12 Blending Tips for Colored Pencils

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

KZbin won't let me edit my last comment so I'm just going to add that I had no idea this video was thirty minutes long. I was so absorbed by watching and listening to you time just flew by. You know, there are artists out there that never want to share their knowledge but I've noticed when it comes to adult coloring, everyone is generously helpful with sharing what they've learned. Thank you.

[@CherTheFire]

HI There! I read your other comments as well, I'll post to this one. Thank you, yes, time goes quickly when you are having fun and there is much to share and learn! Thank you for taking a moment to comment and I appreciate your enthusiasm for the video and learning something new! I always love when people have been inspired from a video to give a go and be excited about trying what they learned! Happy coloring!

[@girlshawn]

I learned more in the first ten minutes than in all the classes I've ever taken. You are very clear and I got what you were saying, thanks for making this free. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@CherTheFire]

Glad to hear this was helpful for you! Learning basics that are practical but allow for your own creativity are great jumping off points for amazing works of art! Thanks for taking a moment to comment - much appreciated!

[@debbiecollom9477]

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[@debbiecollom9477]

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[@thesav7371]

You have no idea how helpful this was. Thanks to you, I coloured my OC the way I wanted to and I am deeply satisfied. Thank you so much!!

[@CherTheFire]

That's great!!! yay!

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

Very well done, Cher. Not only do I now possess the knowledge to expand my skill with coloring, but the mystery of how so many people who share their their colorings and do such a fantastic job of blending is solved, and I understand the nature of colored pencils a bit more. (how this video can have Any thumbs down is beyond me) Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I can't wait to try something new!

[@jlm517rocks]

CuzKatieSaysSo dittos!!

[@bevkay4170]

It’s a little word called...jealousy

[@BeverlyM52]

Some people just canNOT stand to see a KZbin video with no thumbs-down. The problem is theirs, and they need counseling. ;)

[@sheilapechman8962]

This is one of the best tutorials on blending I've viewed. I'm pretty good at it but I still learned a great deal. Thank you.

[@CherTheFire]

+Sheila Pechman Thank you Sheila! I appreciate that!! Happy coloring!

[@ipacarrollread]

This is one of the most helpful KZbin videos I’ve seen. Thank you so much!

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you for letting me know! Appreciate you taking a moment to drop a line! Happy coloring!

[@rainbowfox1934]

I've read probably 300 colored pencil books and never seen some of these ideas. Great job!

[@CherTheFire]

Excellent, glad you took the time to take a gander! Love when people who already have a knowledge base get excited about learning something new! Happy coloring!

[@jennifermowett5034]

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[@jennifermowett5034]

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[@TheVanillatech]

You have the most crystal clear and pleasant voice I could listen to you for hours.

[@CherTheFire]

+TheVanillatech Thank you for the compliment, I appreciate when people reach out and let me know that even the vibrational teachings through sound are reaching you. Happy coloring!

[@denisemessier9701]

I am so very glad I found your You Tube channel! I am a novice colorer. I have not attempted anything yet because I am gathering information and resources. I love the way you teach through your tutorials, so I am now a subscriber! I look forward to learning more from you. Thank you for sharing your passion.

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you Denise - don't wait! start with what you have and practice little doodles or scribbles or whatever! Everything counts :)!

[@natikier]

Denise Messier Denise: I'd like to connect with you. I am the same type of learner, a gatherer of resources, to get the best techniques quickly. I'm not sure how we can contact eachother without giving personal info here. I think I will try to find you on facebook.

[@photonella]

I find this tutorial not only helpful and very educational, but also very relaxing. I love how you use your voice softly just to let the art take over.

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you, Nella, I'm glad the video served it's purpose in all ways! Happy coloring!

[@TerriShaver1]

I love the look of the gamsol!!

[@CherTheFire]

+Terri Shaver it definately has a unique look!

[@katzarm]

I am learning so much from your colored pencil videos. When I came back after dinner yesterday to watch more of your videos, I told my husband I was going back to U-Tube School. Thank you for posting your very informative videos.

[@CherTheFire]

+katzam nj This made me giggle - I LOVE it!! Happy day!

