How I start a colouring page: A Beginners Guide

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9 ай бұрын

Join me as we explore together how to start a colouring page. Whether you're a beginner or just looking to refresh your skills, this guide is perfect for you.
Learn how to choose the ideal colouring book, pick the right page, select the perfect pencils, and craft a harmonious colour palette.
Plus, discover the secrets of planning your colour palette and making it all come to life. Get ready to unleash your creativity and enjoy the process of colouring!
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@AxikFumbles 9 ай бұрын

😯 You are WAY more organized than I ever hope to be - I just grab pencils as I go based on what I feel like. I do usually have a rough colour combo in mind and I like to establish tentatively what elements will be what colour and if I want deep shading of softer shadows but that's about it. 😂

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Haha yes! That’s how my brain tends to work. I picture it coloured and I know which pencils will suit each element. If I’m unsure or have a few different options I jot them down so I can pick one. I do like to have it figured out before I start though haha

@AxikFumbles 6 ай бұрын

@@MyColourfulCountryLife That is probably much better than my"figure out out as I go" approach, although I do occasionally enjoy picking a colour palette randomly and then deciding how to apply it to all the elements of the page. Your work is very beautiful and you rock at really harmonious pages so I should probably discipline myself more. 🤣

@wendys8595 9 ай бұрын

Great video. I especially loved how you discussed focal points with light and dark. I hadn’t thought about that before. Thanks for showing your process.

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome Wendy, so happy it was helpful 🤗

@colourpalettesbymichelle 8 ай бұрын

Thank you SO much for sharing your step by step process as you might not know the analysis paralysis some of us go through just thinking about coloring!! ❤

@Colors_in_the_attick 8 ай бұрын

Very impressive. Interesting on focal points. Thank you for the great color combos. 🙏💜💛

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome 🤗❤️

@rachaelwarrington25 9 ай бұрын

I’m loving these how to and technique videos. This one was great, it really helped me to focus on my colors and how to pick. 😊😊😊

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Rachael! I’m so happy you found it useful 🤗

@luvh8tr 2 ай бұрын

You are a wonderful instructor. Thanks for giving us a peak into your process. 😍😍😍

@MyColourfulCountryLife 2 ай бұрын

Ohh thank you ☺️

@liloutriskell31000 6 ай бұрын

Hello! Brilliant. Clean & simple. But no! Just a true colorist! I’m discovering coloring books (i m doing scrap and youger i was watercolouring) & I heard about you today… receiving a coloring book I ordered on Amazon… Kerby R…😉 I do feel you can improve my way of feeling & making …🙏 Thanks for your way of telling things.. as I m going to watch a lot of your videos! I do lack confidence but I love to make things coming to life with colors, and I m sure your videos will help me to do so!🫶 And I wish you a bright merry NY! And health, and a lot of colours!🌸🦄🌸

@MyColourfulCountryLife 6 ай бұрын

Happy New Year lovely! 🎉✨❤️ Thank you so much for your beautiful words. I hope you get as much enjoyment out of Kerby’s fantastic books as I do 😁🤗

@amandacolours 9 ай бұрын

This is so interesting and helpful! You’ve done an awesome job breaking down and explaining a process that I too find has become quite second-nature.

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Amanda! 🤗 Happy to know you still found this useful even with the process being also second nature for you too. It can be so hard to explain things we do subconsciously haha 😁❤️🎨✏️📚

@janetteaceves5540 9 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m from Mėxico. Thanks for sharing. You are the best

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Aww thank you lovely 🥰

@alisamartin1437 9 ай бұрын

When I watch your videos, I always learn something new and I have been colouring for a while. I am so happy you give such wonderful, clear explanations. I am looking forward to your next video, Karen. 😊😊😊❤❤❤

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Ohh thanks so much for the lovely words Alisa ❤️🤗 I love that they’re also being of use to more seasoned colourists and not just beginners 😁✏️📚🎨

@andreavoss3901 Ай бұрын

Very helpful. You make it easy to understand.

@MyColourfulCountryLife Ай бұрын

Thanks Andrea 🤗

@litamohr7227 7 ай бұрын

I watch you almost everyday and I honestly learn something new with each video. Thank you for sharing your experience, knowledge and talents with us! ❤

@MyColourfulCountryLife 7 ай бұрын

Ohh thanks Lita, that makes my heart so happy ❤️🤗

@laconfizzerie5685 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the hard work you put into sharing and teaching your precious knowledge. The light vs dark to establish a focal point is a great tip!! I loved seeing your thought process when choosing your color palette. I've learned A LOT in that one single video. You're a gem, many thanks.

