tip and it Works!! :D Yes and it's so easy and that divit is gone. You don't know how many times that divit (and me not realizing it and pressing harder) made a bold mark on my page!
+Tmarie2u YAY! I'm so glad to hear the tip was helpful to you! Most people don't realize how much it can save your pencil by simply rotating it while coloring. Happy coloring!
Great video, I wish someone told me those things when I started drawing.... I rarely do coloring pages, but what I do is I draw cars for a company that restores them. And as I need to get the right shades that match what is historically accurate, I tend to mix and blend color pencils... On hard and soft issue, I go for Eberhard Faber (soft) and Koh-I-Nor (hard)... Those do amazing job...
+CherTheFire Thank you for your answer. Yes, drawing classic cars is not only fun and relaxing, it is very pleasing to see your drawing come alive. I don't know if the brands of pencils I use are available worldwide, in Belgrade I buy them in the Ars stores scattered around the city which is the only company here to have consistent and steady supply of artistic materials of the same trusted brands. As far as papers go, Fabriano is Mercedes Benz of the paper industry.
There will be someone that for sure will love your recommendation on the paper! And I agree, there's something intrinsic seeing a drawing unfold before your eyes. I hope you keep up with your sense of attention to detail while maintaining fun and peacefulness - it's a nice harmony.
I wish I have had learned this when I was younger too. But I plan on learning everything I can now; I may not be able to afford formal teaching but I relish everything Ms. CherTheFire says.
Prismacolor has a line of harder colored pencils for detail work -- a much more limited range of colors, but fine for the detail work, and color matched to the softer ones. I found the set of 24 on Amazon.
I have been using Raffine 7100 by Maeco they seem to be a harder pencil, but lay alot of color down. They also will kind of shade all on there own it's pretty neat. If you use the whit the saturation is amazing and the soft look of the finish product is great. They also blend together very nicely. Just an fyi.they are a great pencil to use with prismacolor pencils. Also color variety is good. I love your classes I have learned alot specaily with the blending video using vasoline etc.. never heard about vaoaline before
Thanks for sharing your experience and observations with Raffine - it is in these moments of noticing that the process becomes so much richer and the end result is something to be proud of! Appreciate you taking a moment to share!
Wow I didn't realize so there is so much involved with coloring with a colored pencil. Thank you for the informative tutorial. I do have 3 questions: 1. When using the paper stump (I do not remember the correct name) do you rotate it like you would a pencil? 2. Do you have to sharpen the paper stump? 3. I was told you could use a nail file to clean the paper stumps; is this true? Is is something we should be doing? Sorry I guess that is 4 questions. I have been coloring long before adult coloring books came out....however, I now am learning there is more to it than just running a colored pencil over the paper. I plan to watch all of your tutorial so if you do answer any of my questions in a later tutorial I understand if you do not answer me here. Thank you again you are a wonderful instructor. Your newest student...Dani
Hi Dani! 1. you can, if you want, it will go blunt no matter how you use it because the paper has a tendency to break apart with usage. 2/ if you want the stump to have a point, yes. 3. nail files are excellent sharpeners for blending stumps. 4. sharpen as needed. you'll know if you want the stump blunt or sharp depending on what you are blending. Thank you for you questions and wishing you the best in your happy coloring!
what a GREAT video .... i learned so much ..... and got many questions answered... i am going to pull my coloring pencils out again ...and see if i can blend them now... hehehee ... ((blending is the hardest thing i have ever tried..... but i now know i might have been crushing the fibers of the paper .... :( ))) thanks again ..
+DudeDi Va hi Thanks!! DudeDi Va...for more blending techniques, try this video: 12 Blending Tips for Colored Pencils...I think you'll like the info there, too!! ua-cam.com/video/luC6GMVBlbw/v-deo.html
Thank You ... it was A AWESOME Video ... you are AMAZING>>>> i am going to try these ... also i did not know until your video that when i USED the clear blender ... that i could not layer anymore ... hahahhahah... thanks
+DudeDi Va well, technically you can continue to blend, if you are referring to the blending pens, but once you begin to burnish, which is moving the layers to kind of "mash" into each other, the paper just won't allow for anymore pigment if the tooth of the paper goes flat. Try it out and see what happens on your paper with your pencils - experiement!
If you love them, use them! I don't have a full set of poly's so I use the small group of Poly's I have only every once in a while. They leave less down on the paper than Prisma's, but this isn't a deterrent for those who like to layer since one can do more layers with Polys. Enjoy your tools, you have good ones!
Use sandpaper (fine grit) to sharpen your blending stumps. It also removes the pigment from your last pencil so you have a clean stump to work on any color of the piece you want. Do this and you won't have to carry around a billion stumps... one for each color.
YES! I do mention this tidbit of my videos about using sand paper...but even an emory board will do! (You know, the kind used for finger nails). Happy coloring. Always good for people share tips and tricks.
HI Megan, good question, yes, there is a way to carefully remove some of the bloom in that way, as well as rubbing it off with a soft cloth actually (carefully to not smear!!). Another way is to use a workable fixative to add back in texture, but using this method wont blend with underneath layers, it simply adds on top of the lower layers. Enjoy!
