5 THINGS I Wish I Knew as a BEGINNER COLORED PENCIL ARTIST

[@TemiDansoArt]

This is a short one but I hope you still enjoy and get value from this! 🥰❤️

[@Zeppylin]

Hi 😀

[@Just-Rose-18]

haiii

[@creativemilkshake]

Yeah today I’m actually going to start coloring with colored pencils and this helped a lot already. Thank you and I love your vids 😊

[@buddyyyy]

Thank you queen!

[@leobeboop4944]

You look really nice! I love Ur vids!!❤️

[@Just-Rose-18]

I wish i told myself to never give up on art because i could of used those years that i gave up, to practice and it would defently make my art better

[@TemiDansoArt]

It's not too late to get back to it!

[@Hellakiddie]

Same friend don’t give up!

[@tforceraven]

The same with me. Also I wish I had childhood art to look back on and compare to now but I hardly drew anything and what I did draw I threw out because I thought I was so terrible.

[@jaelynedwards7759]

Never give up! Art is a journey and you will continue to improve if you continue to do it

[@PerezRivera65]

True i gave up,,too..is like finding ur way in a dark room But i never went to school i was born with a little art talent when i was a kid a draw everyday i was no a perfect but i was ok I guess now with covid i want to draw again

[@RehAdventures]

0:46 Keep your pencils sharp 1:20 work in light layers 1:55 paper is just as important as pencils 2:55 don’t worry if you don’t have the “right” color when you work 3:55 mixed media can really help you (using more than pencils)

[@fleurwebber2206]

thank you 😌

[@TheBlueSascha]

02:22 Me: *Flashbacks to 9 year old me aggressively colouring a sun on the corner of a printer paper* I feel attacked-

[@1grumppa]

lol....feeling this!

[@girlonamission1685]

Hands downs best comment ever on youtube

[@TheBlueSascha]

@@girlonamission1685 Why, thank you! I am honoured.

[@thisworldisnotmyhome747]

Haha My kids are all about the printer paper.

[@TheBlueSascha]

@@thisworldisnotmyhome747 😁kids do be like that tho

[@catherinescorner716]

This was really interesting! I don’t really use colored pencils, but I’ve heard the same tip about good paper from watercolor artists. It sounds like paper is a pretty big deal regardless of the medium - who knew?

[@kaudiousi6278]

With watercolor it is even more dramatic I think. Imagine watercolor on printer paper... :O like we learn in germany in school.... -.- No wonder everyone as a child think they can't do anything with art when you paint in school on printer paper with the cheapest kind of "water color" (or whatever this is... ^^) I dont know how art lessons in school in other countries are so I can only talk about my experience as a child. And no one ever talked with us about it that we use it kind of "wrong"...

[@catherinescorner716]

@@kaudiousi6278 art classes in American schools are similar. I don’t ever remember using real watercolor paper, and color mixing or other techniques were barely covered. It may have been different in high school, but by then, I was convinced I couldn’t do art, so signed up for chorus and theater instead.

[@No_name130]

@@kaudiousi6278 I don't know if it is the same in all schools, but in Pakistan the private school I went to, had us use multimedia paper along with expensive water colour (from companies like Lefranc and Bourgeois).

[@damonmart6627]

@@mchobbit2951 oh dear God, no.

[@damonmart6627]

@@No_name130 well, there's the term "private" there...

[@sheaneal290]

Sometimes your Nigerian inflection comes out through your British, and I love it! It's beautiful❤

[@yingyang9482]

Danso is Ghanaian surname.

[@Ισαβέλα-ψ7τ]

@@yingyang9482 if she was ghanaian, i’m sure she wouldn’t have hearted her comment.

[@SarahRenaeClark]

Another great video! Thanks Temi!

[@leen_art]

I'm still very much a beginner and I can't afford the more expensive colours; so for me I think what was most helpful is starting with black and white graphite drawings and improving my skills first.. thus when I first tried coloured pencils even though it was a cheap 12 colours set I was very happy with the results and it helped me to keep going!!

[@air_ka]

Literally everything Temi said in this video is true especially the first one, thank u for making this video for beginners like me and congratulations on hitting 100k +!

