HOW TO USE COLORED PENCIL - Guide for Beginners

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  • Want to know what the best Coloured Pencil Supplies are for Beginners? Then click this link to get my FREE Supply Guide: www.kirstypartridge.com/suppl...
    This video is the ultimate colored pencil guide for beginners. I go through how to use colored pencils! I talk about the best materials for colored pencils, how to pick colors for your colored pencil drawings and colored pencil techniques for beginners. I then demonstrate these colored pencil tips with a full drawing!
    Materials:
    Colored Pencils:
    Prismacolor premier- geni.us/prismacolor72set
    Faber Castell polychromos- geni.us/Polychromos120Set
    Caran D'ache Luminance- geni.us/Luminance76Set
    Paper:
    Strathmore bristol smooth- geni.us/bristolsmooth
    Arteza watercolor paper- geni.us/artezapaper
    Strathmore toned grey mixed media- geni.us/StrathmoreGrayMixed
    Other tools:
    Zest it pencil blend solvent- geni.us/zestitblend
    Daler Rowney filbert brush- geni.us/sablefilbert
    Pencil extenders- geni.us/PencilExtenders
    Scotch tape- geni.us/ScotchMagicTape
    X-acto knife- geni.us/XactoCraftingKnife
    Graphite pencils- geni.us/FaberCastell9000
    Kneaded eraser- geni.us/KneadedEraser
    Fluffy brush- geni.us/Silverbrushoval
    Tombow mono stick eraser- geni.us/TombowMonoEraser
    Derwent superpoint sharpener- geni.us/DerwentSharpener
    White gel pen- geni.us/SakuraWhitePen
    * Amazon links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase using these links I will earn a small commission with no extra cost to you.
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    Art account : / kirstysart
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  • @KirstyPartridgeArt
    @KirstyPartridgeArt  3 роки тому +45

    If you are new to coloured pencils then it is important to start with the right supplies, so that you set yourself up for success! Here is my FREE Coloured Pencil Supply Guide: bit.ly/2UvgOl1

    • @jolenehagan2126
      @jolenehagan2126 7 місяців тому +4

      ok

    • @Kiska_86
      @Kiska_86 Місяць тому

      I'm a complete beginner. I wanted to learn how to color in adult coloring books. I don't like Prisma Premiers because I find them too soft. Would you recommend learning to draw first or getting comfortable with adult coloring books first? I'm interested in animals mostly and sometimes nature.

  • @wilinnsu7770
    @wilinnsu7770 4 роки тому +5165

    My eyes: This is easy
    My brain: Okay I got this
    My hands: No you don't

    • @ekite15
      @ekite15 4 роки тому +69

      Hahaha. keep trying

    • @suryanathprasad2520
      @suryanathprasad2520 3 роки тому +38

      😂😂 me too

    • @mernam5056
      @mernam5056 3 роки тому +12

      😂

    • @4boyeez
      @4boyeez 3 роки тому +41

      Exactly the conversation I had with myself!

    • @a1isonn749
      @a1isonn749 3 роки тому +31

      It’s takes years of practice I’m getting better I started since I was little then when I got older I started watching vids 😂😂

  • @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa..
    @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.. 4 роки тому +3266

    Kristy: I recommend getting an exacto knife
    Me: *quarantined*
    *uses a kitchen knife*

  • @yeva662
    @yeva662 3 роки тому +1090

    Someone who actually gives information and cuts it into parts instead of a 10 minute course advertisement! New sub!

    • @bubbles447
      @bubbles447 2 роки тому +2

      Umm...i think u got the wrong picture.
      Jotaro doesnt look like a that😂

    • @davidnava3455
      @davidnava3455 2 роки тому

      X2 new sub

    • @himaririku5289
      @himaririku5289 2 роки тому +1

      @@bubbles447 wym

    • @zero-one2585
      @zero-one2585 2 роки тому +1

      @@bubbles447 y'know jotaro is an adult he wouldn't willingly show his face in a UA-cam video about colored pencils

    • @s4murai_6ix43
      @s4murai_6ix43 2 роки тому

      @@zero-one2585 by a person named bubbles

  • @nikhitaramanujam5076
    @nikhitaramanujam5076 3 роки тому +116

    So THAT's how people draw fine lines. Holy Guacamole-- thank you for the tips!

    • @zhaomike5202
      @zhaomike5202 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/9dW6tK8FYQ4/v-deo.html 🌺🍂🍃🎃🍒🍖🧀🍓🍊🍅🌭

    • @Happysingh-jw5zk
      @Happysingh-jw5zk 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/sL2TVEvAb9U/v-deo.html

  • @mmmpatitas2204
    @mmmpatitas2204 4 роки тому +2634

    Her beginner pencils: primsmacolor
    My beginner pencils: CRAYOLA CRRAYONS PEOPLE

    • @mmmpatitas2204
      @mmmpatitas2204 4 роки тому +50

      @Kerem's Art r/woooosh

    • @lordloaf4801
      @lordloaf4801 4 роки тому +98

      It's a joke your not meant to go into detail about it. Professional or not, a good artist will make great art out of shit if they have to.

