I just wanted to tell you that your tips and tricks have been so great! I totally understand everything you say and it just clicks. So thank you I have learned so much from you.

Would you recomend arteza colored pencils? I don't have much money for more expensive brands. ❤

What are the basics?

@@PaleTears-jj3nn The basics are as follows: 1) Blending and it basically comes in 2 steps. The first is learning to get a nice even or smooth layer of color down. Once you can do that, then the next step is learning how to seamlessly blend 2 colors together for a nice gradient. 2) Layering. Layering is where you put additional layers of color (or colors) on top of each other, multiple times. Many people don’t like layering. However, if you want the best results you can get, especially if you are interested in making your images look as realistic as possible, then layering is needed. How many layers is up to you. Most colorists that do layer, typically are happy with 3-5. Although, the more advanced one becomes, typically the more layers one uses. The more you use, the more depth and dimension you will get. Ultimately, it is up to you and the results that you personally want 3) Is learning how to put in shadows. This alone will help your image look more dimensional and have more depth. Many people have a hard time with this one. However, a simple rule to go by is the following: if your light source is coming from say the left, then a shadow will be to the right of your objects. If it is coming from the right, then things will have a shadow to the left. In other words, the shadow will be on the opposite side of objects of where the source is. (So, if the light source is from the top, then shadows will be on the bottom of objects and likewise if the light source is coming from the bottom, then shadows will be on top of things. I would suggest getting a flashlight and play around with it, to visually see what I am saying.) Last but definitely not last is 4) Shading. Some people get this and blending mixed up. They are sort of related, but are a bit different too. Just because you are blending say two colors together to get a gradient look, doesn’t mean you are shading. Shading takes blending to the next level because shading is what allows a person to shape objects. It is what allows a person to color say a flower petal and instead of it looking flat, it bends, dips, curves etc. It is what makes folds and dips and such in clothing. In other words, shading is what takes your 2-D looking image and makes it look 3-D. As I mentioned above in my original comment, it takes time to learn these basic techniques, but are well worth the time, in my opinion because learning how to do these things, allows one to color just about whatever they want. Many don’t want to learn how to do all these things though and thus will only color grayscale. Which is okay in itself, especially if the one who did the artwork knows what they are doing. To me, however, it limits one. Whereas by learning the basics, you can take your skill sets to however advanced you might want to become.

This is the best comment I’ve ever seen on KZfaq ❤

@@FernCurtis Your answer is the exact reason why I put this video on and YOU have given me what I needed - a plan of attack! Thank you so very much.

@@shireetropix6360 You are very welcome! Enjoy your coloring journey! ☺️

thats an issue i currently have, i wanted to learn how to draw, so i watched a ton of tutorials and started learning and doing studies every other day, but now im still stuck not knowing where to go

Sounds like a great idea!

Absolutely! I spend like 30-60 mins choose colors for almost every medium, before you can dive into creating. Having the swatches done ahead, labeled and easy to get to has helped me save so much time Swatching should have been its own separate tip , because there are a lot of little tips within that to make it one of your best tools

I learned the same technique pretty much from @ColoringBliss 😊❤❤ love it. Makes it so easy choosing colors

It’s definitely not childish the way we do things!

I still have the same conversation with myself on a regular basis!

This makes me so happy!

Thank you!

Thank you!

I’m sorry for your loss. Losing a mom is so hard xx

I'm not creative but I'm arty!! I can draw most things from a reference but I don't have the creativity to see how things come together.

I think that why coloring is so great! That you can create and play with color and not worry about drawing the original image.

I am guilty of rushing too!

Thank you! I’ve heard a few good reviews about the Amazon pencils so I will check them out in the future!

@@SarahRenaeClark (:

lemoncrinckles, As far as Verithins are concerned, they weren’t designed for regular coloring. Rather, they were designed to work WITH the Prisma pencils, to get into those tight corners and for detail work. Like doing fine lines in flowers, fur, hair and things like that. As far as Crayola is concerned, they require a light hand and multiple colors to build up the color. Don’t know if any of that will be helpful or not, but there it is.

Can you put a picture up please of the pencils I would like to buy some but can’t find them thankyou 💚

I photocopy a lot of my coloring pages onto better paper, so I keep the original and get to color on thicker paper

Good to see you again! Thanks for all your comments! I’m glad you are enjoying the videos and I love seeing your comments

Awww tysm Sarah ❤️❤️ u made my day !!!!

I’m actually planning a sharpener video in a few weeks! I’ll be comparing quite a few that people have recommended

Yes, I do white highlights in a lot of my videos. My latest Crayola video is a good one where I do this, otherwise I have some older videos specifically about white pens.

I definitely had a fear of “wasting” my supplies for a long time. I have finally realized that I’ll never use up my pencils if I don’t start using them on something! And if I use them enough to need a new set, I’ve probably earned it!

@@SarahRenaeClark you're absolutely right!! :)

The Color Catalog is actually a product I make - sarahrenaeclark.com/color-palettes

1. You should use prismacolour colour pencil to make feathers or any colour pencil with soft core. 2. Use an exacto knife and scratch some areas of the drawing to make it look more realistic. That's all the tips I know hope it helps 😄😁☺

They just include different palettes. There’s a list on the website of what’s in each

I’m doing a sharpener comparison video in a few weeks! I’m still testing some out too.

It was Kmart in Australia

That was a drawing I did in my previous video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMmfeKh_ldLPd3k.html

You could try some clear gesso to add texture. Just make sure you test it on a page you don’t like first

Not at all. I actually shade for everything now. You might change how much and the colors you use, but there’s no reason you have to stick to single colors.