How to BLEND COLORED PENCILS For Beginners (Prismacolor Tutorial)

Learn how to blend colored pencils WITHOUT solvents or blending tools in this colored pencil tutorial, where I’ll show you the best method for beginners with Prismacolor and Polychromos colored pencils!
You can see the step by step photos and a written version of this blending tutorial in my blog post here: sarahrenaeclark.com/how-to-bl...
This simple colored pencil blending technique is easy and doesn’t require any extra tools. It is an important skill for any artist or colorist to learn, and is the basis for almost every other pencil blending method.
I’ll also talk you through my best tips for blending, choosing colors that work best for beautiful gradients, which pencils to use, and which paper will give you the best results.
Other blending methods:
PART 1: Testing 12 professional blending methods: • 12 WAYS to Blend Color...
PART 2: Blending with household items: • Testing Household Prod...
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In this pencil blending tutorial:
01:39 About this method
02:31 The best pencils for blending
03:33 How to blend colored pencils: Tips for beginners
07:17 What is Burnishing?
09:37 How to choose the best colors for stunning gradients
18:09 Other pencil blending techniques
19:18 How do oil-based pencils work differently?
If you find this video helpful, please comment below and remember to subscribe!
I’ll be comparing 25 different pencil brands in my next 2 videos so you can find the best pencils for you - including Prismacolor, Faber-Castell, Caran d’Ache, Derwent, Arteza, Crayola, Uni Posca, Holbein, Lyra, Chameleon, Black Widow, Castle Arts, Spectrum Noir AND MORE. I’ll be testing their quality, price, color range and more to bring you the ultimate colored pencil reference guide - check it out here: • Testing ALL the BEST C...
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[@SarahRenaeClark]

If you want to try some other blending methods, I've put them all to the test here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHKrZ42Mbb-EgK8

[@sherryhunt3739]

Thanks for this video. It was exactly what I was looking for. I'm self-taught and have been drawing for a long time but needed help with blending technique. This was it!!!! Thanks so much!!

[@SarahRenaeClark]

You’re welcome! I’d love to hear how you go!

[@greentea2273]

wha

[@greentea2273]

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[@justsomedudethatyoudontkno5382]

Wow im self tought too but i still could not figure how to mix colored pencils without messing the tips until now thx for the vid!

[@mythicalgirl2433]

@@watchdataa4026 just why?

[@glowbandz7499]

Prismacolors used in this video: 1. Aquamarine (pc905) 2. Cerulean blue (pc103) 3. Violet blue (pc933) 4. Violet (pc932) 5. Mulberry (pc995) 6. Process red (pc994) 7. Poppy red (pc922) 8. Yellowed orange (pc1002) 9. Spanish orange (pc1003) 10. Canary yellow (pc916)

[@clarissamacaso1934]

Thank you!!! 🎉

[@zariyahasan1664]

People like you who take the time and effort ❤

[@Dabaker]

Damn how did you find that out 😭😭😭

[@melaniescribbles]

I'm mainly self-taught and I've been trying to get back into coloured pencils as an art medum, and this video was exactly what I needed, glad to have seen it in my recommended. I often layer mine on markers, but it's frankly speaking a whole different ballgame to use my pencils on their own. Several art classes I had to take for school neglected to teach me the basics of coloured pencils, but forced me to buy a really nice set for school anyways without me even knowing how to use it properly. I honestly didn't know about the difference between wax-based and oil-based pencils until I looked things up online! So thank you for picking up their slack. If you're explaining things in a way that even an autistic artist like myself can understand, then you can safely say that you're a good teacher. How is your channel this underrated? Can't wait to really try out those 4 tins of Decotime pencils I have lying around in my bookcase.

[@sarahhernandez2956]

I just bought my first 120 count prisma color pencils... I’m self taught and always looking for tips of the trades... Love your videos! Keep them coming...

[@LaurenRichardi]

Thank you so much for posting this video! I am a prismacolor pencil artist, and I am paving my way as a children's author/illustrator. I wanted to learn more techniques on how to blend colors, and this helped me a lot more!

[@SarahRenaeClark]

I’m glad it was helpful!

[@crystalfranklin2583]

Thank you for helping me better understand the color wheel and using transitional colors to create nice gradients! This is something I've struggled with and with this information and using the color wheel as a reference guide, I think I can finally use pretty much any set of colored pencils to create something I actually like!

