5 Ways to blend Colored pencils -- Blending methods explained

[@g-manisawesome2342]

i think this is one of the best videos on blending, so well explained and it displays different methods, I love it!

[@ArtFadil]

Thank you so much :D

[@lucydiyandhacksl.a4940]

Art@Fadil whats name the coler ??

[@ФиваНатали]

👍👍👍

[@elaina751]

What colored pencil brand are you using

[@ArtFadil]

+Elaina Li Prismacolor premier. colors used are in the description.

[@Barbeque_Sauce_1234]

"It took me 25 minutes to do the first box and butterfly..." That makes me feel a _lot_ better about the pace of my work.

[@magnificentmintii474]

Barbeque Sauce XD

[@jessicadean2370]

Why would it take you 25 minutes to do it he didn't

[@jessicadean2370]

Where did he get the paper at

[@leighfoulkes7297]

Same here!!

[@sarahmanasfi8176]

Jessica Dean no one is supposed to be as fast as a professional, its normal to take much time and with practice we get better, if a beginner compares his pace anyone else’s pace he will get depressed and give up.

[@ginascreations612]

I have watched hundreds of blending videos And most of them skip crucial and simple techniques This is by far the best one

[@ArtFadil]

+Gina's Creations Thank you so much 😊

[@zia2279]

This video is amazing, I wish I found it before I colored one of my best drawings and ruined it 😂 Im going to redraw it and use the layering technique or the burnishing technique. Thank you!! :)

[@toobamichefanfan4041]

Anime_Wolf what is in your Dp EXO?

[@ashleya3164]

Tooba Hawk Eye that's bts

[@toobamichefanfan4041]

Sarah Budi OOOHHH!!

[@aorimeows4715]

Sarah Budi ARMIES UNITE❤️❤️

[@ashleya3164]

Yow Be I'm.... an exo-l hahaha but go bts~

[@lavenderhunee4297]

my method, rub two colors up against each other and hope they blend

[@charizardinfernapeincinero2120]

Sugar Demon lol

[@amiechi5258]

SAME😆

[@piecrust9313]

Sugar Demon Omfg your profile pic is awesoem

[@Alecexo]

Sugar Demon same lol

[@definitelynotninaa]

Sugar Demon Me too

[@al13n_]

i could listen to you talk all day. you have such a soothing voice and accent.

[@julianorden8108]

Is that what white pencils are for?? to smooth out the color? My life makes sense now

[@memeking4599]

They can also be used for light or covering mistakes

[@alegria1813]

Julia's Comfy Corner Actually, this pencil is not white but a very very very clear blue

[@alegria1813]

(clearblue lmao)

[@ticket7596]

Very helpful, Im only a kid who wants to become an artist when I grow up, but anyways, wow, this is amazing

[@sakuravlogs7887]

MapleShaden your not alone XD

[@kottenkittykanemsp1314]

MapleShaden not alone I wanna be in a art major

[@KatierooAJ]

MapleShaden me too :) I'm 12

[@ahmedelsamahi5995]

Me too I am 10

[@ticket7596]

I wonder y the comment has 33 likes

[@sans-sationalyoutuber5693]

Am I the only one who really likes this guy's voice? Yes? Okay.

[@maxela724]

Sans-sational KZbinr . I HAVE FOUND A HETALIAN!!!

[@avrilcardenas8351]

Sans-sational KZbinr yes i think

[@katlee3036]

Av Aaclmm No, I think.

[@deljustinbinuya]

I'm a bit distracted by his accent, i can't focus on the video 😂

[@uneazypolarb7691]

Sans-sational KZbinr that's a typical Indian accent

[@queenplayer2468]

My name is Surbhi and I am 13 now. I am drawing from five years till now because I love art. I was never aware of methods of blending like this to give thr drawing a perfect look and shade but after I knew it I came your with your video and it really helped thank you for this. A new sub to you.😁

[@SarahRenaeClark]

I've seen so many of these different techniques but always wondered which was actually better... it's great to see a side by side comparison like this. The results have all turned out great!

