How to Blend Colored Pencils

Learn how to blend colored pencils using “Jennifer’s Rule of Blending Thirds.” This one coloring tip will help you blend colored pencils, markers, gel pens and more! This colored pencil blending technique will help you to blend everything from easy to difficult color combinations. This blending colored pencils tutorial works for all skill levels-beginner to advanced, but is especially helpful for beginning colorists to use in their adult coloring books and coloring pages. It really is the best way to blend colored pencils.
I have also included two free downloads! Get the free coloring page shown in this video as well as my how to blend colored pencils without a blender pamphlet.
FREE DOWNLOADS: Click the link below…
www.coloringbliss.com/jennife...
RECOMMENDED ARTICLE: More of How to Blend Colored Pencils
www.coloringbliss.com/how-to-...
RECOMMENDED VIDEO TUTORIAL: Colored Pencil Fast Track - Learn how to color with colored pencils.
www.coloringbliss.com/worksho...
RECOMMENDED VIDEO: How to Sharpen Colored Pencils
• The RIGHT Way to Sharp...
CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
00:01:57 - How to Pick Light, Medium & Dark Colors
00:05:08 - How to Pick Colored Pencil Paper
00:06:15 - Step 1: Fill the Whole Area with the Light Color
00:07:07 - Step 2: Color 2/3rds of the Area with the Medium Color
00:07:44 - Step 3: Fill 1/3rd of the Area with the Dark Color
00:08:12 - Step 4: Fill the 2/3rds Area with the Medium Color Again.
00:09:00 - Step 5: Fill the Whole Area with the Light Color Again
00:09:57 - Blending a Complex Selection of Colors
00:14:40 - Coloring Example
00:15:29 - Why Keeping Your Pencil Sharp is Important
00:16:40 - Step 6: Fill 1/3rd of the Area Again with the Dark Color
-
Coloring Bliss is NOT a sponsored channel/page unless indicated in the video/post. Occasionally some products are gifted by the manufacturer for review purposes, always with the understanding that Coloring Bliss is under no obligation to give anything but an honest review. These products are always disclosed. Some links provided are affiliate links which does not effect the price to the consumer but does give a small commission to help support this channel/page. Any questions or business inquiries, please contact [e-mail]
-
Website: www.coloringbliss.com
KZbin: / coloringpagesbliss
Facebook: / coloringbliss
Facebook Group: / coloringpagesbliss
Pinterest: / coloringbliss
Twitter: / coloringbliss
Instagram: / coloringpagesbliss

[@AngelicBabygirl01]

I am so grateful that I found your channel. Out of the colorists I've watched, you are the only one who gets the information across in a way I can easily understand. Also, you are the only person who mentions how to choose your colors for blending outside of the monochromatic scheme. I am now going to visualize it as, "Visit my analogous neighbors, not the complementary neighbors." I don't know why it never registered before but it finally clicked for me.

[@getjiggywithsam3572]

Rose is such a little angel 🥺

[@JS-rz5pt]

Dear Jennifer and of course Steve your great sending Hearts to booth of you for tomorrow!!!! Happy Valentines Day!!!

[@lindarogers6209]

Jennifer's rule of thirds...... You are a great teacher. Love your soothing voice too. TFS

[@joangee2423]

This video was great. You’re a great instructor. Please keep these coming, especially shading and highlights which I still struggle with. Thanks.

[@crystalterry144]

Excellent job!! I shared your channel with my coloring friends!!

[@ColoringBliss]

Thanks for sharing. 💕

[@roshanruis740]

I love your videos. They are like a coloring hug. I need coloring and your very positive and encouraging hints and tips especially since I’m having a lot of painful health issues. Thank God for you and Steve. ❤️

[@MsGabinha]

Thank you so much Jennifer!!! Love from Argentina!! (We love little Rose!!)

[@lhasalynn2091]

Just found this tutorial today (August 13, 2023)---and it was exactly what I was looking for! If you are still reading comments on this year-old Vlog, I just want to say that 'tho I may have had to hunt a bit to find this particular 'tutorial'---it was so worth it!! Thanks a million!! (I had an old set of 48 Prisma, but was missing too many colors--so I have just splurged (after reading many reviews) and bought the 150 set (arriving tomorrow!) --YAY!!! Lynn in NYC

[@aliceadler8658]

Happy Valentine’s Day, Jennifer, Steve, and most importantly, Miss Rose!!! 💖💖💖🌸🌸🌸💖💖💖💋💋💋. Sending love & hugs!!!!!

[@pennylevalley9970]

Thank you for letting us know the little secret on holding back on the pencil. It really works.