I have limited experience with Caran d'Ache pencils, I've only used them a couple of times and that was a couple of years ago. From what I remember the pencils I used worked fine, and I believe it was the Luminance I was using. I know there are many who enjoy the pencils. I'm sorry I can't be of more help on this brand, it's just not one I've used extensively, but it is a brand many use and are loyal to.
CherTheFire : I m trying to use them now, they do not want to blend.. I've tried using darker color on top. I've tried using alcohol blending pen. I even tried blending with eyeshadow brush. That's my challenge. They are very portable. You can just twist them up. If you're very careful you can sharpen a point. They are very creamy a lot like a crayon . I thought once I finish the picture I'm working on I thought I might try putting down gel pen or marker and then use the colored pencils on top. I'm still mulling it over. If you rotate the pencil like you show you can make more of a little point. If you have any ideas they would be appreciated. Thank you and have a great day.🙋
Sounds like they work more like crayons, which can be layered, but in my experience don't blend the same way as pencils. It may take some experimenting. It also may depend on what kind of coloring you like - realistic or imaginative - because the more realistic a person works, the more "perfection" they might seek, where as an imaginative approach will be more forgiving with color, whether it falls within the lines and what a final outcome looks like to the viewer/artist.
+Lilette Autrey Thanks, LIlette, they are regular pencils in the videos, I have used water soluable pencils (so far) in the videos, although I do own some!
+EL3FUNT Yes, absolutely!....there are more tips in comments along the way - this being one of them...and also mentioned in the 12 blending tips video as well! I use fine grit sandpaper for my blending stumps also!
it's on the list! I'm working on a book series of 5 books - the first two come out in Sept 2016 and then the next 3 come out Jan 2017...once I get those completed, I'll return to the videos! Thanks for asking!
+Lynne do you mean like Faber-Castell's triangular pencils? They are not round, they have flat sides. Do you mean something similar? Sharpen the same way, with a hand held sharpener.
Yes, I meant triangular pencils. I use the hand held sharpener...and use my non-dominant hand to turn the pencils..but I seem to be removing a lot of wood before I can get the point sharp. Thanks
Yes and no. Water colour pencils can be used just like a regular pencil for coloring, but their magic really comes alive when water is used as a solution for moving the pigment around. The pigment is not the same as a regular pencil, and has different binders. Used dry it can have similar effects, but it will blend differently. I suggest playing around with a regular pencil side by side with a water colour pencil so you can begin to see and feel the differences in connection with the paper. Also, water colour pencils can be used on regular paper, but sparingly with the water...the water and a brush will begin to dissolve paper that is not mixed media nor designed to withhold the water, such as water color paper.
CherTheFire: Q1. how do you store a finished colored drawing so that colors remain UNCHANGED for say 10 years ? I think your work is marvellous; please don't misinterpret Question 2 Q2 Have you created the forms that you have colored or are these forms prepared, someone elses's work, like in a coloring book ? observerms
A1. it depends on if you want to store it or display it. Coloring for archival purposes would require archival paper (like the kind they use for printmaking, for example), using acid free papers, storing them in an acid mat frame and then placing them in a plastic sleeves and then placing in an archival portfolio of some sort (like a professional photographer might do with special projects). Coloring for display, you might consider good paper and perhaps a protective glass, never placing where sunlight directly or indirectly bounces onto it (the sun will cause fading), and if you really really want to, you could do a light layer of protective sealant (or clear hair spray). A2. Thank you for asking. I am the author and artist of all my images used in these videos and my books, unless credited to one of my students in the video description (I think I have used one of my student's work from my book The Artful Mandala in one of the gel pen videos and the books all have due accreditation listed). You are welcome to view my work by perusing the flip through of each of the books in their respective videos listed on my channel. Also in my Mandalas and More book, a dear family member assisted with (credited) coloring of some of the mandalas, including the one used on the cover of the book.
People who press too hard tend to be trying to control something...which can often reflect a lack of control in their own emotions or coping mechanisms...Some people have strong firm energy and will always be strong in everything...Where I get curious is with people who complain a lot, are pessimistic, squeeze the heck out of their pens or are conversely painfully introvert but hold super tight to their pens....It makes me wonder where in their life do they need to feel more in control in a healthy way. The body doesn't lie about the spirit of the person...it shows up somehow.
+CherTheFire My arthritis showing up lately in my hands is teaching me to use a light touch. But I think the stronger pressure may be from using cheap pencils all your life and not knowing any better. I was thrilled and surprised the first time I used a new set of Prismacolor Premiers. That soft buttery feel and rich pigment was a whole new world opening up for me.
OH that's fascinating that you commented on that...we are a bundle of connections and no part is truly separate from another part - they overlap. I mention it in the video because I have many years of experience, study and teaching of patterns in people and the internal and external energy patterns and have observed this and other connections. Hope you have a smoother day ahead, Gary.
I love coloring and I love colors, I color several times a week. Yes it can help with anxiety, stress and depression, but it should not take the place of actual therapy... I think coloring is more of an coping strategy. But this is the first time I hear: «As a matter of FACT, if you’re pressing too hard, you need to take a look at what you’re doing probably in the other areas in your life. Because that indicates a bigger energetic implication of how you’re using your energy» That statement boarders on pseudoscience and woo-woo bs...