[@1jmass]

This was so helpful. I do find myself pressing too hard with my pencils, so maybe that is what is preventing me from getting the all of the blending I want. I will definitely practice using these techniques because I am addicted to coloring these days!

[@CherTheFire]

+jean massey Yes, it's learning to work with the tools to get the most out of them and the experience. Pressing hard will certainly fill the paper up pigment faster, but it doesn't always mean there will be room for layering.

[@fazestorm4441]

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[@AnneBrown-m7y]

You are a great teacher. I agree with the other commenters. I have learned more in this video than all the others I have watched. Thank you for not assuming I had any knowledge of these techniques.

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you for taking a minute to comment. It's been a while since I've made any videos, but I sure am happy to see people still learning and being curious enough to explore different ways to play with coloring. Enjoy! I found that sometimes people think they know stuff, but they skipped some basics, so I liked to teach from a beginning place.

[@edwgwilymedwgwilym2827]

Thank you for this very very helpful demonstration. You are the first person to make me think about the tooth of the paper.

[@CherTheFire]

Glad to hear it! Never to old to learn something young. It's all about the relationship between tools - and the paper counts!

[@mariaelenacruzflores5920]

William Knight-Hughes its ok I am so happy for this video too.

[@terristephens9820]

In the past, I was reluctant to purchase coloring books and pencils, as I still color as though I am in grade school. I am so glad that I found your channel. You have given instructions that are clear and concise, and I believe I am encouraged to now go out a purchase coloring books and pencils. I just did not know where or how to start. I will be viewing this video over and over again, and I have subscribed to your channel. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and your talent.

[@CherTheFire]

Everyone - everyone - starts somewhere! Start where you are with what you have and have fun! It's about enjoyment, slowing down, learning a little bit about yourself and the tools. :-)

[@terristephens9820]

Thank you. I will.

[@saki_lao]

Your blending tips are the best one I've seen so far. Your demonstration and explanation are simple yet spot on. I really appreciate your time and effort for sharing this wonderful tip! Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you Saki_lao!

[@adrianamccarthy7107]

This is the best video I've found so far, you really showed how to gleams and what to do and what not to do , you also took the time to explain everything which is what a lot of other KZbin don't do.

[@CherTheFire]

Thanks Adriana, I like to know why something is doing something, it helps to put things together in my head and in application. So I try to help others understand it as well. Happy coloring!

[@bonitaeasterling6956]

Thank you for your teaching on the different techniques.

[@CherTheFire]

You're welcome!

[@cheryleconser9279]

I just found this video! I see you posted it 8 years ago and it is still teaching people today! I learned a lot. Thank you!

[@CherTheFire]

Aww, that is fantastic! A lesson explored no matter when is still something to learn from!

[@jenniferyeager7566]

After using CP for a few years, I thought I knew all the blending techniques. But you've taught me several new/variations that I wasn't aware of. Thanks Cher. Great vid. SUBSCRIBED!

[@CherTheFire]

Awesome! Thank you for taking a moment to drop a note. Always appreciate knowing people are exciting about learning more! Happy coloring!

[@stuartwoodcock9780]

This explains layering so well

[@CherTheFire]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for dropping a line!

[@maryberg3855]

This was so very helpful! I’m just starting with colored pencils and now feel like I know some really good techniques and won’t learn bad habits. I love your presentation style - very clear and just the right pace. Thank you so much.

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you for taking a minute to let me know~ I hope you are still doing happy coloring and have really advanced since you first commented! Happy Day!

[@sandyshelton-rodriguez6094]

This has to be the BEST coloring instruction I have found...thank you! :)

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you Sandy! Happy to have you stop by and learn a little bit along the way! Happy coloring!

[@Necronephilim]

Absolutely awesome tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to show us these amazing techniques. Love the vaseline option and I'm going to try it out right now :)

[@CherTheFire]

+Necronephilim Enjoy, have fun! If you use a lot of vaseline or cover your entire page with this technique, you might consider storing your coloring between between plain pages until you are certain it's dry (might take a day or two).

