+LS J thank you for taking a moment to jot down your thoughts and experience with the video - much appreciated! Yes, I have more videos in the works! subscribe and be in the know as new videos are posted! I LOVE teaching ways to be creative and making them doable. Also, watch for my book releasing in April 2016 which is a meditative drawing and coloring book!

I dont mean to be so off topic but does someone know a way to get back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid lost my account password. I would appreciate any help you can give me

@Wallace Matthew Instablaster =)

@Ishaan Elliot Thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@Ishaan Elliot It did the trick and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thank you so much, you saved my account!

Thank you Cari.

Thanks Amy! Yes, life can get pretty busy, which is why it's so important to have a little down time to be creative! I appreciate those who continue to learn and explore and continue to be curious with the world's adventures great and small. Thank you for taking a moment to send me a note!

+adrianna romanoff HI! Thanks! Did you get to see the video on gel pens and pencils? If not check out the video on "gel pens" for some examples on how to combine the two!

aww, thanks chaka! And to you many blessings!

Glad to hear it Deanna! Happy Coloring!

CherTheFire uhh

I did not send the second comment.

+Raphaël B. thank you Raphael!

hi

+auntrenae Stewart Thank you for sharing! I hope you'll continue to check out the other videos to see if there are any reminders or helpful hints along the way. Obviously with 40 years of wisdom with different mediums you'll know what will work for you, but I encourage people to always be learning, always be curious! happy day! Thank you!

I'm know that this is probably something you've seen in other videos, but just in case you haven't, I wanted to mention that if you hold your pencils back farther from the tip it makes it easier to apply less pressure.

CHERI LOFTUS No, I haven’t heard that tip before. I will definitely give that a try. Thank you!

@@ColoringBookTips Oh good, I'm glad I replied! I don't usually comment on videos, but I thought maybe I could pass on something I've learned in the hopes that it may be useful. I like learning about different crafts and I think that it would be great if I'm able to help people, even just a little, with any of the tips I've learned. I just need to stop being so worried about commenting. I hope that what I suggested helps! :)

@@cheri9973 you are so sweet! Your comments definitely help and I will put them to use this week when I color. Thank you so much.

Excellent point! Yes, where we hold our instruments definitely makes a difference on pressure applied - thank you for mentioning this.

Thank you Elizabeth! Happy coloring!!

+iAsteroidPlanetSmash Thank you!

+DELINAH STEWART Delinah - YES! it is SO important to become aware of how we use our energy (it's often why we get tired and frazzled because all the little ways of using our energy gets expended in ways that should be light and joyful!). I hope you'll benefit in ways that will surprise and thrill you.

Awww...thank you :) I wish good for you too!

+Linda Nash Love beginners who are curious and willing to give it a go! Have fun and enjoy the process!!

+Jaline B Thanks Jaline!

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+Elizabeth Clothier Thank you Elizabeth, yes, you are correct, in my video on 12 Blending Tips, I talk a little bit more on stumps and tortillions. They do work differently and have a different feel in the hand as well! Happy coloring!!!!

OOoo, very nice! Enjoy them!! Happy coloring!

You might also enjoy this video on blending tips: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ottzaap-u6jQkqs.html

+Tracy Bayley Thank you Tracy! I wanted to create a video that would teach and share and encourage people to "give it a go". Appreciate you taking a moment to share your experience! I am a working on a series From The Drawing Desk! subscribe and be in the know when new videos are uploaded! In the meantime you can check out my video on gel pens and markers, plus how to sharepen pencils (and pencil care)- happy day!

+Susan Jones Thank you Susan for sharing - I appreciate hearing the videos are helping others grow creatively!

Use all your supplies! That's how you learn! Happy day! Happy coloring!

+SuperXrunner Well, thank you! I appreaciate you sharing! May you find more color in your day!

+Joyce B thank you Joyce...I certainly love teaching, appreciate it!

You're welcome! Thank you!

Well, whoever gave you those coloring books has incredible taste in picking out books - thank them for me! I'm so glad you are enjoying them! Coloring can be stress reducing, meditative and calming - perfect combination for recovery. I know you need to take it easy, and I hope you find many peaceful moments while you regain your strength and momentum! Be well!! (And thank you for taking a moment to write me a note - I love to hear from people).