[@jay_mick]

I've started doing coloring and I really like the combo of pink and honey yellow. I use the white of the page to blend instead of just going from one to the other, and I add a pop of bright yellow/pink to either side and blend those two with the milder colors. I also really love burnishing with a completely different color than I'm using in the gradient, such as a ochre or blush pencil over greens and browns. Thanks for the video :)

[@Renee11123]

This is just what I was looking for. I'm getting back into using color pencils and I just wanted to know how to blend and know when to layer and burnish all without solvents, stumps, and extra tools. I'm still a beginner and this video helped me know where to start and how to make beautiful gradients. Thank you!🥰

[@Spangadora]

I've really just started colouring and am addicted. I know there's a lot to learn and found this video in my search. Totally taught me exactly what I needed to know! Thanks! I'm a fan now!

[@gradienthaze3102]

I sometimes have episodes of synesthesia, where I basically see these gradient colors when I’m listening to music. I’ve been trying to find some sort of art method to try and express what I see. Next to LED sculptures and 3-D modeling/animations, what you’ve shown here is my absolute favorite method so far. Very hands on and foundational it seems. Also there doesn’t seem to be a whole lot of materials used (unless you count all the pencils, lol) I purchased your book in the description and will definitely be ordering a set of prismas. Maybe when I get skilled in pencil and paper I can move onto the 3D and LED ideas I have. Thanks once again for the video!

[@HarrycaneArtsandCraftsOfficial]

Finally I learn a lot of you.. thank you so much for that tips on blending.. a new subscriber here to learn a lot from you Sarah

[@patriciamello3627]

Thank you so much for this lesson! It has been so helpful to me. Coloring and shading has overwhelmed me but I feel hopeful now. Thanks again.

[@SarahRenaeClark]

That's fantastic! I'd love to hear how you go!

[@takkat24]

This was a nice tip. I colour a lot of adult colouring books but I never really knew how to blend properly until I saw this tutorial.

[@moiramichaud1160]

I am a new subscriber and I loved all these tips. Now all is left to do is practice! Thanks again

[@mariamhamdan7476]

Im more into alchohol markers, but i would love to try blending thee handful of crayola colored pencils stuffed at the end of my drawer! XP

[@brandonow82]

Crapola is crap! Get Castleart pencils!

[@livewithart5627]

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[@KoyukiFromDemonSlayer]

⁠@@brandonow82please dont pressure them as they said they preferred alcohol markers i am not trying to be rude but i dont think it's necessary to do that, alright?

[@Lalitpatelksy]

Namaste from India. Thank you sister for sharing your unique knowledge here. This tutorial is very precious for beginners of color pencil drawing. 💝💝🙏🙏

[@sarahhernandez2956]

I’m new to your channel and love your videos. I’m self taught and always looking for great tips! I need all the help can get! Keep them coming...

[@SAJK0KAT]

This is what I have looking for!! Thank you! 🙏

[@melissa61272]

Awesome video. I really need these tips, as I am trying to use colored pencils more. Thanks for the video. 🖍✏

[@ankitasuryavanshi4483]

I am a beginner to understanding colors and gradient trust me you solved the riddle in my head to achieve amazing results to draw and made my drawing a lot more fun and experimental,I love you to the core of my heart we need teachers like you,who can make us fall in love with learning painting fundamentals,thanku

[@SarahRenaeClark]

+Ankita Suryavanshi your comment has made my day! Thank you

[@HannahBanana126]

I was just looking for something to do for the summer besides reading and I have recently gotten into a coloring mood! This helps with what I need to do and not waste money on more tools!😁❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@reillygeus]

This was so helpful thank you! I’m going into college next year and this is so beneficial for my colored pencil skills🤍

[@vanessaboman8143]

Thank you so much for doing this video, I truly appreciate it.

[@amicableamber3207]

I like your way of explaining techniques and how you show what is possible. Thank you.

[@colleendeloach6484]

Exactly the help I was looking for!

[@ranijose5716]

I'm thinking about drawing myself and this is my first attempt of drawing myself. This is helping me a lot THANK YOU

[@bull_shannon_fpv]

I've been drawing since I can remember (late 1970s). In high-school I took every art class available. I feel like color theory wasn't stressed enuff because i don't recall most of what your showing us here. You're awesome, keep it up

[@phianathemusiclover3177]

Way to go! Love that... My dad and I will learn it.. It's what we'll do this summer. ART

[@AlainBANKAI]

One of the best and easiest and clearest ever explained videos. Thank you so much for the great explanation, i used to have a lot of thinking of how to blend colors but now its much easy when you know the basics. Great video for beginners like myself.

[@isabellapaisleyannmariepru9544]

What is your favorite brand of colored pencils?

