How to Draw Shadows with Colored Pencils: Easy Shading Techniques for Adult Coloring Books

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  • @SarahRenaeClark
    @SarahRenaeClark  3 роки тому +20

    Watch PART 2: Advanced Shading Techniques for Adult Coloring Books: Realistic Lighting & Shadows - ua-cam.com/video/Og7SfEZnajQ/v-deo.html

  • @deniseshockley
    @deniseshockley 3 роки тому +43

    Hello Sarah, I luv it when you explain the “why” you color this way or that way. It bakes it a lot easier to understand and apply it to our own coloring pages. Good job, and thanks 🤩

  • @kippytx
    @kippytx 2 роки тому +21

    This was incredible helpful to me. I only have crayola pencils as I am on a fixed budget. I love coloring in adult coloring books, drawing and coloring gemstones. And drawing and coloring both mandalas and zentangle pieces. This makes a lot of sense. I am a new subscriber and I am learning so much. Thank you for sharing

  • @Ess81
    @Ess81 3 роки тому +28

    I'm a total newbie to shading and this is so helpful, thank you 😊

  • @mariaseda2377
    @mariaseda2377 Місяць тому +1

    New subscriber. Saw your chat with Jane Davenport who I follow and love. Ordered your color cubes and find myself watching more of your videos. Grateful for this one. I struggle so much with shadows, shading & light source. You made it simple for me to understand better. Thank you. Looking forward to diving more into this series & your other videos.

  • @ildonoa3928
    @ildonoa3928 3 роки тому +35

    I've seen several comments indicating the video is too fast. UA-cam allows you to slow down (or speed up) the playback speed. If you are viewing this on a computer, if you hover your mouse pointer over the video, you will see a toolbar appear at the bottom of the video. There is a gear icon on this toolbar, click on the gear. One of the options on the menu that appears is "Playback speed". If you click on Playback Speed, you will see several options (.25, .75, etc.) with Normal checked. If you click on .25, .5 or .75, this will reduce the playback speed. Play around with these options until you find a more comfortable viewing speed.
    If you are watching on a mobile device, tap the video. A toolbar will appear on the top edge and the lower edge of the video. In the upper right hand corner there is a vertical meatball menu - three dots stacked on top of each other. If you tap on this, you will see a menu pop up from the bottom edge of your screen. The same playback speed option is available here.
    Hope this helps.

    • @SarahRenaeClark
      @SarahRenaeClark  3 роки тому +5

      Thanks for sharing this Brionne!
      I chose to speed up the video because the original would have been a few hours 🤦‍♀️
      But I’ll make a point of slowing down important sections in future videos to help focus on key teaching moments- and maybe organise a live video color-along session in my Facebook group soon where you can ask questions and work through these kinds of examples with me! Anyone keen for that?

    • @crystalfranklin2583
      @crystalfranklin2583 3 роки тому

      @@SarahRenaeClark It would be great too if you could say what colors you're using.

    • @ssreltd111
      @ssreltd111 3 роки тому +1

      Brionne: Thank you so much. I never knew this existed. I'm a newbie and like to do color alongs until I get the knack of coloring. Thanks again

    • @24get24give
      @24get24give 18 днів тому

      this was so nice of you to do fpr people

  • @lumpcrabbarnacle3382
    @lumpcrabbarnacle3382 2 роки тому +8

    I see you have a Coloring Through Cancer book on Amazon. A dear friend dropped me off some coloring books and colored pencils yesterday. I’m done with radiation but there’s many side effects that need to heal. I’m not the most creative or crafty person in the world but watching your videos this afternoon are getting me to look forward to trying your techniques and getting my mind off me. Thank you for the wonderful lessons. I hope your mom is doing well. God Bless you and our family.

    • @SarahRenaeClark
      @SarahRenaeClark  2 роки тому +3

      Sadly, my beautiful Mum passed a few years ago. But she was full of joy until her last moments, even making jokes with the nurses in her final week. I hope you heal quickly and are able to get back to health soon!

    • @lumpcrabbarnacle3382
      @lumpcrabbarnacle3382 2 роки тому

      @@SarahRenaeClark I am so sorry about your mum! What a beautiful person she is!