[@TemiDansoArt]

Thank you

[@elenacarin9153]

1. keep your pencils sharp, makes blending easier 2. Work in light layers 3. Find the right paper (personal preference) Paper surface, paper needs tooth, but not too much. 4. Don’t be scared of not picking the right colors. You can mix the colors!! Start with a small set of colored pencils 5. Mixed media helps you immensely *use markers, pastels etc.

[@thaniell]

Thank you for teaching us! ❤

[@TemiDansoArt]

It's my pleasure

[@Velvet003]

What makes your tips even more valuable and useful for me is your practicality. It's not only about how much effort and long days and hours you put into the drawing, but it's about the most practical and efficient approach to the process! I'm so grateful I found you 🥰

[@bernelleian]

I haven't even watched the video yet, but hey Temi!!! I already know this is going to be amazing 🥺❤️🍓

[@TemiDansoArt]

Hope you like it!

[@MarshmelloDIY]

The best part about Temi’s vids is that you learn things about art and it helps me so much thank you! And I def don’t get bored and click off!

[@Winchestered67]

1 thing I wish I knew when I started: that your channel existed! Thank you!

[@amandalyons8016]

I've just dusted off my coloured pencils and drawing materials from around 13 years ago, and your videos have been so helpful in getting me inspired again! I forgot how enjoyable colouring is and this video will be great for improving my technique. Thank you so much Temi!

[@silentowl454]

I'd just finished my color pencil artwork last night and unconsciously doing some of the tips you gave right now. Watching this I feel like saying "ohh see I am rigt in doing layering and stuff" not bragging tho am just surprised of myself XD

[@aperson9002]

I found you like a week ago and i loved you! I subbed so quickly

[@TemiDansoArt]

Ayee thank you!

[@aperson9002]

@@TemiDansoArt you're welcome :]

[@hansiboosaveukraine1200]

I do art a lot, and you are the reason I do it, Temi. Thank you for inspiring me to continue to do my art!

[@n3rdboink]

girl how is your skin always as radiant as your drawings 😩 i love your vids so much, keep it up temi !!!!

[@TemiDansoArt]

Thank you so much girl, I love your videos too!🥰

[@madif5662]

Hey Temi I wish I knew these too. I use color pencils a lot so I enjoy the tips you said.

[@hannahmcneil6459]

This helped me so much I'm a beginner in pencil crayon art and I've been doing grafite art for a long time but ty!

[@TemiDansoArt]

I'm so glad!

[@wxshes1]

Another video thank you so much! I stopped art a few months ago because I felt as I wasn't progressing and watching you made me want to start doing art again.

[@katep560]

Temi!!!! Thank you!!! Using pencils over 30 years 😱 but keep putting them away as I could never get the blends. Found you only a few weeks ago and you've changed my relationship with pencils, crayons and brush pens 😁 thanks also for the laughs and giggles. ❣️

[@Arjun0603]

The paper part is reallyyyyyy true and important Not just colouring pencils but watercolour oil pastels wax crays etc It just matters

[@TemiDansoArt]

Yep soo true!

[@MiguelEnriqueCVeluz]

1. If you are afraid of picking the right color, you can always try it on another swatch of paper. You can call this a "study." Sometimes when I do colored pencils, I use a piece of paper that is a little bigger than my planned finish piece, and I draw light borders around it to know where to cut. The outside of the borders become my study area, where I blend colors and see if they would work, before I try it on the piece itself. 2. Don't touch the paper with your bare hands (if you can). Especially the Prismacolor reds. Those reds go everywhere!! If you're using a table easel like I am, you can use a wooden T-square or a wooden dowel to rest your arm on so you don't end up smudging your work. And if you need to remove residue on your work, blow lightly or use a makeup brush. 3. Not necessarily a CP artist thing, but just for artists in general. Don't price your work too low. Colored pencil works tend to be more laborious than paint anyways, and lowering your prices give the impression that you didn't use good quality materials. There will always be people saying your work is too expensive, and there is absolutely nothing you can do to please them. 4. I don't draw straight into my colored pencil paper. Those are expensive, and I tend to scrap off my first draft anyway. I use cheap printer paper to draft out my work, then trace my final draft onto my final paper using a lightbox.

[@TheBlueSascha]

Queen I ain't even watched the video yet, but I already liked, cuz it's Temi! Ya know it's gonna be good

[@TemiDansoArt]

Ayeee I hope you enjoyed!