Thank you for taking the time to watch the video - all the way to the end to pick up on that little nugget of information designed to get people thinking, which it sounds like it might have with you. Art therapy is indeed different than the therapeutic qualities that present themselves when creating art to create art. Art therapy has a specific function in coping with stress and a specific outcome using art to BE the expression that the person may not be able to find the words, feelings or thoughts to express themselves. Art, in itself, is expressive, but the intended purpose is different. The relationship we have with our tools can be reflective of our inner being. The person who takes care of the their tools can show different behaviors and mind sets than the person that is hard on their tools or abuses them. Mindfulness starts with small spaces, noticing small things and seeing how that reflects into larger more prominent places in their lives. Whether you feel this applies to you directly, learning to cope as a "strategy" can be helped when these small things are brought to focus. You get to decided how you use your energy, Elisabeth, but isn't it interesting to simply have the wonder and awe of seeing IF there is a correlation? Happy coloring, whether you press hard or softly with your pencils or the steps you take in life, color your way. It's ok to color your way.
Some really good tips in this review! That said, there is no, I repeat NO, comparison between the Prismacolor or Faber Castell (FC) Pencils and the others listed above. Prisma's and FC are professional artist grade tools, while the others are basically only but perfectly suitable for the weekend doodler or coloring book fan. If you are a serious aspiring artist, even a young one, invest in the Prisma's or Faber Castells.
I like your smile... just wish your actual coloring was done better.... some of the other folks I watch on here truly know how to shade and apply color theory... you are just not there yet. Keep spreading the word though...
Pesto. What in God's name are you talking about. There are very few tutorials more informative than this. Also very few artists more talented. Cher took the time to make this then posted it in real time. I personally can't think of anything more annoying than artists "showing off" in time lapse videos from which I learn nothing.
Denise Pollitt Perhaps you are new to UA-cam or haven't watched very many tutorials on colored pencils. I just watched a 30 minute tutorial where the artist not only compared 5 different artist level pencils, but also discussed very detailed methods of shading, light focus, blending techniques, the pros and cons of paper choice and finished it all up with a stamped image that actually looked like it had been printed from photoshop. Sorry you don't agree... I just don't think her finished work is all that great and thus her advice perhaps not the best on the internet. If you enjoy her and her work, continue to work and follow her... free world and all!
+pesto12601 Thank you Pesto for taking a moment for the reply and your keen artist eye looking for personal improvements! My experience with teaching has been when working with beginners (and the majority of my students are brand new or seniors) has been showing too much, too advanced or too complicated of theories can overwhelm or intimidate a newbie. This particular video was purposely designed to *not* include blending (future video) and only shows an example on a work in progress. My in-person classes cover an introduction to color theory, which is not covered here. I invite you to continue your exploration in your own style and ways to improve your work is best sought by having many references and many philosophies to broaden understanding and insights. May you find more color in your day!
Cher, I wanted to encourage you with making these educational video's. I really hope you continue to make them. I hope you will make more in depth video's on actually coloring and drawing in real time without the time lapse. I have learned more watching all of you in the last few moments than in many other video's that I have watched. You have a real special ability to explain your actions better than anyone I have watched. Please continue the wonderful work that you are doing and share them with the rest. I really believe that your channel will take off in a short time.
+LS J thank you for taking a moment to jot down your thoughts and experience with the video - much appreciated! Yes, I have more videos in the works! subscribe and be in the know as new videos are posted! I LOVE teaching ways to be creative and making them doable. Also, watch for my book releasing in April 2016 which is a meditative drawing and coloring book!
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This is an excellent way to spend my time, since I can't sleep and it's 2:40am. This is my second video of yours. You are such a good instructor, I have learned so much in the last hour. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.
Thank you so much! This is so easy to understand and I feel like I can go and apply that to my coloring journey. I, like many others, are intimidated by blending, as well as shading and where light goes. I love to color and find I want to learn as much as I can about every aspect of the art techniques associated with it. You are kind enough to take time out of your busy life to share your knowledge with us and I just want to say thank you so much!
Thanks Amy! Yes, life can get pretty busy, which is why it's so important to have a little down time to be creative! I appreciate those who continue to learn and explore and continue to be curious with the world's adventures great and small. Thank you for taking a moment to send me a note!
Great teacher, you have a gift for teaching others what you know so well.
Thank you Cari.
Hi Chere, I was looking at a book called Colored Pencil Painting Bible on Amazon and reading some reviews. There was a review from 'Mary' who was not impressed with this book but went on to let the reader know that you could go on to UA-cam and get much more helpful, in-depth information if you watched CherTheFire, which was not only the best she'd seen but also FREE, lol. I decided to have a look and she is absolutely right, your videos share all the tips and techniques in a lovely, calm and easy to understand way. Thank you so much, and God bless 'Mary' for that review, I am a beginner at this lovely medium, at 72 and have no need to look any further. These tutorials are simply perfect !!! Sending you many Blessings from Elise Mitton in Australia.
Cher, Thank you so much for your detailed tutorials. I've been using different mediums for about 40 years, and had forgotten a lot about colored pencils. I've NEVER heard such a helpful tip as warming the pencils that get dropped and broken! I dropped my container of about 72 colored pencils last week and was about to buy all new and toss the broken ones (with a broken heart). This one tip convinced me to subscribe to your channel. Thanks again!
