THE BASICS: HIGHLIGHTS, SHADING & SHADOWS | Crayola Colored Pencils | Adult Coloring for Beginners

In this video, we will go back to the basics. This video is all about Highlights, Shading, & Shadows. I will be using Crayola colored pencils to show you that you don't need expensive pencils to create beautiful coloring pages. I'll share with you how I add lots of extra depth and dimension so that the objects on my coloring pages really "POP" and stand out. I'll share why I choose the colors I do, and even bring out the color wheel so that you have a better understanding of color choices. This video is part of my Adult Coloring for Beginners Series.
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[@shecraftseverywhere3250]

I love the combos you make! I have many sets of colored pencils but the child in me still loves my Crayolas.

[@melissascoloringandmulti-taski]

Pamela I have the 100 set. They are beautiful but, they cause my hands to ache. My joints hurt for days afterwards. I love watching you create such masterpieces with them. The arthritis just won't let me use them. I'm limited on this. The prismacolor is OK because they lay down so easy. Have fun.

[@angelareeves6220]

I have been watching this over again. Could you post more?

[@melehu8368]

I'm still interested in the color family chart :) And woof, I have been playing with my crayolas pretty much exclusively for a couple of weeks. Love 'em, but I would not use them at all without an electric sharpener. My LORD the wood could be used to chop down other trees to make more pencils!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

😂😂😂

[@carolbatchelor5855]

I agree! That wood is definitely strong! I don't have any other pencils like these.

[@reflectiveFrankC]

With so much green just a touch of red on dots and perhaps antennae would give more pop. Orange and blue yellow and violet all do the same. Works like Van Gough's Sunflowers. That is real contrasting colours.

[@cheryldodge5126]

Thank you for this video. It was just the right length of time giving us simple guidelines. Helping colorist feel as if they can create a lovely page without feeling overwhelmed which makes one hesitate to try and takes the fun out of coloring.

[@catrena5051]

Pamela thank you so much for this tutorial it's absolutely amazing! The colors are so wonderful and this butterfly look amazing. Thank you very much for sharing and happy coloring.

[@carolbatchelor5855]

I love my Crayolas too. I've used Crayola colored pencils since I was a child, and I still love them now. I agree with you about the colors included in this set. Some of them are so different from anything else that I've used. Wow! I have a Jarlink sharpener too. It seems to work really well with any of my colored pencils. Thanks for sharing this video, Pamela. Your butterfly is beautiful! I love the colors that you used.

[@sherleysreallife]

I love using my crayola colors. I use them more than any other coloring pencils I have. Tfs this tutorial.

[@jacquelinekowalenko8908]

Thanks for this video. I purchased two boxes of Crayola Pencils, one for my daughter and one for me. The colors you chose for the butterfly are so beautiful together! The butterfly is stunning...I was surprised how just by placing the colors where you did, and blending them together, made such a gorgeous butterfly. I am interested in seeing these pencils in your perfect color family order and more Crayola combinations.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I’m so glad you enjoyed this video. I hope you’re loving your Crayolas as much as I love mine. There are so many unique colors in this set. I will see if I can put them into color family order. The last time I did it, I just sort of did it by eyeing them. I would love to have them in a better order and will add this to my list of things to do.

[@kimmain-vx2ro]

❤

[@darleneiglehart6605]

My grandson is 4 almost 5 and he loves to color when I do. I can't wait to show him this butterfly colored with his colored pencils. We will do a butterfly together.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Aww! That sounds so fun! Enjoy your coloring time with your grandson. ♥️

[@tabbylynn4130]

I love listening to your thought process! It helps me so very much to understand why you pick what colors you do. Thank you so much for this. Also, congrats on your son I know you must be so very proud.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Oh I’m so proud of my son’s accomplishments. Thank you so much 😊

[@JohnnyCornbread]

This was SO much fun!!! It’s 1:45 am and I’m here coloring away lol. I am going to finish up and post my butterfly. I can’t believe how well these inexpensive Crayola pencils did! Thanks Pamela!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I saw your butterfly and it’s beautiful!

[@cristinasann3936]

Thank you for this, Pamela. You've given my Crayolas new life. Love using them again, I was about to give up on them but I think I might just go and buy the 120 lol I'm using the 64 now. More videos with Crayolas would be absolutely fabulous.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I love my Crayolas! You will love the 120 set with all the unique colors.

[@Fallen5321]

Your videos are the most informative for beginners like me. You are a really good teacher and have really helped me out thank-you 😊

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Thank you so much!

