Beginners Guide to Adult Coloring with Colored Pencils - A PencilStash Tutorial

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Hello everyone! Welcome back to my channel, my name is Rachel. If you’re new here, PencilStash is a resource for learning all about the world of adult coloring. We do coloring tutorials, colored pencil and other medium technique demonstrations, and inspirational ideas, so.. if that is interesting to you, please consider hitting that like button, subscribing, and checking out the back catalog of videos for other things you may be interested in seeing.
Now, today, we are going to start with the basics… and this video is really for all those folks out there that are maybe just discovering adult coloring and either aren’t sure where to start or maybe you’ve been coloring for a while but want to up your skills a little bit - this video is a great place to start and my back-catalog is a great place to dig in to dive even deeper.
And just a caveat… I am not an expert. I’m just someone who has been using colored pencils and coloring for a long time and am just sharing my knowledge and experience, as I have lived it. There’s obviously lots of artistic style and opinion and options out there. This one is mine.
Color Palette Catalog - Sarah Renae Clark.
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Romantic Country Third Tale
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Romantic Country Second Tale
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Romantic Country
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Mythomorphia - Kerby Rosanes
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Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils - 150 Set
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Faber-Castell Polychromos - 72 Set
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Crayola Student Grade - 100 Set
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[@CrazehPants]

I bought some coloring books and a set of color pencils today. I haven't been this excited about coloring since kindergarten lol. Thank you for sharing this video! It was super informative and helpful for beginners :)

[@karinswartz3046]

I coloured so much as a kid! How is it going after 8 months? What pencils are you using?

[@ysl6194]

Same here. Just getting started as well.

[@karinswartz3046]

@@ysl6194 Hi, what supplies have you bought? What books? Do you have an art background or are you a complete beginner like me?

[@foreva4eva385]

I love my prismacolor colored pencils. They are pricey but excellent.

[@karinswartz3046]

@@foreva4eva385 I whole heartedly agree! The buttery feel when you put pencil to paper is an experience! I actually tried a school pencil the other day and I quickly tossed it aside. i couldn't stand the drag on the paper! The Prisma pencils enable the newest person to colouring to have success. I also have a 12 set of Faber Castel that I started with, and although they are nice, in my opinion, they just don't behave like the Prisma set. What are your favourite colouring books?

[@STR8L8CED]

As a 49 yrs old man who needed a hobby so bad this just hit different. I can color and just zone out on music or a movie in the back ground. Ty for your vid.

[@kmwomack5958]

I love to "listen" to my true crime shows when I'm coloring.

[@joseywilds3133]

I’ll buy a coloring book, photocopy the page I want to color and save the book, pro tip!glad you kinda went over that!

[@wills2652]

I’m so excited!! Getting colored pencils and coloring books tomorrow!!!!

[@ericworley4361]

I can never find coloring books with pictures that aren't crazy busy and pattern-y. I don't understand why every type of subject matter needs to be completely covered in mandala or paisley or stained glass kinds of patterns?! I tend to like changing colors fairly often or else I end up getting bored quickly. I dont want to have to sit and fill in 5,000 tiny sections all in the same or a very similar color just to complete a piece of the picture.

[@waltergold3457]

When I was into adult coloring, I liked to use line reproductions of ancient bas-relief from all over the world. Try, for example, the ones from the remarkable Column of Trajan, still standing in modern Rome. Such images, I think, are much more interesting than the ones which you've referenced.

[@audreyl.9200]

Thank you so much! I'm a frustrated beginner and I've spent hours watching artists that are way beyond me. I learned more usable information from you than all the others. I like colored pencils and haven't invested in a set of alcohol markers, which I'm told bleed thru pages and over lines, and what I call expensive, is cheap in the marker department. And who wants to buy 2 books so you can do all of 1 book? I went to Amazon and am ordering stuff you recommended. Thanks bunches! 🌻

[@PencilStash]

Hello and thanks so much for those kind words! Really appreciate it and glad some of the info I share is helpful to you! I am a big fan of starting small and working your way up to the investment pieces if you're enjoying coloring. Try the stuff you ordered and go from there. Good luck to you!