+auntrenae Stewart Thank you for sharing! I hope you'll continue to check out the other videos to see if there are any reminders or helpful hints along the way. Obviously with 40 years of wisdom with different mediums you'll know what will work for you, but I encourage people to always be learning, always be curious! happy day! Thank you!
Thanks for this, another helpful video!!! So much information:)
Your kind, soft voice and the amount of useful information in this video made it quite a delight to watch. God bless!!
aww, thanks chaka! And to you many blessings!
This video is full of very useful information. Thank you very much
Thank you! Oh I love your name!
How insightful! You struck me when you said something along the lines of - you shouldn't have to color hard and if you do, you probably need to take a look how at you're living your life because you might be a reflection of how your spending your energy. WOW! I color hard and I've always wondered why? I'll even try to make an effort to not color hard and often find myself coloring harder and harder. I love coloring, always have, but I do need to learn how to not color so hard and to loosen up in life. Thanks again for the great lessons in coloring and in life!
+DELINAH STEWART Delinah - YES! it is SO important to become aware of how we use our energy (it's often why we get tired and frazzled because all the little ways of using our energy gets expended in ways that should be light and joyful!). I hope you'll benefit in ways that will surprise and thrill you.
Awww...thank you :) I wish good for you too!
Another great helpful video, thank you for all the great helpful information you give to us all!!! Enjoying your videos thanks Liz x
Thank you Elizabeth! Happy coloring!!
I love your exhaustiveness ! Congratulations ! I love this kind of videos.
+Raphaël B. thank you Raphael!
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i love your vids. please do more on coloring pencils and gel pens i love them
+adrianna romanoff HI! Thanks! Did you get to see the video on gel pens and pencils? If not check out the video on "gel pens" for some examples on how to combine the two!
Thank you for the educational technical coloring video!
You're welcome! Thank you!
Fantastic video; thank you so much❤️🥰👍🏻
Thank you so much for sharing. A great tutorial with a wealth of easy to understand lessons :-)
Blending stumps are double ended pressed paper, mainly used for blending colored pencils. Tortillions are rolled, hollow, one sided tools, mainly used for blending graphite.
+Elizabeth Clothier Thank you Elizabeth, yes, you are correct, in my video on 12 Blending Tips, I talk a little bit more on stumps and tortillions. They do work differently and have a different feel in the hand as well! Happy coloring!!!!
Attention ⚠ to detail a meditative professional presentation Cher the color and flow
+iAsteroidPlanetSmash Thank you!
Thank you for such an educational video! I learned quite a bit!
Glad to hear it Deanna! Happy Coloring!
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I love this video! I learned SO much from you including why certain pencils break off each time I use them. I apply lots of pressure and the wax is unevenly poured inside that particular pencil. Great tips. I will try to hold the pencils with a lighter touch and rotate!
I'm know that this is probably something you've seen in other videos, but just in case you haven't, I wanted to mention that if you hold your pencils back farther from the tip it makes it easier to apply less pressure.
CHERI LOFTUS No, I haven’t heard that tip before. I will definitely give that a try. Thank you!
@@ColoringBookTips Oh good, I'm glad I replied! I don't usually comment on videos, but I thought maybe I could pass on something I've learned in the hopes that it may be useful. I like learning about different crafts and I think that it would be great if I'm able to help people, even just a little, with any of the tips I've learned. I just need to stop being so worried about commenting. I hope that what I suggested helps! :)
@@Cheri8795 you are so sweet! Your comments definitely help and I will put them to use this week when I color. Thank you so much.
Excellent point! Yes, where we hold our instruments definitely makes a difference on pressure applied - thank you for mentioning this.
Very helpful...thanks for sharing!
I am a beginner and i am glad i found your video. Very informative. Thank you for your help. I am learning. keep up the info.
+Linda Nash Love beginners who are curious and willing to give it a go! Have fun and enjoy the process!!
what a great video Cher. It was very precise, clear and easy to understand. The video was good quality. Please do upload more :)
+Tracy Bayley Thank you Tracy! I wanted to create a video that would teach and share and encourage people to "give it a go". Appreciate you taking a moment to share your experience! I am a working on a series From The Drawing Desk! subscribe and be in the know when new videos are uploaded! In the meantime you can check out my video on gel pens and markers, plus how to sharepen pencils (and pencil care)- happy day!
thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience, it is very helpful and I especially liked when you advised us to slow down, this is supposed to be relaxing .. lol. Please share more!
+Edie Trull Oh Edie, the process is essential to getting so much out of it! creative processes are deeply satisfying if we let ourselves really enjoy the process. Enjoy enjoy!
Thanks for your video. I use sandpaper to clean and sharpen the end of my blender stumps. Works perfectly!
Great video! Thanks so much! I discovered I'm using way too much pressure when I color elements for use on my greeting cards, using my Prisma, Staedtler and Fantasia colored pencils. Your info has really opened my eyes to the wonderful possibilities when using colored pencils to the "next level". Every time I go to Hobby Lobby, I buy one or 2 more Prisma pencils to add to my "collection." Thanks again, and God bless.
Use all your supplies! That's how you learn! Happy day! Happy coloring!