[@ashleighmccallum7605]

I really like the way you explained everything was really helpful thank you ❤

[@ripley275]

Oh boy, I have the Crayolas 100 but........now I MUST go get the 120 set after watching you do such beautiful creations! You've sooo inspired me, thank you for humbly sharing your amazing talent!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. If you decide to get the 120 set, they're so worth it just for the few extra unique colors you get. Happy Coloring!

[@Linda-kh6rl]

I have done all mediums but have just started with pencils . I like your explaining very much.i have painted for 40 years ❤

[@AL-lz1hb]

Much as I'd like, I can't colour for hours without getting hand ache so it's a fun diversion from practising colouring to watch a professional in action, getting those beautiful blends just so. Ooh and those sharp tips; Need a better sharpener I think? When I try sharpening that pointy, they seem to break. Like the speeded up bits because they really do show the magical process .

[@charlabillington6273]

I love how you make the Crayola pencils pop. I have other sets of pencils but I will always love my Crayola.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Thank you so much 😊

[@wanderingstar5673]

It’s wonderful to view a video using Crayola and the video creator is genuinely happy using them. Crayola is an affordable option that gives beautiful results in a price range that makes creating inclusive for many versus high priced supplies that can lead to many being excluded.I love my Crayola. The butterfly 🦋 is beautiful.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Thank you so much. I absolutely love my Crayolas and they’re a wonderful option for many who can’t afford artist grade colored pencil sets or coloring supplies.

[@laureenhawes8093]

Just love your videos. I watch them over and over and are still learning! I have the 100 set ( many, many others.) Maybe one day Crayola will sell open stock! Wish I could give you more than one like!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

That’s very sweet! Thank you! I’m so happy you’re enjoying my videos. That would be great if Crayola has open stock. I would have 50 Atomic Tangerine pencils!! 😂

[@Southernamy]

I am enjoying this one. I think with my love of the several more expensive sets of pencils, I forget about the actually decent quality the Crayola have!. Ive been playing around with my 100 set with a butterfly practice sheet as ive been watching this. Great Great video!!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I am so glad you enjoyed this video. It's so easy to forget about the Crayolas with all these other budget sets out there nowadays. These are definitely a classic now and I love that we have 120 colors. There are some fabulous colors in the 120 set.

[@cazkiwinz4300]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils Don’t forget the +24 Colors of the World colors too!

[@melissaclark7734]

Thanks! Pamela 💗 for having this topic video again. Been working on it a little at a time still a challenge for me. Still having fun learning & coloring🌈

[@AuntieL92]

In my 120 set the colors look very different, the lemon glacier is more like a green - yellow but in the 100 set the lemon glacier it is more like a dark yellow. I still used all the colors you did and it came out good. Thank you for this video, I love using my Crayola color pencils

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

This is such a rich deep color!! 😍

[@katecurrie7499]

Absolutely stunning colouring Pamela. You really make the Crayola pencils look easy to use to best effect, thank you so much 💖

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Thank you so much. I love the colors included in the 120 Crayola set.

[@iamjane9628]

Wow, Pamela. That butterly is simply stunning !!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Thank you so much.

[@elainewines1134]

Very beautifully done. Thank you 😊

[@shandasingletary7444]

Hi Pamela! I wanted to let you know that this is one of the absolute 💯% most beautifully colored butterflies I have ever seen!!! The color combinations are amazingly blended, highlighted, and shaded so perfectly!! And it's done with Crayola!! I love it!!! ❤️ I am swatching my 120 set now watching this video and I'm super excited to try this combination out on my own!! Thank you so much!

[@TravisBrady-wn8fr]

Im a newb but i have really enjoyed experimenting with the crayolas specifically. I soon will have a polychromos set and cant contain my giddyness 😂 Pencils rock 🤟

[@shirleyblair7889]

Great video I often find I like to use crayola pencils and find that they are very good with practice.And I love tgathey keep a sharp point without continuous sharping.I have the new colors but a family member gave me some very old crayola and there is some very differ colors .I think its great that you did this video so that other people can see what can be done with just crayola.

[@Gem8620]

I’m on my holidays in the uk ,bought some of my art supplies with me,im using my shuttle art pencils because they are the ones I brought with me but when I’m home I’ll definitely be following your video again so I can use my crayola pencils,I have found some similar to the colours you are using,I think this is a really awesome tutorial for beginners like me to follow what your doing,i also bought some accent paper to try out and it’s awesome,so nice to work with 😊you are beautiful,thank you so much for sharing your skill ❤

[@Kawaii_Rockie]

I know I’m late but I’m thankful for this video! Glad to know I can use affordable products to make great art 😍

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tabbylynn4130]

YAY!!!!!!!! Love my crayolas.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Me too!

[@ammiller3911]

It really does pop! I'm going go try this. I got some prismacolor on sale. Thanks for your video.