[@AlainBANKAI]

@@isabellapaisleyannmariepru9544 prisma is so cool i guess it is my favorite but it sometimes breaks so easy while sharpening ╥﹏╥

[@lydiapittman7976]

Thank you I am really enjoying learning from you!

[@lz5977]

This was a great video,it helped me a lot,just the right video i needed! Thanks so much. It taught me so much tips and tricks. 🙏❤️

[@karenleigh2786]

Thank you Sarah...you really break it down for us...Great Teacher

[@artflex8025]

Love it! Great job~❤️

[@cassandrak9753]

Hello from the rest of Melbourne. Nice to see us on my iPad. I use this method.

[@captainzappa8561]

thanks so much - been coloring 2 months now all attempts until this video was ugh - not perfect but on the right track now thanks again

[@j.d.1506]

Loved this video. So informative. Thank you! 😊❤️

[@SarahRenaeClark]

Thanks!

[@annsterling_]

I've been struggling with blending But after watching your video until the end I understood that we need patience,cuz layering is the foundation for the blending color pencil. Thank you Mam...

[@deborahesposti2473]

Great video! I will be looking into purchasing your book. I so so at blending and laying, but choosing the right colors can be challenging. Thank you!

[@RiverAugustinArt]

Thanks to you I learned to Blend colored pencils! Thanks Sarah

[@user-tg8be3uw3o]

I recently discovered a set of color pencils that in my opinion are a great creamy butter smooth oil consistency that absolutely blows my mind body and soul away. Crayola signature edition have won my heart hands down. ❤❤❤❤❤ ❤

[@parrismuse5620]

Thank you for teaching me this! 😃😃😃

[@nidhigupta1895]

I love your channel and I have grown so much

[@heatherhilbert]

My hands hurt just watching this 👀

[@KoyukiFromDemonSlayer]

True😩🤲🏻

[@patrickdavis9821]

Best blending tutorial I have seen.

[@humanitysmagicaldefender4980]

Omg! This was so beautiful, thank you so much.

[@creativecaliart9718]

Oh my gosh! I just got my first set of Prismacolors!!!! Thankyou for making this video

[@user-it2fr9cu8q]

This is helpful thank you, my art teacher assigned a project involving prisma colours and I couldn't figure how to blend my colours at all

[@shayannasmith5660]

You got me interested thank you

[@petergamble6318]

That's good info, clearly presented - thanks Sarah. I would also add that colour temperature is largely relative, and that muddy colours can be useful. My landscape drawings are full of impure earth tones.

[@SarahRenaeClark]

Yes! Muddy colors are often the goal! I’d love to do a future video about color mixing in more detail.

[@Cocobird5]

Thank you -- wonderful video and very clear.

[@millancia1005]

This video is amazing! It is so complete! Thank you!

[@SarahRenaeClark]

That’s a huge compliment, thank you!

[@millancia1005]

@@SarahRenaeClark ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@natford8271]

Thank you for including the Polychromos!

[@MsNoobie99]

Your videos are the best!(your my favourite youtuber of art)

[@karenb7045]

Thanks for the Very Informative Video! You explained everything perfectly, for a beginner like me to understand!!!

[@ghostprotocol6649]

very informative, can't wait to apply it

[@officialhazel8973]

This helped soooooo much!!! Thank you so muchhhh!

[@AnastasiaSteele-xl3eo]

Thanks! This helps a lot☺

[@cherryrose7589]

Thank you for this 🥰🥰

[@eenakishnani9926]

Thank you for such a help ful video 👍

[@minimalartiste3964]

Thank you very much for this Video 🙌🙌🙌🤗

[@ariannasowder5630]

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!!!!!!!!! And you just got a new subscriber!

[@sharongullikson2121]

I have never known how to use colored pencils, so I have not liked the end product. But now that I know how, I might be happier. THANKS

[@xracingleague]

OMG I always love these tips and tricks you do

[@SarahRenaeClark]

Thank you

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@Jonathan Keegan language

[@cyngyn1675]

Omg now i get how and why. Thank you.

[@Chaotic_Pixie]

So, not exactly the point of this... but, I'm actually really happy to know how to get those swampy, murky, but still vivid colors. This could actually be really beneficial for a lot of stuff. I'm thinking doing eyeshadow, dying yarn, and even choosing colors to marl together when knitting or crocheting with multiple strands of yarn.

[@Samridh_art]

Thanks 🙏 I learnt a lot

[@prix3897]

Thanks so much for this video tips I love colored pencils drawings but I didn't know how to blend them!!