Thank you so much for this. I am fairly new to pencils and I found this very helpful. I have just got a precious set of 18 Caran d'ache Pablo pencils. I cannot wait to play with them x
OOoo, very nice! Enjoy them!! Happy coloring!
You might also enjoy this video on blending tips: ua-cam.com/video/luC6GMVBlbw/v-deo.html
I Love this tutorial , I got both of your coloring books as a Christmas present last Christmas and am enjoying them as I recover from kidney removal surgery thanks for sharing
Well, whoever gave you those coloring books has incredible taste in picking out books - thank them for me! I'm so glad you are enjoying them! Coloring can be stress reducing, meditative and calming - perfect combination for recovery. I know you need to take it easy, and I hope you find many peaceful moments while you regain your strength and momentum! Be well!! (And thank you for taking a moment to write me a note - I love to hear from people).
Your tutorials are awesome! Thank you so much! I'm learning a lot!
+Susan Jones Thank you Susan for sharing - I appreciate hearing the videos are helping others grow creatively!
LSJ in the comments below, said what I've been thinking, only they said it better. Cher, I don't know how you feel about your YT channel or if you'd like more subscribers but... honestly? You do a MUCH better job at explaining all these things than anybody else I've seen on YT -- and I watch a TON of videos!! If you want more subscribers, just make more videos! :D 💖
Thank you very much for the most excellent videos you have made!! 💖
Thank you Jasper! I answered one of your other comments on another video. I appreciate your enthusiasm and encouragement! That was my plan - to make art approachable, doable, not intimidating and maybe even a little bit on the fun side, while learning a little bit of the whys of certain techniques. Happy coloring!
@@CherTheFire lol Make more videos! :D please :D
So many great tips. TFS
Thank you!
Thank you. You are very good at explaining.
+Joyce B thank you Joyce...I certainly love teaching, appreciate it!
Great video very easy follow and understand..
+Joe Smyth thanks Joe!
Informative demo done in a pleasant manner. Love all your tutorials.
Thank you Dolores! Happy coloring!
Your tutorials are fantastic. Thank you so much.
+Jaline B Thanks Jaline!
Jaline B A
very good video. I learned more from your video than I did from some dvd, sold by a so called famous artist advertised on UA-cam. thank you
+SuperXrunner Well, thank you! I appreaciate you sharing! May you find more color in your day!
I'm so happy I found this video. I've been an artist since I learned how to hold a pen in my hand. I learned so much from this video, and I'm looking forward to trying out your tips!!
OH Good! Love when people who have already dipped their hand in art take the time to continue to learn more and try something new! Happy coloring!
Thank you. I love your videos!
Tracy (Canada)
+Beauty for Fabulous Forties thank you Tracy from CANADA!!
This tutorial was so helpful! I also learned a lot... who knew colored pencils could be this cool?
Happy coloring, Cassandra!
Very informative! Thank you.
+My New Normal Thank you My New Normal! I appreciate you taking a moment to write a reply!
Cher.....I so enjoy your videos......are you planning to make any more in the near future? Oh.....really enjoyed your piano pieces❤️
Thank you Connie! I have been on hiatus. As a Certified Aromatherapists, I have just completed a book on essential oils, coming out April 2018. I have been busy! Hope to produce a few in the future. I have also been producing videos for some other online subscriber based companies as well.
Thank you so much for your informative, interesting and easy to follow tutorials, Cher! I have just started with this adult colouring business and any help is hugely appreciated :) Keep up the great work!
You're welcome Kate, glad to hear you are enjoying learning and exploring more about coloring. Check out the 12 blending tips for more info! ua-cam.com/video/luC6GMVBlbw/v-deo.html
I am learning soooooo much :) !
yay! Happy coloring!
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thank you for tutoring; it was fascinating
Glad you are open to learning new things!
Ty for your videos, Cher. Just a note I found that you can just sand paper the color off the stump, and leave it clean with new point.
+Tina Vh yes, absolutely. get a fine grit sandpaper. :-)
Excellent tutorial! :). Thank you.
You're welcome - thanks for taking a moment to comment!
Very Helpful
this was very informative
I learned a lot of new things from this video. The bit at the end about pressing down too hard made me lawl 😏 Don't judge me Cher. Lol
Thank you. Subbed because of this video.
+Robin Craig That's awesome Robin Craig, I appreciate it!!
Thank you so much for the rotate you sharpened pencil so it will keep it's tip technique!!! I have polychromo's and they sharpen easily but the lead? sharpens far back. So everytime it's watching $$ go into the the trash. :( But I tried your tip and it Works!! :D Yes and it's so easy and that divit is gone. You don't know how many times that divit (and me not realizing it and pressing harder) made a bold mark on my page!
+Tmarie2u YAY! I'm so glad to hear the tip was helpful to you! Most people don't realize how much it can save your pencil by simply rotating it while coloring. Happy coloring!
Great video, I wish someone told me those things when I started drawing.... I rarely do coloring pages, but what I do is I draw cars for a company that restores them. And as I need to get the right shades that match what is historically accurate, I tend to mix and blend color pencils... On hard and soft issue, I go for Eberhard Faber (soft) and Koh-I-Nor (hard)... Those do amazing job...
