8 COLORED PENCIL MYTHS You Need To Stop Believing

[@Guineh76]

Regarding blending colored pencils with water: there are two special types that DO blend with water. Watercolor and Derwent’s Inktense. Though I admit they are an exception, but they do exist and are a lot of fun to use.

[@lisa4471]

What you're talking about are NOT colored pencils. Colored pencils are wax and oil based, what you're talking about are watercolor pencils. Watercolor pencils and colored pencils are not the same

[@askialuna7717]

To me, coloured pencils sounds like an over category of coloured leads that are in a pencil to distinguish them from the graphite pencils that are often just called pencils. And that could include pastel coloured pencils and water-soluble coloured pencils that only have modified waxes and oils to make them paintable, but not completely different binders like pastel coloured pencils for example that also have some kind of gummi traganth binder and kaolin like pastels and are just harder.

[@estherreeves6445]

@@lisa4471 But for beginners that's tricky because its really easy to end up with watercolour pencils instead and they do work as colour pencils as well. I totally agree they aren't the same but the difference when use dry is not not much different to the difference between different brands of wax or oil based ones. I suppose what I'm saying is there is a big overlay at least for a beginner and I'm sure there are people watching this thinking but my pencils blend with water??? so at least mentioning they exist might have been helpful.

[@jomcevoy9329]

@@lisa4471 Watercolor pencils are a type of colored pencil. They can be used dry as well as with water.

[@loati94]

Saying those are colored pencils is like saying pastel pencils and tinted charcoal pencils are color pencils as well. Just because they are in pencil format doesn't mean they are the same. Just like you don't call oil paint and watercolor paint just "paint" and consider it to be the same.

[@UTleochi]

One thing that annoys me quite a bit is comparing oil based to wax based pencils, they just work differently, even if they seem so similar. I like to compare them to watercolour (oil based and more transparent) and to gouache (wax based and more opaque). People have their preferences, of course, but nobody would compare gouache from one brand to watercolour from another. It happens all the time with Polychromos and Prismacolours, which just isn’t fair. Polychromos are much more transparent than the opaque Prismacolors, which is especially true for the much vilified Polychromos white.

[@louisestaats234]

Much gratitude for the info. Learn something every day here. Thanks!

[@ahippy8972]

Yup. Sadly too many sponsored colourists do t what she did here to make herself cash by advertising separate advertising co. This woman just negated a bunch of great techniques to sell a liquid blender. Buy good pencils, yup crayola blend, but the more cash you pay the longer you practice and the more courses you do to learn more techniques then your art will improve hugely. Listen to utubers like tis and you will seriously struggle to get past primary school lvl drawing, well more likely you will be stuck colouring in easy kid books. People like her are using pyramid schemes to get rich quick. Guarantee she will ban me within 24 hours. Go buy the best pencils you can afford, then go look and draw what you see, people like her just want your money most of her facts are absolutely wrong

[@lindatannock]

@@ahippy8972 pyramid schemes?! 🤣🤣. I've heard it all now lmao 😆👏🏻 Omg, you've lost it lol. She's only giving tips and showing a whole host of different ways to use pencils, and that you don't need to spend a lot of money to have fun using coloured pencils. Not everything is a scam you know lol. This video isn't advertising any brand, otherwise it'd say so (by law). Just so you know.

[@aspenisthebest]

@@ahippy8972 Do you even know what a pyramid scheme is? Did you take too much crack or something? It's been nine months, are you clean yet or doing mentally better at all?

[@igorm8110]

​Agree fully, the tin foil hat commenter above is on what it seems like a bad trip 😂😂😂​@@lindatannock

[@lynnrushton7458]

The black pencil myth really annoys me! As you say, if it’s used with other colours it is absolutely fine 👍 Good to see you Kirsty x

[@fjolliff6308]

I tend to use charcoal pencils for deep matte black and graphite b4-b6 for pieces I intend to burnish because it has a natural shine.