[@rauchschwalbelp7693]

My tip is to copy the image from the coloring book you like and print it on a sheet of paper suitable for your drawing medium. That way I will always have the original and can paint it as often as I want and even in different styles and with different drawing mediums! And if you like alcohol markers and don't want to invest a fortune I would recommend Ohuhu. They have really great markers which some even compare to Copics and they are really cheap, starting from 50ct for these with chisel and bullet tip and 1$ for brush and bullet tip. They are so good and I love them!

[@alexblue6991]

My age 71yr old I look for a new hobby as I have stopped going to the gym months ago I have just bought my first colouring in book I was using my grandsons markers bleed through my first drawing even with a thick piece of paper on the other side I'm going to try pencils I'm still at the trial and error stage this video has been invaluable I haven't done colouring in since I was at primary school

[@tinakeshner585]

I'm so happy I found your videos! My husband is an artist. It just comes naturally to him. Me, not so much LOL! But one thing I do enjoy is coloring in these adult coloring books. I have about 50 of them, well over 1000 color pencils and markers and I still color like I am a beginner. (I've been coloring in these coloring books for at least 10 years) I wanted to go to the next level but didn't know how. Watching this video shows me that you are the missing link in getting my pages to pop! Thank you so much!

[@Coloring123]

I love to color need to learn layering and blending

[@xCriticalStrikex]

I'm 38 and just bought my first ever colouring book since before I can remember. Thank you for this great video to help me do it right, hopefully! :)

[@angelashortall9778]

That Sarah, Renee Clark one is absolutely amazing. You could also get the colour catalogue that goes with it where she has all these swatches and then she tells you what pencil brand goes with it. She’s got prisma color, intense, and a couple more. So you bye the companion book and she does all the work for you, so you don’t even have to guess which colour is the closest. She does it all for you. She’s also adding more now that she’ll be sending out free to people. Who are you on the companion who

[@nestorenriquez3284]

You speak so clearly that I don't need subtitles to watch your video.

[@PencilStash]

thanks!

[@charlinefisher2650]

Glad to see you back have missed your tutorials which are very informative

[@sandysisson1100]

I am so excited to find this channel! So helpful!

[@fluffysox6072]

Thank you! Your storage solution was awesome!

[@nancyhappily9503]

I always enjoy and get so much from your videos. The Color Catalog has been a real game changer for me. Saves lots of time and has helped me improve the look of my projects

[@parisgordon2565]

I've learned so many tips from you today. I'm new at coloring, and your techniques help me to become more organized. Thank you. My first project is making a color chart.

[@karinswartz3046]

Hi, how's the colouring going? Any tips? What have you purchased? How have you organized? I have no artistic background, but would love to know how it's going. I have a couple of books and some crayola and one set of 12 faber chroma pencils. I love this tutorial. I haven't started yet because I was trying to find out how to start. This tutorial will finally get me started. Any other tutorials on this channel that you have found helpful? Thanks in advance.:)

[@melissaclark7734]

Love your tutorials & color choices, just another Great Video!!!

[@theoneplanetnomad]

Beautiful!

[@salemkadu7583]

Hello Rachel! This was a rather enjoyable video! You gave some really nice suggestions about coloring books. Keep up the good work!

[@nursedennise1374]

new to coloring. Love it! Thank you so much for tips to get started!

[@Keniv.]

Gorgeous video Rachel, I have implemented almost everything you have shown, probably 90%! Your ideas are fabulous! Thank you! 💖💕💖🌸

[@Kanamekitchii]

So soothing to listen to you everytime, Rachel! It makes my day!

[@3asybake0ven86]

Very inspiring, makes me wanna pull out my coloring supplies and color !

[@nickimontie]

This is a great overview. Thanks!!! ♡

[@beascolouringhive]

Nice to see a video from you again 🥰

[@prati009]

Super informative and not overwhelming at all . Thank you

[@karinswartz3046]

Thank you! So glad that I clicked on your tutorial today. I have a couple of books and some pencils, but just couldn't pull the trigger to get started. I am ready now because I found a coach and a shoulder to lean on. Wow, in one tutorial, I learned so many possibilities. You are a fantastic instructor. I look forward to beginning this journey with you by my side!

[@njofei]

I am new to coloring and purchased my first set of prismacolors pencils. Did not know where to start, watched many videos but I really like your presentation and you will definitely be one of the artist I follow. 😊😊😊😊

[@g8807]

Great tips! Just what I needed!

