Colourist's Special Effects by Helen Elliston | Book Review

[@hcelliston]

Seems amazing I’ve now done book four in the series. I have loved every minute of creating them, and thank everyone for your kind comments and support xx

[@aamerdol01]

Helen made a video and went over it page by page. It's really awesome to hear her talk about it in detail.

[@Chickiepoo1963]

just received my copy of this book in the mail today. I already have the color workshop book I'm halfway through it now ordered this book to learn to color gems and crystals. they are in so many of the coloring books l have

[@sherylg9481]

Thank you. I've just ordered mine and can't wait to try those techniques.

[@Criscosta]

I am totally IN LOVE with this book and step-by-step tecniques! I need this book too! Wow! thanks for the video, it´ll certainly help many people to color better!

[@Nathalie_MR]

I'm so glad I finally listened to your review! I think this book would be perfect for me. Watching video tutorials is great but having a reference book in which I can even practice in would be an added bonus. It's usually pretty high priced on Amazon Canada but I saw they have a discount right now and it's just under 20$! Definitely getting it! Thanks for the awesome review Claire!

[@ambernickell3854]

Thank you so much for all you do I appreciate your videos I watch u alot and want to let u know u inspire me im a new colorist I have purchased all 4 of these special effects books I would love to see more tutorials on coloring with markers and pencils like u do its amazing ❤

[@eloise7168]

Enabled. Ordered. Thank you for sharing this book it looks like it will be really helpful guide for improving colouring techniques, can't wait to get this

[@ColourwithClaire]

Ha, I'm so bad!

[@Bluegreen7Pau]

This one, and the second one, are really a must. So easy to follow and achieve great results.

[@lulugregory3246]

This book looks fabulous as a technical reference! Would you think it would be useful for other things than pencils? I’m fairly new to watercolour, and wonder if you think the basics of shading and highlighting etc would work for that also?

[@suewilkinson910]

This is another great book. I have this one too and I'm working my way through it, even the bits that I can do. It's good to practice.

[@JMHaleSeattle]

Ty Claire. This seems to be a good ‘next step’ for us newbies!

[@jackie64b]

My copy came today. It looks amazing. I'm still waiting on the Rachel Reinert one, that's coming from the US because I didn't want to wait for it to come out in the UK, even though, at this rate, it will only be a matter of days early lol

[@jackie64b]

Sorry, i'm in the UK, but someone said she was trying to get it on to the book depository. Not sure if that does free shipping to Australia?

[@jackie64b]

Ah sorry, I literally thought you meant how I found it lol I think it's a brilliant book. I think i'll get a lot out of it. It's step-by-step and you can try out all the examples on the same page, so you don't have to go to the back to do it. I don't think you'd regret it. I have the colour version.

[@elainevnuk2264]

Thanks for sharing this review - great to see what this book is about.

[@faedusteddreams]

You enabler, Claire! lol Yep, this is going on my to buy list! I just got Color Workshop so next paycheck will be this one ;)

[@Skinnychelle48]

I think I will wait until the price comes down a bit. It's 29.00 with shipping. I did order the first one u reviewed.

[@ColourwithClaire]

Yvette Williams It's on Amazon US here: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1546646590/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1495302989&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=helen+elliston&dpPl=1&dpID=61R-01L1B4L&ref=plSrch

[@MultiSpaniels]

Must have, looks awesome though looks like I will have to wait, try to order through UK amazon though came to $33 AUD as I'm in Australia .. Hoping Book depository gets it real soon

[@ColourwithClaire]

Cazius It will be available on BD very soon x

[@MultiSpaniels]

Many Thanks Claire ... I did send an email ..trying to encourage them along

[@capyboppy]

After watching your review on this I went ahead and bought it (after already buying the excellent Coloring Workshop), and was so disappointed I sent it back. At £15 it is expensive, but I was expecting great things. In my opinion it is nowhere near the Calibre of CW. The main let down is the quality of the paper. There is virtually no ''tooth" compared to CW and I found it very difficult to build up even the first exercises without a lot of pressure. There are no perforations or even dotted guide lines for detaching the pages. I appreciate that because both instruction and 'practice parts' are on the same page this could be why. I could see there was a lot of techniques to be learned from this book that would be useful. But to fully make the most of it, you would have to trace or photocopy onto decent art paper to get the most out of it. If only Helen and/or the publishers had thought it through a little more this book could have been so much better as I so wanted it to work for me. 😕. Sorry to give a poor review but this was my honest opinion as I found it. Result for me was Plenty of good learning content: but let down badly by the quality of paper for trying out coloured pencil techniques.