[@rmuller366]

Great tips as always Cher! Enjoying my gratitude book coloring. Thanks for creating it. Blessings to you! OMGosh! Cher I got out my violet blue pencil after watching this video and wow, what a difference it made on the piece I’m currently working on. I don’t know why I wasn’t doing this before. I’ve noticed many artists videos that talked about not being afraid to put in the shadows. I guess I just didn’t “see” what they were talking about. It didn’t dawn on me what they meant, until I actually watched you do it. Thank you for making my day by showing this important technique. Bless you!

[@CherTheFire]

Awesome!! Thank you for letting me know something eye opening came out of the video! Always appreciate hearing about people's art journey and the new things they discover and can expand upon with just a small nudge in a new direction. Enjoy - happy coloring!

[@skunnavatana9407]

That was so informative. Now I know how to get a better effect......tiny circles - who knew. Thank you so much.

[@jlm517rocks]

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[@zanetwiesman9079]

I have searched high and low and found this video. What a wonderful and informative video. Thank you! Good to see different ways to blend and with what tools! It helps a lot when you are trying to find your way in the coloring world.

[@CherTheFire]

It's been a while since you sent this comment, but I wanted you to know I'm so glad you were curious and persistent in finding new ways to expand your creative coloring world when you did - hopefully, you have grown since then and amazed yourself!

[@catherineridgely8791]

Thank You This is the best teaching guide. You make it very easy to understand

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you, appreciate the feedback - happy coloring!

[@purplestarrynight11]

I like that you used the techniques on a coloring page. Neat!

[@CherTheFire]

+purplestarrynight11 Good!! and Thanks - wanted to show you how it looks in "real life" :-)

[@marilynengstrom4223]

Thank you, Great information, liked seeing the different examples. next to each other.

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you for taking a minute to let me know - I know this is a tad late responding (7 years!). Comments can get lost in the mix and I try to dip back in every once in a while. I hope you are still creating!

[@dianeknuckles]

What great information! I am just getting back into coloring from back in my teens. I"m now 50-something and thought I'd take it up again. I was going to start out with markers, which is what I used to use, but I also bought colored pencils to try and I am liking those very much. After watching this video, I have so much more inspiration stirring around in me. I can't wait to get working on some new pages, more professional looking pictures and something to be really proud of. Thank you for inspiring me where I didn't have inspiration!

[@CherTheFire]

+Diane Knuckles Thank you Diane for sharing...I'm so glad to hear you playing with color again! Enjoy!! check out the other videos on my channel for more information when you're ready! Happy day!

[@sarahlambert3965]

Thank you so much for this tutorial Cher!! It's a joy to me to learn more colored pencil techniques :)

[@CherTheFire]

+Sarah Lambert yay! I'm glad you are hving fun!

[@jlm517rocks]

Very helpful. After applying each technique, all the gems I've seen others create made sense. Thanks.

[@CherTheFire]

COOL! Glad to hear it! Hope you find yourself creating awesome artistic wonders of color now! Happy coloring!

[@MarianniiP]

Wow! I am learning to blend, and this tutorial has been very useful, I loved the blending marker effect!! Thank you :)

[@CherTheFire]

Thanks for taking a moment to comment Mariana! Happy coloring!

[@karendirmish2696]

Beautiful and I’m learning so much about color theory and blending. I especially enjoyed the blending stick technique and use of Vaseline! Lots learned! Thanks, Karen Dirmish, learner! 30:46

[@jenny154]

Thank you for showing this I am new to this I just bought my first set of colored pencils. This is gonna help me so much! You are really good at explaining this

[@CherTheFire]

+jenny154 thank you jenny for taking a moment to share! Have fun, enjoy! I'm sure you'll create magic!

[@jennifercahill7397]

Thank you for taking the time to show these methods.

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you for taking a moment to share some kinds words! Happy Coloring!

[@lisabrown4509]

I love your videos! Very informative and easy to follow. My coloring has improved noticeably just from watching and applying what you have shown. Thank you so much!

[@CherTheFire]

+Lisa Brown Fantastic, Lisa!!! That's wonderful feedback! Keep up the creative coloring!!!