[@ArtFadil]

+Sarah Renae Clark Thank you 😊

[@sarahcoleman5269]

Yeah, I always used the layering technique you demonstrate here, but I was always frustrated because if I was too light the white of the paper would continue to show through. Yet, I didn't want to go too heavy because, one, it ruined the pale color I was looking for, and two, I hate when my drawing ends up with a slick, waxy surface. I'm thinking of investing in a blender pencil, like the one you're showing, do you think that will help me get the results I want?

[@Grodman5]

Sarah Coleman wrong pencil

[@freshavocado6310]

Sarah Coleman Actually my suggestion is to go with smoother paper. The whites show through because the paper is not thin enough for colored pencils, perhaps that kind of paper is better with watercolors and coal but not colored pencils. So try to get smoother paper.

[@elenabeatricemartinelli8426]

you probably need a smoother surface

[@Grigeral]

A blender pencil will still give a slick, waxy finish as you are still burnishing the paper. There are a few things I find cause what you explain. First, the pencil isn't sharp enough. As a result, the pencil can't get in to the parts between the tooth so it can't provide a smooth finish. Always keep your pencils sharp. Second, the paper could be the wrong type. I tend to go for fairly smooth paper for pencils. Maybe a couple of steps above what I'd use for markers.

[@uncledooley]

Sarah Coleman get a PRismacolor Blending MARKER, it doesn't burnish your paper and you don't get the shiny waxy appearance.

[@elenabeatricemartinelli8426]

Thanks for the tutorial! I used the blender (the paper-layered one) in school but I acknowledged that it is not very appreciated within the community bc some people say it doesn't take a lot of practice and so I wanted to know other methods.

[@alexandratrigg4778]

Elena Beatrice Martinelli Are you talking about a tortillion (I know it sounds delicious )? It looks like a white pencil made of rolled up paper.

[@elenabeatricemartinelli8426]

Alexandra Trigg yup. yeah it sounds like an ancient Greece delicacy to me XDD I never heard that name before.

[@pugmommy9865]

Elena Beatrice Martinelli Well those people aren't very cool to not appreciate it, It still takes skill and gets the job done so what's the problem

[@elenabeatricemartinelli8426]

+Devyat nine yeah I think so too.

[@terukisuke5324]

Elena Beatrice Martinelli I've never heard of that kind of conflict before, so, pardon my rudeness, but whoever is telling you such things is a moron. For one, most people recommend the usage of tortillions with pencils in the first place instead of your fingers because the oils, which all artists (ALL of them) use at some point or another. It is just another tool to use in the art studio to save time, so it is simply the smart and time-shortening way. Pay them no mind because whoever says something like that is ignorant to what art is. It's not about it being easy or hard, it's about having the best possible execution of your work. If a tortillion can get you there, you damn well use it. If they're providing constructive criticism, like suggesting easier/alternative tools, that is fine, but condemning a tool made for art is... blasphemy. Okay, rant over. I got a bit carried away, but I hope I encouraged you a little. ^^;

[@curseagent]

I usually use the 5th one; the white pencil method. My art teacher taught me this in school just last year. I used it for an art class project and it turned out beautiful!

[@princessstardusteclipse7270]

Wow! I just found this in my reccomendations and am definatley going to try these out! Very helpful!

[@connieann3]

Thank you for your patient, orderly and concise teaching. Taking the time to show us the methods and results was very enlightening, and because I am an absolute beginner at age 66, I blessed you several times for not assuming I had any prior experience in blending methods. Well done, sir!🖌🖊📒✏️

[@ayoushapedhole1111]

What if you were to use the blending pencil on the burnishing effect? like you do the three colors and then blend the colors using the blending stick instead of using the crayons?

[@ArtFadil]

that will also work. but it will desaturate the colors a little bit. Like i said there are endless possibilities. Give it a try too.

[@ayoushapedhole1111]

Art@Fadil OK! Thank you and I love the video!!

[@ArtFadil]

+Cat Paws Thank you 😊

[@iK0FFEE]

Sergio Alfaro bruh the proof is the video right there...