Thank you Jasper! I answered one of your other comments on another video. I appreciate your enthusiasm and encouragement! That was my plan - to make art approachable, doable, not intimidating and maybe even a little bit on the fun side, while learning a little bit of the whys of certain techniques. Happy coloring!

@@CherTheFire lol Make more videos! :D please :D

OH Good! Love when people who have already dipped their hand in art take the time to continue to learn more and try something new! Happy coloring!

+Edie Trull Oh Edie, the process is essential to getting so much out of it! creative processes are deeply satisfying if we let ourselves really enjoy the process. Enjoy enjoy!

Glad you are open to learning new things!

Thank you! Oh I love your name!

Thank you!

Happy coloring, Cassandra!

+Tmarie2u YAY! I'm so glad to hear the tip was helpful to you! Most people don't realize how much it can save your pencil by simply rotating it while coloring. Happy coloring!

Thank you Dolores! Happy coloring!

+Tina Vh yes, absolutely. get a fine grit sandpaper. :-)

+Beauty for Fabulous Forties thank you Tracy from CANADA!!

+Joe Smyth thanks Joe!

yay! Happy coloring!

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Thank you Connie! I have been on hiatus. As a Certified Aromatherapists, I have just completed a book on essential oils, coming out April 2018. I have been busy! Hope to produce a few in the future. I have also been producing videos for some other online subscriber based companies as well.

You're welcome Kate, glad to hear you are enjoying learning and exploring more about coloring. Check out the 12 blending tips for more info! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ottzaap-u6jQkqs.html

+My New Normal Thank you My New Normal! I appreciate you taking a moment to write a reply!

+gary nicolls Thank you for taking a moment to leave a comment!

Great feedback - thank you for sharing your experience with the two pencils. And that's an awesome job you have!!

+CherTheFire Thank you for your answer. Yes, drawing classic cars is not only fun and relaxing, it is very pleasing to see your drawing come alive. I don't know if the brands of pencils I use are available worldwide, in Belgrade I buy them in the Ars stores scattered around the city which is the only company here to have consistent and steady supply of artistic materials of the same trusted brands. As far as papers go, Fabriano is Mercedes Benz of the paper industry.

There will be someone that for sure will love your recommendation on the paper! And I agree, there's something intrinsic seeing a drawing unfold before your eyes. I hope you keep up with your sense of attention to detail while maintaining fun and peacefulness - it's a nice harmony.

+DudeDi Va hi Thanks!! DudeDi Va...for more blending techniques, try this video: 12 Blending Tips for Colored Pencils...I think you'll like the info there, too!! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ottzaap-u6jQkqs.html

Thank You ... it was A AWESOME Video ... you are AMAZING>>>> i am going to try these ... also i did not know until your video that when i USED the clear blender ... that i could not layer anymore ... hahahhahah... thanks

+DudeDi Va well, technically you can continue to blend, if you are referring to the blending pens, but once you begin to burnish, which is moving the layers to kind of "mash" into each other, the paper just won't allow for anymore pigment if the tooth of the paper goes flat. Try it out and see what happens on your paper with your pencils - experiement!

+Robin Craig That's awesome Robin Craig, I appreciate it!!

Thanks for sharing your experience and observations with Raffine - it is in these moments of noticing that the process becomes so much richer and the end result is something to be proud of! Appreciate you taking a moment to share!

+CherTheFire you are very welcome keep up the teaching but don't forget your art it's your passion and it shows

awww...thanks, Stephanie!

YES! I do mention this tidbit of my videos about using sand paper...but even an emory board will do! (You know, the kind used for finger nails). Happy coloring. Always good for people share tips and tricks.

You're welcome - thanks for taking a moment to comment!

Age doesn't matter! Learning something new everyday keeps your brain active and life more interesting! Happy coloring!

I wish I have had learned this when I was younger too. But I plan on learning everything I can now; I may not be able to afford formal teaching but I relish everything Ms. CherTheFire says.

Thanks Amy! Happy Coloring~!

Yes, I believe those are the VeriThin Prismacolor Pencils.

+EL3FUNT Yes, absolutely!....there are more tips in comments along the way - this being one of them...and also mentioned in the 12 blending tips video as well! I use fine grit sandpaper for my blending stumps also!