[@stephanieclapper6]

As a complete novice to colored pencils- but card maker, I was looking for help in this medium. Your video was the best I've watched. You are an excellent teacher! Thx very much!!

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you Stephanie! I appreciate the kind words! Happy card making!

[@lilbsnana]

Thank you for sharing your blending style i really enjoy coloring and blending is one of my favorite thing to do

[@Lala0RK]

This is a wonderful tutorial. You have the most loveliest and calming voice. Thanks for teaching us how to blend.

[@CherTheFire]

+Lala Khalique Thank you Lala, I have found that the presentation to the eyes visually as well and the mind through sound can make a difference in abosrbing the information. Thank you for taking a moment to comment - Happy coloring!

[@cynthiarichter792]

This was so useful for beginners like me. TFS

[@CherTheFire]

Glad to hear it! Happy coloring!

[@l3afy_x]

these 30 mins were worth watching !!! thank you !!

[@CherTheFire]

Glad you enjoyed the video! happy coloring!!

[@fionapyle9403]

Thanks so much for sharing this. Best tutorial I've seen on blending, you make it easy to understand. :)

[@CherTheFire]

THanks - appreciate you taking a moment to share! Happy Coloring!

[@galedar1537]

This video was great! Your explanations are so clear, and I like that you give the reasons behind the techniques. I learned how important the tooth of the paper is, and also to pay more attention to keeping the pencil tip sharp. Thanks so much!

[@CherTheFire]

Wonderful - Happy coloring, Gale! I hope you enjoy the process even more!

[@repurposemania2316]

This tutorial was so fulfilling and very helpful, thank you.

[@CherTheFire]

Great - glad to hear it!

[@hazeldecker622]

I am so happy I found this channel!

[@CherTheFire]

Aww, thank you!! Happy coloring!

[@cheryls_creative7048]

Thank you! This is really helpful!

[@CherTheFire]

You're welcome, Cheryl Turtlemoon (love your name!).

[@msquid1]

Cheryl turtlemoo

[@sirishavura4824]

Wonderful and clear explanations of all techniques with colour pencils

[@CherTheFire]

I'm happy to hear - hope you take it and have fun expanding your coloring and creativity!

[@estherwalter1]

brilliant tutorial. thankyou :)

[@CherTheFire]

+Morgana Walter Thank you Morgana!

[@FERNANDAKT]

Thank you so much. I have been wondering how to do all that. You make it simple and easy to follow. Will watch you again and again.

[@CherTheFire]

Yay, Thanks Fern, appreciate the note, the goal is of course to inspire you to now go play with color in a new way yourself! Happy coloring!

[@markjaysonlumagui753]

Thank you for this Cher. I am new to adult coloring and your techniques will sure help me a lot to make my artwork even more on point. Kudos!

[@CherTheFire]

Excellent, Mark! Happy Coloring! Enjoy the process.

[@kimberlyduncan1053]

Lots of great information! The vasoline was amazing!

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you!!! Happy coloring!

[@johnsnow41884]

I love her voice.

[@marcussalvador1791]

davidrl84 THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID

[@johnsnow41884]

Marcus Salvador you got it all wrong boi.

[@dianeevans2281]

thank you! i love the way the color looks like a painting with the vaseline!

[@CherTheFire]

+Diane Evans yes, the vaseline give a very rich pigmented look!

[@dianeevans2281]

CherTheFire i tried it last night, i'm drawing with prismacolor oil pencils and it looks great! Can you give me an idea of what paper is the best for this type of pencil? The one i have is not the greatest, but it is expensive, Strathmore Sketch 300 series.

[@dianeevans2281]

***** yes, i know

[@CherTheFire]

Strathmore is fine to use.I've played with really inexpensive papers to nicer papers..it depends on the purpose of drawing/coloring, for example I've also use Canson when I wanted a brighter white background. Sketch will have a slightly different texture/weight/feel than Drawing paper - you can always get a small size pad of paper and experiement with before going to bigger sizes. the more you play, the more you'll have personal knowledge about what works for your style and your budget.

