How do I choose and mix my colour palette + old illustrations! ~ Frannerd

[@SolangeTeParle]

(Would love a video about your handwriting.)

[@carrotplli]

I second this comment!

[@constance385]

hands up to this as well!!! :)

[@lozalimpia]

nice to see you here c:

[@copycatkiller556]

SolangeTeParle this should be on top

[@oliviamrtnz4563]

Agreeeed

[@FranMeneses]

nerds: this video was TOO long. I just had SO MUCH to say about colours and I didn't want to leave without tips and advices to help you with your colour dilemas. Next time I promise to make it shorter and snappier. Coffee and cookies to all of you, I hope you're having a wonderful Thursday ;) nerds: este video está DEMASIADO largo. Es sólo que tenía DEMASIADO que decir sobre los colores y no quería irme sin dejarles consejos y trucos para sus (posibles) problemas de color. Prometo que el siguiente será más corto y ágil! Café y galletas a todos, espero que estén teniendo un hermoso Jueves ;)

[@MarianaMorales01]

¡Noooo!, por favor que sean así de largos, así son perfectos, por fi.

[@MarianaMorales01]

P.D. Te queda hermoso el corte.

[@princelujan]

Es mejor así!!!!! Los videos largos son geniales, además el tema es super interesante Muchas gracias por toda la ayuda y los consejos❤️.❤️

[@FranMeneses]

thank you SO MUUUUUCH, this means everything to me you have no idea

[@FranMeneses]

hahaha gracias Mariana bella! A veces me preocupo porque el tema me interesa y quiero ayudar, pero no quiero aburrir o hablar de más :U

[@alejobz2005]

i dont know who can dislike your videos... you are one of the few youtubers where quality is 100% at its finest, unique and creative.

[@vanillerygarden]

Just found you today and I´m binge watching your videos for 3 hours now... O____O I swear we are sisters. The way you lived your life with Sailor Moon and studying graphic design and then teaching yourself illustration while you were already drawing for your whole life---> I DID EXACTLY THE SAME. Big hug to you! And thank you for making your videos so enjoyable to watch. The editing is formidable!

[@MoFace]

Hands down one of the most sensical, easy to understand videos on building your color palette! ^ - ^ I struggle with finding what colors work best, so thank you so much!

[@veronicarendon8896]

Thank you Fran! Only you could make my 3:00 a.m. the best time of my day. Now I know exactly how to start with the color so thanks again♡

[@FranMeneses]

hahahaha thanks to you Veronica

[@AmeliaWilds]

i am so excited to here about sketchbooks! i'd also love to here about paper--what kinds you like, how you found your favourites, how you purchase your paper, etc. this was an awesome video! so excited to have you back!

[@XxTheAvengerXxX]

Thank you so much for making this. Most artists talk about color theories and that that is how they choose colors, but your video was more what I needed. The way you brake down your tips makes it so much easier for me to digest and get to what I needed to get started. I never thought about limiting color palettes that way before and I'm going to try that now. Thank you, again!

[@IAmTheZombieGirl]

What an absolutely info packed video! I've struggled with colours and constantly end up doing waaaaay too much and then hate what I've done. Great tips on how to tone that down! Thanks a bunches Fran!

[@iraville]

"like bread and coffee " ^_^ fran, you are so funny and awesome!!!!! and the timing in your Videos are just perfect!!!

[@remochii]

iraville ♡

[@lovestruck-dl9kj]

the photo of the sunset at the beach is so beautiful - i'm so chuffed you and ed and the cats are by the sea!!

[@NilasYoutube]

I just stopped the video to say this. I am looking for how to use the colours in my illustrations and how to make my own scheme of colours for almost like 3 years? And this is THE VIDEO!!! thank you sooo soooo sooooo much for making this video. Really. It is night right now but when I wake up at the morning first thing that I will do is rewatch this video and do everything you said!

[@mdemaria013]

This has been super inspirational! I always have this issue where I try to use all the colours, or I don't even feel too comfortable with the technique and just get out there way too much and then... I fail and I quit. So your method of using only a couple of colours first is something I HAVE to try! :) x

[@arieloliveira5383]

Hello Fran! I'm an (aspiring) illustrator from brazil and I've been watching you for months now. I just wanna tell you how much I appreciate your work and have found your videos very useful, inspiring and motivating, I always feel like I'm learning something with you!

[@proyc95]

I love the little details in the video where you wrote the tips on a little post note. I just think that so cute, of course this comes more easily to you because you are creative :) thank for sharing the tips Fran, always like hearing from you.

