How to use colored pencils! Layering, blending, & more!

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  • @PencilStash
    @PencilStash  3 роки тому +5

    Check out the PencilStash Etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/pencilstash

    • @minimeguju6868
      @minimeguju6868 2 роки тому

      Excellent tutorial. My kids learn a lot from your videos. You did not mention the paper grade which would also make a difference. No?

    • @MonMon_W
      @MonMon_W 10 місяців тому

      This is so good im getting it set as homework.

  • @veritasveritas9520
    @veritasveritas9520 7 років тому +1175

    "Do not compare your work to anyone else's. The style you develop is uniquely yours and therefore incredible". THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT & INSPIRATION!!!

    • @PencilStash
      @PencilStash  7 років тому +34

      It's so true! Thanks so much for watching!

    • @CodyCannon11
      @CodyCannon11 7 років тому +5

      Veritas Veritas I really liked that comment as well!

    • @dragnavar
      @dragnavar 6 років тому +2

      I'm sure they will be amazing!!! 🐈

    • @dragnavar
      @dragnavar 6 років тому +3

      I agree with you about that

    • @catcastaneda6104
      @catcastaneda6104 5 років тому +2

      Absolutely! Enjoy the journey.

  • @syazanaothman7457
    @syazanaothman7457 5 років тому +283

    My family and friends keep belittling me whenever I start colouring. They thought it's only for kids. But I understand that not everyone understand the joy of colouring and making arts. 😃
    I came from a poor family. We can't afford coloured pencils back then when I was at school. I'm glad I can now channel my inner love for arts today. Thanks for producing this video to guide clueless newbies like me. 😃😃 Keep on doing this. 😀

    • @vikastejani9280
      @vikastejani9280 4 роки тому +2

      Ja

    • @rajvivanenoch1599
      @rajvivanenoch1599 4 роки тому +8

      God bless u - keep working towards your passion - there is never too late to begin anything in life.

    • @lxvelyd3m0n_
      @lxvelyd3m0n_ 4 роки тому +2

      I can't afford prisma colours but maped are soo cheap and they work the same !

    • @rodi2641
      @rodi2641 4 роки тому +5

      I'll tell you something.... colouring using colour pencil greatly enhances your brain and improves your life quality.... yes you heard right ... neuroscience rocks....you are lucky to have found this hobby ...

    • @Bambisgf77
      @Bambisgf77 4 роки тому +3

      Good for you! Keep going, with your passion. 😊

  • @bronwynburke270
    @bronwynburke270 4 роки тому +17

    OKAY couple things
    1. You explain things SO well. usually when i watch tutorials the artist does not explain at all what they are doing and leave me more confused than when I started
    2. your voice is so soothing this made it so much nicer to listen to

    • @PencilStash
      @PencilStash  4 роки тому +1

      Aww thank you! Both comments are so appreciated! Glad you're enjoying the channel!

  • @violetqueen450
    @violetqueen450 5 років тому +84

    Just bought a new sketch pad and a set of colored pencils. First time I'll use them in like . . . 50 years or so. Thank you for youor instruction, I plan on watching more of your videos to enhance my old / new hobby!

  • @connieann3
    @connieann3 7 років тому +213

    This is the ideo that I should have watched before I picked up a pencil to color. How instructive it was and truly entertaining as well! What a great sense of humor you have!

  • @TravisBrady-wn8fr
    @TravisBrady-wn8fr 5 місяців тому

    Deciding to learn colored pencil is one of the single greatest hobbies ive ever done. Thanks for all the great tips.

  • @mariacasto6009
    @mariacasto6009 8 років тому +2

    This is probably my favorite video because it covers the basics of how to color and add depth and character to your coloring. I have colored all my life, but this month just started to try to blend, layer, and advance my coloring. Your videos have helped me a lot! I am doing the giveaway and did share this on my pinterest page, where I have a few other good friends who love to color too!! Thanks so much for posting these tutorials! I really appreciate them!!