[@tabbylynn4130]

Would love for you to put them in color family order!!!! I keep trying and am not happy with the way I have them. Ty so much for the time and effort you put into helping us beginners as it is very overwhelming.

[@robynbroderick6822]

Thankyou Pamela. 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@BlueSkies09]

Butterfly so pretty. Thanks for sharing, very helpful.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and Happy Coloring! 💕

[@christinescoloringandcrafts]

I always enjoy your videos so much and love watching you color!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Thank you so much Christine! 💕

[@patriciadibella5035]

Hi Pamela, love watching all your videos, I just subscribed to your channel

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos. Glad it was helpful.

[@deedeebattle2522]

Awesome butterfly, great tutorial,Pam! Thank you👍

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Happy Coloring!

[@LathanielsEditzz]

You have the best videos ever

[@SherriC88]

Love this Pamela!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Thank you so much 😊

[@fazeelarangasamy3403]

Thanks for the video

[@aslauggorbitz]

Thank you for your Crayola tutorials. The apt complex I live in has about 15 people that we give Christmas gifts to each year. This last Christmas, I gave a box of 50 Crayola plus 15 printed free coloring pages inserted into a sliding bar cover for each of them. I don't know if they liked the gift or not, but I figured they could always regift it to their children or grandchildren. I have been using almost exclusively the Crayolas (50 count) in my personal coloring. Your two Crayola butterflies are both awesome. I think I will color one of my Maria Trolle books with just the Crayolas from now on. It is good to see they work well in her books. I recently purchased the 120 count when they were down to $15.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

What a wonderful gift to give! The Crayolas work beautifully in the Maria Trolle books. My other favorites in her books are the Arteza Expert Pencils. I hope you love your new 120 set. Happy Coloring!

[@wanderingstar5673]

You may also find Jenna Turin’s tutorials helpful. She uses the 50 set . You can also dip the tip of the pencil into odorless mineral spirits for an easier lay down without using a lot of pressure. I pour a small amount of the mineral spirits into a leftover soda cap for this purpose. It’s videos like this that show it’s the artist and not the supplies.

[@aslauggorbitz]

@@wanderingstar5673 Thank you, I will look her up.

[@artandmorewithrachelnicole]

Keep up the awesome videos 💕

[@MuffinsNyc]

I think 🤔 you just sold me some pencils.. I love what you did here and that shade screaming green is beautiful. Love your channel

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I think you will love them. I love the colors in this set…some of the best! 💕

[@tohrurikku]

Sometimes lines left behind can be good. I have learned recently that if you add some blades of grass here and there in a lawn background it can add some realism and texture. I am starting to challenge myself to see if I can add texture, patterns, or things like clouds or stars. I also realized that backgrounds do not have to be daylight, it could be night or sunset and it changes the look of the page. I really enjoy coloring the quirky Crayola Art on the Edge books. I have been holding off on buying an electric pencil sharpener. Yet, the one thing that has keeping me from coloring more is not being able to properly sharpen my pencil crayons. They keep breaking when I almost have them sharpened. My poor greens are getting pretty small. I am not sure if it was my sharpeners or the pencils.

[@amber6607]

Your butterfly 🦋 turned out beautifully 😍, thanks for sharing all this great information to us 😀

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Thank you so much. I'm so glad you enjoyed the tutorial. Happy Coloring!

[@rachelcorn1078]

Thanks for this tutorial with the Crayolas, which is some of what I first started with. Another really good affordable set is Cra-Z-Art colored pencils. They were actually a little cheaper than Crayola when I got them at Walmart. I believe the brand used to be called Rose Art, which was a horrible product in my opinion from childhood lol. I'm not sure about their other products, but their colored pencils are great for a cheaper set. The colors are nice, and it has a really nice red.

[@deepowers3117]

Beautiful job, Pamela. I would like to see the Crayola 120 pencil set in color family order, please. I don't have any color theory knowledge, so always need help with this.

[@tabbylynn4130]

Sorry for so many comments but I wrote my first before I finished the video……..But after watching the video I had to come back and say…..WOW!!!! This is amazing and I can’t wait to watch again tommorow and follow along. The is so beautiful and I’m not sure which butterfly is my fav now.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Thank you so much. You can leave as many comments as you’d like to. 😀 If you follow along, please share in my Facebook group. I’d love to see it when it’s done.

[@wanderingstar5673]

Pamela - the other day you ask if viewers were interested in more Crayola Colored Pencil videos. Could you do one that includes using the Crayola Colored Pencil Sticks ( the octagon “naked “ sticks- not the soft ones in the plastic tubes that are twisted to produce more of the tip) and a video using Crayola Watercolor Pencils ? Hope you don’t mind my request.