[@fangchick93]

I use black all the time for deeper shadows or dark details

[@lynnrushton7458]

@@fangchick93 me too 👍

[@wowmequeen7393]

I drew a raven. Due to the fact other then the shine on its wings and the beak it’s all black from the angle I was drawing bit at I used a lotta black 😝

[@georgeminor6256]

I never ever use black, whether it be color pencil, oils, or watercolor for blending. However, if you use it like a highlight to bring focus onto an area I can see that. But I never use it to blend.

[@DAYbreaking_Ideas]

I’m so happy you share that knowledge, passion, and skill make the art piece. Supplies are a resource that support the process of creating and various things make things easier but don’t teach you what you need to know.

[@hayatamna965]

I'm always waiting for kirsty to upload.. but i was never this close to watch ur video this quick from upload 😍💓 but iust you know you made my artist journey alot easier.. love you dear 🤗

[@babbar78]

I remember reading somewhere (idr where) that I should never use black color pencils so I ended up using a rly dark blue nd when I layered on top of it, it became an ashy blue. It looked terrible 😭 After using some of your tutorials I became a lot better! Thank you for your video's! They helped me a lot. Specially the charcoal ones!

[@SilverHyenaTV]

I've got some odorless mineral spirits that I've been meaning to try one of these days. I also love how you mention using another medium as a base layer. Alcohol Based Markers are one of my favorites to use alongside colored pencils. I often like to say that "Colored pencils are a medium for patient people, but I still use them anyway." You are like the goddess of colored pencils, your work is just outstanding!

[@VitasArtworks]

i think black is also very important for contrast. because when you have black and white in a drawing you use the most possible contrast. but like you its nice to use other colors below or on top of it ^_^ to make it more realistic and interesting

[@heyblondie9499]

Cool dass du auch kommentierst, bei deinen Bildern kann man ja auch gut sehen dass es zu sehr realistischen Bildern führt auch wenn man schwarz nutzt. Ich glaube dass sich das schwarz Ding aus der Meinung gebildet hat dass man für Gesichter eher zu einem dunklen braun in den Schatten greifen soll wie zu schwarz. Aber spätestens für die Augen braucht man einfach schwarz finde ich.

[@VitasArtworks]

@@heyblondie9499 🤗 man kann sich auch schwarz selbst "er mischen" indem man rot gelb und blau zusammen mixt also die Grundfarben. Ist natürlich aber deutlich mehr Aufwand. Da kann man lieber schwarz nehmen und daruternoder drüber ne andere Farbe ein wenig legen. 🤗👌

[@banerjeeanamika.19]

So happy to see you. I surely miss ur presence these days and ofcourse I know the reason. But I just wanna thank you that you have immensely helped me in understanding the colored pencil. I never thought I can make professional quality artwork with my color pencils but you have changed me in the best possible way. You are among my favorite art teachers 🥰❤️❤️

[@barmyrishiarts4978]

Yeah she hasn't been making videos for a while now

[@Photography697]

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[@dreamalamb4259]

This is a GREAT video of encouragement. I have this little cheap set of watercolor pencils. You have lifted me up and dismayed the very myths I was trying to work through. Thank you.

[@gellydesigns]

Kristy... You are my favorite artist online hands down. So I am an artist. I am going to engage in portrait work as one means of income. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@hedgehogfamily6775]

I personally like watercolours more than coloured pencils but I sometimes use coloured pencils to add a little bit of detail✏️🖌

[@kaboomsihal1164]

People often misunderstand the "Don't use black" advice. It doesn't mean don't ever use a black pencil (or paint). It just means 1. Don't grab black when you are trying to make a colour darker, it might look really black to you but layering black over a colour where you want it to be dark is what makes things look flat and 2. Don't only use straight black all the time. Try to incorporate other colours because a lamp black or ivory black on it's own is pretty boring. Mix your own black when possible. But if the colour you need is literally just black like on tiger stripes, go for it. It's not terribly different from the advice of not using straight up white for your lightest value all the time. It doesn't mean never use white. It just means if your lightest value is always white and your darkest value is always black the whole thing looks pretty boring and flat.