[@ColourwithClaire]

capyboppy Hi, I'm really sorry to hear you were disappointed with the paper quality. Amazon CreateSpace only print on one type of paper, there is no option to change this. Color Workshop has a publisher which means they can choose different paper weights and textures. That being said, I think the paper in CSE is totally fine; I've created some gorgeous blends in the book which were easy to achieve (see my Instagram). X

[@capyboppy]

Thanks Claire. I don't use Instagram; nothing wrong with it but didn't want yet another app to grab me away from 'real life' ha ha. I do have health issues which probably doesn't help with things.I still like your reviews though and will keep watching as a new subscriber :-)

[@pictocharm]

Thank you very much for this Video 🤗 Now this book is on my Birthday Wishlist 😃

[@sevdacetmiyilmaz4285]

Hi Claire. Just received Colorists special effects book 2 today. So excited. Sevda. Xx

[@yazosoyo]

I have this book! This one is really good! Very good tips!

[@susannebuchholz785]

Thank you very much for your wonderful video, I saw part 2 of the book yesterday and there are a lot of helpful tips inside,that‘s why I will buy it,too!Greetings from Susanne,Hamburg/Germany 👍✏️💚

[@susanpearson-creativefibro]

I have just ordered this and I noticed there is a book two as well.

[@Marina-dm5oj]

I almost bought this book a few weeks ago but it was out of stock. Also does she recommend certain pens, color pencil, etc. Or do you have too go out and by it ? Thanks 😊

[@coloringwdeborahl.mcdonald7621]

love my copy and will work on it a little at a time!

[@1228Rhonda]

I bought this book and the 2nd one when they came out and i am so excited for your review. Thank you, thank you!

[@Skinnychelle48]

Love this book. Ordering today! I have the others but this one is really nice!!!

[@ColourwithClaire]

It’s fab x

[@yvette5366]

Just bought this book and its really amazing! Thanks for the great revieuw

[@sevdacetmiyilmaz4285]

Hi again Claire I just wanted to write again to let you know that I have ordered 1&2 of the colorists special effects I hope to recieve them later in the week.. Thanks for your awesome reviews. By the way I live in Australia so I ordered these from Amazon Australia. Thanks.. look forward to more amazing videos of your reviews.

[@sharlenelam6034]

Thank you Claire

[@susannebuchholz785]

I was lucky,a friend ordered the book for me and I have it now in my hands(the other part,too)!It is really very good,so good explained,I love it!👍✍️👏Greetings from Susanne,Hamburg/Germany 🦋💚

[@AmyLGrainger]

Thank you so much for posting. My husbands ordering me this week. Cant wait to get the book now. Do you think i could get it and not miss any info? Im disabled and cant hold a book open. Hope to see a video of your completed work of / in the book.

[@ColourwithClaire]

I think you'll be absolutely fine, it's a wonderful book with plenty of helpful tips & instructions x

[@nancykirk8913]

Wow!!! I HAD to have this this!! I couldn't find it on the U.S. Amazon so I just ordered it from the UK Amazon! Then, I did find it on USA Amazon, oh well. Cost a lot more, but I wanted it so bad, I didn't care...too much!! Lol! Thanks for alerting us about this!!!

[@susannebuchholz785]

I like that every step is explained very exactly...wonderful!!

[@susannebuchholz785]

And there is space to test what you learnt... very good!

[@pate8250]

Excellent tool. I’m buying one for my friend as well.

[@joannapocock6055]

Hiya Claire in this book does Helen give a list of pencils used ?

[@ColourwithClaire]

Joanna Pocock No she doesn't, but some of the instructions give the name of pencil shades, like Light Umber etc.

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

I can see how helpful this book would be, in addition to the new volume two. ❤️😍Thanks for sharing 🧚🏼‍♂️✨

[@kbaez1978]

Claire I love this video I just purchased the book on Amazon USA I could not resist as soon as you showed the first few pages thank and I had a question how do you get that overhead view for your videos is there a special item or tripod or something you have

[@ColourwithClaire]

Kimberly Baez Hi Kimberly, I balance it on the edge of a shelf above my desk. It has fallen many times! Thank goodness I've got insurance 😂

[@kbaez1978]

lol I kinda figured that is what it was lol I have tried to get the best shot for my videos on my channel I do the best with my little corner of you know what I mean I also bought the color works book and there is another one I found too it comes in tomorrow I will tell you the name then

[@ColourwithClaire]

Kimberly Baez Sounds awesome!

[@kbaez1978]

Have a lovely night maybe you can check out some of my videos and give me some feedback

[@barbarathompson2314]

Well here is something else I want. VERY NICE. Thanx Claire

[@hayleymartin7457]

I just ordered this book and the Color Workshop - both big books. Bit over $65 for both. Can't wait for them to arrive to me in Australia 🌏

[@ColourwithClaire]

Worth the wait!