[@dianeevans2281]

CherTheFire thank you cher! we do live on a very tight budget and i am a very poor artist, so i have to work with what i can afford!

[@kityskreativekorner4764]

Subscribed!! What beautiful work you have done! Thank you for making this video for us beginners! Ever since I was little I have always colored in circles and would get teased for taking so long to color. As an adult it's good to know I did something right LOL.

[@CherTheFire]

+Cheryl Malone YAY! I'm so glad you are enjoying the process! it is such an important part of the coloring satisfaction level!

[@misseskval2686]

love your teaching style. thanks so much for taking the time for the many well explained details and the making of these videos.

[@CherTheFire]

+missesk val (missesk4u) Thank you Missesk val! appreciate you taking a moment to write a comment!

[@KonaSitkaRose]

That you -- so in depth and well done! I learned new techniques ♥

[@CherTheFire]

+KonaSitkaRose Great!

[@created2bless322]

WOW!!!! You are a great teacher! I heard about these options but your video is excellent and easy to follow/understand. So even though I saw videos on them by other artist, nothing clicked. Today I’m enlightened, thank you!

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you! I try to respond to comments when I can and see this is a *teeny* bit late. I hope you are still creating and doing amazing things!

[@created2bless322]

No worries, life happens. Yes, I am and it is my therapy for sure!!! @@CherTheFire

[@CherTheFire]

Glad to hear it! Breathe, drink water, create!@@created2bless322

[@lokey416]

well look at that, you learn something new everyday. Vaseline? whaaa? awesome. thank you

[@CherTheFire]

I'm glad you are learning something new every day! Happy coloring!

[@milesjustice8638]

I watched this video a few years ago - it actually inspired me to take up adult coloring in my mid 40s. For some reason, I decided to re-watch it today and found it just as inspiring. Cher, your style, tone and an presence is just amazing - so calming. Thank you for the video and continued inspiration. I know you are well!

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you Miles! I hope you are still coloring and enjoying the relaxing and creative spaces that come from coloring! I appreciate you writing me and letting me know!! Happy Day!!

[@milesjustice8638]

@@CherTheFire I am and I am. Be well!

[@valentinamanukyan317]

thank you for this helpful lesson ..... You definitely deserve more subscribers !!!!!!!

[@CherTheFire]

+Valentina Manukyan Thank you Valentina!

[@caijian]

+CherTheFire you need more subscribers

[@jackiedavidson5420]

Valentina Manukyan very informative !

[@daiushhoushmand1106]

Valentina Manukyan aeun

[@MsWithoutNick]

THANK YOU author! and THANK YOU very much the subs writer for 30 min (OMG)!!! it's so big job and thanks!

[@da-madmodler4692]

Hello I’ve been drawing with graphite my whole life and just started watching color pencil tech. Videos. First I want to thank you for not having ads and commercials at least on this video it really is refreshing to get good solid info without skipping commercials. Blending with solvents is amazing and I use cheap amazon basic colored pencils which for 23.00 is a great pencil for someone learning the ropes. Thanks again for the tips.

[@CherTheFire]

Happy coloring! I hope you are still exploring with color and enjoying the process!

[@alexandraguzu]

Thank you this video really helped ! Have a great day!

[@CherTheFire]

+Alexandra Guzu Thank you Alexandra, I appreciate the feedback! Happy coloring!

[@עופרקוצינסקי]

wow! that gamsol technique blew my mind! never heard about it... and it came up really beautiful.

[@CherTheFire]

glad to hear you've learned something new!! Happy coloring!

[@paparazzimama]

Thank you for the great tips! I'm wondering how many of these (particularly the ones on the bottom row) would bleed through if I'm coloring in a book with double sided pages?

[@CherTheFire]

As in a post to @dannileemeow, you might just have to create a test page from your book. It's important to test on the SAME type of paper you will be using (not copy paper) in order to really see how your paper and tool relationship have with each other. My coloring books are single sided and are pretty good thickness and I've had no bleed to the back. I wouldn't know about double-sided because different books have different thicknesses of paper. If you are a heavy-handed applicator, you might see something on the back. It is about learning your tool, how much is needed, how it responds to the paper and when to relax or go in a little more. You'll have to experiment! But that's part of the fun, anyway! Enjoy the process - give it a try! In most cases, it works beautifully.

