How To Layer Colored Pencils LIKE A PRO - Prismacolor Tutorial

[@christinebravomom5711]

"My drawings tend to not look good until the last ten minutes." LOL ... very important point!!

[@rolandserafini]

That's why I always say patience is the most important skill to learn for making art. When people say things like "I could never do anything like that", I always ask how long they have spent on a single drawing or piece of art. The response is usually between 5 minutes and 30 minutes, sometimes an hour. When I tell people that anything Ive done that I'm proud of has taken no less than 8-10 hours, and the hyper realistic drawings up to 300 hours. Anybody can make art, its just a matter of desire and patience.

[@willbowers1185]

😅I was wondering too! This video was so informative and I am now a PRO!🎉😂

[@margiepoulos1028]

@rolandserafini You're so right. The last really good piece of art I drew took me 10 hours over 2 days. When my teacher said; "That is a good drawing." I knew it was because he didn't compliment easily. Another drawing I did took half a day, and complete concentration.

[@3723tina]

I’m on my first drawing and noticed that!!!! It was like an Ah-Ha moment 😅

[@mohamedguebli2522]

Always trust the process

[@TravisBrady-wn8fr]

It's the best hobby for high blood pressure sufferers I have an off grid cabin that I draw in just me and my dog

[@coolhandpaulnewman]

This was very helpful. One thing I needed to learn and I am grateful I did, and that is that it's ok if the art doesn't look good right away, or even in the first 80%. I have been rushing the results by trying to burnish too soon to get the end result way before it was layered enough for that.

[@margiepoulos1028]

Very true. I belonged to a group that met once a week. We had a model, and we worked in various mediums, so I was able to see the artists' work at all stages. Everyone's work looked quite horrible until the end

[@margiepoulos1028]

Keep at it. You''ll learn to love it. I got into it because I wanted something portable, and l

[@margiepoulos1028]

wouldn't have to deal with solvents because of allergies.

[@myacct8304]

This is amazing. I've always been so intimidated by colored pencils because I felt like they had so little blendability. This is exactly what I needed to see. Thank you!!

[@shahrimoore]

I could try this for 30 years and never get there ☺️☺️ you’re amazing and I love your video ! You just have a natural sense of what to do ! Amazing talent !

[@LotusCordova]

Good honest assessment of the process/movements/pencil pressure. This helped me get an understanding of what to do now that I’m just starting experimenting with prisma.

[@Youknow_Lex]

This was wonderful! I'm going to try this out. I'm listing the Prismacolor colored pencils used below, feel free to add/correct any 1084 Ginger Root 1005 Limepeel 912 Apple Green 941 Light Umber 922 Poppy Red 911 Olive Green 947 Dark Umber 945 Sienna Brown 1002 Yellowed Orange

[@Niabelxx]

Wow that’s cool

[@bampidraws]

thank you

[@raycooper3269]

All lightfast? Any fugitive?

[@joshw6531]

Geez thats gonna run me 15 bucks

[@maryfeist8080]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@InkHueColoring]

Wow 😮I’ve just been binge watching your videos, they’re incredible! 🥰 I love the way you clearly describe your techniques, it helps so much.

[@jordankash1456]

I love these, and also, if you like alcohol markers, hobby lobby usually does a sell 40% off for master touch markers.

[@diptarupghosh4431]

one thing i can add is u can use chalk pastels for that initial layer to get some color down. very easy to apply, no white of the paper showing through and solid initial layer, then a spray of fixative is optional but u get a solid surface to work on

[@oiseaufeu]

I do plan on starting coloured pencil again. Though, I do also plan on blending them with a solvent and layering. I do watch another artist who does just that with her coloured pencil to the point it really looks like a painting.

[@EnigmaPhi23]

Thanks!

[@GemmaChambersArt]

Thank you!

