How to Draw Shadows with Colored Pencils: Easy Shading Techniques for Adult Coloring Books

Learn the basics of light, shadows and easy shading techniques with colored pencils that you can use on your coloring pages or artwork to create something amazing, even if you’re a beginner!

In this video, I’m going to show you a simple method to get started with shading that anyone can learn, and give you some basic knowledge of the different types of shadows that you can add to your coloring pages or artwork. I’m using Prismacolor Premier Soft-Core Colored Pencils in this example, and my color palette comes from The Color Catalog, which is available at the link above, along with the coloring page I’ve used if you’d like to color along.

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[deniseshockley]

Hello Sarah, I luv it when you explain the “why” you color this way or that way. It bakes it a lot easier to understand and apply it to our own coloring pages. Good job, and thanks 🤩

[Ess]

I'm a total newbie to shading and this is so helpful, thank you 😊

[kippytx]

This was incredible helpful to me. I only have crayola pencils as I am on a fixed budget. I love coloring in adult coloring books, drawing and coloring gemstones. And drawing and coloring both mandalas and zentangle pieces. This makes a lot of sense. I am a new subscriber and I am learning so much. Thank you for sharing

[lumpcrabbarnacle]

I see you have a Coloring Through Cancer book on Amazon. A dear friend dropped me off some coloring books and colored pencils yesterday. I’m done with radiation but there’s many side effects that need to heal. I’m not the most creative or crafty person in the world but watching your videos this afternoon are getting me to look forward to trying your techniques and getting my mind off me. Thank you for the wonderful lessons. I hope your mom is doing well. God Bless you and our family.

[kalekain]

You are really knowledgeable! Love how you actually teach instead of just assume everyone knows what you are doing :)

[ildonoa]

I've seen several comments indicating the video is too fast. YouTube allows you to slow down (or speed up) the playback speed. If you are viewing this on a computer, if you hover your mouse pointer over the video, you will see a toolbar appear at the bottom of the video. There is a gear icon on this toolbar, click on the gear. One of the options on the menu that appears is "Playback speed". If you click on Playback Speed, you will see several options (.25, .75, etc.) with Normal checked. If you click on .25, .5 or .75, this will reduce the playback speed. Play around with these options until you find a more comfortable viewing speed.

If you are watching on a mobile device, tap the video. A toolbar will appear on the top edge and the lower edge of the video. In the upper right hand corner there is a vertical meatball menu - three dots stacked on top of each other. If you tap on this, you will see a menu pop up from the bottom edge of your screen. The same playback speed option is available here.

Hope this helps.

[kathrynmoffett]

Roses are red, violets are blue...I love your drawing skills and you! 🥰🥰🥰

[unwindoclock]

I'm Learning So Much From Your Videos!!

[lauriemyers]

This makes so much sense! I’ve never heard this concept explained like this! Thank you!

[missjoshemmett]

And then I discovered greyscale, and everything went easy peasy...

[WrrrGamer]

I just liked and followed your YouTube and Facebook pages I’ve been trying to get into coloring in the last couple days and am an absolute noob when it comes to this stuff. So can’t wait to learn more about all this.

[bellaplayz]

I was struggling to draw this thank god it turn out good I love you and your art fabulous beautiful no words hey your my idol

[TravisBrady-wnfr]

Yay! These are the things I want to learn. Thanks alot!

[angelakirkEarnest]

You are A great teacher, I like how your videos get to the point with good explanation, and minimum other chit-chat, so I'm not trying to forward the Video. You add in other options and techniques to get different results. Your videos are timed perfect. Good job. I also like your huemer.

[creativitystudio]

I am a new beginner artist looking for tips on realism. Because I want to start a YouTube channel. Your tips help me a lot.

[Wolfattwilight]

That lil guy behind u is stealin ur shit!!

This was very useful, thank u!

[OohMax]

Wish there was a love button… thank you for your simplistic teaching methods. I have learned so much. Thank you thank you thank you

[atticusfinch]

thank you so much. I actually feel encouraged by your examples.

[KarenAllisonrc]

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[notsosassymarian]

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