[@delano657]

Sergio Alfaro same don't do it

[@sxz5972]

I never thought I'd be so impressed with a guy who could colour so well

[@blademastergaming772]

This has got to be the most amazing and inspiring and informative I have ever seen!!!!!!

[@ArtFadil]

+Blademaster Gaming Thank you so much 😀

[@lorih620]

Oh my goodness, this is such an EXCELLENT video. Content, illustration, description ... it's more than I even dared hope to find, here, on KZbin. Invaluable!!!

[@ScouseAa]

Thank you so much for this extremely informative video. I'm very new to adult colouring and I got 72 set of Prismacolour Premier pencils for Xmas (yipee!!). I've learned so much from watching videos like this, but this one was a particularly good one, in my opinion. The way you take time to explain things is very good too. I'm so grateful to you. I've subscribed and look forward to watching many more of your videos. 👍💗😄

[@ArtFadil]

+Andrea C Thank you so much Andrea. enjoy your prismacolors.

[@sitalandbarsha9110]

Art@Fadil Do We have to use prismacoloured pencils or can we use any coloured pencil.

[@pugmommy9865]

Sitalandbarsha Any colored pencils, except maybe water colored ones

[@sparrowthenerd]

Aw man! I got just a 24 pack for Xmas! But I'm asking for either 48 or 72 for this year Xmas

[@katherinemartin5206]

WoW and Tech ask for a 128 pack

[@dbearup123]

I learned more from this video than any others that I have watched concerning these techniques. Can't wait to see what you do with your watercolors.

[@LoveyDovey9000]

Thank you so much very well inform video on blending . I'm starting to draw a color in my picture but there not as blended out just bold one color . Your video is very helpful for new artist like myself

[@MusicIsMyName96]

I have just recently gotten interested in color pencil art and I wanted to learn of the different ways I could blend them, yet I could never find the right videos or tutorials to show me how. Your video was perfect in doing just that, I can finally breathe easy knowing that I can successfully learn to blend. I'm still somewhat scattered in my skills when it comes to drawing so I'm no artist, but I do love to doodle from time to time and color. Thank you very much!😆

[@lucindaosborne2137]

This is the best video I have sen on blending. I have been looking for videos on how to blend because I thought I really did not know how to and while watching you video I have been doing blending all a long. I have always did burnishing and never thought about it. I do a little layer and you helped me understand it more.

[@mmmmlllljohn]

Great video - thanks for taking the time to explain and illustrate.

[@ArtFadil]

+Lucinda Osborne Thank you so much. layering is difficult but worth it. 😊

[@galaxycarmelpurple1322]

I'm sooo glad I found this channel, I'm 11 and can't afford the fancy pens and things so I have to work with just pencils and I could never blend right with them but this tutorial has improved my art so much! Thanks keep up the great work.

[@alyssarose5579]

Am I the only one bothered my the fact that number 4 isn't capitalized?

[@abbyd9870]

No You're not My OCD is going Crazy right now -_-

[@jommylommymoney4382]

Alyssa Rose Great. Thanks. Now that i read this. its all i think of when i see this video....

[@gordanakosak9314]

Why did you have to mention that? It'sone of those things you can NEVER unsee!

[@sruthinotshruthi2493]

Alyssa Rose It was bugging me soooo much! -_-

[@DutchMelon]

Alyssa Rose thanks for pointing it out now I can't concentrate anymore😂

[@nerdzlogic5791]

Thank you for posting these blending methods on youtube. It has greatly helped in my original character illustrations, especially the hair, eyes and skin, even clothes!

[@anashadj8935]

I love to blend the colors I use alot and this made me improve. thank you. Your colouring techniques are amazing!

[@hi-uu2ps]

You have one of the best videos ever because you explain everything in so many ways and you give time to everything

[@ArtFadil]

+TechArtism Thank you so much 😀

[@chiggyivyclaw4357]

This is a great tutorial for intermediate and beginners! By far one of the better tutorials I have seen on the use and application of colored pencils. You have a new subscriber, my friend!