    • @PencilStash
      @PencilStash  8 років тому

      Thanks so much Maria! Glad you're enjoying the videos. Good luck on the giveaway!

  • @limocreations1911
    @limocreations1911 7 років тому +3

    Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to teach us how to do this! I'm a new owner of a complete set of Derwent Coloursoft pencils and I have never drawn/coloured on a more "professional" level, so I'm having a blast looking at video's and trying things out. Please keep up the good work!

  • @tammiisthequeen
    @tammiisthequeen 5 років тому +1

    I am an author/illustrator, and I had originally started my work with colored pencils. I switched to digital because I didn't like how my art looked when I scanned it. But recently, I've started to realize that there was nothing wrong with my work, just with my scanner! I'm definitely switching back to colored pencil! Your video made me remember that I love my own work, and never should have drifted away from my own style! Thank you so much!

  • @debbiesalyers6294
    @debbiesalyers6294 3 роки тому

    Just got my first colored pencils for Christmas. Loved this video for beginners.

  • @dianeensminger38
    @dianeensminger38 10 місяців тому

    Good teaching of many techniques. I was watching one where person just said to use circular strokes, but this one points out more things can do.

  • @nyomesapp-collazo9696
    @nyomesapp-collazo9696 5 років тому +6

    I loved that blooper at the end, so cute. It made me laugh out loud and rewind so I could watch it again.

  • @caroldurst1855
    @caroldurst1855 4 роки тому

    All those shares with the soft colors are so lovely....hope to learn to do better making color choices.

  • @bethbrady8146
    @bethbrady8146 4 роки тому

    I have been collecting coloring books and pencils....I thought I was just a hoarding! So happy Covid brought me to you and your videos! I got my books out and organized my pencils and am now coloring! A big thank you!, well done! You are delightful and bring so much joy here in California! I am making up a box for my daughter in law and left a bundle for my next door neighbor who loved it! We are relaxing and coloring and watching you channel!

  • @alexiasimoes3762
    @alexiasimoes3762 5 років тому +2

    You explain things so simply and easy to understand, it puts me at ease and doesn’t make me feel nervous or pressured about starting a new medium 😊 very helpful!

  • @annmabe5783
    @annmabe5783 2 роки тому +1

    Do you have a video/lesson on how to use colored pencils for coloring people (faces, hands, etc)? Thank you.

  • @tiestadangwal5479
    @tiestadangwal5479 6 років тому +3

    Great video.. one of the few color pencil tutorials where I could actually see effort and commitment by the creators.

  • @kats_125
    @kats_125 3 роки тому +1

    Thankyou sooo much i was looking for a tutorial like this for soo long but all of them were way advanced and hard for someone new like me i am so glad i watched this video.

  • @Njrmusicenterprises
    @Njrmusicenterprises 5 років тому

    Clear, concise explanations with excellent visual demonstrations. This video has been immensely helpful to me as I am just getting back to drawing after about 50 years (mostly did cartoons at that time) and never used colored pencils before (always either B/W pencil sketches or filled in with marker - which, along with water color I do not like). Although I have stumbled onto each of your main points as I have been drawing, I didn't understand how to properly execute any of the techniques. I simply did things trial and error. Your explanations have put things into perspective. I really enjoy using colored pencils so now knowing the proper how-to will definitely help. Thanks!

  • @Angria_Ra
    @Angria_Ra 5 років тому +7

    Finally a tutorial I can understand! I haven't colored anything since elementary school but I recently ordered a set of colored pencils and an adult coloring book and have been looking to learn the basics

  • @hiangmarahimin517
    @hiangmarahimin517 3 роки тому

    I'm just starting. Your tips are great. Gives me confidence to go on.

  • @moniquestaples1758
    @moniquestaples1758 2 роки тому

    You Are Simply Amazing!! Thank you kindly for teaching and showing these quality techniques!💛💯

  • @c16621
    @c16621 Рік тому

    This lady has some skillz - I saw her use her fingernail while blending out with the colorless blender and said “what!”.
    I rewound the video to see what she did. I’ve never seen anybody else coloring on UA-cam using their fingernail like that to support their pencil. Great technique!!!!!!!!