Hi Dani! 1. you can, if you want, it will go blunt no matter how you use it because the paper has a tendency to break apart with usage. 2/ if you want the stump to have a point, yes. 3. nail files are excellent sharpeners for blending stumps. 4. sharpen as needed. you'll know if you want the stump blunt or sharp depending on what you are blending. Thank you for you questions and wishing you the best in your happy coloring!

Thank you so much.

If you love them, use them! I don't have a full set of poly's so I use the small group of Poly's I have only every once in a while. They leave less down on the paper than Prisma's, but this isn't a deterrent for those who like to layer since one can do more layers with Polys. Enjoy your tools, you have good ones!

+HugBeast she points out Koh I Noor in the video

HI Megan, good question, yes, there is a way to carefully remove some of the bloom in that way, as well as rubbing it off with a soft cloth actually (carefully to not smear!!). Another way is to use a workable fixative to add back in texture, but using this method wont blend with underneath layers, it simply adds on top of the lower layers. Enjoy!

Aww, Thanks Joel.

A1. it depends on if you want to store it or display it. Coloring for archival purposes would require archival paper (like the kind they use for printmaking, for example), using acid free papers, storing them in an acid mat frame and then placing them in a plastic sleeves and then placing in an archival portfolio of some sort (like a professional photographer might do with special projects). Coloring for display, you might consider good paper and perhaps a protective glass, never placing where sunlight directly or indirectly bounces onto it (the sun will cause fading), and if you really really want to, you could do a light layer of protective sealant (or clear hair spray). A2. Thank you for asking. I am the author and artist of all my images used in these videos and my books, unless credited to one of my students in the video description (I think I have used one of my student's work from my book The Artful Mandala in one of the gel pen videos and the books all have due accreditation listed). You are welcome to view my work by perusing the flip through of each of the books in their respective videos listed on my channel. Also in my Mandalas and More book, a dear family member assisted with (credited) coloring of some of the mandalas, including the one used on the cover of the book.

Oh that would be my wish to be in one of your art classes!!

You are, in a way, by watching the videos!

I have limited experience with Caran d'Ache pencils, I've only used them a couple of times and that was a couple of years ago. From what I remember the pencils I used worked fine, and I believe it was the Luminance I was using. I know there are many who enjoy the pencils. I'm sorry I can't be of more help on this brand, it's just not one I've used extensively, but it is a brand many use and are loyal to.

CherTheFire Thank you so so much for your kind reply...✨

+Lilette Autrey Thanks, LIlette, they are regular pencils in the videos, I have used water soluable pencils (so far) in the videos, although I do own some!

People who press too hard tend to be trying to control something...which can often reflect a lack of control in their own emotions or coping mechanisms...Some people have strong firm energy and will always be strong in everything...Where I get curious is with people who complain a lot, are pessimistic, squeeze the heck out of their pens or are conversely painfully introvert but hold super tight to their pens....It makes me wonder where in their life do they need to feel more in control in a healthy way. The body doesn't lie about the spirit of the person...it shows up somehow.

+CherTheFire My arthritis showing up lately in my hands is teaching me to use a light touch. But I think the stronger pressure may be from using cheap pencils all your life and not knowing any better. I was thrilled and surprised the first time I used a new set of Prismacolor Premiers. That soft buttery feel and rich pigment was a whole new world opening up for me.

glad to hear it CuzKatieSaysSo!

HI Daryl, If I have it has been a long long time ago. Have you used them? Do you find them interesting and easy to use?

CherTheFire : I m trying to use them now, they do not want to blend.. I've tried using darker color on top. I've tried using alcohol blending pen. I even tried blending with eyeshadow brush. That's my challenge. They are very portable. You can just twist them up. If you're very careful you can sharpen a point. They are very creamy a lot like a crayon . I thought once I finish the picture I'm working on I thought I might try putting down gel pen or marker and then use the colored pencils on top. I'm still mulling it over. If you rotate the pencil like you show you can make more of a little point. If you have any ideas they would be appreciated. Thank you and have a great day.🙋

Sounds like they work more like crayons, which can be layered, but in my experience don't blend the same way as pencils. It may take some experimenting. It also may depend on what kind of coloring you like - realistic or imaginative - because the more realistic a person works, the more "perfection" they might seek, where as an imaginative approach will be more forgiving with color, whether it falls within the lines and what a final outcome looks like to the viewer/artist.

it's on the list! I'm working on a book series of 5 books - the first two come out in Sept 2016 and then the next 3 come out Jan 2017...once I get those completed, I'll return to the videos! Thanks for asking!