[@wowmequeen7393]

I drew a raven. Black bird. But of sun reflection and a beak and eyes but otherwise black with small feather texturing

[@kaboomsihal1164]

@@wowmequeen7393 exactly. There are plenty of cases where a regular black is exactly what you need and there's really no benefit in mixing it yourself apart from practicing mixing. Sure, there's plenty of other colours in a black bird too. But some of it will just be black and whether you mix that yourself or use a black makes no difference.

[@tttm99]

Your content is just fantastic. Honest and accurate. And it's so true, what you say about colour. I love picking deliberately ridiculous colours and trying to make them work. Even in texter and whiteboard marker. If we don't enjoy the challenges our materials present us why would we not just use colour printers? I particularly like your attitude of only making challenges of the parts we enjoy or in areas in which we want to develop skill. Thanks for putting together such an excellent resource! Your instructions and advice are clear and your work is stupendous. Well done!

[@eleonoralydia8884]

About the black pencil, you don’t have to use it to color in black areas. In fact, if any part of your drawing has been done with only one colored pencil, there is probably something wrong with it. So, I use black, white and grey and even brown sometimes to create colors that are less bright. With experience one can use any color like that. And about the blending, I prefer to work with watercolor pencils. To me they are the perfect cross between watercolors and colored pencils and they can be blended with water.

[@yt87pam]

Do you use the watercolour pencils without water? Wasn’t sure if I can do it that successfully.

[@eleonoralydia8884]

@@yt87pam of course, in fact I find them more versatile than other pencils for that reason

[@mariatrapani851]

I LOVE COLOUR PENCILS TOO, I LOVE YOUR DRAWINGS

[@Indigolinds]

Okay, I know you say you don’t need a big collection of pencils, but it’s so satisfying having a big beautiful collection 😂 anyone else find it satisfying adding a pencil back to the case half the size (because you’ve used it for a piece) satisfying too? 😅😌 Thanks for this video, love all your videos and am working my way through your online (full) course!

[@nataliecurare]

YES! I recently bough a giant 280 pack because I love having so many colors, yeah maybe you don't NEED that many colors but it's FUN! I sorted them all by color and it was the most satisfying thing ever!

[@glutentag2296]

One way to mix/ blend colored pencils is that depending on some brands you can rub it in. This will spread all over your fingers and may get quite warm vast. I also find it best if your hands are humid.

[@cliveangelaedwards8854]

That was a very interesting tutorial Kirsty... I have always shied away from colouring pencils and gone for water colour pencils instead but I hadn't heard of the blending fluid before which makes a huge difference... thank you so much for sharing this info... 👍💕

[@MandalaBunnyhome]

The point about having correct values instead of exact colors blew my mind 😱

[@medicwebber3037]

I actually learned a few things because of this video. And it helps so much to understand what colored pencils are actually made with in order to use them properly. Thank you.

[@mjpete27]

Kristy, you are so knowledgeable and generous with your viewers! Thank you for sharing your expertise and joy in drawing! Great video on cutting through the myths of basic art instruction. You are truly inspirational and a joy to watch and learn from, thanks again! Please take care, be safe and enjoy the new year!

[@Androo71]

Thanks again for another useful video Kirsty. I love how inspiring you to all artist at all levels. Your positivity is truly amazing. I struggle with really grasping values and find myself focusing on colour way too much. It’s great to be constantly reminded about this. I just wish I understood it more.

[@TravisBrady-wn8fr]

I do like having full sets though. Some of us are collectors and just big fans. Having fun. Is what's all about for me.

[@victoriaortega51]

Thank you for the free color guide. It’s going to come in handy.

[@sjdgdkdk]

I found your channel today and I watched s few of your videos, but I already LOVE THEM SMH! I've definitely learnt a lot useful tips that can will me througout my art journey. Keep up the good work! Love u💕

[@fengli3539]

You can use a special type that actually works with water that I use (I normally only use like 16 color pencils for drawing or less) thank you for helping with people that just started drawing with colored pencils understand how they work

[@MsRebekka1]

Wonderful video. I am just a beginner, small things for card making, but I always find your videos so inspiring and informative.