[@aliceblanco7225]

Thank you for this lesson. I am a beginner with pencils and I purchased the prismacolor pencils. This lesson has helped me tremendously.

[@CherTheFire]

+Alice Blanco yay! that's great Alice! Happy coloring~!

[@BarbGhig]

Excellent tutorial...Thank you!

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you Barb! Happy coloring!

[@susancastagna4241]

Wow you are a great teacher, well done. Explained so much, loving the gamsol, I'm getting some of that tomorrow as well as a small vaseline. TY!!

[@CherTheFire]

+Susan Castagna awesome! have fun!

[@teeheeluvxx9789]

Thanks for the tips!! I also bought your mandala book well my teacher did and I colour it in sometimes

[@CherTheFire]

+MinecraftGamerGal cool!!

[@mchowdhury3184]

omg. so useful. i could have never imagined to use all these techniques

[@CherTheFire]

+Vabenee vaabeene happy coloring!

[@reneelanier3475]

Cher, which blending medium do you prefer and use most often?

[@CherTheFire]

+Renee Lanier Hmmm.....good question. I use them all actually. It depends on what I'm coloring and the look I'm going for (for a class example, just for fun, to fine tune a technique, etc). For fast blending, I use the blending marker or gamsol...but I always layer, layer, layer.

[@reneelanier3475]

Thank you!!!

[@CherTheFire]

welcome!

[@Miriam42483]

This teacher is fantastic and I will probably watch this blending video!

[@CherTheFire]

+Miriam Anderson you should DEFINITELY watch this video - haha~

[@GodsSmile]

Cher I am so glad I found U :) I am just getting into colouring and learning so much from you can you please tell me what type of brush you used on the gel pen leafs ? thanks in advance

[@CherTheFire]

Its a brush I've had for 20-25 years. old brush I used in college. it's a 1/4 inch flat brush.

[@gloriacharter839]

Thank you for taking the time to do this tutorial. It is very helpful xx

[@CherTheFire]

thank you for taking a moment to send a comment. I enjoy hearing that it was helpful to others! Happy Coloring!

[@beverlyfrederick5362]

Brilliant Tutorial ☆☆☆☆☆

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you Beverly! Happy coloring!

[@joanbancroft3565]

Beverly Frederick howto draw a dog

[@pattigraham9130]

You have a very calming style of teaching, I loved watching the 12 tips and I guess I'm moving on to some of your others! Thank you!

[@CherTheFire]

+Patti Graham Wonderful! Thank you Patti! Enjoy!

[@jeanmcintyre6488]

I see your using prismacolor pencils...i love mine,and I think there absolutly worth paying a bit more for

[@CherTheFire]

Yes, they are the largest brand in my collection. I also have a lot of inexpensive pencils that I teach with so others can learn that it's not what you have, but what you do with them :).

[@Neitakay]

Thanks, this is one of the most informative videos on colored pencil tips!

[@CherTheFire]

Thanks Neita! Appreciate the note! Enjoy! Happy coloring!!

[@amliwotyed2012]

Cher m n love with with your tips thank you:-)

[@judymccarthy9423]

This is one of the best tutorials I've seen. I really get it now!!!Lots of great tips. I was pressing too hard on my pencils, how to keep tip sharp..Thanks for all this.

[@CherTheFire]

+Judy McCarthy Fantastic Judy! Thanks for the feedback! happy coloring (and yes! pressing too hard can be hard on your hands and your pencils if you do that all the time - occassionally there might be a need to be attentive that way, but lighter will be the better teacher).

[@aijavanaga8569]

...and what about oil based pencils? I am using Faber Castell polychromos colored pencils. Sorry for my english...

[@CherTheFire]

FC pencils can work similiarly, you might find they feel a bit "harder" as in Prismas are softer and lay down more pigment in a buttery fashion, but FC allow you to blend a bit differently because of the hardness difference. You might find you can blend longer and with more colors with FC! Experiment and see what you think!

