Coloured Pencil Blog

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Jan 21, 2024

Coloured pencil on black paper

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Demonstrations of using coloured pencil on black paper.

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Jan 19, 2024

Derwent pencils comparison and reviews for serious artists

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Derwent pencils - a variety of coloured pencils suitable for beginners and experts, widely used by artists, illustrators and designers

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Dec 28, 2023

Must-Have Watercolor Pencils Techniques for Beginners

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Watercolor pencils are versatile and can be used in many different ways. Pick up some tips and watch a step by step project take shape.

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Dec 25, 2023

Paper Blending Stumps And Tortillons For Colored Pencil Art

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The use of paper blending stumps in colored pencil art, providing a comprehensive guide to their application, benefits, and maintenance.

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Dec 25, 2023

Perspective Drawing and its Application in Art and Design

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Understanding and applying the principles of perspective drawing - linear and Aerial - in simple terms for the new colored pencil artist

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Dec 21, 2023

The best way to sharpen your pencils to a fine point

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how to sharpen your pencil - the method you choose can make all the difference in the quality of your point and the longevity of your pencil.

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Dec 19, 2023

Painting and drawing tools - typical art supplies and more!

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Painting and drawing tools - a resource for artists looking for ideas to optimize their toolkits along with unconventional uses for common items,

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Dec 19, 2023

A Guide to Choosing the Right Pastel Paper for Artists

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Various types of pastel papers and surfaces for creating artwork, with a focus on how the choice of paper impacts the quality of the finished piece

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Dec 19, 2023

How to Work With Wax Pencils - Layering Blending and Surfaces

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An in-depth guide on the use of wax pencils, also known as colored pencils covering basic techniques and potential issues artists my encounter

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Dec 19, 2023

How to Draw a River with Realistic Rocks in colored pencils

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Learn how to draw a river with Peter Weatherill's step-by-step guide, using Faber Castell Polychromos coloured pencils and create a realistic landscape

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Dec 07, 2023

Coloured pencil drawing step by step

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Coloured pencil drawing step by step demonstrations by Peter Weatherill - watch how he tackles different drawings

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Dec 07, 2023

Simple coloured pencil still life tutorial of a bowl of fruit

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Beginners coloured pencil still life tutorial - learn the strokes and unique layering technique used in coloured pencil artworks

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Dec 07, 2023

Draw a garden archway in coloured pencils

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How to draw a garden archway in coloured pencils. Tackle greenery, a brick arch and flowers

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Dec 07, 2023

Does wax bloom affect your coloured pencil drawings?

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What is wax bloom and how can you prevent and remove it from your coloured pencil drawings?

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Nov 28, 2023

Choosing watercolour brushes for watercolour pencils

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Explore the impact of watercolour brushes on your art. Learn about sable vs synthetic brushes, brush shapes, techniques, and the benefits of a waterbrush.

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Nov 26, 2023

Best Colored Pencils for Artists: Find The Right Brand For You

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Discover the best colored pencils for artists that bring out vibrant, professional-quality results, with this simple test.

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Nov 13, 2023

What is colour theory for coloured pencil artists

what is colour theory and how it can enhance your colour pencil art? How can it help you choose the best colours for your drawing.

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Oct 31, 2023

How to Use Watercolor Pencils: A Beginner's Guide to the Medium

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How to use watercolor pencils: why this versatile medium should be in every artist's toolkit

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Oct 23, 2023

Mixed media techniques involving colored pencils

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Exploring mixed media techniques that combine colored pencils with other mediums can yield impressive results. Try it and see!

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Oct 20, 2023

Colored Pencil Solvent: The Secret to Blending Magic

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Colored Pencil Solvent: create vibrant, professional results by mastering blending with solvent. Transform dull drawings into stunning works of art

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Oct 20, 2023

Drawing papers for coloured pencil art

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How to choose from all the drawing papers available which is the best surface for your coloured pencil work

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Oct 13, 2023

Coloured Pencil Brands

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A look at the coloured pencil brands available in the UK. How they differ and how lightfast they are.

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Oct 10, 2023

Coloured pencil - the ideal medium for serious artists?

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Coloured pencil hub - start here and fall in love with pencils all over again. Create realistic artworks without having to wait for paint to dry.

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Oct 06, 2023

Colored Pencil Strokes: Techniques to Create Depth and Texture

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Experiment with colored pencil strokes:direction, color, density, pressure, layering and how the paper and pencil tip used affects the resulting mark making

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Sep 24, 2023

What are the Secondary Colors: How to Create and Use Them

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What are the secondary colors in an artwork? Learn how to create green, orange and purple by layering three different colored pencils.

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