Coloring Techniques

Supercharge Your Art: Pencil Coloring Techniques for Jaw-Dropping 3D Effects!

In this captivating tutorial video, the talented creator, known for her expertise in pencil coloring techniques, takes you on a journey to transform flat coloring pages into vibrant 3-dimensional masterpieces. Using Johanna Basford’s “World of Flowers” coloring book and Black Widow Colored Pencils, Pamela showcases the process of choosing colors strategically, highlighting and shadowing, and utilizing artwork lines to add depth and realism to a flower illustration.

Who’s teaching you this pencil coloring technique?

Meet Pamela, the mastermind behind this enlightening tutorial! With a passion for coloring and a keen eye for detail, she’s garnered a loyal following of fellow coloring enthusiasts. The Pamelas YouTube channel is a treasure trove of informative and engaging coloring tutorials that elevate coloring from a simple pastime to an art form. Join her community for inspiration and insight into the world of coloring.

Channel Link: Passion For Pencils YouTube Channel

What you’ll learn in this video

  1. Choosing Colors Strategically: Learn how to select colors that offer a significant contrast in values for creating depth and dimension in your coloring pages.
  2. Highlight and Shadow Techniques: Discover the art of using highlight and shadow colors to make your objects pop off the page and create a realistic 3D effect.
  3. Utilizing Artwork Lines: Use the natural lines in your coloring book illustrations as guides to enhance depth and add texture to your colored designs.

Pamela’s Pencil Coloring Technique

  1. Color Selection: Choose three colors – a highlight, mid-tone, and shadow – that offer a noticeable difference in values.
  2. Initial Coloring: Apply the highlight color to the desired areas, leaving room for mid-tone and shadow.
  3. Mid-Tone Addition: Blend the mid-tone pencil color into the highlight, focusing on areas where depth is required.
  4. Shadow Intensification: Layer the shadow color in areas where objects overlap or require deeper shading.
  5. Enhancing Depth: Use the natural lines in the illustration to add extra depth and texture.
  6. Final Blending: Go over the entire colored area with the highlight color to unify the colors and add a smooth finish.
  7. Optional Sparkle: Add sparkle with Stickles or glitter to specific areas for an extra touch of magic.

Resources Mentioned in this video

FAQ

  1. Can I use different brands of colored pencils for this technique? Absolutely! While Pamela used Black Widow Colored Pencils, you can adapt these techniques to other quality colored pencil brands as well.
  2. Do I need to be an experienced colorist to try this tutorial? Not at all! This tutorial is designed to help both beginners and experienced colorists enhance their coloring skills.
  3. What if I make a mistake while adding shadows? Mistakes happen! If you add too much shadow, you can lighten it using an eraser or by layering a lighter color on top.
  4. How do Stickles enhance the final result? Stickles add a touch of shimmer and dimension to specific areas, making your coloring page even more captivating.
  5. Can I apply these pencil coloring techniques to other subjects, not just flowers? Absolutely! The techniques shown here can be applied to various objects and scenes, allowing you to bring depth to any coloring page.

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