[@pennyharvey181]

Hi kirsty, good to hear you again, thanks for the tips xx

[@wheeliemadeitcrochet]

I really enjoyed your video - it was interesting to see all the myths debunked but I was mainly enjoying the little glimpses of your artwork that you scattered through. I love how you film and present your work. This is the first of your videos I’ve watched and I’m subscribed now, looking forward to watching more 😃

[@muskaandhillon6641]

Thx so much for all feedback not just this video all you deserve 1 million + subscribes

[@sofiaasman5718]

Hey Kirsty, would you consider doing a video where you compare just the 12-packs /or the 24-packs) of the more common colour pencil brands (Polychromos, prismacolour, Caran d'ache etc.) Which gives the best colour range and which can be layered for the most other colours etc. I find most comparison videos use the biggest sets, but that's not always feasible for budgets that are smaller but still have at least some room for the quality stuff.

[@sofiaasman5718]

Or, comparing the biggest sets you can get for 50$ or something

[@lindatannock]

@@sofiaasman5718 I got a 72 shade Arteza watercolour pencils set for only £27! I'm really loving them too!

[@hostronic]

Oil based colored pencils can be layered a lot more than wax based. Polychromos and Caran d’Ache luminance are oil based.

[@jamesb296]

Thank you for providing the free guide. I have downloaded it and will use it straight away!

[@leilaruiz]

Thank you so much Kirsty! I love your videos, your voice and your accent is so beautiful! Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@juliearanha4373]

Thank you Kirsty for this video and the valuable tips you've shared in that PDF. it was so informative ahe inspiring all at the same time. Thank you so so much ❤️

[@ZaraGurganious-h7u]

Thank for tip because I never thought of it. Will try.

[@normaspande3141]

Thank you so much for that wonderful booklet, that was very generous of you.

[@beatrixthegreat1138]

I never learned how to work with color pencils so this is a great help. I have no idea how to get the shades you get with those lips though.

[@mjpete27]

Search her videos she has so many more examples of how to use color pencils!

[@TribbleArtCreations]

Great tips and don'ts with colored pencils! Also, you make the most amazing drawings! I've done some okay things with colored pencils, but what you create is beautiful and amazing!

[@dshe8637]

I find it annoying when manufacturers say their coloured pencils are 'professional', but then they aren't lightfast, so you can't make art to sell using them.

[@andreacook7431]

Would using uv glass or something like Mr. Super Clear UV flat/gloss help?

[@Oni_5393]

When drawing all I really use is crayola. I do have to layer it a bit more than my better brand pencils but they work the same and at the end of the day I still have a nice piece of art.

[@andreacook7431]

I really like the crayola set of "human colours". I have a terrible time doing skintones otherwise.

[@dreamrabbits5072]

Oh wow this video is new!!! I totally thought I'd seen this before! I'm glad to see you're using zest it citrus free, I ordered it and I was almost regretting because I thought maybe I'd prefer the citrus instead of "chemical/solvent" smell. But I'm very sensitive to perfumes and artificial fragrances so I'm glad now I didn't get that one, and I'm very happy to see you using this so I guess it must be good too!

[@slinkybub]

this comment got copied by the same person who copied me somewhere else too :( it's a bot that copies people, so don't worry!

[@fionalewis6192]

thanks for making this free for us. I know you need some sort of income but like broke kids like us can't afford your tutorials yet and we love to learm from you.

[@MSharizyn]

Luv this! Thank you for the wonderful download!! 🙏

[@1005jocey]

Love your videos. Can you link the 3 wood drawers box you show in the video? It seems like a good storage space for the pencils.

[@ladyrazorsharp]

Okay I am totally going to get out my pan pastels and layer them under colored pencil!! Also sitting here with my jaw on the floor with the zest it medium! I need to find some, stat!!

