Colored Pencil: Better Results with Fewer Colors

[@tabbylynn4130]

I am the color pencil addict !!! I lost my love of coloring after buying too many supplies. I needed this video more than you know !!!!!!!!

[@tara-lee]

I sold my 150 set of prismas and 120 set of Faber Castell. It made me stop coloring because too many colors overwhelmed me. Coloring was no longer fun. Now I have a Blick set of 36 and I've rediscovered the joy and relaxation of coloring.

[@kimberlycrisler6834]

I have zero interest in markers, but I still appreciate your videos & learn so much. Thank you for sharing your skill & wisdom.

[@AmyShulke]

Thank you! I watch pastel artists all the time. I can't stand the feeling of chalk against paper, gives me the shivers... but I love watching others and learn so much from their color placement.

[@sjferguson]

I have a really healthy relationship with my limited collection. I bought myself the 36 set of Prismas and got open stock additions as my experience level grew. When I could feel the "buy something new" bug coming on I bought fine liners, gel pens and a new coloring book. I absolutely agree that as colorists we tend to think about our pencils differently than artists. My son is an artist and he has taught me so much about working with a limited pallet. Thank you for helping us understand how to view our supplies in a different way ❤

[@AmyShulke]

Every video has a resource page. Supply list? Line art? Process info? Learn more here: www.vanillaarts.com/blog/resource-crystal-bauble

[@haleymcfarlane930]

I’ve learned so much from your videos about how to approach and plan for paintings. THANK YOU! Paint what you see, not what you think you see!❤

[@lap83199]

Turned out beautifully!!

[@AmyShulke]

I was kinda shocked. About halfway through and I'm thinking "it's a dud, what else can I draw fast?" Glad I stuck with it. It's not until the end that it starts to look like anything much.

[@xx_robotkrew_xx1446]

I personally am in an ever revolving door of art supplies. Around the start of Covid, it was colored pencils. I had been using a mix of prisma and crayola colored pencils for a few years at that point, so I decided to buy the big set of colored pencils… and not more than a few months later they were sacked to the back of my closet for my next art hyper fixation for a few years until this fall when I finally got around back to colored pencils. Typing this out makes me think I should just buy some mix media paper because of all the different art supplies I use lol

[@gothicabirdrancher4133]

I'm 34 and just got my first set of 24 prismacolor pencils and got a couple extra skin tones from open stock at hobby lobby. I have used Crayola until a week ago

[@jacqueline-w6i]

I have a set of polychromes because they were popular for a time. I have never used them to date and I’m sure they are at the bottom of a pile somewhere never to be found or used. Some of the ‘junk’ sets I’ve gotten are used by my grandkids…I honestly want just what I know I will always use and whose colors I’m familiar with. I don’t have the money or real estate to keep things I won’t use. Great video Amy!

[@AmyShulke]

I kinda wonder how many folks jumped on the Polychromos train and then never went anywhere. I've bought them twice and sold 'em both times. They're just not right for the way I work-- but both times, I let someone tell me how much I was missing. Nope. Never again.

[@jeenoyglows5623]

Do you think you can make a video of how to make a cotton candy?? With the texture of the floss? With blue floss and pink highlights ?? If that makes sense ❤️❤️❤️

[@patytrico]

Inspiring! Thank you! I am trying to learn, using only black, grey and later adding a little color

[@sallycapotosto6927]

Another great video. I'm still using the Crayolas that I found in the bottom of my daughter's drawer. I've used them enough to understand their limitations, but they do offer a lot of colors, which I like. I did purchase the Castle Arts Harmonious set of pencils earlier this year because I absolutely fell in love with the palette. And, although I love the colors, I'm not a big fan of the soft way they lay down - their "feel". I find I prefer my Crayolas. I've even been trying to use markers (Crayolas, of course) but I'm not a fan. What you said about getting to know the traits of the individual pencils is so true. Some colors just blend easier and some will lay down as many layers as I'm willing to do. I'm so glad you did this video. You voiced perfectly what I've believed regarding "Full Set Syndrome" pencil collections. Also, that crystal ornament is stunning. 💜💜

[@Donnistill]

For the colorist comment, I think you are right about why they get so many pencils for some but on another spectrum I think that an artist work you use great paper always but for a colorist you look for cute coloring books and page you love but the paper is good in some, bad in some and great in others and you don't wanna photo copy all those books on good paper so some pencils work better in some when not well in another. Some pick up dry pencils best and some softer etc.. I also think for some it is fun to try the different feels because it is like a stress free fun and that is the adventure part for a slight change. Those are just a few other reasons.

[@i-day_chillportal]

Amazing tutorials!

[@julescote1439]

Incredible ❤ SOooo exceptional 👏 🥰😍

[@Allison_Troy]

I bounce back and forth between Olive and Prussian for green.

[@kristiofca1]

Excellent video. New subscriber!

[@Aneres225]

My epiphany this video: "I color it using gray. then I pick up my blue." SHE'S USING THE BLUE TO MAKE IT COOLER! "I use the blue to make it cooler" Look at me, learning stuff. And I even already knew some stuff. I have a pretty extensive collection of prismacolors, and I learned which ones I use the most and restock as necessary. I also have the 12 pack of faber castell. And that's it, I don't have any other brands haha.

[@user-eu1hp9of4n]

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[@Ginal2011]

Is there a video on how to make this ornament?

[@Art_by_Nicole]

Just saying how it is… I love that about your videos, it’s your style. Or your personality. Nevertheless, you make videos that make people really think about themselves. 😄 I’m curious though, how much time in real time did it take to finish the ornament? I made a little gnome for our Christmas card and it took me quite a while.

[@AmyShulke]

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[@Joodster]

Ack...anxiety attack when you tossed that lovely olive Prismacolor over your shoulder and onto the floor! This is the first of your videos I've seen. Might I ask what the dark tape with sparkly dots mean on the ends of some pencils mean? I'm assuming it relates to transparency?

[@MaryYoungblood-xy8vg]

Thankfully my budget keeps me from Full Set Syndrome

[@AmyShulke]

Hahaha, I totally get that. In the early days with college and then a starter job, I had to buy so many boring required supplies and drafting tools that I'd be too sick to my stomach over the money spent to then buy frivolous but fun sets. Having no budget leftover saved me.