[@Javsbee]

Thank you so much you calmed me down on trying to draw sukunas fire arrow I tried 3 times but this time I will do it

[@EveBrown-mm2zk]

bro works for mappa

[@maryjohnson-goeldner6351]

I am stunned by the colour, very excited by the beautiful work you have achieved with a colour pencil. I will check out the rest of your videos and tutorial. Thank you Mary

[@GemmaChambersArt]

Thank you so much! I love how vibrant and detailed colour pencils can be, you just have to be patient with them

[@BellaArt1997]

I love it so much. You are so professional and meticulous. I especially appreciate that u don't colour with hard pressure. I really like u and I will subscribe

[@LaurenRichardi]

I do the same thing with my drawings, I start off with the lightest color to the darkest. Prismacolor is the best pencil brand!

[@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286]

Wow..You are AMAZING!!! Love the Video's You make!! I do have arthritis in my thumbs so I now can color very softly.. I am/was a heavy hander.. THANKS!!!🙏🤟❣

[@CrownOfThornss]

Thank you! I'm coming from grayscale drawing, but now i'm considering dabbling a bit in color drawing:)

[@jamiechristinem.bernardo.2723]

Lightest to darkest color got it thanks!

[@katemccarthy2463]

Thank you for such an informative video. I am new to colour pencils and this has helped me with how to layer properly

[@Roberto-ty5ni]

This was such a good easy simple video that got to the point. It also shows that while you do need skill you mostly need time and patience.

[@enonz761]

I draw with this tutorial & it turned out cool. Thank you so much!

[@deepoole820]

Thank you so much for all your wonderful tutorials. You are an inspiration.

[@fireuser11]

Wow....I hope to get to this level one day ❤

[@percyboi29]

Thank you so much this really helped me... 🙏

[@ladyravengirl]

WOW so realistic well done as always 👍💖😊

[@isabellas.santiagoaponte]

Can you do it step by step

[@DarinDocekal]

Thank you for your wonderful video. The only thing I would like more information on; are the names of the Prismacolor pencils you are using as you go though your demonstration.

[@333IsCoquette]

This was really helpful! Thank you i dont know when i first buyed prismacolor!❤

[@AlexisCassandraArt]

I drew this pear as well! Although it was a while ago and I was using polychromos rather than prismacolor. I really like how yours turned out! You’re very patient with the layers. It’s important to be patient but I struggle with it so I only do colored pencil art when I’m in the right mood😂

[@zinta1]

i've been trying for a long time.. I don't get the colors right.. When I try layering it just becomes mud.. never looks like anything Im trying to draw.. I don't get it. Im about to just give up

[@AlexisCassandraArt]

@@zinta1 something that might help you is looking into color theory. Basically with colored pencils it’s easy to layer colors on top of each other that might just give you a muddy result. If you’re working with paint it’s easier to tell which mix of colors makes mud! Don’t give up:)

[@GemmaChambersArt]

Thanks so much! I know what you mean, colour pencil has to be one of the slowest medias and it doesn't come together until the very end. I don't paint but if I'm feeling impatient I always turn to my pastels for that 'quick win' feeling 😀

[@lashondamiller2982]

@@zinta1 Try watching Drawholic here on youtube, they're very good at layering and I think if u watch them and see how/which colors they use to layer over each other will also help you understand which colors work with each other when layering as well

[@raycooper3269]

@@zinta1don't stop. That only guarantees failure.

[@annmayer8251]

Hi Gemma, Do you have a favourite paper for Prismacolor pencil art? Completely smooth or slightly textured? Thank you and best wishes, Ann

[@BellOfficial-o6t]

Your drawings look very beautiful❤

[@Que_Sadia]

Thank you so much for posting this

[@zacchristiansen8004]

wow this really helped me

[@taylamcgaughran1204]

yes

[@taylamcgaughran1204]

yea me to

[@sabbyxsalem5690]

This is so gorgeous and incredible!! 😻💕💗

[@dorisfaulkner9721]

Excellent tutorial, thanks for sharing!

[@ronniebfemale2881]

How do you preserve the artwork?