    • @mmmpatitas2204
      @mmmpatitas2204 3 роки тому +21

      @Skibble Smoothie my bad it sounded like she/he was being a dingleberry sandwich. 😅

    • @kxiii33
      @kxiii33 3 роки тому +13

      Im gnna use faber castle which are not polychromos

    • @woohaa27
      @woohaa27 3 роки тому +13

      @@mmmpatitas2204 dingleberry sandwiches are delicious

  • @justesile9416
    @justesile9416 3 роки тому +1984

    my parents: you're such a great artist!! wow!!
    me: haha ok
    me: *watches this video*
    me: 👁️👄👁️

  • @plattjef
    @plattjef 2 роки тому +381

    Excellent tutorial! As an educator, I see a lot of talented artists on UA-cam that struggle when it comes to teaching viewers how to do what they do, but you really excel at giving clear, precise instructions.

    • @adevore1971
      @adevore1971 2 роки тому +2

      She is so amazing!!! 😍

    • @Im_Birdie
      @Im_Birdie Рік тому +3

      158 likes and only 1 comment? Let me fix that

  • @PlasmaSpeedos
    @PlasmaSpeedos Рік тому +17

    This lady’s art is unreal what the heck!!!! I am shocked !!!!

  • @NursyazwaniJalal
    @NursyazwaniJalal 4 роки тому +2461

    I was an art student back in school and I don't even know there's different types of papers. Then again, i wasn't good at art either. hehe..

    • @bloodsugar4092
      @bloodsugar4092 3 роки тому +30

      I can relate

    • @vanessawebb3904
      @vanessawebb3904 3 роки тому +118

      Art class in schoop taught me nothing about actually how to make art

    • @bloodsugar4092
      @bloodsugar4092 3 роки тому +25

      @@vanessawebb3904 mine was good but I left it mid way 😅

    • @ryanjagpal9457
      @ryanjagpal9457 3 роки тому +13

      I can also relate I’m like under the ocean below an average artist and my friend is leonardo da vinci and some other students in my last year class were sick and drawing

    • @Ziel..
      @Ziel.. 3 роки тому +6

      Paper is paper xD

  • @boranalipe2309
    @boranalipe2309 4 роки тому +2149

    what i appriciate alot about Kristy is that even though she sells courses she makes her youtube video so educative and rich of information, others just use it as a 5 min promo for their class with barely any explanations. Right now i can't afford the courses but when i get a job i will make sure to get them and really level up my art more, thank you so much for your youtube channel

    • @zingbling_art731
      @zingbling_art731 4 роки тому +3

      Borana lipe true

    • @bostonblackie9503
      @bostonblackie9503 4 роки тому +12

      Not true several artists give at least hour long videos in drawing, coloured pencils, etc. Look around!

    • @franziska9260
      @franziska9260 4 роки тому +8

      If you're interested in watercolors, I recommend Lindsay Weirich! She's got classes but her UA-cam videos are so beautiful!

    • @amybarton6648
      @amybarton6648 4 роки тому +3

      Łlki8pio

    • @hichambourhim6405
      @hichambourhim6405 4 роки тому

      Its Good with www.artsgoya.com

  • @ladyhecate9450
    @ladyhecate9450 2 роки тому +190

    This was a very informative tutorial. I generally blend my layers with a colorless pencil but watching you with your solvent that you use, I like this method much better. Your strawberries look fantastic. Great tutorial.

    • @ryiamackie4442
      @ryiamackie4442 2 роки тому +1

      love your username 😉

    • @ladyhecate9450
      @ladyhecate9450 2 роки тому

      @@ryiamackie4442 Ahhhh...you are acquainted with the Greek Goddess Hecate!

    • @ryiamackie4442
      @ryiamackie4442 2 роки тому

      yes!I really want to work with her but I haven't been able to.

  • @prackritibhaargava854
    @prackritibhaargava854 2 роки тому +106

    Such a generous large hearted artist !!! I’m
    Totally surprised at how much you’ve shared and taught , in just one video . Thank you Kirsty !!

  • @ate2997
    @ate2997 4 роки тому +517

    "tips for beginners"
    "lightfastness is important if you want to sell your pictures"
    Yeah, my mom definetely needs the best quality when she buys my drawings out of pitty xD

  • @barbaragemin5117
    @barbaragemin5117 4 роки тому +623

    I thought I knew all the tricks. I didn't. Thank you Kirsty, pencil drawing is so relaxing.

    • @KirstyPartridgeArt
      @KirstyPartridgeArt  4 роки тому +57

      I’m glad you could learn something new Barbara 😀

    • @abishlyn
      @abishlyn 4 роки тому +6

      Barbara Gemin we never stop learning in life!

    • @tsega8467
      @tsega8467 4 роки тому +2

      @CLIX X i mean yes you can practice with that but if you really want a full effect you can get more materials, the paper is ok but i really recommend you some quality pencils

    • @hichambourhim6405
      @hichambourhim6405 4 роки тому

      Its Good with
      WWW.ARTSGOYA.COM

    • @childishgvmbino
      @childishgvmbino 3 роки тому +2

      I a hundred percent agree

  • @annasafavi1659
    @annasafavi1659 2 роки тому +35

    Kirsty, I did Higher art at high school and have learned more from you in 2 videos than I did in 4 years. You are so talented 💗

  • @juliearanha8679
    @juliearanha8679 11 місяців тому +3

    You are by far the best pencil artist Kirsty, who also generously shares all the tips n tricks. I have learnt so much from you. ❤

  • @lastnamechange1018
    @lastnamechange1018 4 роки тому +374

    Me: buys a pack of 72 prisma colors UA-cam recommendations: how to draw with colored pencils

    • @sukhkumar3815
      @sukhkumar3815 3 роки тому +12

      Yep happened to me too i was so freaked out. UA-cam is creepy these days...