    • @24get24give
      @24get24give 18 днів тому

      another channel you may enjoy is coloring bliss between the two they cover just about everything there is to learn about coloring and painting

  • @lauriemyers3
    @lauriemyers3 3 роки тому +17

    This makes so much sense! I’ve never heard this concept explained like this! Thank you!

  • @unwindoclock1231
    @unwindoclock1231 3 роки тому +6

    I'm Learning So Much From Your Videos!!

  • @bellaplayz2232
    @bellaplayz2232 3 роки тому +3

    I was struggling to draw this thank god it turn out good I love you and your art fabulous beautiful no words hey your my idol

  • @WrrrGamer
    @WrrrGamer 3 роки тому +3

    I just liked and followed your UA-cam and Facebook pages I’ve been trying to get into coloring in the last couple days and am an absolute noob when it comes to this stuff. So can’t wait to learn more about all this.

  • @angelakirkEarnest
    @angelakirkEarnest 3 роки тому +1

    You are A great teacher, I like how your videos get to the point with good explanation, and minimum other chit-chat, so I'm not trying to forward the Video. You add in other options and techniques to get different results. Your videos are timed perfect. Good job. I also like your huemer.

  • @OohMax
    @OohMax 2 роки тому

    Wish there was a love button… thank you for your simplistic teaching methods. I have learned so much. Thank you thank you thank you

  • @kathrynmoffett4512
    @kathrynmoffett4512 2 роки тому +3

    Roses are red, violets are blue...I love your drawing skills and you! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @Hakaridraw
    @Hakaridraw 10 місяців тому +4

    Video start at 8:07

  • @nickellfrancis1128
    @nickellfrancis1128 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful flowers love the color vibe

  • @KarenAllisonrc
    @KarenAllisonrc 3 роки тому +3

    A lot of hard work goes into ypur videos. You do a GREAT job of explaining. Your videos are a joy to watch. Thank you

  • @atticusfinch4266
    @atticusfinch4266 3 роки тому +2

    thank you so much. I actually feel encouraged by your examples.

  • @glauberalvesferreira1390
    @glauberalvesferreira1390 3 роки тому +1

    I really like the way you explain its amazing congratulations

  • @margaretknight8690
    @margaretknight8690 Рік тому

    Very helpful to have it all explained so clearly. Thanks!

  • @brandonsmith1198
    @brandonsmith1198 2 роки тому

    I want to say thank you and iron starting with VERITHIN burn France and the pencil number is 746 dark brown I just started shading a little bit and more darker on the top thanks for teaching me can’t wait until part two of the video

    • @SarahRenaeClark
      @SarahRenaeClark  2 роки тому

      Part 2 is already out- look for the compass picture on my channel, a few videos after this one!

  • @desireebryant3658
    @desireebryant3658 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you. I am still struggling with this concept.

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

    Yay! These are the things I want to learn. Thanks alot!

  • @clairewaldron2466
    @clairewaldron2466 10 місяців тому

    Really good book, narrator also nit annoying like some are! Thanks

  • @SunKissedPeach
    @SunKissedPeach 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for the tutorial, I've needed one to help me become a better artist, also your eyes are beautiful they shine like Pearls ✨ :)

  • @notsosassymarian
    @notsosassymarian 3 роки тому +5

    I just found your channel. Thank you for your complete explanations and reviews. Blog is most excellent too!!

  • @lara-ce2kg
    @lara-ce2kg 3 роки тому +1

    I am excited about the worksheet

  • @carmenbugeja8722
    @carmenbugeja8722 21 день тому

    Lovely. Thank you for sharing.

  • @chanegrobler750
    @chanegrobler750 2 роки тому

    I recently discovered your page. I really love your work, you inspire me sooooo much. Thank you for that

  • @creativitystudio5743
    @creativitystudio5743 3 роки тому +1

    I am a new beginner artist looking for tips on realism. Because I want to start a UA-cam channel. Your tips help me a lot.

  • @larrybrinley8222
    @larrybrinley8222 5 місяців тому

    I'd love an art space like that 😊

  • @missjoshemmett
    @missjoshemmett 3 роки тому +108

    And then I discovered greyscale, and everything went easy peasy...