  • @fiery.mercaba
    @fiery.mercaba 4 роки тому

    Colorless blending pencil -- "5:44." Thanks for this info, PencilStash.
    In my years of drawing, I have never used a colorless pencil, &, frankly, I have either been totally unaware of such, or just never paid it that much attention whenever I may have encountered it in the past. Thanks again.

  • @HecticMolments
    @HecticMolments 6 років тому +1

    I'm new to adult coloring and am loving the videos here on youtube that are teaching me that 'adult coloring' can in fact be a great skill to have. I just started and am so excited about it, I find it very relaxing and enjoyable and it helps with my depression and anxiety. Joined your facebook group, nervous to show my work but I'll enjoy getting tips!!!

  • @jacquep7362
    @jacquep7362 8 років тому

    Rachel, I've been coloring right at a year now and find myself still learning. Your videos have been a great learning tool and seeing other great works of art has helped as well. Can't believe one of my pictures was chosen to be in this one of yours.......guess my learning is starting to show. (FYI: yes you did pronounce my name correct). Thanks for the time you spend in helping/teaching and/or advising others in expanding our coloring ability.

  • @Mininsushiroll7167
    @Mininsushiroll7167 10 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤ I came across your channel as I was trying to find inspiration for making colouring videos and I’m happy I did

  • @randomuser2212
    @randomuser2212 5 років тому +2

    I love the advice you give us. I've been only working with color pencils for a year, and I learned a lot of new things on this video. I am planning to buy new prismacolor pencils pretty soon. Thank you for making this video.

  • @eiyhka8779
    @eiyhka8779 5 років тому

    I've been a graphite and charcoal only artist for years and always envied and hated other artists who use color well..I feel like a child right now learning but i have no ego about it and I'm going to learn. This has been very helpful and looking forward to checking out your other vids

  • @maddiegarforth6862
    @maddiegarforth6862 4 роки тому +2

    This was so useful. I love art and have been doing it for a years (I am 14) however I have been getting in to polychrome pencils and i needed to learn how to make my work better and how to use them properly.This video helped so much ! Thank You !

  • @Friendly946
    @Friendly946 8 років тому +3

    I've just discovered your tutorials and I love them. I was shading and blending my own way lol now I know the right way. You will be my go to instructor. Thanks again

    • @PencilStash
      @PencilStash  8 років тому +1

      You are too kind, Donna, thank you!!!

  • @margaretgander4990
    @margaretgander4990 7 років тому +1

    I should have found this video on how to use colored pencils, really good. Thank you

  • @vcolondres1616
    @vcolondres1616 Рік тому

    CONGRATULATIONS…….YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. THIS IS THE BEST TECHNIQUES VIDEO.

  • @1DaTJo
    @1DaTJo 5 років тому

    Colouring is such a peaceful beautiful thing to do. I love it and do it every day, using my Prismacolors and Polychromos pencils.

  • @robertaolivares906
    @robertaolivares906 2 роки тому

    love the tips, Your drawings are just beautiful.

  • @matthewward5849
    @matthewward5849 7 років тому

    I'm just starting out and I've been watching a lot of videos on this topic. I must say, this one by far is the best most informative video. It even beats youtubers with millions of subscribers. Thank you so much for the helpful video.

    • @PencilStash
      @PencilStash  7 років тому

      That is a HUGE compliment! Greatly appreciate your support!

  • @074FaTiiH
    @074FaTiiH 6 років тому +8

    Deserved like!
    The other videos I watched didn't explain the basics this detailed or at all. Really Gives me a solid foundation to work with.
    Thankyou!