[@TammyPowley]

Excellent resource thank you !

[@lauriemyers3]

The Wink of Stella pens are great for a little added sparkle. Also, the pastel transparent Nuvo 3D drops are fun as well.

[@mercedesarce1504]

Thanks for sharing your awesome ideas!

[@karizmajade2980]

Awesome, thank you for sharing 😊🦋

[@kalaknight1501]

That was a very nice tutorial! Thank you!

[@7Butter7fly]

Thank you…great video…great instructor!

[@tomifudge6205]

Very helpful information. Thank you!

[@mariananesi3963]

This is great. I have been struggling. This gets me started.

[@mariabutler75]

Your coloring tutorials have been quite an inspiration. Thanks so much Rachel

[@PencilStash]

You are so welcome!

[@13Moondancer]

Marvellous tutorial. Concise, informative and fully understandable. I so appreciate the time you have spent to bring your skills to us mere mortals. I’ve subscribed 🙏

[@ellliott33]

Super helpful. Made me feel not intimidated to try adult coloring. Also answered a lot of random questions I had… Especially about the color chart! Thank you!

[@Miettesdetrucs]

I really love you video and I subscribe ! I'm a french adult who wants to try coloring and your video help me a lot. I bought my first colored pencil yesterday and I really look forward to try it ! I'm already doing watercolor but I wanted to try other artistic stuff ! Thanks so much !

[@donnaryan3162]

This makes me feel happy.

[@kimidora.]

Thank you , its informative.❤

[@MrsDanielle1986]

I find myself always checking to see if you've uploaded a new video. Love your work❤

[@PencilStash]

Wow, thank you!

[@johnnyvargas8381]

Great way to always stay informed is to turn on notifications for channel.

[@surekhagalagoda4047]

Simply love your work. I am a beginner and it helps me a lot.blessings

[@JohnSmith-ro8nj]

Wow, thank you thank you. Just getting interested in adult coloring and you covered everything I could think of and more. :)

[@Hakkspettafarriss]

Thanks, you have been such a helper.

[@Liiadreamer]

Thanks for this video ❤

[@Alchemyofcolor]

Thank you very much for tip about spray. I am using just white paper between pages to protect other side, but this method is more cool. And i love how you organized everything. Thank you again for your advises, they are very helpful!

[@buttercupfluff7534]

Omg your voice 😍😍😍 I just stumbled upon your channel, but my oh my... You NEED to do voiceovers, podcasts or audio books... If you haven't done it yet 😅

[@PencilStash]

Thank you, Egle! I appreciate that. ❤️

[@sparkartlive1981]

Yeah! Exactly what I was about to say!

[@alli_went_bonkers]

As someone who has been relying on the Audible App due to medications and complications,etc.I whole-heartedly agree! The narrator can make or break my enjoyment of a novel and your voice is calming and reassuring, thanks for your coloring tutorials!

[@sudsn1532]

Me too. Your voice is so soothing & calming.

[@michelledcarter]

I second this comment in 2021. New Subscriber.

[@trudipaxton1296]

Really informative, thank you!

[@customMadebyACLD]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Ive been coloring, doodling since I was a kid. Love flowers, mandalas and vintage clothing coloring books. I also use the same brand of pencil case as like you i like the single holes. Amazing video. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lucianarainaldi1023]

Wonderful!

[@irishcreamspringgreen782]

Thank you sharing

[@kellyblack2404]

So informative and helpful

[@coloringwithd]

This is very informative. Thank you for sharing 🌞🌞🌞

[@patsygrace2561]

Very interesting. Especially for beginners looking for pencils and ideas. Just discovered your page❤️love it

[@Texas_Angel]

Thank you for all the tips, I'm love coloring, and adding my own styles to whatever I'm working with, and here I am at 60 years old LOL !!!

[@mememebeth]

Great video, it was very informative. I've been coloring for years but I still enjoyed the refresh and I love how soothing your voice is. You always make such professional well put together videos, what camera do you use for filming and what do you edit on?

[@marybethsodus6092]

Wow, I learned so much from your video, I am excited to start coloring w pencils .

[@sandyberkon9872]

Excellent for A new Artist

[@carmenmunoz7451]

Wow,!!! Amazing!!! Very very beautiful !!!