    • @SarahRenaeClark
      @SarahRenaeClark  3 роки тому +49

      You can actually make the greyscale look even better by applying these same tricks, but using the grey areas that they’ve already defined to work out where the shading goes. So still use dark and light colors instead of a single color to really make the shadow areas pop!

    • @adriennemora5148
      @adriennemora5148 2 роки тому +7

      What's grey scales?

    • @porcelainmannequinn549
      @porcelainmannequinn549 2 роки тому +7

      @@adriennemora5148 drawing in shades of gray like black and white photos

    • @lauradelacruz3971
      @lauradelacruz3971 2 роки тому +4

      @@adriennemora5148 I think they’re referring to greyscale coloring books that have shading included in the illustrations so it’s easy to see what needs to be shaded

    • @jameshenderson3600
      @jameshenderson3600 2 роки тому

      Do you mean easy?

  • @beccagregory3586
    @beccagregory3586 2 роки тому

    I want to get really good at drawing so videos like these help me a lot

  • @jyotsnajadiye4863
    @jyotsnajadiye4863 2 роки тому

    A very well explained tutorial ! Thank u so much for sharing. God bless. 👌👍🌷

  • @aicirtkciub9167
    @aicirtkciub9167 2 роки тому

    I suck at shading. All my colourings look monochromatic. I'm looking forward to this video

  • @scotthorner4417
    @scotthorner4417 3 роки тому +1

    I am currently starting coloring due to being in hospital. I lost a leg so feel will have nothing but time. Hate the flat look like a kid but love realistic look.

  • @shinyjohnsonart
    @shinyjohnsonart 2 роки тому

    Mam i Love Watching most of your channel videos all are helpful & AWSOME.

  • @deborahreeder7374
    @deborahreeder7374 11 місяців тому

    Thank you! This was very helpful!

  • @thristanjoshua2219
    @thristanjoshua2219 3 роки тому +2

    Shading is my weakness, and this video helped me a lot. Thanks for sharing

  • @gregdorsey3345
    @gregdorsey3345 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you! I really learned a lot!!

  • @ishajac3637
    @ishajac3637 Рік тому +4

    So how are you getting the colors to look creamy instead of being able to kind of see the texture of the paper? Is it just a matter of applying pressure or is it the quality of the pencil? Or a combo of both?

    • @SarahRenaeClark
      @SarahRenaeClark  Рік тому +4

      Combo of both! I cover this in a few of my other videos, especially my blending videos

  • @YukinoKary
    @YukinoKary 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing your work.... i like this * ~ * i love colored pencil 💖🎨🖌️

  • @JeanneScherlinck
    @JeanneScherlinck 8 місяців тому

    This is absolutely fantastic, and I love it and appreciate your posting it. However, I’m curious as to why you didn’t tell us the name of the prisma colors that you were using? That would be very helpful to me! Thanks

  • @SabrinaLink8888
    @SabrinaLink8888 2 роки тому +4

    I have no idea where to put the shading and shadows. It's hard.

  • @HarrycaneArtsandCraftsOfficial
    @HarrycaneArtsandCraftsOfficial 3 роки тому +2

    Great technique ever I seen.. thank you for sharing Sarah. Your a masterpiece..

  • @xiilvi
    @xiilvi 11 місяців тому

    Incredible!! Thanks

  • @rainingonyourcharade
    @rainingonyourcharade 3 місяці тому +1

    In the off chance that someone this talented is reading the comments on a 3 year old video, what’s the average time from start to finish on a picture this size with these details? I know everyone is different but would help me to know the amount of time invested in order to color it this beautifully. Side note: thanks so much for this video as it was very helpful in understanding shadowing!

    • @SarahRenaeClark
      @SarahRenaeClark  2 місяці тому

      I’d say anywhere from 2-5 hours, depending on how slowly you colour, your experience, and how much detail you choose to add.
      You can always cut the page down or print smaller if you want to try with less time commitment

    • @rainingonyourcharade
      @rainingonyourcharade 2 місяці тому

      @@SarahRenaeClark thank you so much! Your videos have been so helpful. 💜

  • @l9685
    @l9685 3 роки тому +2

    another fantastic video i loved it. i am not sure if this is too much to ask but could you maybe share some tips on how avoid Muddiness the colour pencils give out. it often happens when i use colour pencils like prismacolor or any waxy type colour pencils. funny not so much with polychromos.