[@ArtFadil]

+Alex Schenck Thank you 😊

[@chiggyivyclaw4357]

Art@Fadil I'm still filtering through your playlists and videos. All of which have been extremely helpful! I thought I was all unique combining copics and pencils, but you've got it locked down. Can't wait to see what you do next! ^^

[@JuJus_YT]

I love your videos and as a 'beginner' this one on blending is invaluable, as someone else pointed out, it is so well explained and shows many different methods, which is fantastic, it has helped me so much thank you

[@1stAmbientGrl]

Very helpful. Explained a lot without taking an hour to do so like some other KZbinrs. ;-)

[@Omg-Em]

Magnificent tutorial and explanation as to which is good when. I appreciated how you did it all on one paper side by side for comparisons. So glad you landed in my recommendations!

[@ArtFadil]

+Elizabeth Marie Thank you so much 😀

[@Phudy85]

I just discovered your videos! you're an amazing artist and I love watching your work. thank you, this was so helpful!

[@ArtFadil]

Thank you so much Judy :)

[@amyessgee6212]

Thank you so much! This video is so thorough and your voice and manner is very calm and soothing.

[@ldsouza98]

I learned so much from this Video, thank you for being so kind to share .

[@unikoniiko]

This video was sooooo helpful!! I've never heard of the "burnishing" Technique, it gave such a vibrant result! Will definitely try using it in my own drawings. Thank you again for another awesome video!

[@ArtFadil]

+Tasia Brown Thank you so much. 😊 yes it gives the most vibrant results.

[@littlekid554]

why am i watching this i cant even hold a pencil

[@gracehod08]

Harley Quinzel Silly Harley, don't worry you'll get there someday. I believe in you. Just like Ivy believed in you to help you out of your abusive relationship with the Joker

[@littlekid554]

Grace Hodson thanks😀😂

[@gracehod08]

Harley Quinzel Haha! Ya!

[@farfetcher5469]

This might be a joke but learning how to hold a pencil is still hard for me after 6 years of art. It's a lot more complicated than the community makes it seem.

[@gracehod08]

***** Don't be a jerk

[@rubibeetle10]

Is it just me is it satisfying that he perfectly blends in the colors??

[@hikarichan7984]

Thank you for uploading this! I needed this techniques because i got a LOT of drawing work that needs blending I shall sub!

[@lapidottrash854]

Hikari Chan Me2 :3

[@hikarichan7984]

Undertale Trash Fwiend!

[@SamusKerrigan]

thank you for teaching me new techniques, l studied in a good ol' arts conservatory and they only taught me one method and never imagined there could be more. Thank you

[@아마리아우라]

Your accent is soooo cuuuuuute

[@jesssmith8948]

Mleczna Milka its the best thing about the video 😂

[@amuwu8248]

AgentShadow he is. I am Indian and I can recognize that accent quite well

[@KIYUFI]

Amy me too! although my parents are from Bangladesh. lol it's sorta the same ppl think but it's not XD

[@ramaiza]

SquirrelDahBunny heh me too! Though my parents are from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@alegria1813]

ikr

[@CB-ln3rc]

I didn't know that the blending technique I've been using for all these years is called burnishing. Thanks for the amazing video. It's very informative.

[@anettelyn238]

the colors were so pretty I just had to click

[@fiery.mercaba]

Splendid approach to presenting this method tutorial, Art@Fadil, for you demonstrate all five techniques not only right in front of the eyes of the viewer, but you have all the techniques on the same paper & thus all remaining before the eyes at the same time, facilitating comparisons. Very effective explanations as well. 👍🏼

[@IshikaShanai]

Thank you for this video! Even though I mainly work with pencil crayons and use these techniques interchangeably, it never hurts to have a brush up on the basics. :) ~Have a wonderful day! ^^

[@tanishashah3215]

Thank you very much for the step by step and clear instructions with the perfect advices and all the advantages disadvantages also!! You are awesome!!😍😍 Saw the whole video to the end.

