It's currently 1:19am on August 22, 2024, and I know this video is from 7 yrs ago, just finished watching it, but I've been relearning art since last year in the summer (picking up from when I was in 3rd grade) and I've watched many videos since last summer and this one really gave me sooo many tips and made me understand some basic things that I was not aware of. So thank you for making this video. I now understand why it's been frustrating for me. But I'm definitely one of those that want to color properly and am willing to learn to do it well. I'll be looking to the KZbinrs you've mentioned. Thank you for sharing!

Love the color pencils they offer great effects and can blend well with alcohol markers.

I did a youtube stumble onto your videos... the Fates work in mysterious ways. You speak to the beginners with integrity. Awesome! Your encouragement and subtle explanations of the fits and starts of trusting 'you have the ability' are appreciated. Thank you for your energy, and faith, that we can all create and enjoy art.

Just got the full set from Amazon. It arrived pristine no damage or cracked pencils

the only challenge is that when replacing one color, one cannot just spend $2 and walk out! :)

I think I want the polychromos this year. Maybe next year on those.

I agree completely with the happy parent notion. I am not a parent, but I do live with my partner, but he is very supportive of my coloring. I have only been coloring about 6 months. I started with very poor quality pencils and a single coloring book that was a gift. I had been quite ill and was having tremors in my hands. I didn't do much of anything. I now color every day. The tremors in my right hand are barely noticable and even my penmanship is improved. I am much happier and I am much more independent. I have three sets of moderately inexpensive pencils and a mix of old pencils from my days teaching in the industrial arts, my cousin the architect, and my cousin the the costume designer. So I even have some Prismacolor premiers though they are now stubs. But I recommend coloring to most of my friends and acquaintances that need a little distraction from the rest of their lives. I am lucky to have found coloring and I am going to start sketching and drawing again to do my own original work as soon as I get my confidence back. Thanks for the video.😊

I agree completely with the happy parent notion. I am not a parent, but I do live with my partner, but he is very supportive of my coloring. I have only been coloring about 6 months. I started with very poor quality pencils and a single coloring book that was a gift. I had been quite ill and was having tremors in my hands. I didn't do much of anything. I now color every day. The tremors in my right hand are barely noticable and even my penmanship is improved. I am much happier and I am much more independent. I have three sets of moderately inexpensive pencils and a mix of old pencils from my days teaching in the industrial arts, my cousin the architect, and my cousin the the costume designer. So I even have some Prismacolor premiers though they are now stubs. But I recommend coloring to most of my friends and acquaintances that need a little distraction from the rest of their lives. I am lucky to have found coloring and I am going to start sketching and drawing again to do my own original work as soon as I get my confidence back. Thanks for the video.😊

Hi Karin .. nice leaves there.. i save that combination for later use. Thank you for that and the wonderful chat love it!! Have a day there and Happy coloring !! 🥰

I used to be big into drawing but got sidetracked for 30 yrs. Just getting back into it and I'm really happy to see so many getting into pencil art. You do a nice job. God bless.

I know I'm late watching this but I'm new to your channel and can't get enough of your content you are amazing and I appreciate all the detailed information you give💯🙏🏼 I just ordered the Dritz Rainbow wheel through your link in this video can't wait to receive it and start using it this is going to be a game changer for Me🤭🥰 thank you for explaining both color wheels🙏🏼🫶🏼 I already have the bigger color wheel....I actually ordered it like a week ago and now that I understand it more thanks to your explanation of it I'm looking forward to using it too🤭🫶🏼 Thanks for all the detailed content you provide I truly appreciate you 💯🙏🏼🫶🏼🙌🏼🥰

Thanks. They make q tips that have a large flat end on one end.

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What would be expensive about backgrounds? Gambol isn’t exactly cheap either

Thank you! I have been struggling with colored pencils breaking while sharpening for years and years it made me not want to color my traditional drawings for the longest time 🩵

I use an inclined board when i color. I find it more comfy than when i color on a regular table. The major drawback though is it's difficult to work on books so i mostly tear pages off.

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So I am supposed to turn the sharpener and not turn the pencil?