[@TheBlueSascha]

@@TemiDansoArt Of course I did!!!! As a beginner colour pencil artist, I am thankful to have your tips!

[@miriamrivera3742]

Love your accent!!! I'm learning how to use color pencils! Thanks for your tips!!!🌺🌻🌸🌼

[@MelissasWellness]

Thank you. I usually stay away from colored pencils but you’re really motivating me out of my comfort zone

[@fuzzydragons]

yes! you dont need 120 colours, layering is so important so you can get by with a dozen good brand pencils. light and shadows are the important thing, not if you have the exact colour match

[@sorbet_salamanderd2014]

from one colored pencil artist to another I really appreciate your videos and tips! 💖

[@jenniferhosmer9180]

I like that you are figuring out what works for you. Your a wonderful artist!

[@TammyTheQueenBee]

I love all these tips, but the one that stood out to me most was the one about finding the right paper. When I first started doing colored pencil art, I thought bristol paper was the best paper to use because it was a bit thick and smooth, but the more I used it, the more I realized that I hated it. I didn't like how my drawings looked on it. I feel like it takes longer to blend the colors to get a smooth look on it. But then I noticed some art KZbinrs using toned gray paper and decided to give that a try. I LOVE toned gray paper now. I love how my drawings come out on it. Finding the right paper is very important.

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Thanks so much for the advice on colored pencils. Using the best paper & the light touch of the pencils makes a huge difference as I’m just figuring out. I have also been wondering about the last tip of yours too. Great video!🫶🏻💕

[@Watermarkartwork]

I am a watercolour artist first and foremost but recently was gifted a 12 set of poly chromos so i've been dabbling into colour pencils. I am so excited to try this out. And thank you for the paper recommendation. you explain things really easily and interestingly :)

[@YukitoYuki]

1:53 this is so true! Good paper is more important than pencils. (The same applies to water colours and many other art medium too) This is why I say to beginners that buy good paper, practice techniques and when you’re comfortable with your skills and feel the art medium ”right for you” THEN think about investing in high quality pens/ink/paint. I’ve made mistake in past that I bough immediately high quality art supplies and after few tries I realised that the medium wasn’t my cup of tea. So yeah, don’t make my mistake. It’s ok to start off with cheaper and build your technique with them before upgrading

[@indiamarispereira6944]

It's so nice to hear from you! You have a voice, accent and moves so pretty and friendly!

[@yvlxq]

I admire your art so much

[@hmmm.okbruh]

I think the only thing I was doing wrong was the "paper" I'll pay more attention to the paper tysm Tami 🥺❤️

[@wandadumas5810]

Saludos desde Puerto Rico. He estado viendo varios canales relacionados con el tema y el tuyo es el que más me ha gustado. Vas directo al grano sin dar mucho rodeo.

[@denisekatsabanis2590]

Your voice is somewhere between velvet and silk! Thanks!

[@LamiTeddyPlushies]

Wow i did not know this! Thanks as well for leaving a link for the items, i hope i can improve my art ^~^

[@joelle2038]

your drawings are so good, i aspire to be like you someday !!

[@sarahvoigt6989]

I have a 120 set, its really confusing with 10 yellows, 10 reds, etc 😂

[@pencilonpaper3520]

I’m no professional artist but I do draw a lot and my top tip is don’t get more than a 50 or 60 colouring pencil set, otherwise you will get very indecisive about which shade of a colour to use etc.

[@jichaelmorgan3796]

Paint color wheel and narrow them down? Red-cyan, Green-magenta, and blue-yellow color wheel. You'll get a good visualization for where you have lots of overlap and can put colors aside and you'll even notice the gaps you probably didn't even realize you had! Which you'll have to fill in.

[@PenDoodling]

just starting my geriatric journey with Color Pencils - great tips, thanks

[@LySlayz]

Your skin is so beautiful 🤩 so clear and so many color tones! I wish i had skin like that.

[@CharlieGolden1970]

I am just getting started on portraits....and what I wish is that I'd found your channel sooner. But I am happy to have found you now!!!

[@sharonavalos9165]

Just found your channel today. Love your straight to the point and practical advice that any level artist can benefit from. ❤️ Thanks!

[@thatsthespirit3523]

Got Colored Pencils for my birthday and needed some tips, so I just searched on KZbin. I'm so glad to have found this video! Definitely will check out more of this channel to learn. It's so helpful!