Great feedback - thank you for sharing your experience with the two pencils. And that's an awesome job you have!!
+CherTheFire Thank you for your answer. Yes, drawing classic cars is not only fun and relaxing, it is very pleasing to see your drawing come alive. I don't know if the brands of pencils I use are available worldwide, in Belgrade I buy them in the Ars stores scattered around the city which is the only company here to have consistent and steady supply of artistic materials of the same trusted brands. As far as papers go, Fabriano is Mercedes Benz of the paper industry.
There will be someone that for sure will love your recommendation on the paper! And I agree, there's something intrinsic seeing a drawing unfold before your eyes. I hope you keep up with your sense of attention to detail while maintaining fun and peacefulness - it's a nice harmony.
I wish I knew about these things when I was younger.
Age doesn't matter! Learning something new everyday keeps your brain active and life more interesting! Happy coloring!
I wish I have had learned this when I was younger too. But I plan on learning everything I can now; I may not be able to afford formal teaching but I relish everything Ms. CherTheFire says.
Thanks Amy! Happy Coloring~!
Thank you!
fab,thankyou.
+gary nicolls Thank you for taking a moment to leave a comment!
Hi. Have you ever heard of Koh-I-Noor Progresso Coloured Pencils? If so, what do you think of it? Thanks :)
+HugBeast she points out Koh I Noor in the video
Prismacolor has a line of harder colored pencils for detail work -- a much more limited range of colors, but fine for the detail work, and color matched to the softer ones. I found the set of 24 on Amazon.
Yes, I believe those are the VeriThin Prismacolor Pencils.
I have been using Raffine 7100 by Maeco they seem to be a harder pencil, but lay alot of color down. They also will kind of shade all on there own it's pretty neat. If you use the whit the saturation is amazing and the soft look of the finish product is great. They also blend together very nicely. Just an fyi.they are a great pencil to use with prismacolor pencils. Also color variety is good. I love your classes I have learned alot specaily with the blending video using vasoline etc.. never heard about vaoaline before
Thanks for sharing your experience and observations with Raffine - it is in these moments of noticing that the process becomes so much richer and the end result is something to be proud of! Appreciate you taking a moment to share!
+CherTheFire you are very welcome keep up the teaching but don't forget your art it's your passion and it shows
awww...thanks, Stephanie!
Wow I didn't realize so there is so much involved with coloring with a colored pencil. Thank you for the informative tutorial. I do have 3 questions: 1. When using the paper stump (I do not remember the correct name) do you rotate it like you would a pencil? 2. Do you have to sharpen the paper stump? 3. I was told you could use a nail file to clean the paper stumps; is this true? Is is something we should be doing? Sorry I guess that is 4 questions. I have been coloring long before adult coloring books came out....however, I now am learning there is more to it than just running a colored pencil over the paper. I plan to watch all of your tutorial so if you do answer any of my questions in a later tutorial I understand if you do not answer me here. Thank you again you are a wonderful instructor. Your newest student...Dani
Hi Dani!
1. you can, if you want, it will go blunt no matter how you use it because the paper has a tendency to break apart with usage.
2/ if you want the stump to have a point, yes.
3. nail files are excellent sharpeners for blending stumps.
4. sharpen as needed. you'll know if you want the stump blunt or sharp depending on what you are blending.
Thank you for you questions and wishing you the best in your happy coloring!
Thank you so much.
what a GREAT video .... i learned so much ..... and got many questions answered... i am going to pull my coloring pencils out again ...and see if i can blend them now... hehehee ... ((blending is the hardest thing i have ever tried..... but i now know i might have been crushing the fibers of the paper .... :( )))
thanks again ..
+DudeDi Va hi Thanks!! DudeDi Va...for more blending techniques, try this video: 12 Blending Tips for Colored Pencils...I think you'll like the info there, too!! ua-cam.com/video/luC6GMVBlbw/v-deo.html
Thank You ... it was A AWESOME Video ... you are AMAZING>>>> i am going to try these ... also i did not know until your video that when i USED the clear blender ... that i could not layer anymore ... hahahhahah... thanks
+DudeDi Va well, technically you can continue to blend, if you are referring to the blending pens, but once you begin to burnish, which is moving the layers to kind of "mash" into each other, the paper just won't allow for anymore pigment if the tooth of the paper goes flat. Try it out and see what happens on your paper with your pencils - experiement!
What do you think of polychromos?
They are also made by Faber-Castell and for me they are the most useful.
If you love them, use them! I don't have a full set of poly's so I use the small group of Poly's I have only every once in a while. They leave less down on the paper than Prisma's, but this isn't a deterrent for those who like to layer since one can do more layers with Polys. Enjoy your tools, you have good ones!
Should i keep the colorless blender sharp too?
Use sandpaper (fine grit) to sharpen your blending stumps. It also removes the pigment from your last pencil so you have a clean stump to work on any color of the piece you want. Do this and you won't have to carry around a billion stumps... one for each color.
YES! I do mention this tidbit of my videos about using sand paper...but even an emory board will do! (You know, the kind used for finger nails). Happy coloring. Always good for people share tips and tricks.
With regards to wax bloom around d 11:00, can't you dissolve the wax and bring back some tooth using some denatured alcohol?