    • @SarahRenaeClark
      @SarahRenaeClark  3 роки тому +2

      Do you mean muddy colors or do you mean the waxy build up in texture?
      If it’s the wax build up, you can reduce this by doing lighter layers (and therefore, more layers) and you can use a tissue or cotton bud to remove excess wax carefully at the end. Some brands have more wax build up than others. Polychromos are oil-based, so they don’t have any wax build up.

    • @l9685
      @l9685 3 роки тому

      @@SarahRenaeClark yes like a waxy build up

  • @cpgupta3586
    @cpgupta3586 3 роки тому +1

    I love your painting I want this picture

  • @alicebloomfield4295
    @alicebloomfield4295 3 роки тому +1

    Could you please review Giotto colored pencils? Thank you!

  • @DAYbreaking_Ideas
    @DAYbreaking_Ideas 3 роки тому +1

    Very helpful! I love how colorists don't stay ‘within the lines’ per say. 😉

  • @itsgottobe17
    @itsgottobe17 3 роки тому +4

    Great video. Absolutely love this image, may I ask where I can find it?

    • @SarahRenaeClark
      @SarahRenaeClark  3 роки тому +2

      I’ve included a link to the page in the blog post in the video description

    • @itsgottobe17
      @itsgottobe17 3 роки тому +1

      @@SarahRenaeClark Thank you

  • @kiwess1
    @kiwess1 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome, Video! I learn so much from your techniques!

    • @gailsmith3531
      @gailsmith3531 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you love your videos they help me so much

  • @rockindhomestead436
    @rockindhomestead436 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you this is so helpful....my work is always so flat

  • @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley
    @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley 2 роки тому +5

    This is the video I was hoping to find on your channel, lol! Something about shading. My mind's eye finds it hard to just visualize shading when looking at coloring pages, so a "class" on it is something I've been wanting for awhile 😁 Thank you!
    Edit: Oh, may I ask how could I get that rose coloring sheet? Was that found online or was it one you designed?

  • @Karencolors
    @Karencolors 3 роки тому +1

    Great.Itips! You make it like o easy. Tfs

  • @ChelleBeeby
    @ChelleBeeby 3 роки тому +2

    💜💜💜TFS💜💜💜 I always struggle with this, thank you

  • @MargieIslandArt
    @MargieIslandArt Рік тому

    How do I keep coloring pages clean while i color ? What’s the best to use a Firm ,tracing paper glove .I don’t want color pencils mix w others

  • @MindfulAura73
    @MindfulAura73 6 місяців тому

    I like watching these kind of videos especially after i barely passed art class in highschool with a Grade D 😅😅😅

  • @astoria791
    @astoria791 3 роки тому +1

    Great video!. Thank you. :)

  • @Wolfattwilight6986
    @Wolfattwilight6986 3 роки тому +2

    That lil guy behind u is stealin ur shit!!
    This was very useful, thank u!

  • @ishajac3637
    @ishajac3637 Рік тому

    And can you recommend a GOOD white pen and pencil? The white that comes with my sets barely lays down over colored parts.

  • @scapegoat3479
    @scapegoat3479 Рік тому +1

    Do you have to lay down the light colour first and go over it with the darker one? I've seen it done like that in another video and I get confused? Or do you just overlap them a bit? Thank you!

  • @alli_went_bonkers
    @alli_went_bonkers 3 роки тому +1

    Great topic! Ty!😃

  • @quinnhall8205
    @quinnhall8205 Місяць тому

    This was super helpful! ❤ However, video chapters would be great for next time, especially for long videos like this where you don't actually start showing the techniques until like 8 minutes in?