  • @janicechurchman1192
    @janicechurchman1192 4 роки тому +1

    Great video. I'm just starting out with my art work as therapy for mindfulness and I absolutely love it. I started with colour markers and then glitter gel pens, which I love to use on their own or combine the two. I have just purchased my first set of coloured pencils and have gone for Arteza which I bought from Amazon at a great price. I went for these over the Prismacolour due to the fact that they seem to be selling a lot of fake pencils and have read loads of reviews about the Arteza pencils saying how good they are for a more budget pencil. Can't wait to get them and start colouring!

  • @dnimishakavi2823
    @dnimishakavi2823 4 роки тому

    All featured works are awesome 👌

  • @phyllismarony8948
    @phyllismarony8948 5 років тому +1

    Wow your work is amazing. Your instructions were so good & so easy to follow. Nice voice to listen to. Thank you.

  • @jacla9560
    @jacla9560 3 роки тому

    Thank you I just got a few marvel coloring books and I’m gonna use your techniques thank you ☺️

  • @debralee9380
    @debralee9380 8 років тому

    I love watching your videos. I am a new one to coloring books for adults.

    • @PencilStash
      @PencilStash  8 років тому

      Thanks so much, Debra! Let me know if you have any suggestions for future video subjects

  • @Jack-2017
    @Jack-2017 8 років тому +1

    I love seeing how your own work has progressed nicely.

  • @febblepebble
    @febblepebble 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this, it was very useful! I've been using pencils as my main medium in my drawings for years and only just came to the realisation that I have no clue how to blend properly or how to utilise different techniques to get better coverage. This tutorial was very simple and to the point, so I thank you again!

  • @HaneenIAdam
    @HaneenIAdam 5 років тому +2

    Best lesson I ever got for pencil coloring, thank you very much!

  • @shannonwooters3443
    @shannonwooters3443 7 років тому

    you explain everything so well and detailed other ppl try to show you how to blend and layer but they do not break it down like you do

    • @nasnaji391
      @nasnaji391 4 роки тому

      You're shturpit😝😝😝

  • @lettysmith7526
    @lettysmith7526 3 роки тому

    Very helpful. I try to incorporate in my adult coloring book.

  • @tamekabarnes8538
    @tamekabarnes8538 2 роки тому

    This was very informative. I’m serious about learning how to do this! Can’t wait to start.

  • @maria01412
    @maria01412 6 років тому +1

    Great video! Just found this channel and I must say more people need to watch this specially beginners..such clear instructions and demonstrations! Am really glad I found this channel! Ty

  • @SliWolfette
    @SliWolfette 7 років тому +60

    I love your videos! I'm new to the world of adult coloring, and have become addicted. I find coloring sooo relaxing, and your videos have helped me tremendously in developing my own techniques. Thank you so much!

    • @PencilStash
      @PencilStash  7 років тому +1

      Thanks soooo much! Really appreciate your kind words and thanks for watching!

    • @michellemullen388
      @michellemullen388 7 років тому

      SliWolfe

    • @khaalis9385
      @khaalis9385 6 років тому

      Teri Honor Hey Teri! A year later? Oh well! I am also in my rookie year of coloring! Addicting? Oh yeah! Relaxing, calming, and addictive! One of my children calls coloring my new Xanxax!

    • @Sem-sl8vk
      @Sem-sl8vk 5 років тому

      Adult coloring?

  • @tonidrury6768
    @tonidrury6768 7 років тому

    I absolutely loved your video... thank you so much for all your tips and advice. Newcomers like myself really appreciate all the work you and many others like you, put into your videos and blogs and chats. So... thank you for sharing...you make learning fun!

  • @saragarddiner9244
    @saragarddiner9244 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for your tips, very helpful, I go to a coloring group with my husband we enjoy it so much! Sara G from Western Australia xxx

  • @toddlisasmith9512
    @toddlisasmith9512 8 років тому +4

    Liked and shared! I think this is a good all-around video to share, it's got all the techniques for bringing up your coloring skills to the next level.

  • @mkweber7007
    @mkweber7007 6 років тому +1

    I adored the out take! LOL = thanks for including that!

  • @Kathy234Jane
    @Kathy234Jane 2 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial!