    • @Aishya476
      @Aishya476 3 роки тому +6

      They're watching us 👀

    • @thirdytelan3134
      @thirdytelan3134 3 роки тому +9

      I can only afford the 3 dollar faber castell...

    • @scarletbogle3226
      @scarletbogle3226 3 роки тому

      SAME

    • @elysabethmuliawan9961
      @elysabethmuliawan9961 3 роки тому +3

      Me too.... And I bought nameless cheap color pencils

  • @atxfinearts
    @atxfinearts 4 роки тому +282

    I wish I learned all these "methods" in school. Anyway, thanks for the tips!

    • @DanceObsessed8
      @DanceObsessed8 4 роки тому +26

      ATX Fine Arts Seriously! I feel like they didn’t actually teach us anything in school! Just assigned projects and said hurry up and have it done by this due date...

    • @justmeevita7529
      @justmeevita7529 4 роки тому

      Ai Li Lol true

    • @tracymarie4633
      @tracymarie4633 4 роки тому

      @@DanceObsessed8 Oh good. Now I can just "do the assignments" at home.

    • @bogdandinu2235
      @bogdandinu2235 4 роки тому

      Y

    • @julietjuu3236
      @julietjuu3236 4 роки тому

      Im doing art at school and i feel like my lecture is a bit useless cz i have to get all the information by myself like damn

  • @silkbod343
    @silkbod343 Рік тому +1

    I’ve been looking through a lot of artists you tube videos and beginner books. Yours is by far the most detailed, informative, and easy to follow. Thank you for caring enough to show us the different tools and paper types as well as what they are for. I will definitely sign up for your tutorials soon.

  • @brendabarcelo2567
    @brendabarcelo2567 2 роки тому +19

    Wonderful tutorial! I've been drawing portraits in b&w for a while with decent results, but I thought adding color would take them to a whole different level. Your instructional video gave me what I need to get started exploring this new layer of experience, pun intended!

  • @Mr_Socks21
    @Mr_Socks21 3 роки тому +467

    Storytime:
    Today I was cleaning my room looking for some color pencils (Crayola twistable) so I went to this shoe box in my room where I put my color pencils i was getting some when I find this color pencil that had the word "PRISMACOLOR" in it so I was like "I bet it's a fake prismacolor" since I have never had prismacolors I found another one and decided to make a test so I swatched it and it was so pigmented so i was like "Omg is this actually a prismacolor?" So I kept looking for more and found 18 in total turns out they were my sister's but she moved out of the house so I kept them and I'm only missing 6 since she had 24

    • @avagarcia411
      @avagarcia411 3 роки тому +28

      Haha this is funny. I saw your same comment on a different UA-cam video! Lol hi again!

    • @Subsinweekchallenge
      @Subsinweekchallenge 3 роки тому +19

      Oh wow so I got someone else also who puts his stuff in shoebox xD

    • @Mr_Socks21
      @Mr_Socks21 3 роки тому +3

      @@Subsinweekchallenge Yup

    • @palak4979
      @palak4979 3 роки тому +2

      Anyways I still wish that it happened to me...😂😂😂

    • @BladeAddict8
      @BladeAddict8 2 роки тому

      @@Subsinweekchallenge I use shoe boxes too! Lol

  • @goodtogo2876
    @goodtogo2876 4 роки тому +26

    13:26 Layering
    15:23 blending
    17:56 burnishing
    19:08 x-acto tool
    20:26
    21:33 highlights
    22:33
    23:04
    23:33

  • @evelyne7071
    @evelyne7071 3 роки тому +43

    I can’t tell you how appreciative I am of your tutorial. I have learned so many of your “secrets “. I’m definitely going to benefit from my next two projects: one of lilacs in my garden and the second of the roses that are really starting to get going as the weather warms. Thank you so much !

  • @ainhoamonasterio2736
    @ainhoamonasterio2736 Рік тому +18

    I've been watching tons of tutorials in the past few weeks as I'm starting out and I must say that, without a shade of a doubt, this is the best one I've seen so far. You have taught me new things and also given answer to lots of doubts I had, as I didn't quite understand how did they achieve certain results and now it's all clear. So thank you ever so much for this video. I truly loved it.

  • @chaeyoungsbish
    @chaeyoungsbish 3 роки тому +59

    7:15 i didn’t expect to see jimin here

  • @sophiatheegg1736
    @sophiatheegg1736 4 роки тому +202

    Kirsty: “You don’t need loads of colored pencils to begin with”
    me with a 40 pack of Prismacolors I hardly touched and regret buying more every day: oh..