[@funrasm]

Thanks for sharing your technique🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@Karen-pw1cu]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I was always fed up of my regular coloured pencil and envious of people who had the professional sort. But you've really made me see the light and taught me how to make good use of the ones i have. Thank you so much! You're techniques are very useful :D

[@heebegeebe]

Wow! You are so very talented!

[@ArtFadil]

+heebegeebe Thank you 😀

[@cow2754]

Number 2 looked really good, it was very vibrant compared to the others. Thanks!

[@NadaMajdy]

Thank you sir, your video is very useful

[@teresab1341]

Hello! Thank you so much for this! I like that you show and also tell the pros and cons of each application-this is better here, this is better for that, etc! Also seeing the whole process on each helped too! Very thorough and very helpful! Thank you so much for posting this video and thank you for sharing you knowledge and technique! :)

[@ArtFadil]

Thank you so much Teresa :)

[@meaganwalker3181]

In my opinion, Prisma colored pencils are better compared to Crayola and other colored pencils brands. They're smooth, clearly visible and pressure-sensitive to make shading easier, and they blend very well also. This is just my opinion when choosing a brand, only downfall is, is that they're a little more expensive than the more known brands like Crayola, but mostly because they're better quality. I'm just going to leave this here.

[@DeaLenihan]

Meagan Walker I like Prismas too. I just found new pencils that are kind of like a mix of Prismas and Polychromos...and they’re are a decent price. I never used Crayola. What are they like ?

[@vidurawinai]

I feel Burnishing and blender pencil looks the smoothest 👍 very informative thank you !!!

[@peachy.peachy.peachy]

The 's' is 'solvent' is lower case and it's freaking me out.

[@ArtFadil]

+Imogen Nicholls haha! me too. only found out after drawing.

[@diduforgeturyellowbird]

Wow, this is incredibly professional and super helpful! I will definitely use these techniques. Great video, and great channel!! 👍

[@babysnoops14]

I think number 4 work better if you use watercolour pencils

[@babysnoops14]

Britney Swift thanks you! 😁

[@gadoliumnitrogen7149]

and it will also appeal to me if it had a capital S

[@barackobama5997]

You literally just need to use water to dissolve your watercolor pencils

[@MazzaCheewanich]

such as a beginner of colouring, your video is easy to understand and hope that I can follow! thank you so much.

[@shainatrentman9612]

you had some kind of eraser?? what kind is it? I didn't think that can be done with prismacolor. .

[@charmie3008]

This is one of the best tutorials I have seen; and the best tutorial on blending. You really helped: I now know why my blending has been horrible - whenever I've tried burnishing it has been with bad tools! And now I know that I should find softer paper and use layering instead because I think that will be easier for the pencils I have, perhaps practice solvent with my aqua pencils 🤔

[@ArtFadil]

Thank you so much :D Its all about personal preference. Just pick the one that works best for you :)

[@alittleworld5]

Very nice teaching method :) ... subscribed ur channel

[@ArtFadil]

Thank you :)

[@yuriadanakarimghani6594]

Thank you sir..your video is very useful...because tomorrow I have a colouring competition.. and my teacher said that I have to blend the colours...👍👍👌

[@stardown6271]

This helped a lot so thank you very much! What sharpener do you use for Prismacolor color pencils?

[@ArtFadil]

+Nelia Libago Thank you. I use derwent superpoint manual sharpener. i have a video on how to sharpen them. 😊

[@architectoffear1048]

you can use the prismacolor sharpener that you can buy i have 12 prismacolor color pencils how much o u have??

[@kocheecebeatz1558]

Man I wish this guy was my art teacher in high school. He's way more organized and understandable! (;

[@wadegzrr]

I like this video. Thank for tip.

[@ChandraArt]

Really awesome blending technique .......

[@mattsoltesz1439]

I just go dark and go lighter each time I go up to blend

[@lapidottrash854]

Matt Soltesz same here ^^

[@definitelynotninaa]

I press down hard then gradually press lightly

[@harleycrazinessquinn4826]

Nina D. same here , i jus find it to be so much easier , especially with Darker colours

[@chriskitman284]

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[@amy29048]

Thank you so much for taking time to do this video. I am so glad that I found this video!! I have been struggling with my Prismacolor pencils. I think I need to change the pressure I use when I color along with some of my paper choices. Thanks again!!