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Ohh that’s so nice to hear. Always happy to help 🥰 I’m so happy the video was useful for you ❤️❤️

@robynbroderick6822 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful Thankyou so much for this tutorial. 🌸🌸Love your finished page🌸

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Robyn 🤍🤍

@sofia30012 9 күн бұрын

Wow! It turned out so beautiful. ❤ I wish I had that kind of dedication. 🌸

@MyColourfulCountryLife 4 күн бұрын

Thank you 🥰

@waymire01 8 ай бұрын

Regarding the glossy accents. I find the best thing to do when something like that happens is to spread the mistake around. This seems counterintuitive, but it's typically worse and more obvious to attempt to repair the damage. By working with it you make it appear intentional, even if it totally wasn't. So in this example, I would add the new pink tone to the pots, making the page once again cohesive. Also, I have moved to a Sakura glossy clear pen, I have yet to have it affect anything underneath it in a negative way. It also is less dimensional, so there is no issue coloring the next page due to lumpy texture. The only issue I have had is you need to be sure to add enough so it forms a solid layer, otherwise when the light hits it, it can look like lines vs a flat shine.

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

This is great advice! I should have added a bit more pink in! I do love the dimensional aspect of glossy accents. But I switched to Sakura glaze pen in clear for my last colouring page haha

@danielleraymond9336 9 ай бұрын

Omg what a great video this is. Really love your detailled explanation of the breakdown of the colors and shading and all!!! Thank you so much for sharing!❤❤

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

You’re so welcome Danielle, glad you enjoyed it 🥰🤗❤️

@sharonmeek1034 8 ай бұрын

Great video..very helpful. Choosing colours is my big frustrations. You have great vision.

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Oh thank you so much Sharon 🤗 Good to hear it was helpful for you ❤️🎨✏️

@ColorfullyOptimistic 8 ай бұрын

Awesome ideas my dear!

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Thank you lovely 🥰

@ColouringBikerMama 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I really needed this!

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome ☺️

@CynthiaBerry713 9 ай бұрын

This was really great, tysm! I love the color choices!

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Cynthia 🤗

@sylviaharles6620 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all the information ,I found it so helpful.❤

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome Sylvia 🤗🤍

@marjorieallard6665 5 ай бұрын

You have taught me to walk through my overwhelming thoughts. Ok, not 100%, but so much better. You are awesome colorist, one of my favorites.

@Ess81 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing this, it will be helpful when I do colouring pages in the future 😊 your finished page looks fab! 🤩

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️🥰

@valariegroves4662 9 ай бұрын

❤ loved this!! I loved the jump at the end to see the finished picture, I didn’t expect that but I loved that you did it. Thank you, great video.

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome 🤗 Glad you liked it! ❤️

@donnaryan3162 Ай бұрын

this makes sense after watching your new completed mystic worlds book video. it is beautifully colored!

@trblessed1020 3 ай бұрын

This was really helpful!!!! Thank you so much

@MyColourfulCountryLife 3 ай бұрын

You're very welcome 🤗

@kmach1000 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. It was very helpful! ❤

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Katia, so happy it was useful for you ❤️🤗

@tanyamichelle5538 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video…looking forward to your colour combos series 🙂

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome. Colour combo series starts Monday 🥰

@astrid5493 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! This is so helpfull!

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome 🤗

@mowakeling4120 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I have just ordered myself a colour wheel and I'm excited to start learning how to use it.

@MyColourfulCountryLife 6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Have fun ❤️🤗

@lisakoehler75 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the insight into your wonderful creative brain. The finished page is so nice. Now I’ll have to get this book so I can color a long with you. 😃

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Lisa, and you’re very welcome. Ohh it’s a fabulous book, you won’t regret it ☺️📚🎨

@eileenjones8552 9 ай бұрын

Karen this is a great video, loads of very helpful information. Thank you😍💖💖💖💖💖

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Eileen, glad you found it useful 🥰🤗❤️

@Mel-ol3th 7 ай бұрын

Being new to colouring I’m still exploring my colouring style from water colours and oil pastels and other mixed medias or just combining all these elements but I do love sennelier products

@buttonmeadowcolouring 9 ай бұрын

Very helpful, thank you x

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful Sue, thank you 🤗

@rving642 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I haven’t watched it yet but will tonight. This is my biggest struggle. I don’t struggle with actual blending or coloring but picking colors is impossible to me.

