Colored Pencils for Beginners: Types, Tools & Techniques

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Colored pencils might seem simple… but they’re one of the most versatile art materials an artist can use.

In this episode, I break down the different types of colored pencils, the tools artists commonly use alongside them, and the blending and layering techniques that help create vibrant, polished drawings.

0:00 - Intro
0:42 - What are colored pencils?
1:04 - Types of colored pencils like wax vs. oil-based comparison (Prismacolor & Faber Castell Polychromos)
2:14 - Student grade colored pencils
2:39 - Helpful tools like colorless blender pencils, pencil extender, erasers, sharpeners, white gel pen, and paper types
4:30 - Basic techniques like pencil points and applying pencil
5:00 - Line drawing techniques like hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, and scumbling
5:33 - How to blend colors, including selecting colors, layering, and burnishing
7:05 - Advanced drawing techniques, including initial set up and drawing to completion