[@LitttleMisssSmidge]

Listening to you talk just about colours has made my entire day better! I am obsessed with colours too and I learned some helpful tips from you :)

[@jenwu636]

thank you so much for sharing Fran!! I always and always appreciate your heart of sharing! Sounds like some people feel like the video is too long, but for me, the video is so enjoyable and feels like it is a 5 minutes video. I know how much time and effort you put in making videos, so I just want to let you know your fans love and enjoy what you do and what you present. Do it the way you like, don'y feel stress for making shorter videos. We love seeing ur face :))

[@mckenziemerriman1602]

Do you think you could do an art space tour, or "how I organize my art supplies" video? I love how neat and well decorated your home looks, and my studio space is always a total disaster.

[@CC-ym1di]

You are absolutely right Fran, light has a color, and so do shadows!! :) Great video, as usual! Thank you so much for such refreshing contents!!

[@user-kb6vr8fw2t]

your drawings with more contrast colours are SO AMAZING

[@darkmerrygoround]

so glad to see a new video and even more happy that you are rejuvenated from your staycation! :D also for those who want to know, you can blend colors in photoshop just like in watercolor. Just lower the opacity of your brush to 50 or even lower and use a brush with 0% hardness :D cheers!

[@tibu82]

Muchísimas gracias Fran, sigo tu trabajo en instagram desde hace ya un tiempo, pero descubrir tu blog y tu canal de youtube ha sido lo mejor que me ha pasado en un tiempo. Tus consejos son de muchísima ayuda y parecen llegar siempre en el momento más adecuado. Un abrazote grandote!

[@christy-anne-jones]

Yaay welcome back! I got so excited when this video came up hahah. Another wonderful video :) Also, you look so lovely here, and seem very well rested. I hope you enjoyed your stay-cation xx

[@ruthbaedraws]

same :P Didnt you miss her ugly face outro? I bet I did!

[@christy-anne-jones]

I did miss it! haha

[@FranMeneses]

yaaaay! Thanks dear Christy!!!!!

[@helloangel-artillustration9919]

Hi Fran, found you a few months ago, you are so enjoyable to watch/listen to. Most often I'm just listening as I work. This video on choosing a colour palette cracked me up as I break that rule everyday, I do use every colour of the rainbow and possibly some that aren't in it. :) Anyway, just wanted to stop and say 'Hi' hope the big move is not causing to many stresses for you, Ed and the kitties! Angel xx

[@melissalai8173]

I love these long videos and the warmth of your color correction! They just soooooooth the soul *____*

[@Ithiea1]

Some great inspiration Fran! Colour is a major thing for my illustrations. So learning to work with limited colour was a task, but I'd never go back

[@irenefalgueras1295]

We've missed you so much! But I'm glad you took some time and rested, it was so worth it! And also, I want to say that this video was super helpful and inspiring. Colour palettes in digital painting drive me crazy, and your tips gave me a new approach on this. Thanks again Fran! You da' best 😁

[@FranMeneses]

yaaaaay! thanks to you Ireneeeeee!

[@icouchpotato1238]

YAASSSS new video! I feel like a newborn phoenix after watching this, thanks fran~! I hope you enjoyed your 'rest weeks'

[@msmayaraujo]

Fran, your insight about the purple shadows was very accurate. I think someone has already said, but take a look at the works of the Impressionists. The shadows are bright and vibrant, just like you do. Very inspirational! I'm not sure if I have commented here, but I'm a big fan. Greetings from Brazil o/

[@kucingrainbow]

Yayyy welcome back Fran! Thank you for the tips. I feel motivated to be what I am and continue taking pictures of everything now hahaha

[@FranMeneses]

hahahaha YAAAY! Thanks Syazanaaa!

[@firelily0529]

This was so helpful! Especially the tip about mixing a base color for unity. I recently fell in love with watercolor, but I realized I had no idea how to make a color palette. Thank you so much~! :)

[@kleineBlumeYume]

The video was amazing 😄 I also used to mostly paint in pastel or very muted colors but recently I've been enjoying vibrant colors. loved all your tips!