[@hayleymartin7457]

Colour with Claire could you please do a book review for both 'Colour Me INSPIRED' and 'Colour Me CREATIVE' both by a young talented Kristina Webb. I have both. They cost me under $20 each. Thick well designed books. Your review would do these beautiful books justice x

[@ColourwithClaire]

I’ll look into it!

[@hayleymartin7457]

Colour with Claire omg! Please do! You won't be disappointed. I hope not anyway lol x

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

Another fab review, looks awesome, tfs xo

[@janadean1646]

What a wonderful book!! Thank you 😊

[@marril96]

Looks like an amazing book! Your review is wonderful. I love how you're explaining everything. Your accent is really nice. :) The tips in the book - are any kind of colored pencils okay, or is it just for those expensive artist pencils?

[@ColourwithClaire]

+Mariana Sertić You can use any pencils! The softer the better for blending z

[@susannebuchholz785]

Colour with Claire I want to buy this book on Amazon but cash on delivery is not possible and my bank card is not accepted by Amazon! I am sad but I can’t get this book!

[@hayleymartin7457]

I'm in Australia where can I get this

[@your-hermajestyismypronoun7372]

I'm late to the party but thank you so much for reviewing these books! God, I want them!

[@ilananl1004]

Love this book! Thanks for your review

[@jlws9978]

Great review (as usual 😉)!! You have, by far, the best reviews on KZbin!! Thank you so much!

[@ColourwithClaire]

Jenn Jenn Ahh thank you!!

[@susannebuchholz785]

Jenn Jenn Yes, you are right and that‘s why I will buy the two parts of that amazing book!✍️✏️👍Greetings from Susanne,Hamburg/Germany

[@soucky1]

Hi Claire,what a Fantastic Book to buy,you are the Best to found the perfect colouring Books to help your colorist Fans,to colored like an Adult, i would say a Pro but i am so far of a Pro colouring like an Adult would of be amazing for me. Big thank's for this great book i will order this one know after i've seen a few mn. of your video i knew you've found a tresor book just for me lol! Thank you for this Fabulous video xx

[@DarkWhimsicalArt]

These books look very interesting. I added them to my wish list.

[@karenmeakin2949]

A brilliant book , that I’ll have to get to learn more ! x

[@flipsyde84]

is it available anywhere other than Amazon? It's too expensive with shipping for me to order :/

[@ColourwithClaire]

flipsyde84 Which country are you from? It's available on Amazon US x

[@flipsyde84]

Australia

[@ColourwithClaire]

Helen is trying her best to get the book on Book Depository x

[@renlish]

I'd love to buy it but refuse to go through Amazon and pay inflated P&P costs. Hopefully it will find its way to Book Depository like some of her other stuff.

[@ColourwithClaire]

Renlish Which country are you from? It's available on Amazon US x

[@renlish]

I'm in Australia. :)

[@janetdanes7945]

Renlish, I agree with you. I buy all my books from the Book Depository as the postage is free to Australia. I've pre-ordered Color Workshop by Rachel Reinert from there, if you're interested. I hope this book makes its way to the Book Depository too.

[@ColourwithClaire]

Helen is trying her best to get the book on Book Depository, keep an eye out x

[@susannebuchholz785]

I wanted to buy the two parts of that amazing book!But for me it is not possible to buy it because Amazon don’t accept cash on delivery or even advance payment!My bank card they don’t accept and I tried it to order it in the greatest bookstores here in Hamburg!So I am very sad and disappointed, I can only look at it here on KZbin 😢!Bad luck but I have to accept it! I never bought something on Amazon but what I don’t understand why they don’t accept (even little online shops accept cash on delivery or advance payments but not the big Amazon! I began to hate Amazon!So I have to wait until a friend will travel to Great Britain but it can take years...so I have to stay without these excellent books ☹️😢!!!

[@DLFfitness1]

Good review!

[@bostonblackie9503]

In the first book she just mentions a colour not a Prismacolor number.

[@ShannonCoppers]

Will you be reviewing the 2nd Volume? 😍

[@ColourwithClaire]

Very shortly!

[@ShannonCoppers]

Yay!! ❤️🦋 thank you so much. I love your reviews.

[@vilvile]

Apparently in these last 5 years she has put out other 3 volumes in this series :)

[@ColourwithClaire]

Yes she has, I’ve reviewed them all :)

[@cindyclark9816]

It's all your fault. Lol. Yes, I purchased the book because of you. Thank you,

[@Javi.Wasabi]

Hello and thanks for the video! I've got both books you mention. However I find the one you are reviewing here very poorly published. The content is great, but the paper and the presentation of the book is horrible! It does not even have the number of pages. I think that the content of the book deserves much more. Besides, it was really expensive for the quality. Still, the content is awesome. Thank you!