  • @christianthegodofpowerando1290
    @christianthegodofpowerando1290 7 років тому +2

    This helped me in my school projects such as postermaking

  • @SSLollipops
    @SSLollipops 7 років тому +9

    Thanks.. I thought I should stop using colored pencils, but this is just an inspiration.. THANK YOU!

    • @PencilStash
      @PencilStash  7 років тому +2

      Thank you! What a nice compliment and good luck to you!

  • @soucky1
    @soucky1 8 років тому +25

    Great tutorial Rachel, i would love to see a tutorial of how to make wonderful Flowers because i really have hard time on shadowing, thank you for these very handy tutorials!

    • @PencilStash
      @PencilStash  8 років тому +3

      Love this idea, its going on the "to do" list! Thanks so much for watching and the for the suggestion

  • @subhanulrizkisiregar8907
    @subhanulrizkisiregar8907 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the video. Really help to understand pencil color

  • @ClairePom1
    @ClairePom1 7 років тому +3

    Really good tips thank you. I have just got into colouring to help me relax so needed some guidance on blending and layering x

  • @Bambisgf77
    @Bambisgf77 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this beginner level tutorial. Greatly appreciated.

  • @marshascott7398
    @marshascott7398 5 років тому +1

    Very useful information. I learned a lot thank you and keep these great tutorials coming.

  • @joannbaca6436
    @joannbaca6436 8 років тому +2

    I loved this video. It was so helpful. You make everything look so easy.

  • @dianneallen583
    @dianneallen583 3 роки тому

    Really enjoy your videos .

  • @sharonlamasney1676
    @sharonlamasney1676 8 років тому

    Thanks for another great video. One request...Please make them longer. I love to color along while you are doing your tutorials.

    • @PencilStash
      @PencilStash  8 років тому +1

      Wanting MORE is the best compliment ever, thank you! This coming Friday's video will be nice and long for you to color along with :) Thanks for watching!

  • @karenedgar9372
    @karenedgar9372 5 років тому +5

    Thank you. Simple but great lesson. You’re a great teacher with a nice voice ❤️

  • @bobbyboy4496
    @bobbyboy4496 7 років тому +1

    Just started kerby rosanes imagimorphia book so this really helped .. thankyou

  • @varun3992
    @varun3992 4 роки тому +1

    The video really helps there was mistake in my drawings because of lack of some of these pointers

  • @danineuenschwander2819
    @danineuenschwander2819 8 років тому +15

    Your work is beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to share these techniques with us. I look forward to seeing more. I am also sharing this video and I liked it (of course) for your vacation give a way. Keep up the good work and enjoy your vacation.

    • @PencilStash
      @PencilStash  8 років тому +1

      Thanks for entering! Good luck!

  • @brenhark
    @brenhark 8 років тому

    another great tutorial.sharing this on facebook for sure.

    • @PencilStash
      @PencilStash  8 років тому

      Thanks for entering! Good luck!

  • @PositivelyNice
    @PositivelyNice 7 років тому +1

    your voice is heavenly

    • @sofiafochi3724
      @sofiafochi3724 4 роки тому

      After 3 years you got your first like on this comment

  • @EaktasDrawingSchool
    @EaktasDrawingSchool 4 роки тому

    such an excellent upload thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

  • @SabrinaLink8888
    @SabrinaLink8888 2 роки тому

    Sometimes I have to look at my artwork to remind myself of how good I really am at coloring but for some reason I continue to look up techniques to make my work better trying to make it better.I layer my colors sometimes and instead of shading from light to dark. I shade from dark to light because it takes entirely to long to go over one spot 5 to 6 times. Everyone's work is different. My coloring is beautiful.

  • @ira152
    @ira152 8 років тому

    this is very helpful. I keep coming back to this video since I suck at coloring.
    I hope you make more of these tutorials.
    I recently watched your giveaway vid and I am choosing this video as my favorite since I like how you teach and that I learned a lot from this video. I shared this on my pinterest!