[@your_local_christian_girl_08]

Thanks! Helped a lot!❤️

[@laureenignarro8030]

Great video, thank you. You’re art looks like photographs !! PHENOMENAL TALENT. 👍👍

[@noteh]

Some tricks that might be helpful. 1. Put newspaper under your working paper. It helps blending and eliminate those white, grainy spot. (cons: the back of your working paper will imprint newspaper ink/carbon) 2. Learn how to sharpen your pencil/pencil color with KNIFE. You can control the tips to your need. 3. Use your elbow or wrist , NOT YOUR FINGERS. Unless if you are intending to achieve certain style.

[@p82d]

Great listen, look forward to watching the rest of your videos. Love the enthusiasm and variation in your voice!

[@alwina_2357]

I started to draw about 6 Months ago, so I really appreciate that Video. ly, ur Videos are really good❤

[@serventsofradhamadhav806]

I'm 12 I started taking colour pencil courses on KZbin on 15th june by Kristy, u and other KZbinrs Yesterday i decided to make a portrait And i made one and just completed it Omg i wanna thank u for teaching me all Once i get more professional I'll make u ❤️ coz u taught me everything necessary tysm temi ❤️❤️

[@mia-raesmith546]

You’re an Angel for this!!! So helpful xxx

[@tannerharmon7901]

I’m so glad we have an amazing black artist representing us! 🤩🤩

[@fionabromby4546]

Can I add a comment. When layering always go from light shade through to dark. That way if you have a big set with many shades you can gradually build up depth. If you put a white down first it will shine through the colour on top of it and be more luminous. White does not lighten. On top of colour. Also I find if you sharpen to a point it can embed in paper and cause tracks. Like ditches. So cause uneven blending.

[@kayzstudios]

One thing I love about Temi, her nails are always amazing

[@amyambirling1130]

Thank you so much for this, I really needed this lol, I dont think I've used my color pencils as much as I've used my alcohol markers.

[@nolitawineman9073]

I agree with your opinion about paper. I would just add that you can get an entire ream of vellum finish card stock for the price of a good small sketchbook. It’s smooth enough for blending but has the same tooth as vellum finish Bristol board. I really wish I had known that many Bristol pads ago.

[@WhatsMarlyUpTo]

Thanks for that tip! Will try it!

[@nolitawineman9073]

@@WhatsMarlyUpTo - I haven’t tried the office supply but I get the vellum finish on Amazon. It’s also where I finally found 130lb card stock. I haven’t had to buy vellum Bristol for about a year now. Don’t get me wrong, when I feel my skills are up to commission work, I’ll use proper high quality board. But for practice and gifts card stock saves money and headaches.

[@hilaryhamilton240]

Your enthusiasm is wonderful. I have subscribed.

[@COLOREDPENCILMagazine]

Great tips - One that we would add for beginners is PUSH YOUR VALUES! Too many pieces fail to be as great as they could be because they are too light. Don't be afraid to apply that color. Good luck to all those beginners!

[@zoyakasmani1317]

You are the best artist I have ever seen!

[@blackpanda7298]

The energy is what I needed chileee.. thank you 😊 paper choice is definitely something I slept on.

[@cello4Jesus]

Greetings from Las Vegas USA 🇺🇸 I just found you recently. I'm not an artist, but I appreciate how you explain blending, highlights & shadows in a beautiful way that's truly inspirational! Beautiful creations ❤

[@TemiDansoArt]

Thank you so much

[@alassea6495]

I'm just starting my pencil colour journey as my boyfriend got me the 150 set of Prismacolors, this video helped so much and idk why but I felt super safe?😂 Like we were best friends already! - I already have a big set of markers/gel pens etc so I'm super excited to watch your other videos and try them all out! Thank you 🥰

[@NasiBriyani01]

Your Art is so BEAUTIFUL

[@TemiDansoArt]

Thank you so much

[@88themute]

I just got my first set of Prismacolor and yeah, it’s overwhelming. Thank you.

[@isabelle5890]

Thank you so much! So I really wanted to get into drawing with coloured pencils, I got 50 pcs crayola and 72 pcs Prisms colour. This video helped me so much !!

[@erikagholston6610]

Short but to the point. Great video.