  • @AnnoyingNewsletters
    @AnnoyingNewsletters 4 місяці тому +1

    It's surreal watching you bring those strawberries to life 🍓🍓

  • @nancykoziara-clark5995
    @nancykoziara-clark5995 Рік тому +1

    Thank you. I'm excited to begin using these techniques.

  • @senqui
    @senqui 3 роки тому +149

    her: uses brush to get the shrapnels out.
    me: tries to do it with hands
    her: don't do it with your hands. Get a brush.
    me. blows all of it away.

  • @mrigankamahanta5980
    @mrigankamahanta5980 4 роки тому +182

    I'm trying to learn the colored pencil medium. I love to make art with this medium but finding it a little hard to make realistic portraits. These tips helps me a lot. I request you to make more tutorials on how to use colored pencils. Thanks Kirsty. ☺

    • @angelANDpeace
      @angelANDpeace 4 роки тому +7

      She probably has some on her Patreon. :) I'm a super beginner so I feel like some of these tutorials will go over my head, but when I get a little more experience I'm definitely joining.

  • @bodoorhakami
    @bodoorhakami 3 роки тому +12

    Literally the best teaching video ever, I am an artist and went through so many videos but didn't find a video that gives you so so many tips in one shot.. you are amazing in explaining, very clear and organised in your transitions...I will definitely sign for your website tutorials 😊 thank you so much for the rich information you provided us with.

  • @ideasareLIMITLESS
    @ideasareLIMITLESS 2 роки тому +1

    This is THE BEST watercolour video I ve ever seen. SO much information. Very generous of her. And the techniques she shows are amazing

  • @slaysisterxox
    @slaysisterxox 4 роки тому +364

    And here was me thinking all I needed was blank paper from B&M and some crayola pencils 😂
    Edit: OMG thx for the likes, I've never had this many before!

    • @KirstyPartridgeArt
      @KirstyPartridgeArt  4 роки тому +74

      You can get started with anything 🥰

    • @leftyfourguns
      @leftyfourguns 4 роки тому +34

      But that really is all you need. You can draw with just a sharp rock on a smooth rock when it comes down to it (we did in fact do this tens of thousands of years ago when we were just cavemen). Technique and creativity will always be the most important thing for an artist to have.

    • @tracymarie4633
      @tracymarie4633 4 роки тому +13

      I use Crayola Pencils and their Crayons. (I love the feel of crayons on the paper.) I only draw simple things. (I am not even close to Kirsty.) But I get really nice results for the coloring part with Crayola. I also just bought some "Cezanne" 120. We'll see! All you really do need is some paper and Crayola.

    • @jenniferlang1393
      @jenniferlang1393 4 роки тому +5

      My dear......it's MUCH more complex than that!! I think we should go back to the days of wax crayons and that awful nasty rough 'children's' colouring paper!! Things were much easier then.....😊😊

    • @hichambourhim6405
      @hichambourhim6405 4 роки тому +2

      Its Good with www.artsgoya.com

  • @ratwoman3027
    @ratwoman3027 4 роки тому +311

    How to use a colored pencil:
    Step 1: literally be amazing at drawing

    • @dontreadmyprofilepicture455
      @dontreadmyprofilepicture455 4 роки тому +4

      That is true

    • @vii6429
      @vii6429 4 роки тому +39

      Yes, but she put a lot of dedication into improving her art to hecome this good. Yes, some ppl are a little bit better than others naturally, but everyone can learn😁😁

    • @kxiii33
      @kxiii33 3 роки тому +7

      Not true

    • @repulsethemonkey1396
      @repulsethemonkey1396 3 роки тому +1

      No shame in coloring books

  • @juanzilla6436
    @juanzilla6436 2 роки тому +11

    Her work is amazing. Like damn. Beautiful! Definitely a truly skilled artist. It's amazing how far something as cheap and simple as color pencils can go when in the right hands

  • @marciahammond9684
    @marciahammond9684 2 роки тому +3

    The demonstration of the use of solvent was a real eye-opener for me and has made such a difference to my artwork. Amazing! Thank you.

  • @daiquaynscott9681
    @daiquaynscott9681 4 роки тому +130

    Kristy you are the most helpful artist on UA-cam thank you so much
    Keep inspiring

  • @TheTerrylwg
    @TheTerrylwg 4 роки тому +57

    Kristy, you got 666 views and 30 comments in only 10 minutes! I hope this shows you how much your videos are appreciated! Keep up the great work for us! Thanks!

  • @davidbooher5559
    @davidbooher5559 3 роки тому +3

    4:35 and 6:30 ! 2 of my favs. Just started my first attempt at a multi colored full portrait. Usually just use a single color ( black, grey, red, ballpoint) it’s definitely very time consuming constantly switching between 10-20 colors. Thanks for the advice on solvent and watercolor paper and the x acto knife technique. Never even considered this. 👏👍👌this was honestly thee most informative videos I’ve ever seen on utube. Thank you. I guarantee this will be beyond helpful in my work. Ok

  • @randomthingschannel2833
    @randomthingschannel2833 2 роки тому +1

    The pictures look so real!