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

I hope this helps, as well as the upcoming colour combo series 🤗

@beautycarecentral5822 8 ай бұрын

Great video.Thank you for sharing your talent 🌸

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, and you’re very welcome 🤗

@justcolor-nurfarbe4305 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing 🤗

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome 😊

@jor2653 3 ай бұрын

Cool video! Thanks!

@MyColourfulCountryLife 3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@mariaflor9279 9 ай бұрын

Perfeito. Estou no caminho certo. Obrigada pelo teu sempre excelente Trabalho e Arte.

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome ❤️❤️

@gooddollie 9 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this video! I’m working on the dragonfly page converting your color combos to Black Widows. I’m so glad you talked about the glossy accents because I added my gold accents on the dragonfly page with a fine tip Posca gold paint pen. I had a hard time staying in the lines and did smear a small section. It’s always so upsetting but when I came back to the page I just let it go. I have been coloring since 2017 and I know better. Always let things dry!

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Ohh I know that feeling, I almost didn’t add the glossy accents and it didn’t change colour straight away either so it took me a while to notice lol Lesson learned for next time 😅🤗

@eileenduckett3012 9 ай бұрын

Iv not got this book yet but found it really interesting thank you for your explanation of how you do things

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome Eileen 🤍🥰🤗

@janetwatts7553 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely LOVE your channel. Have learned so many things. This may be in another video in this series, but I would love a video on using different brands of pencils on different types of paper. For example, Kerby Rosane books, you could use Kalour and Prisma but Castle Arts don't work as good because of .... Or Amazon paper. I get that you can use any colored pencils, But more on the struggles using a particular brand. I also understand that some brands lay better or blend better. This type of video with examples would be appreciated. I hope this makes sense. I still have more videos to watch and maybe these questions are answered there. But if I don't leave a comment as I seek answers, then I forget. I am really new to coloring with pencils and alcohol markers. I've used them before but the pages look grade school. Such as coloring hard only with no blends or so many colors used. Almost used ever color of pencils, markers, or gel pens. They are a hot mess to look at. I have saved them so I can track my journey! Thank you again for these amazing and informative videos! Soon I will have the courage to share my completed pages.

@MyColourfulCountryLife 2 ай бұрын

Hi Janet, that's a wonderful idea. I do have one for Millie Marotta books as I know a lot of people struggle with her paper, but I haven't for any other artists so far. Also, a big thank you for the kind comments, I appreciate it 🤗

@louisepeers782 9 ай бұрын

Great video , really helpful !

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Thank you lovely, so happy it was helpful 🥰❤️

@kimberlyfebo7605 9 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Thanks 🤗🥰

@mycraftyadventures 3 ай бұрын

New Subbie. I love your channel. I am new to coloring and tried a follow along. I noticed you started on the background. Do you have or would you be willing to show how you start the process of coloring a page. Where and why you begin where you do and follow along the process to completion. I know that’s a lot to ask. ❤️❤️❤️

@terrycfni3657 9 ай бұрын

I love coloring have a vast collection of coloring books and supplies, but this video has been a great help for me. Unfortunately almost every time I approach a new page I struggle. That’s why color alongs have become my saving grace. Maybe with these tools I won’t struggle as thank you Do you have a list of the color combinations you use most often that’s a struggle of mine as well

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome Terry! I hope this helps. I have a series starting tomorrow where I’ll be sharing all my favourite colour combos from my journals. Lots of different pencil brands and combos from muted to vibrant. Hopefully that will help 🥰

@terrycfni3657 8 ай бұрын

@@MyColourfulCountryLife yes I am sure that it will Thank you for sharing your gift with the world

@tereza89 8 ай бұрын

It's so cool, thank you for your combo and advice.

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, and you’re very welcome ❤️🤗

@jamesdavidson7495 9 ай бұрын

Great video, I went ahead and ordered the color wheel from your Amazon storefront. Almost 20k subs now, got anything planned for when you hit that #?