HI Megan, good question, yes, there is a way to carefully remove some of the bloom in that way, as well as rubbing it off with a soft cloth actually (carefully to not smear!!). Another way is to use a workable fixative to add back in texture, but using this method wont blend with underneath layers, it simply adds on top of the lower layers. Enjoy!
Pretty smile!
you seem like a very nice person,love your voice 😃
Aww, Thanks Joel.
i wish they had some for custom cars
Thank you for your excellent tutorial!
What do you think about the Caran d'Ache - "Luminance" or Caran d'Ache - "Pablo"?
I have limited experience with Caran d'Ache pencils, I've only used them a couple of times and that was a couple of years ago. From what I remember the pencils I used worked fine, and I believe it was the Luminance I was using. I know there are many who enjoy the pencils. I'm sorry I can't be of more help on this brand, it's just not one I've used extensively, but it is a brand many use and are loyal to.
CherTheFire Thank you so so much for your kind reply...✨
Cher: Have you ever tried coloring with crayola twistable colored pencils? If you have used them do you have any tips? Thank ypu
HI Daryl, If I have it has been a long long time ago. Have you used them? Do you find them interesting and easy to use?
CherTheFire : I m trying to use them now, they do not want to blend.. I've tried using darker color on top. I've tried using alcohol blending pen. I even tried blending with eyeshadow brush. That's my challenge. They are very portable. You can just twist them up. If you're very careful you can sharpen a point. They are very creamy a lot like a crayon . I thought once I finish the picture I'm working on I thought I might try putting down gel pen or marker and then use the colored pencils on top. I'm still mulling it over. If you rotate the pencil like you show you can make more of a little point. If you have any ideas they would be appreciated. Thank you and have a great day.🙋
Sounds like they work more like crayons, which can be layered, but in my experience don't blend the same way as pencils. It may take some experimenting. It also may depend on what kind of coloring you like - realistic or imaginative - because the more realistic a person works, the more "perfection" they might seek, where as an imaginative approach will be more forgiving with color, whether it falls within the lines and what a final outcome looks like to the viewer/artist.
Are your pencils watercolour pencils or just normal colored pencils
+Lilette Autrey Thanks, LIlette, they are regular pencils in the videos, I have used water soluable pencils (so far) in the videos, although I do own some!
You don't need blending stumps for different colors. Instead, you use a fine sandpaper to remove the color.
+EL3FUNT Yes, absolutely!....there are more tips in comments along the way - this being one of them...and also mentioned in the 12 blending tips video as well! I use fine grit sandpaper for my blending stumps also!
could you do more vids on how to draw?
it's on the list! I'm working on a book series of 5 books - the first two come out in Sept 2016 and then the next 3 come out Jan 2017...once I get those completed, I'll return to the videos! Thanks for asking!
What is the best way to sharpen pencils with angled sides? Thanks -
+Lynne do you mean like Faber-Castell's triangular pencils? They are not round, they have flat sides. Do you mean something similar? Sharpen the same way, with a hand held sharpener.
Yes, I meant triangular pencils. I use the hand held sharpener...and use my non-dominant hand to turn the pencils..but I seem to be removing a lot of wood before I can get the point sharp. Thanks
try using a bit of fine grit sand paper to sharpen just the tip of the pigment...it will save having to reduce the wood casing every time.
Can you use the same methods for water colour pencils
Yes and no. Water colour pencils can be used just like a regular pencil for coloring, but their magic really comes alive when water is used as a solution for moving the pigment around. The pigment is not the same as a regular pencil, and has different binders. Used dry it can have similar effects, but it will blend differently. I suggest playing around with a regular pencil side by side with a water colour pencil so you can begin to see and feel the differences in connection with the paper. Also, water colour pencils can be used on regular paper, but sparingly with the water...the water and a brush will begin to dissolve paper that is not mixed media nor designed to withhold the water, such as water color paper.
+CherTheFire thank you for your advise, do you have any tutorials on using water colour pencils on flower, in the colouring in books
I do not at this time. Maybe in the future!
CherTheFire:
Q1. how do you store a finished colored drawing so that colors remain UNCHANGED for say 10 years ?
I think your work is marvellous; please don't misinterpret Question 2
Q2 Have you created the forms that you have colored or are these forms prepared, someone elses's work, like in a coloring book ?
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A1. it depends on if you want to store it or display it. Coloring for archival purposes would require archival paper (like the kind they use for printmaking, for example), using acid free papers, storing them in an acid mat frame and then placing them in a plastic sleeves and then placing in an archival portfolio of some sort (like a professional photographer might do with special projects). Coloring for display, you might consider good paper and perhaps a protective glass, never placing where sunlight directly or indirectly bounces onto it (the sun will cause fading), and if you really really want to, you could do a light layer of protective sealant (or clear hair spray).
A2. Thank you for asking. I am the author and artist of all my images used in these videos and my books, unless credited to one of my students in the video description (I think I have used one of my student's work from my book The Artful Mandala in one of the gel pen videos and the books all have due accreditation listed). You are welcome to view my work by perusing the flip through of each of the books in their respective videos listed on my channel. Also in my Mandalas and More book, a dear family member assisted with (credited) coloring of some of the mandalas, including the one used on the cover of the book.
Oh that would be my wish to be in one of your art classes!!