  • @conflicted_contortionist5209
    @conflicted_contortionist5209 4 роки тому +72

    OMG I REALLY NEEDED THIS VIDEO
    I’ve just started finally using my colored pencils I started off doing a cartoony drawing but I wanna get to realism and I just needed this

    • @KirstyPartridgeArt
      @KirstyPartridgeArt  4 роки тому +7

      Conflicted _contortionist yay 😁 I hope the video helps you! It’s packed with info so hopefully you will learn something 💕

    • @Dbdienshdnbd
      @Dbdienshdnbd 3 роки тому

      @@KirstyPartridgeArt is they any cheap good pencils that are realistic

    • @Ava_5411
      @Ava_5411 3 роки тому +1

      Yes i am doing the same as you!!!

  • @elirota926
    @elirota926 3 роки тому +11

    This is the first art video I don't regret watching.

  • @nadiah.floots
    @nadiah.floots 2 роки тому +6

    This has been a really informative video. I'm just recently getting back into drawing, and the techniques you show (especially with white pencil and knife highlights) inspire me to add those techniques to my future color pencil works. Thank you so much for this guide.

  • @sarrahkhanrahim2917
    @sarrahkhanrahim2917 2 роки тому +2

    I usually use acrylics for my assignments but i thought the reference i chose will go better with pencil colors and so it brings me here(but i actually own zero pencil colors)and after watching this video i feel like going right now to the stationary store and get alot of pencil colors and start right away!!Thanks for so much of inspiration.

  • @jirikir
    @jirikir 4 роки тому +38

    The best guide for beginner i've ever seen. I wish it was online when i started with colored pencil.

  • @Emmm7198
    @Emmm7198 3 роки тому +185

    Her:get the good color pencils
    Me being broke af:👁👄👁

    • @andrewjamez9741
      @andrewjamez9741 3 роки тому +3

      try getting Fabre castell classics, theure good for the price and better than crayolas

    • @sukhkumar3815
      @sukhkumar3815 3 роки тому +1

      @@andrewjamez9741 or arteza they are good wax based alternative

    • @duckway4733
      @duckway4733 3 роки тому +3

      I got some 13 dollar ones off of walmart and i've tried using them once and they felt like holding a magic wand. Then again, maybe it's because i've been using crayola my entire life.

    • @badhabit714
      @badhabit714 3 роки тому +2

      😂

    • @tiaislam645
      @tiaislam645 3 роки тому +2

      I just have some random colouring pencils and she’s talking about all these different brands Idk about 😭😭😭

  • @robloxhorror8010
    @robloxhorror8010 Рік тому +6

    Finely someone who explains everything step by step. I love how you say what you use and how you explain everything so well.
    IV been looking for someone like this for so long. This video was amazing

  • @mitchellking2718
    @mitchellking2718 Місяць тому

    I am such a newbie I had never knew about the blending brush. Makes a HUGE difference. I would LOVE to be able to paint realism. Maybe one day… learning a lot from your videos. Thanks and nice job!

  • @KirstyPartridgeArt
    @KirstyPartridgeArt  4 роки тому +2038

    I know this is a long video but I hope by the end of it you will feel more confident with giving coloured pencils a try 🥰 What did you learn from this video?

    • @itssara9096
      @itssara9096 4 роки тому +37

      Thx I learned that use pencils for almost everything thx I love the lessons longer since im not allowed it because im only 11

    • @user-pk7kn3gr9i
      @user-pk7kn3gr9i 4 роки тому +26

      I hope that you put a translation in Arabic because I do not understand the English and because | write thanks to Google for your follow - up from the Arab world. Thank you.
      ❤❤❤❤🥀🥀🥀🥀😭😭😭😭

    • @xianamarriott2401
      @xianamarriott2401 4 роки тому +18

      honestly i didn't know anything you explained int this video. very helpful. love your videos! :D

    • @popeyjocy
      @popeyjocy 4 роки тому +9

      This is why i love your channel i leraned a new tech with the xacto knife, the leaf vein trick is aaaawesome!

    • @ArshanArts
      @ArshanArts 4 роки тому +3

      Im loving your videos but can i just say that its pronounced ar-te-za not ar-tee-za

  • @ZymalRizwan
    @ZymalRizwan 3 роки тому +14

    I'm an art youtuber myself and I didn't know the tricks so thank you for that and I just found another army that is.....YOU KRISTY!!😍❤️✨

  • @JNate_Nair
    @JNate_Nair 2 роки тому +3

    Ive always been a black and white, sketch loving person
    But finally i can understand how to properly use colours, thanks kirsty!

  • @nanasue4481
    @nanasue4481 3 роки тому +4

    Kirsty, thank you sooo much! What an eye opener! I didn’t know about the pencil blending solution until now and I had absolutely no idea that you could make portraits with pencils. But not just an ordinary portrait, but very realistic ones like yours. I thought I was looking at photos!! I’m so glad I came across your channel today. Brilliant!! Thanks so much 🙏🙏🙏

  • @tasnuvachowdhury4318
    @tasnuvachowdhury4318 3 роки тому +29

    I gave up painting with my coloring pencils years ago.But now a days, I'm starting it just like a beginner.
    Thank you so much for the video.☺

  • @euntaki9597
    @euntaki9597 4 роки тому +33

    Definitely was not expecting to see a Jimin pop up haha 💗

  • @Yogonem
    @Yogonem Місяць тому

    Amazing tutorial, love that you made a step by step to illustrate the techniques at the end. I've never used solvent before, now I can't wait to try 🤩

  • @jeanduranko4157
    @jeanduranko4157 3 місяці тому

    You have an incredible talent. Thanks for sharing.