  • @LipsitaArt
    @LipsitaArt 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful shading techniques with color pencils. The flowers turned out so pretty. Thank you so much for sharing. Let's stay connected #LipsitaArt

  • @brandonsmith1198
    @brandonsmith1198 3 роки тому

    Thanks for doing does at Touriel I just started on the Statue of Liberty and it’s not I don’t know what shading actually is break it down in a few steps

    • @SarahRenaeClark
      @SarahRenaeClark  3 роки тому

      I’d suggest finding some photos of the Statue of Liberty and looking at where the shadows are.

  • @melindanaumovic8124
    @melindanaumovic8124 2 роки тому

    I love your videos. They’re very informative. I sketch and draw and have trouble with my light and shade. This helps a lot. Thankyou. ❤

  • @Elysia07
    @Elysia07 3 роки тому +1

    One thing i could never quite wrap my head around well. but maybe i just haven't practiced enough. Oh well, imo, it's not the most important thing for me since i just color casually for stress relief or whatever.

  • @rehamgergis8231
    @rehamgergis8231 3 роки тому

    Hi u are amazing
    Can i ask about brand of pencil color
    What is the name of it

  • @greygiraffe1403
    @greygiraffe1403 3 роки тому +1

    Where do you get the prismsscolor color palate from? It looks like it’s on your iPad but I can’t find an app

    • @SarahRenaeClark
      @SarahRenaeClark  3 роки тому +1

      It’s the Color catalog you can buy from my website

  • @hanywgo7680
    @hanywgo7680 Рік тому

    Miss sara can explain me colour shades please

  • @cfw900
    @cfw900 11 місяців тому

    The link to the shading workbook does not work. Is there a link in the information below? I could not find it.

  • @joshwilkins4997
    @joshwilkins4997 2 роки тому

    I just tried to like this video twice.

  • @pamedwards365
    @pamedwards365 2 роки тому

    Where do I go it find that gradient color list for prismacolor

  • @mholmes2078
    @mholmes2078 9 місяців тому

    Question...could an approach be used wherein you color an entire object very lightly in the chosen color, then go back in and add the shading?

  • @hopehignite6159
    @hopehignite6159 4 місяці тому

    What app do you use for the color palette?

  • @riyajiya321
    @riyajiya321 3 роки тому +1

    First view, like, comment...
    Super video... like it most.... ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

  • @ZakiaKhanom
    @ZakiaKhanom Рік тому

    We’re did you get that light thing from

  • @ellym279
    @ellym279 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @usawalk574
    @usawalk574 2 роки тому

    Nice sharing thanks

  • @conniediggs6736
    @conniediggs6736 3 роки тому

    I have purchased both of your color palettes. How do I get the pages to show the colored pencil numbers as demonstrated in your video?

    • @SarahRenaeClark
      @SarahRenaeClark  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Connie! This is the Companion- do you have that as well? Maybe send me an email and I can check your order and help you out 😊

  • @snuuby5468
    @snuuby5468 3 роки тому +4

    Sarah, I am having a problem colouring a very pale light-coloured flower. When I start colouring I start with the lightest colour but when I have added the shadows, shading and values it is no longer a light colour flower. How do you keep that pale flower from getting too dark?

    • @SarahRenaeClark
      @SarahRenaeClark  3 роки тому +4

      Use very light colors for the shading also- it might help to look at some photos of light flowers and really pay close attention to the different color in the light and dark areas of the photos

    • @harukastorm4
      @harukastorm4 3 роки тому +4

      If the flower is really really light you could also try to leave the lightes parts of the flower completely White or as close to it as possible. And than only ad the color of the flower in the midtones and shadows.

  • @ghettogyrlv
    @ghettogyrlv 3 роки тому

    Hi Sarah where did you get that school materials picture that you colored? Is it one of yours or did you purchase it from someehere?

    • @SarahRenaeClark
      @SarahRenaeClark  3 роки тому

      I’m not sure which one you mean, but if it’s from this video it would have been one of mine 😊

  • @annetteslisser9861
    @annetteslisser9861 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you very much 😘❤️💋

  • @dawn-marieoliver2393
    @dawn-marieoliver2393 2 роки тому

    Were you using greens and blues as part of the shadow on some of the flowers? It looked like it, but didn't catch you saying anything about it.