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Hi James, I actually do haha I’m planning a giveaway but I’ve also been designing a colouring accessory with a friend of mine which I can’t wait to share and it’ll also be part of the giveaway. Sample is on the way to me as we speak 😁

@bethbrady8146 9 ай бұрын

So good!! Loved it and learned a ton!!! I am looking forward to color combo video!! Thank you so very much for your time and your honesty about mistakes!!! So helpful!!! I made a terrific mess with Kappa in Kerby R Mythic World but I never would have even attempted it without your color alongs!!!!😘☺💙💚💛❤

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome. Mistakes can be so frustrating but at the same time, so good! We learn something every time… no more glossy accents over purples or pinks for me 🤣

@winter89_colours 9 ай бұрын

I too have had the Glossy Accents regret - Sparkle pop in certain colours reeeeeally bleeds under all that gloss 😅

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Hahaha lesson learned here 🤣 I just love that shiny dimension lol

@evestree 9 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed watching your process. We can learn so much from how different we all tackle a page. Thx again!!

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome ❤️

@nedanashu5025 8 ай бұрын

Great lesson, but I have a stupid question how did you know what mosque that was? I’m not very familiar with the African landscape, but I very much love Rita Berman coloring book.

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

Hi Neda, if you ever get stuck in Rita’s travel books. Just do a Google image search with the city name and describe the building or scenery etc and you will get some images. Rita’s images always seem to come close to the real landmark 😁

@nedanashu5025 8 ай бұрын

@@MyColourfulCountryLife thank for the help, I hope to see more Rita pages from you from any of her books, so far I have 2, planning on getting more I really love her illustrations, dare I say more than Johanna Basford although she is great as well.

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

@nedanashu5025 I’m a huge fan of Rita’s books. I really love her Travel books. Hoping to do another page or two from Africa in the next couple of weeks 🤗

@cfw900 5 ай бұрын

Do you have a video explaining how to color a background /sky?

@MyColourfulCountryLife 4 ай бұрын

Ooh not really. I have a video on the cloud background with distress ink.

@cfw900 4 ай бұрын

@@MyColourfulCountryLife Do you recommend a KZfaqr that does have a post explaining how to do sky and / or large areas in colored pencils?

@MyColourfulCountryLife 4 ай бұрын

@cfw900 I don’t know many that colour the large skies with pencil like I do. One who definitely does is Chris Cheng and she creates some wonderful skies, but like me she also doesn’t explain it. She just colours silently to music.

@120_colours 8 ай бұрын

Thankyou for explaining your process of choosing your palette Karen. I usually wing it but I’m going to give this a try too ❤❤

@MyColourfulCountryLife 8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome hun ❤️

@aandjdusik 6 ай бұрын

What if envisioning the colors is the problem? I usually see a page and have almost no clue what I want it to look like when it's done. No clue what colors I should use. I have zero skill and want to get better. All I know how to do is straight forward coloring. Nothing fancy like blending, highlighting, understanding light and shadow, etc. Wanted to color to relax, now I just feel overwhelmed.

@MyColourfulCountryLife 6 ай бұрын

So nothing at all wrong with straight forward colouring. It’s so relaxing. You could have a book specifically just for that to help you relax and another that you can use to practice / learn new techniques. If you struggle to envision colours I’d start with something on the page that you know what colour it is in real life such as a tree or water etc my prisma combo series can help with colour combos (if you don’t have prismas you can use my conversion chart to match the colours to a brand you may have). After you colour known elements like water, grass, trees etc then you could use a colour wheel to work out which colours will go with what is already on your page. I have a video on this in my beginners playlist which is about colour theory. My other suggestion is if possible look up reference photos, Pinterest is great for this. For example if you were to colour a bouquet of flowers you could search that up and have a look at the colours in the photos, which one appeals to you most when you look at it for example it could be red and pink flowers then you could use reds and pinks on your page. You can also search for free colour palette ideas and Sarah Renae Clark has her colour cubes which can help people to choose palettes as well. I think maybe the key to envisioning it is to learn which colours look best together. If you see the colour theory video that might help you a bit. I’ll see if I can tag it. Hope this helps 🤗 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibSZgqihsduXo6c.htmlsi=7EmVIGmNNrWsXY34