[@Someone-uz7mr]

Thank you so much for this video! I just got my first prismacolor pencils and couldn’t figure out how to blend

[@theresesprinkle2103]

Thank you so much for showing us how to blend with colored pencils. It was very helpful. Great job.

[@SarahRenaeClark]

I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@theresesprinkle2103]

@@SarahRenaeClark I am looking forward to learning much more from you.

[@greentea2273]

u really helped me i was struggling on somthing you made my day🥰

[@deniseyoung8157]

So helpful thankyou so much👏⭐️🌈

[@hectorpaniagua7626]

This helped me a lot when I got my first primacolors

[@kuromisthe_best]

You made this look so easy.

[@tdoesart_]

Tysm for this! Imma self taught artist and ive been struggling soo much with hlending but this rlly helped!

[@nellavanpraag8466]

Great video very helpful thank you

[@aldrichgerlach2003]

Why did I just discover this channel? You know so much thanks for all these recommendations!

[@pingproductions819]

Hi Sarah! I'm new to your channel and I'm finding your videos really helpful! I also watched your 7 alternatives to prismacolour video and that helped me choose a cheaper, nice coloured pencil! Thankyou!! ♡

[@SarahRenaeClark]

Thank you!

[@alecvq6777]

Thank you so much, it really helped, i’m a beginner and i’m really bad but not gonna lie this video helped me so so much!! Thank you Sarah, you earned a new subscriber! 🍭🍡

[@toxicblackcherrys4241]

I love prisma and they never go wrong

[@userentatainment]

It looks great 👍😃👍😃

[@7Un1qu3T]

Thank you this is very helpful 😊

[@laurareyes7040]

I think this video actually MIGHT help me out. Thank you for this video.

[@sobayoomolara9328]

Thank you very much and i love you blend❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@srspeed52]

Thank you so so much!!! I'm new to this stuff. This helped me so much. I'm doing a drawing four my friends. Thank you so so so so much. (1111113 times)

[@piotv22]

Thanks I will be using this on my art competition in school tomorrow:)

[@TheZiiFamily]

Wooow holdingthe pencil further away works amazingly well

[@Pebblesmas]

OMG, heard a couple of days ago in a video from an amazing channel that a blending pensil is so important and bought one, it is REALLY, now laying in my mailbox outside, for me to fetch in the morning and CANNOT believe that i NOW see this video 🙄😱, well... I can always try the pencil out for fun. Thx 4 this fab video 👍

[@SarahRenaeClark]

The blending pencils are useful. I don’t use one often, but they can help with the final step I showed in this video and they are nice to use. You’ll enjoy it.

[@user-ni5ox7ug3d]

I'M 5TH GRADE BUT I LIKE YOUR DRAWING

[@riyajiya321]

Thanks for the techniques tell... really useful video.. Super,,, Keep it up dear,, waiting more good content videos.. 😁😁😁

[@bertas-cards]

Thank you for this great video.

[@SarahRenaeClark]

You’re welcome!

[@Peter-by2gu]

OMG you’ve gotten my attention. +1 sub love your vids

[@AnastasiaSteele-xl3eo]

I got prisma color pencils and I need to learn a lot! Abt them.

[@AnastasiaSteele-xl3eo]

Thanks! This helps a lot!a

[@sarinahuijser799]

I blend exactly my pencils as Sarah does. I thaught it was wrong. But pencil blend liquid of pencils it can help you to blend everything smooth togheter. See it as a finishing touch

[@Rayans_Reels]

Wow i learned a lot now 😀

[@cupcakeberries7895]

It takes time but it's worth it tysm for this you helped me a lot 😌😌☺️☺️I am a kid but I'm learning so much from you ☺️☺️ tysm again ❤️😊

[@gospyro]

Many years ago I was creating the skies for the orginal Spyro the Dragon games (on the computer, not with colorpencils) and I kept having trouble with this muddy green band appearing in the gradations between warm yellow/orange sunrise/sunsets and the blue/purples of the darker sky. It was kind of driving me nuts until one evening I went out to look at a sunset and, low and behold... there was a subtle, muddy green band in the smooth gradation of the sunset! (I went out to watch the sunrise the next morning and noticed the same) At that point I decided if Mother Nature couldn't fix the muddy band I wasn't going to worry too much about it. (Although I did soften it using a method similar to the one you showed here when using colored pencils)

[@aliceadler4569]

I am such a newbie as a coloring person (artist) and one of your new subscribers. I am a planning person so I did order your 2022 planner as well as your color catalog (although I may need to find someone to help me download it!!) 🤣🤣🤣♥️♥️♥️

[@kiribolton6724]

it was so helpful