[@caracol4142]

Hello fran! All your videos have something that really inspire me, they're so pretty. And the spanish subs are helping me with spanish in my school! Gracias and hugs from Brazil :)

[@anniejo9606]

I'm binge watching all of your videos and I'm still as jealous as i was when this video came out of your hair!! its so pretty its not fair

[@EdricHsu]

You have a distinctive unique drawing style that works really well in any colour schemes. Glad you got over your dislike for stronger colours, and even managed to choose and adapt the right ones into your own usual pastel colours. :)

[@FranMeneses]

YES! I'm so happy I started using more color Edric. I can't believe it took me so long to realise how cool contrasted and dark colours are, thank for your comment!

[@flakattack88]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@yurimiyasato5755]

Me too, when I was a kid I hated pink so much and every girly thing and now I'm a pink potato! I always loved cute stuff but I think maybe I didn't like to express that this way cause I wanted to be strong, now I know that's not the way and I'm very happy now! Your tips are always amazing, you make me want to practice more and more! Thank you so much Fran! Love your videos ~

[@dinab6286]

You bring so much joy to my life! Thanks for not only being so informative but also being so fun :)

[@thaiscate]

Me encantó el video y me pareció muy guay poder ver a la vez tus trabajos personales antiguos y los encargos! Gracias Fran!

[@conniesaenz9035]

Esto es fantástico, ayer escuche el podcast del Mejor Amigo y hoy un video nuevo Yeiii !!! como comente en el soundcloud aquí tienes una seguidora de Panamá que disfruta mucho escuchar y ver las aventuras de Ed y Fran, me hacen sentir como si fuera muy cercanos a ustedes y compartir muchas veces las mismas ideas, algo que hago mucho es aprender de Ed, su ideología me ayuda a comprender cosas desde otro punto que no veía, y contigo Fran eres lo máximo, me inspiras, me enseñas, me ayudas a crecer para lograr ser una ilustradora tan buena como tu o incluso mejor. Muchas Gracias por tomarte el tiempo en hacer videos para nosotros.

[@Aquarellina]

but you pulled off the bright colours very well! I like it

[@GabiBerkers]

This was so helpful! As an illustrator, I tend to shy away from using any colour in my illustrations but I think I should be braver and experiment more :o ! Oh and welcome back :)

[@coffeeismyfuel]

Fran, you look so lovely in this video! You look like an angel in that lighting. You just look so rested and vibrant. I'm so happy you had a good vacation :^D

[@xXxDrowningDollxXx]

Welcome back Fran! You have been missed

[@magui803]

¡Gracias Fran! Que bueno que volviste. Siempre que voy a mezclar colores me siento un poco abrumada por la variedad, pero este video iluminó mi camino (?

[@taniasharma808]

I m so happy I found you... I have started to doodle and chibis. i m learning by my own. I don't colour them coz I m scared that I will ruin it. and I needed a grand lecture on colours bcoz I m so confused what colours I should choose. what colours should I buy coz I don't have enough money. thanks a lot... 😭

[@caroelipse]

Fran, una muy buena referencia para aprender a utilizar colores en luz y sombras son los Impresionistas, lo recordé por lo que descubriste con el lila que funciona perfecto para sombras ya que es un color frío. Saludos y gracias por el video!!

[@hxnnahtan]

"Should i do the ugly faces now?" "Okay!" #relationshipgoals 💕

[@maisminion]

I always enjoy watching your videos and they help me out so much - Thank you :-) I think there are two main questions people ask themselves when they start drawing or painting - what is my style and what colors/media do I want to use? ... I like that you also talk about personal preferences vs. what you "have to do" ... also seeing some more of your work which we haven't seen before was so interesting :-) Lots of Love, Nina :-)

[@FranMeneses]

oh I'm so glad you liked the video, thanks dear Nina!!

[@agniyogauy]

Gracias Fran!!! Estaba con poca inspiración estos días, estuve de mudanza como vos, mucho que procesar. Pero luego de ver este video se me vinieron muchas ideas a la mente. Por favor mostranos tu nuevo espacio de trabajo :) Saludos desde Uruguay.

[@christyfung2842]

Fran!!! I’d love to try your pastel color palette!!! But Coptic has sooo many colors with multiple color codes and names for each color range... I wonder if you would like to share your colic marker codes?? I’m now also trying to explore more other color palettes which i am not very good at. I wanna push me out of my comfort zone lol! I always work with the pastel/ light colors too, and must are pink, purple, blue. I now also add yellows into the palette and it actually works well!!

[@JenniferR459]

Thanks, very useful video ! I'm gonna try the purple trick for shadows:) Sometimes I see people using purple and blues to shade the face, but I was a bit scared to do the same...

[@roslightyear3334]

La mejor lista de "seis consejos" que vi. Frannerd rocks big time.