Love your videos

Hi fellow kentuckian! Thank you for this video, very helpful and enjoyable

Beautiful, very helpful!

Now I just need to find my hemostats. They are also used in dollmaking that's why I bought them. Your video is super helpful thanks for sharing 😁.

6 years later and this is so on point for me. It’s definitely help me calm down and just have something for me. I have a 2&3 year olds, I do this at night time when everyone is sleeping. It’s worth it ❤ Thank you 🙏

I use embossing powder, it’s very fine glitter and beautiful when you use your heat gun on it. Some of the embossing powder will puff up but others simply melt into the paper. I have to get the glue sticks!

100% agree with what you said, love your video and have subscribed love from the UK xxx

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Hi Erin.. does it works for isopropyl apcohol 99 percent? Thank you

Beautiful job. Great presentation.

its my first time coloring its so relaxing :) thanks

I’m new to KZbin so I need some advice for calm coloring videos.

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What I e been searching for is other than small circles I have osteoporosis arthritis in both thumbs.. I guess I’ll have to try my own way..This drives me insane..and I want Peace..I Appreciate All your advice!

Thank you for this video that shows us how to use soft pastels as a background. The problem I had was that the pastels wanted to bunch up on the Q-tips and it would only leave one dark spot on the paper and then quit while the rest of it stayed caked on the Q-tip. I had the same problem when I tried to use a dry powdery eye shadow. Is it because I applied the cotton tip directly to the pastel stick instead of scraping the pastel off onto a plate first? It really seemed to want to stick firmly to the cotton, and also to the dry eye shadow applicator. I think I answered my own question. No skipping the scraping the pastel onto the plate, right? Wonderful video for those of us who obviously don't know a thing about what we're doing when it comes to using soft pastels. Your picture was very beautiful, and all your instruction was really, really appreciated. Thank you!

Thank you for this video on how to use soft pastels for backgrounds. My problem was that if I tried to rub a Q-tip onto a pastel it would clump up in the cotton and just put a tiny dark spot of pastel on the paper. Is that because I tried to take the color directly from the pastel instead of scraping the pastel into a powder on a plate first? The same thing happened when I tried to substitute powder eye shadow for the pastel.

Polys and other poly brands of CP are my fav!! Just haven’t got on well with prisms, sadly as the color range is gorgeous, need more practice. Thank you for your effort in sharing your knowledge 🎈💐💕

You found a fantastic price for the pencils . Are they on sale sometimes ?

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This is my first time to watch you.An i have learned so much and i have all this pencil and i didnt use them because i didnt know how to use thing❤

You or so outstanding for your artwork.❤i love you an you have just a great voice ❤

I just on your website you or so good an you go so slow an you can learn so easy.Thank you for your TIME ❤

I hate coloring flowers, But I decided it's time I learn to do them, instead of avoiding a page with them. Erin you are a great inspiration for me. I enjoyed doing this with you. I love how you explain everything and why. Thank-you

Can you please do a video on coloring books with best paper. Have you already? Thanks a million.

Love it! I look forward to coloring, like a child getting an ice cream cone. I am not very good yet, but l still look forward to it and tips like yours help me along to get better. Oh! If I do skip days I too feel almost like writers block for colorists or Poof I am almost feeling like I am starting over again, hence your video. Much thanks.

Thank you so much to make a video that is simple for beginners to follow. Please continue making this kind of video. I get so intimidated with other videos OMG!!! to me it take the fun out of coloring with so much techniques. I understand I would love to color one day the same way but boy as a beginner I gust want to put down the coloring book and never picked up again to be honest. Thank you so much and 🙏🏼 keep making more simple videos. Love it.. I have a Sherry Baldy coloring book that is super cute that I want to try but there is not a lot of videos to watch for this kind of book

I’m enjoying your videos. I have been a card maker for several years and have done a little coloring with pencils and copic markers but never learned enough. I ordered the Secret Garden from Amazon and can’t wait to color along❤️Thanks for sharing your knowledge to help others learn to color and create something beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

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Thank you from a new adult coloring adult!

This series is excellent

Wow!! You thought of everything. So much useful information. Thank you:)