You are, in a way, by watching the videos!
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I love u again :-)
If you are pressing to hard coloring, you need to re-think your life... lol probably true, but I still find it amusing.
People who press too hard tend to be trying to control something...which can often reflect a lack of control in their own emotions or coping mechanisms...Some people have strong firm energy and will always be strong in everything...Where I get curious is with people who complain a lot, are pessimistic, squeeze the heck out of their pens or are conversely painfully introvert but hold super tight to their pens....It makes me wonder where in their life do they need to feel more in control in a healthy way. The body doesn't lie about the spirit of the person...it shows up somehow.
+CherTheFire My arthritis showing up lately in my hands is teaching me to use a light touch. But I think the stronger pressure may be from using cheap pencils all your life and not knowing any better. I was thrilled and surprised the first time I used a new set of Prismacolor Premiers. That soft buttery feel and rich pigment was a whole new world opening up for me.
glad to hear it CuzKatieSaysSo!
Do you have a favorite type of paper for colored pencils?
My coloring book paper in my books :) Here's a video I did a little bit ago that answers some questions. ua-cam.com/video/Q2ovHLdp3OI/v-deo.html
Why is everyone saying that the polychroms are hard they are soft too
Compared to Prismacolors, polychroms are harder. But that said, there are actually different grades of both pencils.
if I'm "pressing too hard on your pencil, you should stop and take a look at other parts of your life because...." Wow! Talk about overstepping there.
OH that's fascinating that you commented on that...we are a bundle of connections and no part is truly separate from another part - they overlap. I mention it in the video because I have many years of experience, study and teaching of patterns in people and the internal and external energy patterns and have observed this and other connections. Hope you have a smoother day ahead, Gary.
CherTheFire So do I, so do I.
Pani Aniu czy znajdzie Pani czas na rozmowę z mężem jaką miałam na myśli to jest
I love coloring and I love colors, I color several times a week. Yes it can help with anxiety, stress and depression, but it should not take the place of actual therapy... I think coloring is more of an coping strategy.
But this is the first time I hear: «As a matter of FACT, if you’re pressing too hard, you need to take a look at what you’re doing probably in the other areas in your life. Because that indicates a bigger energetic implication of how you’re using your energy»
That statement boarders on pseudoscience and woo-woo bs...
Thank you for taking the time to watch the video - all the way to the end to pick up on that little nugget of information designed to get people thinking, which it sounds like it might have with you. Art therapy is indeed different than the therapeutic qualities that present themselves when creating art to create art. Art therapy has a specific function in coping with stress and a specific outcome using art to BE the expression that the person may not be able to find the words, feelings or thoughts to express themselves. Art, in itself, is expressive, but the intended purpose is different. The relationship we have with our tools can be reflective of our inner being. The person who takes care of the their tools can show different behaviors and mind sets than the person that is hard on their tools or abuses them. Mindfulness starts with small spaces, noticing small things and seeing how that reflects into larger more prominent places in their lives. Whether you feel this applies to you directly, learning to cope as a "strategy" can be helped when these small things are brought to focus. You get to decided how you use your energy, Elisabeth, but isn't it interesting to simply have the wonder and awe of seeing IF there is a correlation? Happy coloring, whether you press hard or softly with your pencils or the steps you take in life, color your way. It's ok to color your way.
Sounds like somebody needs a hug.
Some really good tips in this review! That said, there is no, I repeat NO, comparison between the Prismacolor or Faber Castell (FC) Pencils and the others listed above. Prisma's and FC are professional artist grade tools, while the others are basically only but perfectly suitable for the weekend doodler or coloring book fan. If you are a serious aspiring artist, even a young one, invest in the Prisma's or Faber Castells.
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she look like auli
Well, that's a compliment - thanks!
I like your smile... just wish your actual coloring was done better.... some of the other folks I watch on here truly know how to shade and apply color theory... you are just not there yet. Keep spreading the word though...
Pesto. What in God's name are you talking about. There are very few tutorials more informative than this. Also very few artists more talented. Cher took the time to make this then posted it in real time. I personally can't think of anything more annoying than artists "showing off" in time lapse videos from which I learn nothing.
Denise Pollitt Perhaps you are new to UA-cam or haven't watched very many tutorials on colored pencils. I just watched a 30 minute tutorial where the artist not only compared 5 different artist level pencils, but also discussed very detailed methods of shading, light focus, blending techniques, the pros and cons of paper choice and finished it all up with a stamped image that actually looked like it had been printed from photoshop. Sorry you don't agree... I just don't think her finished work is all that great and thus her advice perhaps not the best on the internet. If you enjoy her and her work, continue to work and follow her... free world and all!
+pesto12601 Thank you Pesto for taking a moment for the reply and your keen artist eye looking for personal improvements! My experience with teaching has been when working with beginners (and the majority of my students are brand new or seniors) has been showing too much, too advanced or too complicated of theories can overwhelm or intimidate a newbie. This particular video was purposely designed to *not* include blending (future video) and only shows an example on a work in progress. My in-person classes cover an introduction to color theory, which is not covered here. I invite you to continue your exploration in your own style and ways to improve your work is best sought by having many references and many philosophies to broaden understanding and insights. May you find more color in your day!
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