HOW TO USE COLORED PENCIL - Guide for Beginners

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!

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Colored Pencils:

Paper:

Other tools:

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[wilinnsu]

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

[boranalipe]

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

[plattjef]

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

[annasafavi]

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 💗

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

[NursyazwaniJalal]

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..

[ladyhecate]

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.

[prackritibhaargava]

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 !!

[yeva]

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

[justesile]

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

[ainhoamonasterio]

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.

[Sir-Reborn]

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.

[mmmpatitas]

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

[barbaragemin]

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

[PlasmaSpeedos]

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

[robloxhorror]

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

[ate]

"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

[KirstyPartridgeArt]

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?

[evelyne]

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 !

[bodoorhakami]

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.