[@jacoblargosit4041]

What about them

[@clairesugar8spice825]

Thanks; really appreciated your explanation of the tools you were using and how.

[@CherTheFire]

You're welcome Claire!! Happy coloring!

[@aturnbull7198]

need those blender markers !!!

[@CherTheFire]

love the blending markers :).

[@celiabesore3298]

Wow! I can’t wait to try the Vaseline trick! Excellent video-thanks.

[@tomsylvester8089]

I’m so stoned, I stumbled upon this video “AWESOME”

[@stuartwoodcock9780]

Are you itchy....

[@lyndak7485]

Thanks Cher for sharing so much information. I'm all fired up and can't wait to try out the techniques you've taught us.

[@CherTheFire]

YAY - love hearing that! Happy coloring!

[@iconofsin5886]

Thank you. If only I purchased blender pens and stumps when I was shopping. At least I have the pencils.

[@CherTheFire]

something to look forward to!

[@donnao2948]

Great demonstration!

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you Donna!

[@ellenmayo2233]

I love this video, it really helped me, thank you! :)

[@colorwithdalainarenee6865]

Thanks for sharing! Congrats on the book!

[@CherTheFire]

Thanks and thanks!!!

[@hemjoo]

Thanks for so many tips! However, I must say the gel pen technique seems the least effective.

[@CherTheFire]

Least effective how? Did you have a desired outcome? It's simply a different technique. I have found it be quite effective when adding a little glitter in a blending style that enhances a leaf or flower petal for instance. I have also found it to be quite effective in coloring in the white spaces of the tooth of the paper without creating any damage to the tooth (no pressure is applied to the paper in this method). Hope the others help to enhance your coloring in the way that suits your personal style. I have two additional videos on using gel pens if you are interested in further research or study.

[@hyacinthdibley]

Hem Joo Yeo depends on your intended end result.

[@thescentofbliss9880]

Thank you so much Cher. I appreciate your time and wonderful videos. Gratefully, Tracy (Canada)

[@CherTheFire]

+Beauty for Fabulous Forties you're welcome! Happy coloring!

[@2003mandiman]

I didn't think I'd have the attention span to watch this in full but you did such a great job it really was easy to do so! lookíng forward to trying some of what I've learned! Thank You so much!

[@CherTheFire]

+Mandy Man Thank you Mandy! I love it when people surprise themselves and give something a go and get more than they expected! Happy coloring - I'm sure your techniques will expand and flourish.

[@angelaglennwilson2650]

Thank you for this video. It is at a good speed - not too fast and explained very well.

[@CherTheFire]

+Angela Wilson Thank you Angela! That's what i was hoping for - fast enough to get through all the examples but slow enough for everyone to follow along.

[@smurf786able]

I just got some coloured pencils for Christmas and was feeling like my colouring looked so childish. I figured I needed to learn some methods and your video came up. You are a wonderful teacher! Thankyou for this, so much help!

[@CherTheFire]

We all start somewhere!! I bet your technique is already improving! Start with what you have, where you are (in skill level) and give yourself a chance to simply have fun! Enjoy the process!

[@dianemitchell7032]

Best tutorial I've ever seen on blending. What type of paper is best if you are using the gamsol or the vaseline and what type of ink must you use if you use a stamped image?

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you Diane! I've used so many different kinds of paper, I'm not sure if I have a favorite. I suggest if you are going to do stamped work (I've never been a stamper so I'm going off of my other art experiences) that you may want to do a 110# card stock and give that a try. As far as the ink...that I have no idea - sorry! I know stampers have opinions on certain stamp inks and I'm not familiar with the world of stamp inks.

[@annabujarski9899]

Great information on blending!

[@CherTheFire]

Thanks!

[@CreativeMindsTV]

I have been looking for a really good blending tutorial and have watched many. Thank you so very much for taking the time to share these techniques with us. This by far is the best blending tutorial I have seen! I learned so much! Thank you!

[@CherTheFire]

Thank you JenRNJen! I always appreciate comments like this. Glad to help others find their creativity! Happy Coloring!