[@rebeccawilliams2410]

Wow. Absolutely loved this tutorial. I dont have these pencils. Only the derwent studio, but hoping to increase my skill level so I can eventually spend a bit of money and get some really good ones xxx

[@GemmaChambersArt]

Thanks very much! I haven't personally used Derwent Studio but I've heard good things. Good luck in your art journey!

[@chzn156]

When you're doing that general color blocking and as you get down into the more solid colors, are you taking into account the reflected light colors as well? In the reference photo the pear is placed on a turquoise blue background and there is some blue light reflected onto the bottom of the pear. Would you add blue tones there or is your drawing just looking at the pear itself and ignoring the background reflected light from the colored background?

[@StephanieReid]

This is incredibly helpful! Thank you so much!

[@juliahelland6488]

Thanks again for sharing your tips! 💯 ❤

[@nettiemoss324]

Beautiful work!

[@seanmorrissy7347]

Crazy how with like a minute to go it just looked like a spludge of green and red , then it came together so well

[@ladyrg5040]

Brilliant!! Well Done... I learn a lot from your videos.. Thank you... from Chicago!!

[@chiarinadp]

`thanks sooo much! I love your tutorials and your voice :)

[@marshallridgway5671]

wow this really helped me!

[@taylamcgaughran1204]

hello

[@taylamcgaughran1204]

banana joe

[@thefatblackcat]

Love love this tutorial!

[@subhaviswanathan4338]

This was such an awesome video. Ah you create magic.

[@esraaabdelaziz7796]

This is great!! 🤩 I would like to know what it the best type of paper for oil/wax based colored pencils??

[@YoAstralStar]

Your drawing is amazing Gemma ❤

[@mondogenerator1775]

Wow really an instructional that nailed it thank u

[@thisischris5351]

Cool! Looks great!

[@brooklyn5755]

This is a really helpful video. ❤❤

[@allencampbell1058]

Is the key to realism Burnishing?

[@charofheart37]

Thanks for a working in tip so we can see the changes as you explain! It really helped a lot! 🤗❤️👍🏾💯

[@artgirl6784]

The pear looks realistic

[@nanetteatienza4297]

I am actually just starting with pencils. What’s the best paper for colored pencil? I love the way you blend. It’s really nice and smooth.

[@YoAstralStar]

I Been drawing for 13 years it’s fun

[@chillbro2275]

Thank you. It looks great!

[@h20021]

You're my saviour

[@Hyunjee-o7k]

A lot of effort and tolerance😂❤

[@robinsamuelson3626]

I tried this on Strathmore Bristol Vellum with Caran d'Ache Luminance and I couldn't get it to blend like yours. Should I have used the Bristol Smooth instead?

[@BoysBarn]

I noticed you used no blending tools, i.e. mineral spirits, blending tool, cotton swabs, etc. When do you use those tools? Nice video. Thx.

[@GemmaChambersArt]

I don't tend to use solvents and spirits for blending very much. I have nothing against them though - They can be good for creating certain looks and can save time on large areas. Everyone's different of course but I like the control I get from mostly using pencils to blend.

[@raycooper3269]

Agreed.

[@easydrawing926]

Wonderful

[@RachelHendersonColouring]

thank you for the tips

[@dianecharest8365]

Beautiful!

[@paulapeterson-warnock3030]

Perfection!!!!

[@bentonvillefamily]

It looks PEARfect

[@xetaigiatotvn]

Nice

[@dijosephine9556]

Really love your drawings and looking forward to joining Patreon soon. 👍

[@kimgianglam8364]

Did you write the book about color pencil technique?

[@LuvsSno]

I'm assuming you're using the flat side of the pencil at the beginning of your sketch?

[@rok5532]

Thank you very much for this tutorial!

[@Kchanghoon]

nice job drawing!

[@pagalmasala]

Which shades did you use!? Ooo this is pretty!

[@georgekumakanga717]

I am inspired

[@asemana2363]

That was awesome!! Thank you!! By the way, you are so cute!!❤❤

[@yaseminnursahin3240]

Dont you think Prismacolor set lacks good brown colors? I think there are a lot of different greens and blues but very few browns and reds. Especially lacks the cold brown colors and pinkish red colors.