[@smchalk3535]

OH do I wish this had been around when I first started, would have saved me so much trouble. Way to go!!!!

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[@rovip4eva]

Great video! Very informative🤗

[@moiramichaud1160]

Great video, I just started adult coloring when I received a Prismacolor 150 set as a gift. This video really helped! Thank you

[@churchbouiemcclendon2254]

Thank god I found you. I am just getting started good information for beginners thank you🙌🏽

[@amyt6254]

Such wonderful information! Thank you!

[@karinswartz3046]

Just saw this video today and reaching out to beginners to get tips and see how you are progressing. I have two books but mustering up the information and confidence to start. Are you still colouring? I have been Diamond painting for months and trying to learn cross stitch. I'm not great at crafts, but I loved colouring as a kid and when there were no computers and only a few channels on tv, my colouring books came in handy, lol. Thanks in advance .:)

[@ashtanchaney3933]

Love the video! This is where I find pdf coloring pages!

[@connietiemens3986]

Very helpful thanks

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Great beginners colored pencil vid, Rachel! Loaded with tons of info... TFS, and not mentioning Gamsol!! Be well!😘✨👍🏾

[@christineeleonorepoppe6745]

I started drawing again a couple of year's ago when I ended up in a mental hospital because of my depression but I'm still far away from what I did when I was a teenager so coloring books are amazing...will definitely get that myth something book u have there😍😍so beautiful...and will see for some of the pencils because good pencils are hard to find in the stores here...great video thx❣❣

[@lisablackwelder7079]

Thank you so much, great video.

[@131dyana]

Thank you very much. I never thought of doing all you showed to us.

[@PencilStash]

You are so welcome!

[@brawyn777]

Love your channel

[@maureenpillay9498]

Ty for sharing these awesome tips. A newbie to your channel. 👌💟

[@stefaniekohman3018]

Loved your video

[@suzannedarveau5658]

The fisher blue clear round pencil sharpener that can be used for both pencil and crayon works great too.,I love using crayons in adult coloring books as well

[@RAULREYNOLDSDRAWING]

Wow I hope one day I will be also good in coloring. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@EllenCasey]

This is a great beginning video. Thank you!

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[@industryhopeful]

Wonderful video, glad I found your channel.

[@Sagesis8]

This is fabulous! Thank you.

[@PencilStash]

You are so welcome!

[@karendodge4865]

So nice to see you back again.

[@PencilStash]

More to come!

[@churchbouiemcclendon2254]

Thank you

[@billyeast6819]

Wow you have a fantastic sketch book!

[@christopherjohansson4084]

I'm love youre tips

[@jjglasco8283]

Love your videos and I love your pretty voice. Thank you for all the great tips!

[@lou-gj3wn]

thank you

[@patriciahandy3324]

Great video! I’m so glad I found you!

[@PencilStash]

Welcome!!

[@wyntresorrow403]

I see large pics like that and get overwhelmed

[@_Dianna_]

Wow, so many different ways to color😳 Im trying hard not to get overwhelmed. 😟😄 This video has definitely answered many questions. Thank you for this.

[@sharonvanderpool4611]

Great tips..TFS ❤️

[@jujuandwamwams165]

I went to the color palette by Sarah Renae Clark website. OMG I ordered a coloring book and both volumes of the color palette book. This is going to help me so much. I was stressed about not knowing how to match colors and I wasn’t enjoying the coloring process. I bought a color wheel 👎🏽 it was of no use. For me this is a game changer. I clicked and I subscribed. Thanks again.

[@payalgupta9622]

Thankyou, it was a very informative and beautiful video 🌸🤍

[@homemakingwisdom]

So I didn't have time to get a card for a friend before church and it was late. I remember I had bought a coloring book but never use. So I pick on of the pages colored it and wrote something encouraging and now I realized why adults like coloring. It was really relaxing and enjoyable. Now I'm looking into it. I'm a newbie.

[@DUFFUSable]

I love this channel great video

[@JohnnyCornbread]

Thanks for this very informative video. I have tons of great coloring books and pencils I just haven’t been able to get my coloring groove. I look forward to watching your other videos and learning more. 💕 Hadassah

[@PencilStash]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ColourWithS]

Love this I have just started my own channel

[@kraemerashley88]

I found some silicone brushes on wish used for 3D nail art, works great with gel pens