    • @PencilStash
      @PencilStash  8 років тому

      Thanks for entering! Good luck!

  • @MackeyDeez
    @MackeyDeez 2 роки тому

    Thanks for reminding what I has long forgotten

  • @TheArtGearGuide
    @TheArtGearGuide 7 років тому

    Awesome tips and techniques, fantastic video.

  • @FoundandRedesigned
    @FoundandRedesigned 7 років тому +10

    Nice tips...thanks for sharing.

  • @aletheabryant2482
    @aletheabryant2482 6 років тому

    The videos were very interesting. I learned a lot about the basics.

  • @twiztedpencil4060
    @twiztedpencil4060 5 років тому

    👍🏼nice blending technique!!!!!!

  • @NotAppIicabIe
    @NotAppIicabIe 4 роки тому

    Oh wow! My 7 prismas and 12 crayolas are like the best ones I have out of any set I got.. And I didnt know you could make more colors with layering. Gonna have fun with that. And now I realized why it was so hard to layer even with my crayola pencils when I applied max pressure!

  • @candacebyron3612
    @candacebyron3612 8 років тому +8

    Love this video. I'm a happy Pencil Stash Member.

    • @PencilStash
      @PencilStash  8 років тому +1

      That's so sweet, thank you!

  • @neekbayek5160
    @neekbayek5160 4 роки тому

    Beautiful video

  • @ARANUPPRIYAB
    @ARANUPPRIYAB 4 роки тому

    Really nice of ur teaching ,I love it and understood clearly . Thanks👍 👏keep doing more

  • @caileyhughes2830
    @caileyhughes2830 4 роки тому

    Great video for beginners, definitely going to subscribe

  • @treasurewithinu
    @treasurewithinu 4 роки тому

    Thank you for a very detailed color tutorial :)

  • @meri8746
    @meri8746 4 роки тому

    Great tutorial!

  • @lindarowland3052
    @lindarowland3052 8 років тому

    Great video As a beginner this information really helped me learn about pencils, things I did not know before. Thanks for sharing.

  • @melonieprice9855
    @melonieprice9855 2 роки тому

    Thank you, love your work

  • @janetruggles6926
    @janetruggles6926 5 років тому +1

    I do wish you had gone into the different types of color pencils there are. I love to use a wax base color pencil. I'm having trouble finding them now.

  • @shalarashid9741
    @shalarashid9741 4 роки тому

    Amazing tips ... brilliant 👌👌👌

  • @aurorablossom_7695
    @aurorablossom_7695 7 років тому +17

    Your work is really pretty! I loved it when you used the white pencil on top of the green layers!

    • @PencilStash
      @PencilStash  7 років тому

      Thanks so much, Katlyn! Really appreciate your kindness and thanks for watching!

  • @crystalfranklin9398
    @crystalfranklin9398 7 років тому

    I love your videos and you seem like a really sweet person! :) So gracious and kind.

    • @PencilStash
      @PencilStash  7 років тому

      +Crystal Franklin How nice, thanks so much for watching! ❤

  • @tami1796
    @tami1796 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing your videos

  • @adg0913
    @adg0913 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this. I have been drawing all my life but never learned how to use colored pencils properly.

  • @bipinb788
    @bipinb788 7 років тому +1

    that was really helpful. m sure applying this in daily practice will improve my art

  • @coloringwithd
    @coloringwithd 6 років тому +8

    So how do you decide what colors to layer and blend? Like with the mandala? The peach and the greens? Thank you for this video, I know I will be coming back to it often.

    • @sarjenka
      @sarjenka 4 роки тому

      Just experiment. You have the answers allready if you just try :)

  • @shr86abc52
    @shr86abc52 7 років тому +5

    Hello, this was very helpful lesson for starters 👍🏻 thanks a lot

  • @flyingteacup8369
    @flyingteacup8369 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this tutorial.

  • @EndlessSims3
    @EndlessSims3 4 роки тому

    Very nice thank you looks good and easy to do...