[@GemmaChambersArt]

I know what you mean! I often feel like I'm missing my Polychromos when I use them. Maybe it could be fixed by ordering a couple from the open stock selection of the full range, but I haven't tried yet.

[@lashondamiller2982]

You could get a bigger range of the colors if you buy a bigger set, I just bought a set of 150 and the browns and reds came in a nice big range of color 👌

[@karliebeadling4505]

hi i just started using prismacolor and i got the level one flower step by step outline and shading set but i haven't been able to find a lesson video for it anywhere do u have or would u be able to help me find a link for that one?

[@monirabaratbay2505]

super neat i love it

[@akansha7709]

I used to go from darkest to lightest and the artwork looked more dark, now i wanted to go from light to dark but some of video suggests to go from dark only!

[@The.English.Cup.Center]

Thanks i learned a lot ❤

[@sabbyxsalem5690]

If I draw that pear, I might starve and eat the paper 😂😂😂😂

[@balarani4755]

Amazing drawing....😍

[@KarenMyers-k8o]

What paper do you use?

[@teacher-de-arts5596]

I wish you would have posted what colors you are using

[@mrcoold]

thank you lady

[@bigdmac33]

Hello Gemma. I hope that you are one of those that actually read comments as I have a question. I noticed in this vid that you use brown and not black on the green to create depth. Could you explain the reason for not using black? Thankyou, Derek.

[@GemmaChambersArt]

I certainly try to read and answer as many as I can! I do like to use browns and greys for shadows where possible, I find it's a much softer and true-to-life way to add darker areas. True black isn't all that common in nature and it for me it can look quite harsh if used in a realistic drawing. I go into more detail on this in my recent black cat drawing video where even black fur is mostly made up of dark greys and deep blues, with black only being found in the very darkest areas.

[@Musiccat95]

I appreciate this video!!! Thankyou

[@sydneykramer8677]

Gemma do you have one for this with polychromos!??? Would love to see one this was so helpful!! thank you ur doing awesome thanks for all your hard work

[@GemmaChambersArt]

Thanks very much! Definitely check out my guide to blending where I drew an apple with Polychromos. The concepts from this video and that one are really similar and there's a lot of cross over 😊

[@KarelChytilArt]

Very good video. Thank you

[@TheDisgracedOne_]

how did you literally just use 6-8 colors and do that entire drawing… i’m blown away but also like confused as to how this even works 😅😅 guess i need to just start trying

[@DrawwithKate90]

Your art work is amazing, i like it =]

[@daisymoodley8958]

Hi just subscribed love your channel

[@rinzasufiyan4822]

Thank you very much

[@AlexHop1]

Thank you!

[@tracesoftimegallery450]

To each their own. I used to color this way until I started tattooing over 20 years ago. In tattooing we don't have the luxury of layering or else we will chew up the skin. I quickly learned that I was previously just simply afraid of commitment. And now I can't unsee it. Whenever I see someone layering colors like this, I see a fear of commitment. Once you realize this fact and start pounding the color in fast and hard you will be amazed at how much richer and how much quicker your artwork becomes. Blending is not only achieved by layering it is achieved by hand pressure. Just my 2 cents.

[@lashondamiller2982]

for sure, but I wouldn't always say layering is a fear of commitment, sometimes it depends on what depth/shade/hue of color we're lookin for but I also get what you mean lol

[@TheGreenPoncle]

Like you said ...to each their own.

[@raycooper3269]

Both approaches , it depends on what you want. Tattoo! Wow, there's a surface I haven't tried. For paper consider using Bristol Plate. Press hard and apply thick. Then scrape all thickness off. The paper will hold a good deal of pigment which will look like magazine printed surface.

[@sapphire_cube1950]

Will this work without prismacolor?

[@grounded4845]

❤wow lovethat

[@leinprince9077]

Looks amazing. What brand of paper did you use?