+Lynne do you mean like Faber-Castell's triangular pencils? They are not round, they have flat sides. Do you mean something similar? Sharpen the same way, with a hand held sharpener.

Yes, I meant triangular pencils. I use the hand held sharpener...and use my non-dominant hand to turn the pencils..but I seem to be removing a lot of wood before I can get the point sharp. Thanks

try using a bit of fine grit sand paper to sharpen just the tip of the pigment...it will save having to reduce the wood casing every time.

Yes and no. Water colour pencils can be used just like a regular pencil for coloring, but their magic really comes alive when water is used as a solution for moving the pigment around. The pigment is not the same as a regular pencil, and has different binders. Used dry it can have similar effects, but it will blend differently. I suggest playing around with a regular pencil side by side with a water colour pencil so you can begin to see and feel the differences in connection with the paper. Also, water colour pencils can be used on regular paper, but sparingly with the water...the water and a brush will begin to dissolve paper that is not mixed media nor designed to withhold the water, such as water color paper.

+CherTheFire thank you for your advise, do you have any tutorials on using water colour pencils on flower, in the colouring in books

I do not at this time. Maybe in the future!

My coloring book paper in my books :) Here's a video I did a little bit ago that answers some questions. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h5ifqat9ydaXf30.html

Compared to Prismacolors, polychroms are harder. But that said, there are actually different grades of both pencils.

Thank you for taking the time to watch the video - all the way to the end to pick up on that little nugget of information designed to get people thinking, which it sounds like it might have with you. Art therapy is indeed different than the therapeutic qualities that present themselves when creating art to create art. Art therapy has a specific function in coping with stress and a specific outcome using art to BE the expression that the person may not be able to find the words, feelings or thoughts to express themselves. Art, in itself, is expressive, but the intended purpose is different. The relationship we have with our tools can be reflective of our inner being. The person who takes care of the their tools can show different behaviors and mind sets than the person that is hard on their tools or abuses them. Mindfulness starts with small spaces, noticing small things and seeing how that reflects into larger more prominent places in their lives. Whether you feel this applies to you directly, learning to cope as a "strategy" can be helped when these small things are brought to focus. You get to decided how you use your energy, Elisabeth, but isn't it interesting to simply have the wonder and awe of seeing IF there is a correlation? Happy coloring, whether you press hard or softly with your pencils or the steps you take in life, color your way. It's ok to color your way.

Sounds like somebody needs a hug.

OH that's fascinating that you commented on that...we are a bundle of connections and no part is truly separate from another part - they overlap. I mention it in the video because I have many years of experience, study and teaching of patterns in people and the internal and external energy patterns and have observed this and other connections. Hope you have a smoother day ahead, Gary.

CherTheFire So do I, so do I.

Well, that's a compliment - thanks!

Pesto. What in God's name are you talking about. There are very few tutorials more informative than this. Also very few artists more talented. Cher took the time to make this then posted it in real time. I personally can't think of anything more annoying than artists "showing off" in time lapse videos from which I learn nothing.

Denise Pollitt Perhaps you are new to KZfaq or haven't watched very many tutorials on colored pencils. I just watched a 30 minute tutorial where the artist not only compared 5 different artist level pencils, but also discussed very detailed methods of shading, light focus, blending techniques, the pros and cons of paper choice and finished it all up with a stamped image that actually looked like it had been printed from photoshop. Sorry you don't agree... I just don't think her finished work is all that great and thus her advice perhaps not the best on the internet. If you enjoy her and her work, continue to work and follow her... free world and all!

+pesto12601 Thank you Pesto for taking a moment for the reply and your keen artist eye looking for personal improvements! My experience with teaching has been when working with beginners (and the majority of my students are brand new or seniors) has been showing too much, too advanced or too complicated of theories can overwhelm or intimidate a newbie. This particular video was purposely designed to *not* include blending (future video) and only shows an example on a work in progress. My in-person classes cover an introduction to color theory, which is not covered here. I invite you to continue your exploration in your own style and ways to improve your work is best sought by having many references and many philosophies to broaden understanding and insights. May you find more color in your day!