  • @christosmanatakis4607
    @christosmanatakis4607 4 роки тому +27

    Some years ago I got the 36 pack of polychromos without doing any research. Now, I found what I actually like to draw and that is mostly portraits. I am going to get prismacolors but right now There are some more serious things going on in the World. I want them for the smooth blending but while I was watching this video I realized that I was making some mistake when using solvent. Thank you for all the videos you make I really enjoy them and I also learn a lot from them.

    • @bongkem2723
      @bongkem2723 3 роки тому +1

      polychromos will do just fine, some artists even quit prisma to go with polychromos for portraits ;)

  • @hunternelson7627
    @hunternelson7627 4 роки тому +31

    Wow you just showed me 10x more techniques and methods in a far more intuitive way than I have learned in 2 semesters of art classes. Why have I literally never heard of solvent until now, that's so useful. Thank you

  • @Sir-Reborn
    @Sir-Reborn 2 роки тому +12

    Loved all the tips and tricks! Just gonna add a quick one as well in terms of archival (this goes with any media). Now keep in mind I don't sell my artwork, but I do this method to preserve it for my own sake.
    Whenever I finish a drawing, I personally do a spray coating overtop of it FOR A FEW REASONS:
    * preserves the vibrancy of the colors
    * prevents the paper from yellowing overtime
    * especially useful for when you're working with graphite: I find that no matter how much you brush off your finished piece, it will smudge in your sketchbook against the opposite side of the paper. Coating it will keep the graphite in place.
    * sometimes a specific coating (like high-gloss) can really bring out the colors in some drawings. Found this to be the case with watercolors.
    Now there are a few options in terms of coating, and you kind of just have to play around with it to find out what works with you and your media. Some ones I've used in the past:
    **Workable fixative** great all-purpose and forgiving coating for dry-media. I use this mostly for my sketchbooks. It prevents yellowing, smudging and wrinkling without adding a noticeable "finish". It's also one of the only coatings you can actual remove (with like, an eraser)
    * matte finish is nice sometimes for graphite, because graphite just by itself is quite reflective. It kind of helps with the viewing angles of the drawing
    * kamar varnish - useful for "wet" media like watercolor, acrylic, oil, etc
    * clear coat, semi-clear, acrylic clear, and alike are all useful for boosting the saturation and depth of your colors (think of a glossy professional photo vs matte). I REALLY don't use it often to be completely honest, but I do use it at times for specific media.

  • @yrossignoli
    @yrossignoli 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you!! This is such an incredibly helpful tutorial!! ❤ thank you for sharing this free on your UA-cam. We're a homeschooling family and we love to do art. So far, no color pencils since they don't look as nicely as the paintings... but now you convinced me to get a solvent, white pencils and an exacto knife!! Looks like we're going to be learning how to properly color with color pencils!!

  • @jana_ap6584
    @jana_ap6584 4 роки тому +748

    Her:Talking about toned paper
    Me: OuHh ItS jImIn

    • @user-tw4by7mf8h
      @user-tw4by7mf8h 4 роки тому +9

      🤣

    • @smolbeans4217
      @smolbeans4217 4 роки тому +13

      Me 😂

    • @rainbowmaneunicorn7338
      @rainbowmaneunicorn7338 4 роки тому +2

      I don't get the joke... can someone please explain??

    • @redraven7992
      @redraven7992 4 роки тому +17

      @@rainbowmaneunicorn7338 The drawing on the paper is Jimin (?) A BTS member

    • @jana_ap6584
      @jana_ap6584 4 роки тому +25

      @@rainbowmaneunicorn7338 Jimin is the person she Drew, he's also the dude in my Profile picture. He's a BTS member

  • @falexisjr
    @falexisjr 3 роки тому +45

    These comments have me in tears! Thanks guys. I so needed that. Kirsty is fantastic and I love her tutorials. She doesn't skip over vital tips, plus she gives alternatives if you don't have that certain thing like solvent.

  • @OPSteel97
    @OPSteel97 3 місяці тому

    Kirsty, thank you for helping me get started on the right foot! I appreciate you❤

  • @meganchurchmcgill
    @meganchurchmcgill 2 роки тому +5

    I found using an embossing stylus much easier than an Exacto blade to create creases in the page. They come in different sizes and are perfect for signing your name in the corner of the paper before you start drawing. "Longdex Embossing Stylus Set 5PCS" I loved the video!

  • @Nikki56230
    @Nikki56230 3 роки тому +458

    Her: There is a lot of different types of papers!
    Me: ( rips out a paper from my school notebook) A PAPER IS PAPER
    Edit: Guys this is just a joke xD

    • @Basedhistoryenjoyer
      @Basedhistoryenjoyer 3 роки тому +15

      I still remember when i gave money to a prefect cause she asked for a piece of paper... She gave me the "Wtf, are you bribing me?!" look lol.