[@Naansdesign]

Thank you very much . I learned a lot from watching your videos. Really very helpful video.

[@jillclaydon]

Thank you so much for this basic lesson. Love the rule of thirds.

[@wendyn3460]

I love this!!! Thank you so much for all of your techniques! 😊🖍💛💕

[@geraldeguzman26]

Thank you for sharing your technique

[@marydimuro2953]

I can hardly wait to try this!

[@donnamalone597]

You explain things so well. Especially relationship between paper and cp.

[@mercedesarce1504]

Thanks for sharing your technique , I love it!

[@sandraharrison4739]

thanks, loved the flow of the post.

[@carmenvogels-aagaard5559]

Thank you so much, you are a wonderful person with so much creativity. Love to watch your videos and learn.

[@stroodledoodles]

I was just looking for a blending tutorial for coloured pencils (it's been a while since I've used them), I'm so glad this came into my recommended. This was so helpful!

[@louisewilliams312]

Yes I really enjoyed it and ty for teaching me about Jennifer’s thirds. 💜👍🏻

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Great tips as always Jennifer! Loved the pretty colors you picked for this mandala as well!

[@Merkygloom]

I don't often use coloured pencils. This video was in my recommended list. But I might give them a go now, great tutorial!

[@11556sunshine]

Thank you! Love the videos & tutorials.

[@carolestevenson1051]

Thanks, Jennifer! A great practice exercise.

[@MINERVARIOSmin_crafts]

Loved this! Thank you❤

[@sueferre6207]

Thank you for all the work you do for us I have really enjoyed your channel since I found it Jennifer you and Steve are the greatest

[@patriciadimarco8378]

Thank you 😊

[@mischahesson1193]

thank you so much! i've had so many questions about blending for the look of shadows and curvature. this helped immensely!🙃

[@svetlanaseul2186]

Thank you! It was very useful for me!

[@liletteautrey8481]

Thank you for sharing , it is a very beautiful way you do it.

[@75katiemarie]

Thank you

[@anneleonas7813]

This is so informative. Thank you!

[@maryfrancesmoore9514]

When you went back in and added the last layer of the dark color, you actually created a slight 3-D effect. Cool!

[@suehull2838]

Thank you for this video.

[@user-dk5jk1kp4i]

Such a great method. Thank you 😊.

[@Kesgen]

Thanks for the help!

[@njthrowers]

Just what I was looking for. You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you😊

[@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286]

I APPRECIATE ALL the Video's you have..Always showing us New EXCITING WAYS!! My Very FIRST Go to person!! Thanks to you and Your Love of your life. Steve and Rose..have a AMAZING wonderful Evening..loVe hugs!! 🤗🙏🙏🙏🤟❣💞🤗

[@ColoringBliss]

You are so sweet 🥰

[@goldengirl8355]

You are the best. Thank you!!!

[@barbararhenderson6123]

That was a very helpful tutorial. I love how you explain every detail, it really helps an amateur like me. Thanks so much.

[@ColoringBliss]

So glad to hear that the video helped you. Have fun blending.

[@vickieeliott]

Another great video!!! I'm a huge fan!!! Thanks for all you. Guys do!!

[@LuchaCatDIY]

Incredible

[@allyt5476]

Good evening.. thank you so much for clearing up so much of my confusion. My sister got me hooked on your tricks and tips.. she has amazing pictures and says you have a lot of tricks. I'm forever grateful to both my sister and yourself.

[@dawnwarner6168]

Enjoyed seeing the rule of blending thirds put into action. I have a much better understanding of it. As always you are a great teacher especially for us beginners. Thanks

[@ColoringBliss]

Thank you so much 💜💜

[@irenegill4573]

This is awesome.... I almost had it figured out, but you pushed me over the line of BETTER. Thank you for all your great tips.... :)

[@kiwess1]

Jennifer, I love your videos and lessons. I'm a fan of the 3rds. I do it quite a bit.

[@ColoringBliss]

It’s such a versatile technique that can be used sooo many ways. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

[@MaCHinBiDuLe]

I learned blending with you (long time ago 😄) and i'm so grateful !! 18:11 Now I'm relieved to know is this an usual laying effect came from the pencil and not cause my technic. Thanks to you again ❣

[@ilzevanrensburg3239]

Very helpful!!! Great stuff Jennifer 😘

[@beckyquick4025]

GREAT LESSON !!!!

[@maryhaselton3381]

As being brand, brand new to coloring, this has been the most helpful tutorial that I have found to get me started with blending. You do an excellent job of explaining. Looking forward to viewing more of your videos. Thank you and God bless!