[@szjon5528]

When I do an illustration in Photoshop I start with a base colour for whoole work. Then when I paint stuff on it, I'm working on lower opacity, so the base color shines trough I guess this method might be equivalent with your watercolour mixing technique

[@Pachi23_]

Me viene perfecto todo lo que decís en el video!, sigo tus ilustraciones desde hace rato y me agrada (mucho) que hagas estos tutoriales. Gracias de nuevo Fran! :)

[@artofevie7562]

Thanks for awesome video Fran! Informative and beautiful as always

[@dientedecoral7678]

el lila es maravilloso, es la sombra natural del blanco. lo amo.

[@JessicaBadillo]

I really love your videos, I'm really interested in illustration yet I'm scared to even try, I know quite basic drawing but I love colors so damn much, I'm used to oil painting and quite familiar with watercolors, so... I'm gonna give it a try, yet I need more references, love that in every video you talk about yours.

[@agatyou]

As always very interesting video Fran! Glad to see you back 💕💯

[@marianahernandez9937]

Hola Fran!, que bueno que tuviste unas vacaciones muy reponedoras, gracias por postear de nuevo! Tus videos son buenísimos, sería genial si haces alguno sobre la etapa de impresión, sobre el tipo de papel qué eliges para imprimir tus trabajos, etc...Un abrazote desde Perú!! :D

[@jennacollins7776]

Thank you so much for sharing the colour adobe! It's amazing....I'm in heaven

[@LittleRedRead]

Hola! creo que el descanso es la mejor forma para mejorar la creatividad. Regresas con ideas y con las pilas listas para un nuevo trabajo. Gran video!

[@i.widiastuti8718]

Hi Fran, I knew you from Chriiissstttine's youtube channel and I think this video was super awesome. I think I came to the right channel for my current project, since I ran out of idea on color palette. thanks for showing us the Adobe Color ;)

[@alee9198]

Thank you so much for sharing Colour Adobe, I'll be using it a lot since my colour theory skills aren't the best. And every time you do the ugly faces, it makes me laugh and happy! Thanks again!

[@maximaxwellitto]

Very cool video with very useful tips ! I like it a lot ! :D I've begun to use these a lot, before I used to do colorless illustrations, now I can't stop thinking about color ! :D (Love your work and your videos by the way)

[@Inma.V]

Hi Fran! Thank you for your videos, they are very helpful. I am an illustrator working on my third collaboration book, and I just discovered your videos today looking for inspiration and ideas while I work. Congratulations on your illustrating career! You're doing very well :-)

[@garethgough4112]

Adobe Colour CC!!! Game changer! Thank you Fran!

[@fooolsun4917]

You look like a Disney Princess.~

[@aiden12carter]

She does, like a modern version of Belle 😊

[@Visualico123]

And she talks like she is in cartoon.

[@SmartiChronicles]

What printer and paper do you recommend for prints? Or better what do you recommend when looking for a printer and paper?

[@1DollHair]

this is insanely helpful! I'm taking an illustration class this semester and I sometimes get overwhelmed with the the colors choices that I end up using too many!

[@amvelandia]

Oh Fran, me encantó. Yesta semana lo vi mega tarde, he estado de vacaciones y mudanza. Yo uso el complementario para desaturar los colores y que armonicen, y luego añado el color principal. Tengo que probar tu método!! Para las pruebas de color lo que mejor me funciona para analógico es escanear el boceto y usar photoshop con manchas no más de 5-10min para las pruebas de color y me está yendo bien, mejor que con los pequeños bocetos-test. Feliz semana!!

[@poppins55]

Yay! Welcome back fran!

[@ElenaVarg]

I really wanna learn to illustrate better and I found this video SO HELPFUL! Thank you!! (Also, your hair looks extremely good in this video! That style suits you so well!!)

[@edpavez]

Welcome back!

[@FranMeneses]

:3

[@yerowyn1518]

What do you wear glasses?

[@laianyr]

Thanks Fran...Great tips!!! Love the video!! Your hair is so beautiful!!!