[@keirakhan2726]

Oh its about shading... 😄

[@BillMcSwain]

Dude! Thank you SOOO much for your video! Best explanation I have seen on KZbin you've got a new subscriber!

[@scrublord5760]

They all look the same to me.

[@sakuravlogs7887]

Scrub Lord it's different techniques to blend

[@상상비가왔다]

This is excatly what I need for my next due sketchbook assignment! Thank You so much! The explanations were great! I dont think i couldve found anything better!

[@sweezletweezle1166]

UGH THEY ALL LOOK THE SAMEEEEE

[@DeaLenihan]

Sweezle Tweezle they are supposed to! This is a great vid showing 5 different methods of blending.

[@JoyAndAgony]

i particularly like the solvent one, the texture is nice, it keeps the color pretty vibrant and my hand doesn't have to suffer from applying all that pressure from burnishing over and over again.

[@whoisthey]

This is the most helpful video I have ever seen. thank you!!

[@klompi]

best blending tutorial vid ever

[@anitagardner1419]

Thank you, I'm just beginning to shade. Love the coloring books.

[@tokkicore]

OMG that was the best blending tutorial ever !!! 😀😄😍

[@traceybennett7048]

Just started watercolour pencil colouring and this gives me some great tips......thanks

[@lesliet.16]

It's a long video but it's so worth it to get different ways to blend colored pencils, I have such a hard time using them but I really want to use more color in my drawings since I use so many neutrals.

[@dilemmix]

Thank you, this is the best video I watched on blending! I subscribed, you're an amazing teacher!

[@aperson.7585]

My art teacher showed this video in class, it is super helpful

[@fuzzeh5001]

I am so thankful you made this, this was so helpful and such high quality!!!! You explained everything incredibly, and I always thought expensive branded color pencils were all that you could use if you want to color realistic drawings. This is my new favorite video, lol I think i can save a lot of money off color pencils now

[@ArtFadil]

+FUZZEH I am glad this helped. Thank you 😊

[@MelaniesShabbyChic]

Wonderful tutorial!!! You have explained things so well! Your tutorial is really helping me a lot with my blending, it's already looking so much better! Thank you so much!

[@jonjoncapacete1473]

this is the first video i watched from your channel. but i subscribed in an instant! this is so amazing! you're the best!!!

[@ArtFadil]

+Jonjon Capacete Thank you so much Jonjon 😊

[@jonjoncapacete1473]

I'll support you!

[@DaddyBear1971]

Thank you! This was very helpful and relaxing at the same time.

[@lunaplays799]

I think Burnishing is the most beautiful method of them x3 Very nice video!

[@TheDagonl0ver82]

I first saw one of your videos about how to draw a golden beetle but for some reason I couldn't find that video again! But I found this one! and now I'm subscribed!!!

[@ArcherOwl]

A technique I like to use is coloring heavily with a base color(usually the lighter color) so it's solid with no white and smooth, then I go ovet with an eraser to gently fade it a bit. then I add different colors where I want them and fade the edges. it's not as professional but I think its simple enough and looks good enough. I cant wait to try these

[@stop007michaela]

thank you much for this video. I had no idea how to blend and you explain all possibilities - that is perfect! 😁😉

[@wiser4]

thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us im really appreciate your work and I really love your drawings . please keep up the great work :D

[@nicolebeardsley2215]

That blender pencil looks heavenly! I want one! I normally just do layering. Love your video by the way ❤

[@unusuallyhostilewitness9697]

This video has saved my life.

[@ashutoshmishra7831]

this is why you have 88k subscribers.. you rocked it

[@trishajatwa6234]

Waooooo so beautiful 😋😋😋 keep it up friend

[@isobelagnew5094]

This is amazing I learned so much my art is looking so much better!!! It was also so well explained!!

[@ArtFadil]

+Random Izzy Thank you 😊

[@heystobit4483]

OH MY GOD THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW MUCH I NEEDED THIS