DO'S & DON'TS: Blending Colour Pencils With Solvents

Blending with solvents can give some stunning effects, and if you follow these rules you can avoid the most common mistakes when blending colour pencils with solvents.

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[katrikinnunen]

I'm on tears because of that odorless mineral spirit that got "wasted" doing this video. RIP Zest-it solvent. ;( No, really this was such a useful tip. I've seen so many artists use way too much OMS and still get pretty nice results. The problem is that you shouldn't tip the brush to solvents so many times without wiping them properly in one session, you should use what is left on it every time. It feels dry... It's not dry, it still blends! The other thing with using too much is that the underlayer is not dry if solvent is used too much at the beginning of blending session. It's not going to blend so smooth if it's not completely dry, its just going to muddy up the first layer, and then you got nothing.
DO NOT USE TOO MUCH SOLVENT! Wipe the brush (to a kitchen towel or something that u use) to that stage that you don't feel any moisture touching it with your finger! And as you go on with one session let it just be and use it at is. You need to use solvents less the more you do layers. It's going to blend.

[ravenofthewild]

Thank you, getting into colored pencils after over 50 years and your clear teaching is invaluable. So new to this I not only didn't know about solvents but that you could lay more color on top of once dried. Blessings 🙏

[manthasagittarius]

Exactly what I needed to clarify, point by blessed point. You anticipate every question! Good work, my thanks.

[barristaflicks]

That was the most beautiful Lime drawing ive ever seen!

[vishgoddard]

You are the best tutor on you tube 💚 thank you 🙏🏼 so much effort and information. I have learnt a lot. Starting new with pencils! Fascinated by all the realistic art I see!

[NaomiCoutureArt]

Great tips! I love using OMS to blend colored pencils it make the process faster and easier 😄

[bethmegansmith]

Thank you for this, so helpful. thank you Happy crafting Happy new year 2023

[danamahmoud]

Thank you! This was short and super to the point!

I got myself a 24 set of Faber Castell Polychromos, but found them to be terribly patchy and not as easy to blend, despite layering colors on top of each other. I tried using rubbing alcohol, but it didn’t blend, as well as I thought it would. I tried baby oil instead, as I felt that since this was a dry type of pencil, perhaps something greasy will break down the pigments, and I was right! Not only did it blend and make the colors more vibrant, but it also allowed me to go over the work with more color layering. ❤

Now, if only baby oil was Travel friendly 😅🥲

[cozzazee]

Great work explaining the process. Thanks.

[tiamarie]

Thank you so much Gemma!! Your videos are So incredibly valuable to artists!!

[ZainabShaikhArt]

Thank youuu I bought zest it months ago and was so scared to try it 😢 amazing tips thank youuu ❤

[SuzanneLegault]

Great tips video. Clear and to the point. And a lovely lime drawing. Is it on your Patreon ?

[miklosnemeth]

2:20 baby oil or linseed oil work fine but their treatment and behavior is totally different than solvents. Oils are not solvents and they never got fully dry, and they make the paper semi transparent. I love them primarily with oil pastels, but keep in mind: they are oils and not solvents.

[TheGasMaster]

Thank you, Gemma. I’m new to drawing and I tried colored pencils a couple times now and use burnishing pencils. I’ve been afraid of solvents but I think I’m going to make the leap.

[osrictentaqclesmin]

Great video. Really enjoying your content. I’m struggling with getting the white polychromos to make any marks on top of solvent layer. Using Arteza 300 cold press. Any advice?

[muskyman]

Any recommendations on good lighting for color pencil drawing

[sashamirage]

Can I use silicone oil to blend color pencils?

[cathycathywild]

bonjour je suis en france et je n arrive pas a trouver de zest it ou de gamsol, savez vous si le white spirit sans odeur se comporte différemment que le zest it ? j utilise une estompe pour l appliquer j avais du mal avec le pinceau !

[serventsofradhamadhav]

First to comment ❤️


Can i get a pin ❤️

Btw i love your channel

[awaywegrow]

Great
However, I like to leave a couple of points of feedback.

The background music is unnecessary. It adds nothing and is very distracting.

No offence meant whatsoever, but please try to stop 'talking with your hands'!

Thanks & best wishes x