[@larroudeagnes]

Caran d'Ache Prismalo and Supracolor are absolutly water soluble: fantastic :-)

[@prathmeshpathak3134]

i really like your way of teaching thank you soo much for your lovely guidance 🥰❤

[@arshleenvtmaheru1033]

I literally got an add for your color pencils class

[@fangchick93]

I have asthma so I can't use oil solvents because of the fumes, but I do use those colourless alcohol marker blenders if I want to give my coloured pencil drawings and softer look

[@isabelchacon9721]

Thank you for such an interesting & clarifying video! Love from Chile!

[@nikahadasart3207]

Your tips are unique and wonderful!! No words to describe!!! Thank you so much for sharing such amazing drawing tutorials with us

[@Pebblesmas]

Thx so much for this, i will certainly download the guides, as i want to learn so much as I'm a real beginner. Your drawings are really AMAZING, my compliments !!! LOVE them !

[@skqueen7200]

Your guidance is very useful for us 😊😊😊😊

[@talahyellowleaf3630]

There is color water pencil that do exist at sertain art stores . This is what most people use when they are using water ,and pencils. Your /her art is amazing truly beautiful.

[@thambaarts319]

Wow! This is amazingly beautiful

[@judybraden1553]

WOW! Keep up the good work!

[@kaliramtudu3262]

TBH I have watercolor pencils, they do exits and are fun to use You can just dip them in water and blend or first blend them with a wet paintbrush.

[@9liveslisa]

Very helpful. Your artwork is beautiful!

[@joshuatichota5046]

Thank you, I have always had trouble with color pencils but never knew why. As far as the solvent for color pencils, what would it be made from? I know with oil painting people say to use linseed oil, but I discovered when learning how to paint with oils at the age of 11, that I'm allergic to linseed oil

[@SpiritPhoenixRose]

Just downloaded your free guide, thank you so much, Kirsty x

[@emu749]

I remember in elementary school I would pour a bit of water on my hand and then take a colored pencil and kind of draw in the water. It created this paint like stuff I used to finger paint with.

[@randomuser17511]

Hey Kirsty! Before, I actually tried putting normal (non watercolor pencils) color pencils in water.. It didn't blend but it gave a very very dark hue almost like a paint, It kind of just ruined my water and my pencils for sometime.. It was fun though!

[@jenniferahmad]

You are a work of art!!

[@contemporarysumera]

Super helpful tips! Thanks so much for sharing💕 I can't wait to try some of these techniques out 🙂

[@kathylowry4813]

Your advice is great. Thank you! And your talent is very evident 🙂

[@rosedowling3690]

Love your videos.. My confusion is wax vs oil when using a solvent.. Do they both blend the same or is there a very noticeable difference.. Thank You :)

[@MichelleMoreusArt]

solvent works equally well with both wax and oil base pencils but remember a small amount goes a long way! make sure to clean your brush on a paper towel before going into another section and work from light to dark as the color can muddy up as you move around your drawing. Make sure to let the solvent dry before going back over with more colored pencil. You can do this many times to build up layers because the use of solvent preserves the tooth of the paper and allows you to go over with multiple layers.

[@Beruthiel45]

Thank you for the guide! Your videos are always so helpful and encouraging. 😊👍🤗

[@Somone6934]

I really like your videos You explain everything really well and really see that you want to help me and other people paint better, I'd really love for you to make a video about things that in order for people to be novices and advanced in painting Please do more tips on conditioning, hope you read it😉😊🤗

[@Gacha_Ruby1167]

I have some Swedish colored pencils, but they blend really well with water.

[@HimanArtists]

Nice your drawing and very helpful tips

[@TheArtPackage21]

Wow amazing....useful ❤️👌🏻

[@Mistgreen1989]

So happy to get these useful tips from you, hope one day I'll be able to draw like you❤

[@sricharcoalworks]

I always love to watch your videos.. beautiful artist..😎 Wonderful instructions ❤️😎😀

[@rikabernar]

Wow, thank you! So many new information

[@pupstarpresents]

Wow! This is AMAZING! I do art ASWELL but you are the best artist I’ve ever seen!