[@jadardatart6500]

Oh damn! I only work with graphite but this actually was really helpful. The burnishing tip will help with reflections. Thanks Temi!

[@shwetagaur3338]

you are the first artist to inspire me .

[@happyhamster.x2874]

Thank you so much for this video! It really helped with my art because I’m a beginner in drawing 💗🥰

[@xxMrsHuntxx]

Fabulous tips, thank you so much. I’ll be watching all your videos xx

[@oiiiifelix__]

Ohh god! Really a useful and marvelous vedio.Explained very simply. I really appreciate. And yes.... Thanks ever so much for this video.👍👍👍

[@nebulaarts1639]

Nice tips , iam a beginner so it is very helpful.

[@thinkniiji]

Thank you Sis. I just started learning to draw to release stress in a hospital and your videos help me not feel so lost lol. Peace and Love

[@ltraina3353]

You’re so beautiful and so is your art!

[@Imamazing28]

Thank you soo much!!! I just got in to color pencil and this was a big help!!!💕💕

[@compassionandhumility]

I love your earrings! Great tips! Thank you.

[@mattslupek7988]

Mixed media is the smartest thing EVER! I designed a Christmas card last year, and I used four different media when making it. I used oil pastels for the black sky and aurora borealis, correction pen for the moon and stars, mechanical pencil for tracing the cutouts for the reindeer, sleigh, and sack of presents, and colored pencils for the rest.

[@alexamatos3709]

Thank you so much, this video helped me face the fear of getting into using my colored pencils. Also, that skin girl….so glowy and beautiful!

[@chatboulon743]

I was surprised to find some actual good tips from a video that's less than five minutes. 😁 I like how you mention the "tooth" of the paper. Paper is very important. It comes in different weights and smoothness, and it's just really fun to find different types.

[@k.r.9606]

I love using tons of layers so I do watercolor then pencil then solvent blenders then more pencils.

[@Vivien_Ekong]

Totally watching all your videos,starting now …wish me luck

[@AlexandraZe]

Unrelated, but how are you always so perfect? Makeup on point, minimal and glowy, skin is perfect, nails done! 😊

[@aphrodite4254]

When I watch your videos it gives me inspiration

[@elisha_da_cartoonist]

literally all the things you mentioned are the things I wish I knew when starting with colored pencils. I remember this one time I had my colored pencils in school (I believe it was a small pack of Prismacolors), and I had a project to do. The paper was so BAD, I had to grab my own paper. So yeah, paper matters. Keep up the great work, you are amazing! #earlygang

[@zoe_lovesart]

Love all the tips. I'm a beginner artist so would love to try colour pencils soon. ✏ Also would you ever do a video showing your art setup, how you store all your art materials and what materials you have. Also where you store your finish pieces without ruining them. Love to see this. Me and my daughter follow your videos and think 6our pretty awesome. Keep going you deserve so much more subscribers. All the best ❤

[@fetabrown]

I got that USB pencil sharpener and it has changed my life! Simple but makes such a difference. Thank you.

[@TemiDansoArt]

Great to hear!

[@hellokittied]

YOUR HAIR !! IT LOOKS SO GOOD

[@sitihajarmohdnor2249]

Im so glad i found your channel, this really helped me alot and your channel is amazing! Thank you,

[@crystalfranklin2583]

You have the perfect complexion and bone structure for portraiture. Have you ever modeled for a portrait or done a self-portrait? I've just found your channel and subscribed. Your tips are excellent and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and talent with the world! I'll be checking your playlists now and probably binge-watch. 🙂

[@anne1709_]

I stumbled upon this video via my recommendations and wow, your voice soothes my anxiety massively

[@SomniaRomantica]

I clicked because of your expression in the thumbnail :D Happy I did, your style of communicating content is awesome! Very calm, clear and on topic. Plus your art is great :D I will follow you now ^^

[@ariadnekalakou8302]

I've just discovered your channel and god it's so helpful. Thanksssss (and btw your voice is so relaxing)

[@sadie7997]

Wow, thank you. This is great.

[@jasonray9250]

Great tips! You remind me a lot of a friend that I had in my teens who was from St Lucia. Love your energy and your accent!

[@shellinaholloway4267]

I just found your channel and I had to subscribe to your channel. I color a lot. Coloring is something I enjoy doing. As much as drawing. Great video y the way. I might learn a new technique or two.