    • @agr1maa
      @agr1maa 3 роки тому +6

      haha

    • @44frosty88
      @44frosty88 3 роки тому +7

      Ya.............. paper is paper 🤔👍

    • @wavezz2038
      @wavezz2038 3 роки тому +3

      🤨

    • @hazeraakther6146
      @hazeraakther6146 3 роки тому +6

      Some papers are better use for art like water colour art

  • @randomstranger8211
    @randomstranger8211 4 роки тому +297

    “Become the artist you want to be”
    Meanwhile My mom: “Stop Drawing Stupid Peoples faces Your never going to make money when you grow up doing that trash”
    Me: *Cries On paper while drawing a car*
    Edit: uh oh, she liked this comment, It’s not a bad thing, but uh.....w o w.Never thought this was going to happen but thanks for everything! Also, I don’t plan on using mainly art and selling it like most people would usually think. I was focusing on becoming a architect when I get older, if this doesn’t fit anything I’ve read in the replies, sorry. I’m still young to be able to understand most of this, heh! But overall, thank you for you’re support and advice if Any of had given any. Have a beautiful day.

    • @powerblades
      @powerblades 4 роки тому +19

      Don't give up.

    • @KirstyPartridgeArt
      @KirstyPartridgeArt  4 роки тому +195

      Parents aren’t always right, you can definitely make a living from art if you work hard and learn about how to grow an art business. These times are very different compared to when your parents were younger, when it was harder to make a living as an artist. But time’s have changed and there is so much opportunity out there to create a living from your passion nowadays. Your parents probably just don’t understand and maybe if you learn about how you could make money you could educate and persuade them. I actually made a recent video on 15 ways to make money from art 🥰

    • @donnawalter3061
      @donnawalter3061 4 роки тому +51

      Kirsty is spot on there, as her mum I was very dubious at first when she told her dad and myself that she wanted to make a living out of art, I thought how is she going to manage that!! She did work to help fund her art channel at first until she became self sufficient and could start to make a good living from art. She certainly proved me wrong, and I have told her this. Her dad and I are incredibly proud of her and everything that she has achieved, she has worked extremely hard over the last 5 years. Never give up on your dreams and hopefully one day your mom might change her opinions, good luck 👍😊

    • @InvestorSchool
      @InvestorSchool 4 роки тому +2

      It's so fucking true of our world and our lives!) Not everybody can make money with this profession. Maybe your parents are normal and they wish you a good life with normal MONEY !))

    • @sanyogoo6017
      @sanyogoo6017 4 роки тому +1

      Hey random stranger, same here

  • @travelwell6049
    @travelwell6049 3 роки тому +1

    There are lots of videos on UA-cam titled ‘How to draw ...’ but there is no tutorial, it’s just watching them draw, which has some benefits I guess but this video actually taught me so much and I am so grateful. I studied art and design at college for two years and then went into digital design. Now, many years later, I’m trying to get back into drawing and painting, this video has been so immensely helpful and taught me skills I never learnt at college. I don’t know why I’m actually crying. Thank you for your hard work and excellent tutorial video.

    • @roosansarma5200
      @roosansarma5200 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/0swB-pGRsA0/v-deo.html✍️✍️

  • @deanclark3101
    @deanclark3101 2 роки тому +2

    She is amazing she explains it very well and she doesn't hold back some artist won't reveal all their secrets she does not to mention she's extremely talented and very beautiful she definitely keeps you interested

  • @s___ry._
    @s___ry._ 3 роки тому +51

    7:15
    Me: Is dat Jimin
    Hmmm tries to find comments to confirm it's Jimin...
    Also Me: Stares at my Crayola and my life savings of $3
    *Cries in broke*

    • @leticiapages5826
      @leticiapages5826 2 роки тому +2

      I thought the same thing lol I was like tf is that jimin

  • @leoxx5183
    @leoxx5183 4 роки тому +4

    I was so depressed yesterday Couse I failed in my Paint and then I left it and try to learn some technical about colored pencils I didn't find someone who can learn me and surprise Kristy updated a video about what I want , I love you and thank you so much , wash you the best ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @candellina6
    @candellina6 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much, Kirsty! You have transformed my art by your easy-to-follow techniques.

  • @stormriderkaos
    @stormriderkaos 2 роки тому

    I love coloured pencils. Solvent blending. Thanks!

  • @Balazak
    @Balazak 4 роки тому +6

    They didn't teach me any of this on my year-long art course all those years ago.
    Thank you so much for opening our eyes to this stuff.

  • @YourCreativePush
    @YourCreativePush 4 роки тому +41

    This is the perfect tutorial for my audience! Would you consider coming on the podcast?

    • @KirstyPartridgeArt
      @KirstyPartridgeArt  4 роки тому +24

      Your Creative Push thank you for the offer 🥰 Unfortunately, I am very busy at the moment and can barely keep up with the work tasks I have to do now that I’m pregnant 😂

    • @YourCreativePush
      @YourCreativePush 4 роки тому +16

      @@KirstyPartridgeArt no worries! I'll definitely be sending my audience to your channel, either way. Super helpful!