    • @SarahRenaeClark
      @SarahRenaeClark  2 роки тому +1

      I didn’t in this video. However blue is great for shadows, as it creates a “cool” shadow that feels very natural, like a shadow produced by sunlight.

    • @dawn-marieoliver2393
      @dawn-marieoliver2393 2 роки тому

      @@SarahRenaeClark Cool. thank you!

  • @mavrichieioana9615
    @mavrichieioana9615 3 роки тому +5

    The video is too fast and I can’t see all the movements especially when your hand is covering the page, is it possible to see a slow version of the colouring to understand where to place the shadows?

    • @SarahRenaeClark
      @SarahRenaeClark  3 роки тому +1

      Sorry about the hand! I’m working on trying to keep it out of the way!
      You can adjust the playback speed to slow down the video in particular parts if that helps.

  • @lisasallery7860
    @lisasallery7860 2 роки тому

    I don’t do digital colouring. I have this impression it’s ‘cheating’! I would be interested in downloading digital options but don’t know where to start really. Any ideas??

  • @gigimarangon8202
    @gigimarangon8202 2 роки тому

    Olá sou nova por aqui, gostaria muito de acompanhar melhor suas explicações seria possível colocar legendas em português do Brasil? Obrigado 🌹👍

  • @chrismann560
    @chrismann560 3 роки тому +1

    I can’t find the color palette chart can you give me the name.

    • @SarahRenaeClark
      @SarahRenaeClark  3 роки тому +1

      Do you mean the Color Catalog?

    • @chrismann560
      @chrismann560 3 роки тому +1

      @@SarahRenaeClark yes. The one you use to get your color combination.

    • @SarahRenaeClark
      @SarahRenaeClark  3 роки тому +1

      The color palette I used is #414 from The Color Catalog Volume 2. And the page with all the Prismacolor numbers is part of the Color Catalog Companion.

    • @chrismann560
      @chrismann560 3 роки тому

      I didn’t realize you have to pay for the down or that you were the author. I’m new to your channel and did know you were an artist. Enjoy watch you..

  • @DD-d6d3
    @DD-d6d3 3 роки тому

    Skip to 1:37

  • @flickdaman
    @flickdaman Рік тому

    Is the uke on the wall real? It looks real ngl.

  • @Itsparulsingh
    @Itsparulsingh 3 роки тому

    She speaks a lot like anne reardon from how to cook that.bdw nice work

  • @annsterling_
    @annsterling_ 3 роки тому +1

    I think you have a little bit face similarlity with Rachel Blison.

  • @sheilagraber5577
    @sheilagraber5577 3 роки тому +2

    Way to fast for me but it’s beautiful

    • @ildonoa3928
      @ildonoa3928 3 роки тому +3

      If you are viewing this on a computer, if you hover your mouse pointer over the video, you will see a toolbar appear at the bottom of the video. There is a gear icon on this toolbar, click on the gear. One of the options on the menu that appears is "Playback speed". If you click on Playback Speed, you will see several options (.25, .75, etc.) with Normal checked. If you click on .25, .5 or .75, this will reduce the playback speed. Play around with these options until you find a more comfortable viewing speed. Hope this helps.

    • @sheilagraber5577
      @sheilagraber5577 3 роки тому

      @@ildonoa3928 Thank you

  • @coolbeansgreens
    @coolbeansgreens 2 роки тому

    i wuve yoor ackcent

  • @dashanikaakins4566
    @dashanikaakins4566 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks. I color like a third grader

  • @alooparathaqueen5075
    @alooparathaqueen5075 3 роки тому +2

    I like farmhouses

  • @knitterknerd
    @knitterknerd 3 роки тому

    Apparently I'm not ready for "easy." To me, this video was basically, here's some types of shadows. Now put them where they should be. Okay, but how do I get good at figuring out where they go? Just saying "imagine it" doesn't do it for me, although that clearly puts me in the minority, based on the comments here.

    • @SarahRenaeClark
      @SarahRenaeClark  3 роки тому +1

      My advice would be to use reference photos and just have a go. You might surprise yourself. It definitely gets easier after some practice.

  • @sofasmr.x
    @sofasmr.x 3 роки тому

    Ty