[@ColoringBliss]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrsBeasleys1111]

Very helpful! Thank you

[@J.Rickard]

Really great video, cannot wait to do some colouring now!!

[@jobond3317]

Thanks for the information. I have just started my colour journey and am no artist, So I found this very helpful

[@RachelHendersonColouring]

very useful video, thank you

[@kareneng1681]

I found this teaching very helpful. I struggle with blending. How you explained this technique made it so much easier to understand! Thank you for demonstrating with starter level pencils!

[@ColoringBliss]

I’m so glad to hear that you found this video helpful. Have fun blending.

[@marydimuro2953]

Loved this video! Thank you Jennifer! So helpful to see the technique on an actual coloring page!

[@Chmielka0202]

I also like a lot Prismacolor Premier and still learn blending technique.

[@brendarocheck3988]

Very helpful tutorial!

[@TheKatangeseDollar]

I've just ordered the 100 Faber Castell classics. After watching this video, I'm excited to practice with these out along with my Deli's.

[@neenee56]

Thank you so much. :)

[@katzarm]

As a newbie to colored pencils, I have learned so much from your video lessons. Thank you for another informative video lesson and for the free download lesson.

[@ColoringBliss]

You are so kind. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.

[@brookesworld7310]

Wow! So easy to follow& informative.Great for Beginners Thank-you so much!

[@marionb6154]

That was amazing thank you 🙏💜

[@ColoringBliss]

You are so welcome

[@robynhagedorn3158]

Great video - useful teaching techniques and thoughtful instructions-thank you ☺️

[@Chippie.Bon.Bon33]

This is one of the best step by step tutorial I have seen so far! Thank you for this amazing demonstration and you make it so easy for us to learn! 😍😍😍

[@virginiathomas8543]

I agree, this was the best step by step tutorial.

[@terenoy]

This is going to help me a lot on future and even ongoing projects. I thought I was doing it right… ha! Not really 🫤 thank you!!

[@Pebblesmas]

Thank you so much 4 these amazing tips and free coloring pages and another clear, relaxed and interesting tutorial. I often don't finnish a detailed coloring tutorial cause i'm too tired (mom of bussy 3year old) but yours is alsi so relaxing and clear, it was a joy to watch it all, THX

[@ColoringBliss]

Thanks for the feedback. I’m glad you enjoy the content I am creating here.

[@CORNALSDAUGHTER]

Good job as always!

[@tatisam]

Love your videos

[@addeasis]

I appreciate that you used Faber-Castell classic student set. It's difficult to find videos with the same color pencils that I own as a starter set. As a beginner, I don't understand why many KZbin colorists recommend a super expensive color pencil set (Prismacolor Premiers at the 150set is a whopping $100+!) . . Your tips and lesson is definitely more organized than many of the beginner videos as well. Can't wait to continue watching your videos!

[@SweetMummy29]

Richtig toll erklärt, ich hab es jetzt auch endlich verstanden 😂🙈 Dankeschön

[@mjpete27]

Very well done Jennifer! Such an easy teaching style and generous too! I would like to see you do a bit more on choosing the correct papers as this was always asked in every class I ever taught! I also have troubles with the newer marker papers, some are touted as best marker paper and since I mix pencils on top of markers so often it is not always truly the bet paper! I have ended up using a lot of watercolor papers rather than drawing papers. Especially since smooth Hot Press watercolor papers still have enough tooth for pencils and markers! Bleed through can be a problem with alcohol markers Just be sure you use a protective paper to save your desk, tablecloth or drawing board. I even use a piece of printer(very lightweight) paper to protect my surface from smudging and oils from my hands. Lovely video Jennifer and thanks for all of your on topic tips!

[@ColoringBliss]

Thanks for your comment. We did a recent video about paper that might interest you. We also discuss paper in almost every workshop we have filmed for our website. Paper is so fun!! BEST Coloring PAPER [Updated for 2021] kzbin.info/www/bejne/naKohWx3p5x1j6s

[@CORNALSDAUGHTER]

Good job as ever!!!

[@artandmorewithrachelnicole]

Keep up the awesome videos 💕

[@bette-annflood835]

Thanks. Now to remember.

[@ColoringBliss]

Print out the 3 page worksheet to keep as a reference and start practicing. After coloring several blends in a row, you will never forget.