    • @luvsbngtn
      @luvsbngtn 4 роки тому +10

      @@KirstyPartridgeArt Congratulations!!!!! 💖
      I'm pretty sure your son/daughter is going to be an awesome artist!! 😂💖💖

    • @Zombb4beware
      @Zombb4beware 4 роки тому +6

      Your pregnant amazing ❤❤ maybe she would be an amazing artist like her mom and do amazing lessons for the new generation ☺️❤❤❤

    • @AkilahOsa
      @AkilahOsa 4 роки тому +2

      @@KirstyPartridgeArt Congratulations 🥳🤰🥳!!!
      I wish you and your family all the best!!!!💃🥰🤰🥳🤱😁

  • @zachariahgore8490
    @zachariahgore8490 2 роки тому

    Wow! I'm blown away at how little I knew about colored pencils!! Thank you for enlightening us all!

  • @lizofthelake4904
    @lizofthelake4904 Рік тому

    Wow! Thank you so much! Fantastic tutorial.

  • @ralphzurita2091
    @ralphzurita2091 4 роки тому +28

    You have made into so much a better artist. I can’t wait to watch this one and to support you on patreon when the pandemic passes over and I’m more economically stable. I love you so much. Stay safe! Keep up the amazing work :)

  • @wyettgaray6214
    @wyettgaray6214 4 роки тому +5

    Omg thank you sooo much for making this video! I really learned a lot from it. Can't wait to try these new techniques!

  • @BolaGuys
    @BolaGuys 2 роки тому +1

    This was really helpful since I have trouble using colored pencils when coloring in drawing so thank you so much for the tips I’ll be sure to use them!

  • @user-wi3ng1kq2z
    @user-wi3ng1kq2z Місяць тому

    Thank you so Very much for all the information Kirsty. I am very grateful to you. Hope you have a wonderful day. Much Love and Gratitude. Kassandra

  • @eunilleguiritan9936
    @eunilleguiritan9936 3 роки тому +4

    The moment she shows the materials that would be needed, it literally made me cry.

  • @noobkiller9478
    @noobkiller9478 4 роки тому +9

    This is the most informative video i have ever seen on UA-cam. Thank you!

  • @samanthanicholson9015
    @samanthanicholson9015 Місяць тому

    Those are all so good, OMG so real!

  • @thecollectorsvault4658
    @thecollectorsvault4658 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful artwork. Thank you for sharing this

  • @myartcube
    @myartcube 4 роки тому +4

    Just getting into colored pencils myself. I love your channel. I dream of one day being half as good. Thank you so much for creating such high quality content.

  • @taceyblankenship3786
    @taceyblankenship3786 4 роки тому +5

    I have been seriously waiting for this for forever. I’m good at drawing but I want to start realism people in colored pencil. I want to get better so I’ve been binge watching all ur colored pencil vids 😂

  • @twingytwango6971
    @twingytwango6971 Рік тому

    Extremely grateful for this tutorial. Thank you!

  • @groth1m
    @groth1m 2 роки тому +9

    I’m so glad I watched this video, Kristy, I have been wanting to dive into color pencil drawing and this might give me the confidence I needed.

  • @CharliePerson_
    @CharliePerson_ 4 роки тому +2223

    Bro, she didn’t even draw that. She got a strawberry and smacked it on the paper.
    Edit: Issa joke.

  • @stephaniee6301
    @stephaniee6301 3 роки тому +9

    Thank you Kirsty for sharing SO MUCH helpful information and amazingly fun and helpful techniques!!! I learned so much in such a short amount of time. Thank you for sharing your love of art with so many of us...even with those that leave comments showing they don't take it seriously enough, you deserve more respect. Thank you for your kindness and time.

  • @sixmercer2504
    @sixmercer2504 2 роки тому +2

    I seriously cannot thank you enough! I have learned so much from your videos!! Thank you for sharing your secrets. Sometimes I feel like these things are "ancient Chinese secrets" and professional artists all have a club with a secret handshake and the main rule is to never divulge the truth to the methods that made their work so amazing! All the practicing in the world would never get these results without some of these methods so I am really grateful you have broken free of the code of honor and are rebelling by telling us how to get the most out of our work...along with practice of course!

  • @JTEldreth
    @JTEldreth 11 днів тому

    Kristy, GREAT video !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @crookshankspaw2829
    @crookshankspaw2829 4 роки тому +3

    Another amazing video, thank you💜

  • @juanandetos
    @juanandetos 3 роки тому +21

    It's clear from the video of your art and the details you go through when explaining everything that you love your passion, and I felt that. From that alone you get a like and with that soothing voice, i dont get why you dont have many more followers

  • @myartjoruney3523
    @myartjoruney3523 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the tutorial!!

  • @lya8874
    @lya8874 3 місяці тому

    I rediscovered coloring a year ago and was digging through all the videos I could find. Why didn’t I find this one? There are so many useful tips I still didn’t even hear of. Amazing 😻 although I like to color coloring books and I only started to try and paint myself with my watercolor paints 😊
    Thank you so much for this well organized and well explained video ❤

  • @shanyavirasinghe8591
    @shanyavirasinghe8591 4 роки тому +3

    You are amazingly talented. Love your work 💕

  • @aiyanaboyce9126
    @aiyanaboyce9126 3 роки тому +5

    You are so talented, I really loved this video and I learned a lot! I especially loved the drawing of Jimin💜

  • @charlestwisted9890
    @charlestwisted9890 2 місяці тому

    This is fantastic. Thank you.