[@Linda-kh6rl]

If anyone could you or the one to watch ❤

[@laurietice2612]

Love your video, great especially for we beginners. Love how you choose your colors and how you blend them. Final result is amazing. How did you find this big set of Crayola pencils at such a good price? I've been checking Amazon and Walmart nearly everyday but never see them below $23.00. I am a senior on a fixed retirement income and always looking for a good deal. Guess I missed this one. Darn it!

[@toxicorchid7188]

Thank you for this video. I had not realized crayola could produce such nice results. Has me thinking a set would be good to have around even though I just ordered a set of Kalour pencils.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

If you order them, you will love them. So many unique colors!

[@toxicorchid7188]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils I'm waiting with anticipation for them to be delivered!!!! I also just bought a 120 set of Artisto pencils crayons by Deserres for $44.99. Haven't fiddled with them yet but did look at them and I'm over whelemed by so many colors. Only disappointing thing is there is no name of colors on the pencils. Not sure if your familiar with that brand or not and if you are I wonder what your thoughts are and is there a specific sharpener I need for triangular shaped pencil crayons or will any sharpener work on triangular shaped pencils?

[@solvejsjgreen2778]

Dear Pamela, I'm a total newcomer to adult coluring, and you have just saved my day with this video tutorial. Thank you so very much. 🎉 Unfortunately, we cannot get Crayolas in Denmark, but I'm using Ergosoft instead. The colouring principles stay the same, right? I'm going to watch all of your beginner tutorials. 😊

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Welcome to my channel and this wonderful hobby! Yes, the principles would stay the same. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I do have tons of tutorials showing you how to use colored pencils, but I'm sure you've probably found many other tutorials here on my channel by now. Happy Coloring!

[@colormewhimsy]

I still use my crayolas and I have about 25 sets of colored pencils. There are colors you can't find in any other set. I'm interested in a color chart for them in family color order. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@amyjoystudios]

I love this tutorial!! I can't believe you did this with Crayolas. I have the 100 set of Crayolas so don't have all the colors... but this is motivating me to bust them out and try some combos. Would you recommend buying the 120 set even if you already have the 100? Thank you for all the wonderful videos!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I never had the 100 set and started with the 120 set aside from whatever my children had from our years of homeschooling when they were young. I couldn't believe the amount of unique colors that were in this 120 set. I am not sure of the difference of colors or the ones that have been added from the 100 to the 120 set. Maybe checking the Amazon reviews someone may have responded and listed the added 20 colors.

[@iluvcag]

Please do some pages in animorphia sea and sky

[@LuvsSno]

What was the dark blue Shades she used?

[@ananimity7332]

I bought the Crayola coloured pencils but they kept breaking when sharpening them. I tried different sharpeners.

[@marleycritcher8068]

Please stop saying there is something wrong with the Jarlink. I use mine set to '1' and occaisionally I use '2'. '3' isn't sharp enough for me. It auto-stops on all settings.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I never said there is anything at all wrong with the Jarlink. If you’ve been watching my videos, you will see that I always recommend this sharpener. I absolutely love it. I’m glad you found the setting that works best for you.

[@sandrabarbera1222]

Hi, do you have a swatch chart in color organization for crayola for 150 set?

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I have one for the 120 set in my Etsy shop.

[@Kittyaerith88]

How do you choose what colors coordination that's a struggle for me

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

You can use your swatch chart (if you have one). Then choose some colors and test them on a piece of paper. It's a great way to see if the colors will go together before you put them onto your coloring page.

[@pamrodman4444]

What brand of paper do you use for your colored pencils? I’m a newbie here on your site😊

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Check your other comment. I sent you some links there for paper.

[@specialk8927]

I don’t know how to pick out colors

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I do have videos showing how to choose your colors if you just do a search on my channel. Happy Coloring!

[@specialk8927]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils thank you I will binge watch your channel 😅

[@bexproudfoot3011]

Are these still on sale?

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

They are most likely around $22 right now. They jump from $22-25. It’s still a fantastic deal for 120 colors.

[@karamiddleton2920]

My Crayola pencils don't have Screamin' Green. Because I'm slightly obsessive, I just bought a whole new set. I could have bought 20 of 1 color on eBay, but I decided against that. I won't go through 20 Screamin' Green pencils before I die. 😅

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Oh goodness! Gotta have all the colors. Maybe you didn’t have the 120 set? Did you have the 100 pack by chance?

[@karamiddleton2920]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils No, it's the 120 set. I went through them like 5 times, and it's just not there. Strange! Edit: I also didn't have Midnight Blue. I'm thinking they changed things since I bought my first set in 2017.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

@@karamiddleton2920 I would contact Amazon.