[@nicolarteaga1377]

frann saludos a Ed y a ti ! :) bienvenida de vuelta frann !!! los colores pasteles se te ven muy bien esos colores son digna de una dama.. como tú ;)

[@ClaraSaetiz]

¡Este video es oro! Se lo voy a pasar a unos cuantos, y realmente estoy deseando poner en marcha algunos de los consejos, sobre todo de cara a las paletas en ilustración en digital, son mi gran problema :/. Muchas gracias por dedicar tu tiempo a hacer vídeos tan útiles. Se ve que te han sentado bien las vacaciones :)

[@kisuili]

Omg estas probando los prismacolor! Que emoción! Yo estoy lidiando con ellos y me encantaría ver tu opinión y claro, verte en acción :D Hermoso video, gracias por los tips, eres un amor

[@margarytawinkler]

I've only watched one minute, but Fran, I need to let you know right now: you look amazing! Not that you didn't look nice before, but you look absolutely glowing in this video! Yay for staycation :)

[@FranMeneses]

hahahahaha YAY FOR SLEEPING AND BEING A COUCH-POTATO (thanks for the compliment btw Margarita)

[@Natalia.martinezm]

Me encanta tu honestidad y claridad para explicar tus procesos

[@christineweatherly2464]

I love your videos! They're so helpful! :) Also, a side note, your hair is always amazing. :P I use the adobe color thing too. It's handy.

[@iliveinoctober]

Dear Fran, thank you so much for this video! All your tips are diamonds :D

[@FranMeneses]

* 3 * omg thanks Tanya

[@claomd]

Que bonito y excelente video, y los inserts con los puntos a tratar fueron adorables. Grande, Fran!

[@bonnieheinrich6186]

ugggghhhhh Your illustrations slay me. They're so beautiful

[@catym.7386]

I love all your videos, and you are the best KZbinr ever! In this years you helped me so so much! Thank you Fran ❤ This video are amazing!! I love color pencils, I'm curious about your review :D Your vídeos make my week! kisses from Portugal :))

[@jessicabroughton322]

Hey Fran, I am in love with your work! Please could you do a video explaining how to illustrate digitally on Photoshop, I would love to start experimenting digitally but I am unsure how to start. Thank you :)

[@FranMeneses]

Hi Jessica! I did a video explaining and showing my digital tools and there I kind of show how I work on photoshop. I'm barely working on photoshop now though! :V

[@chasitytaylor8858]

I’m enjoying your videos very much, and find them so helpful. Thank you.🌿

[@minizahra]

This video was actually REALLY HELPFUL. I'm also very attached to my pastel water colors haha, thanks so much for this video :)

[@melaniewagner3150]

Hi Fran, I'm new here in the youtube art community. I just wanted to say that I recently discovered your videos and I like watching them very much. Thank you :)

[@MySweetChxnnel]

Inspirador, incluso si no ilustras jaja. Me gusta dibujar, claro, pero últimamente he estado haciendo más ropa que dibujos :). Qué bonito verte de nuevo, Fran ❤️

[@nataliacardonapuerta]

Fran!!! Que video tan inspirador y útil, no me canso de escucharte y aprender un montón de ti. Eres realmente un ejemplo a seguir y una de mis grandes influencias...apenas comenzando esta aventura de la ilustración pero con mucho ánimo de llegar a ser tan talentosa y especial como tu. Saludos desde Colombia :)

[@XuriFenton]

I was just going to ask you about a sketch Books video! this is awesome

[@FranMeneses]

:D

[@MoebiusMyDream]

this video is AMAZING. I really need the colors tips (like "use just 3 colors for the start) because I am always insicure about that. Thank you so much! Ps: sorry for the english :P

[@FranMeneses]

hahaha your english is amazing, thanks dear!

[@Kdogestrada]

Can I just say, you look stunning in this OMG

[@FranMeneses]

* - *

[@InsideKimmysMind]

I love hearing you talk about colors and technique! 😁

[@shiela723]

YAAAAY

[@FranMeneses]

yaaay thank youuuuuu :D!!!!

[@anapikiky9814]

You are AMAZING Your videos always inspire me to keep going with my art ❤️ Thank you for this

[@gabrielelisauskaite5629]

Hello Fran! You're the best person to begin a creative morning with, thanks a ton! xx I have a question though. I can see that you're tracing your images using natural light, but have you ever tried using light box/pad and what do you think about them? Personally, I used to to the same as you, but then I stumbled across light portable lightpads and purchasing one was a game changer to me!

[@kmiforever]

Amé el vídeo, ahora solo queda explorar más paletas de colores y espero no volver me loca.

[@nadieigualati4401]

Te amo fran, no me pierdo tus videos, llegué justo a tiempo jiji❤️

[@FranMeneses]

hahaha gracias Gato Belico (amé tu nickname)

[@nadieigualati4401]

Es un nickname bastante representativo de mi persona xD!!