[@artifexmom3824]

Thanks for sharing and it’s very helpful.☺️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@arsheya]

Actually if you keep your colour pencils in warm water for sometime then it gets soft and its easier to blend (btw i use faber castle so idk if it works with other pencils)

[@sallysysum4047]

Brilliant, well explained

[@thushikanandimandalam9626]

thanks for the tips kristy atridge

[@jlbeeen]

The water ones, if you want that, just get watercolor pencils. I use them a lot, and they're fantastic! And for the cost, not gonna lie, I found Prang, a popular kids brand, actually is better than some of the others I've used. I do miss Laurentien, but they went out of business, so Prang is the next best thing for affordability.

[@bananaqueen3384]

Digital art tip : before you start drawing , make the background very light color for example pink or blur or green , the draw

[@vedhad398]

Hi I am 13 year old I really love art and I want to teach my self your videos help me a lot

[@graphitesmiles9688]

Thank you Kirsty 🥰🥰

[@Alex-lm5en]

Can I ask you a question ? Does it mind if we press our colored pencils hard on our paper ? I am making a difficult quayside and I have already pressed my colors a bit hard on some houses. And although it does look good, the colors are correct, I am worried about the shiny effect. Is the shiny effect considered a mistake ? Please answer me without killing me 😅

[@marycouture1385]

When you press hard on the paper, you'll flatten the tooth, which is what gives it the shiny effect. This is the "burnishing" she refers to in the video! There's nothing wrong with it, but it will make it hard to layer other colors on top of it. If you're happy with the colors, then you're good! (I sometimes like to do this after only a few layers and then add layers over the top that act like a glaze, but I have to be careful because pencil strokes will show up on the paper very strongly after burnishing.) In short, no, you haven't made a mistake, you just found a technique by accident! Hopefully this was helpful, good luck on the drawing!

[@Alex-lm5en]

@@marycouture1385 Aw thank you so much !!!

[@ivmara9987]

Hue is actually quite important for commissions. It must be at least closer to the reference

[@KittyUnicorn56XD]

I have a question about color pencils. So I was trying layer my Crayola pencils and when I was drawing it the paper started to reject the pencils that I was putting down. The more I would try and fix those spots or working around those spots the paper would ruin the other parts of the colors and it would be these white giant holes where color used to be. So is there a way to prevent this from happening?

[@cassie4611]

You are so talented!!!

[@kshitiz_the_king]

thanks this video helped me a lot

[@mirrormirror444]

I saw a video where they used a solvent to remove pigment from many different brands of of colored pencils. They rated them based on how much color the could remove which was silly because it didn’t mean anything.

[@davester1432]

Hi Kirsty, welcome back!! I missed you. How's the baby? Are you enjoying motherhood?

[@rugilek.6899]

With the first one I think people just don't know that there is specific type of pencils that work with water. They are watercolor pencils and I really like them

[@RoseKB22]

I once heard that if your wax based colored pencil has a broken core, from being dropped in the past, you can wrap it in a wet paper towel and put it in the microwave. Supposedly the core is supposed to melt back together? This has never worked for me that I can remember, and I don't recommend putting strange objects in your microwave...

[@manasranjan8139]

Hi n wish you Happy New Year n your creative teaching. Thanks u dear.

[@dr.shomyajawahar1588]

Hello, Can you tell me from where did you get the Color Pencil organizer which is in your Background (art table)? Pls reply!

[@BrittanyArtPoetry]

When I was a kid I used to soak my pencils in water and use them as face paint on my arms, it wasn’t the best, but it did work somewhat

[@artandcraft-2011]

Where do you buy this all things soft pastel color pencil etc..

[@gilbirdsareawesome]

My problem with Crayolas isn’t that I can’t get the same results is that colouring hurts my hands so I need softer pencils such as prismas and Coloursofts .

[@momotabose2273]

It doesn't matter if colour pencil only kids use If you know how to use them then u can do anything u want

[@lindagunter7811]

Thanks for this!!