[@peggyfitzmaurice4100]

Great tips as always

[@ChrisB-gv3rv]

Love the video

[@JohnnyCornbread]

This worked out great. Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us these techniques and tricks. Also thanks for all the helpful downloads. As soon as I’m financially able I’m going to upgrade to the Fast Track. 💜 Hadassah

[@ColoringBliss]

I’m happy to hear that everything worked well for you. Thanks for all your support

[@ritabrandow1318]

Thank you again. I just got time to watch a little bit. Making plans for our wedding. It is so exciting because I have never had a church wedding. I didn't know Jesus the first time I got married. It will be small. I am planning on making our Wedding invitations. Thank you again for sharing. My wonderful future Husband knows I enjoying coloring. He brought me some really nice pencils and coloring books 📚 😍 ☺

[@ColoringBliss]

Congratulations ❤️❤️❤️

[@abigailgovender6132]

Please have more of these . You make it seam so easy especially for a person with visual impairment . please can you also have a lesson on fineliners. Blessings 💓💓

[@ColoringBliss]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. We have many videos here to help you. Have you seen the series on Sharpie Markers?

[@susieholley8362]

I really needed to see this, I've been doing it all wrong! Thank you!

[@tykerdog6791]

Awesome! Very easy to follow thank you. I’m just brand new at coloring, I tried sketching, failed! Lol. So I’m trying coloring, failed. Good grief. You have given me hope. I’ll go try your tip. Thanks

[@terit1590]

Thank you for demonstrating this blending technique. I recently worked on a coloring page and tried to blend petals on flowers. I struggled to get the colors in the petals blended. I will try your technique on my next coloring page.

[@ColoringBliss]

Good luck. I hope this technique will help.

[@elainewines1134]

Thank you.I always like to revisit the “how tos”💜

[@ColoringBliss]

Me too! Reviewing the fundamental skills is important for everyone

[@paranoiarpincess]

Another tip to have lighter peessure, as a long term solution: Learn Calligraphy I know, that's much more of a commitment but I have been an artist for somewhere around 30 years and I think my heavy-handedness was one of the most difficult art habits to break. A few years back, I decided I wanted to learn calligraphy. It taught me to use my tools in a different way. I always drew without thinking about the nib. I didn't like the chisel shaped calligraphy pens, brush pens for lining, and if I wanted line thickness, I would get it by going over the same spot more than once or I would use different sized fine liners. Now, after learning that how your implement touches the paper actually matters, I use my Tombow Fudenosuke for everything! The combination of being forced to create by utilizing different pressures, and nib shapes and sizes, while doing calligraphy, helps to really teach you, both through your brain, and through muscle memory, really not only teaches you how to get better at learning when to use the difference in pressures to your advantage, it all but beats it into you thrpugh the necessary repetition required to learn the art.

[@ColoringBliss]

Yes! One of the things I love so much about art is that skills and knowledge learned in one art medium will help your skills and knowledge in the next art medium. It is one reason why I am always trying different art media and art styles.

[@paranoiarpincess]

@@ColoringBliss I couldn't agree more!

[@lisahanson2244]

Nice videi!

[@judithjeffers7666]

Thanx. You learned me something. LOL!

[@bethmegansmith4642]

Thank you for this video. New Sub UK . thank you for sharing xxxx

[@ninaanns7226]

Hi, thank u for another tutorial. I need to practice my colours and blending as it never looks anything like yours lol. U make it look so easy. Gorgeous colours for the flowers. I need lots more practice. 💕

[@ColoringBliss]

Nina, I have done Jennifer’s Rule of Blending Thirds thousands of times. Don’t be too judgmental of your own efforts…I bet it looks better then you think. We are always our own harshest critics.

[@The_Lion_And_The_Lamb]

I love how simple you make it. Thank you!

[@cherylbrewer1218]

Thank you so much Jennifer. Great tutorial 😊

[@geraldeguzman26]

😍

[@leeannelindsay]

❤❤❤❤

[@plantscorner..9591]

Wow 😳😳😳

[@catlady256]

Are you using the 60 pencils? Did you know that there are a 100 set? I got them on Ali Express they are made by Faber Castell for another market, great pencils just the same, I use them sometimes together with my FC Polychromos. Thank you for all your helpful videos 🤩🤩

[@ChelleBeeby]

💜💜💜tfs💜💜💜

[@christinaslankard3092]

😍😍

[@kamz7442]

nice:)

[@CORNALSDAUGHTER]

Howdy from Texas

[@ritabrandow1318]

Hi I used to live in North western TX. I was born in Tahoka just south Lubbock. I grew up on a cotton farm in Grassland TX. I holed many of weeds and picked many bales of cotton. This may be before your time. I grew up there in the 1950 th. I now live the Beautiful Pacific Ocean in Crescent City CA. Just south of the southern border of OR