How To Blend Colored Pencils for Beginners Using the Derwent Chromaflow Set of 24

[@AnnieNoodle]

Colored pencil art is hard work!! I made a sketchbook recently with some watercolor paper in it that i didn't realize had bad sizing. I had my entire first page drawn out and ready for painting when i realized, so i broke out some ancient colored pencils to use instead. It took ages!! Anyone out there doing colored pencil art, i admire your tenacity!

[@carmenvogels-aagaard5559]

Since last week they sell a 72 set from the Chromoflow. It was sold out rapidly. I will have to wait till it sells again. Hope they will come to the Netherlands soon. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yippee!

[@chrismalone617]

Very helpful and so clearly explained. Thanks for this!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@dharmaofdog7676]

I LOVE these Chromaflow Pencils. They feel so rich & creamy and layer easily creating subtle and sophisticated blends. I purchased the 72 Set & after using for awhile, realize I could have easily gone for a smaller Set as there are many colors that seem SO similar they're almost duplicates. As they blend so easily, a smaller set can render quite a lot of colors. Clearly I have my favorites as I've already re-ordered individual pencils to replace. I purchased quite a few Coloring Books (my favorite are Sugar Skulls) as its a great way to get familiar with using the colors and practicing many blends before working on an actual Art Piece. I sit all evening coloring and listening to AudioBooks !

[@FelineFurKin]

They’re beautifully vibrant and blend so well. I’m glad to hear they’re soft as you said in your later review. My hands get stiff and painful, I avoid pencils a lot so soft ones are the best. I love the final blend, the turquoise is gorgeous.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you like them!

[@shariwanderer5761]

Learned a lot about blending. This will be helpful when I start to do sunsets.

[@bette-annflood835]

I have learned so much from this. I just bought the Faber castell set. I now know blending them will really be beautiful. I had no idea this brand Derwent basically has the same theory of coloring with them. They are beautiful also. Blend so nice.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes, the theories will work with any brand

[@Via_Von]

Perfect demonstration for the joy and ease of CP! Thanks, Lindsay! 👏🏻❤️👏🏻

[@theresesprinkle2103]

Thank you for showing us (me) how to blend colored pencils. You did a great job.

[@stanky6261973]

Beautiful swatches, Lindsay! Great tutorial, Too! Tfs.

[@candicreates591]

My goodness! I haven't even finished my coffee yet, and I am ready to grab my color pencils for some fun and practice. This awesome tutorial will lead to my husband having extra Nascar time today. We both appreciate you, Lindsay, and you are still my little dog Falckie"s favorite KZbin person. He came over next to me when he heard you talking. Have a great day!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Aww, that's great to heat!

[@maverickmayhem6409]

Thanks for the lesson. I have these never really played with them...now I'm itching to try your blends and will definitely start playing

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Hi! I just discovered your channel and I’m so happy! I like that you offer a variety of videos on different tools, media and techniques. Awesome! Thank you for sharing your tips on blending coloured pencil 😊

[@starshinesoldier]

Very detailed and informative! Thank you Lindsay.

[@deannaberman908]

This is an EXCELLENT tutorial and I learned so much....the response from Annie Survis is spot on, colored pencil art is hard work!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@karenreeves3958]

Thanks for such a great video. You made it so simple to follow on how to blend colored pencils.

[@pamelasertich9850]

Wow, you did a voice over. This shading card and color wheel was so helpful for me. Thank you so much

[@olderendirt]

Very nice explanations of using them. Thanks!

[@theresedignard4267]

Great lesson. Thanks for sharing.

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Lindsay! Thank you for sharing expertise! I know that I have used these techniques for years and they work! I am going to say that you make it look an easier time of it than I usually have blending! I believe color pencils are an everyday and everyone art medium! You just keep working and layering until you are satisfied ! Lovely video too!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you! These are soft and I think soft pencils blend easier too!)

[@kathyreuter6259]

Thanks! This is very helpful. I'm new at colored pencils and I neef lots of tips.

[@walterreansalley3410]

Gee whiz! A really great video Lindsey. Love it. Thanks very much. ❤❤❤👍

[@mariatriesart8389]

Excellent video! I found it so useful and you have shown me a new skill that I can develop. Thank you! 💐

[@starr-starr]

Great video! I find I reach for my Chromaflow pencils so I dont have decision fatigue, I will definitely play with those blends.

[@julieandrew40]

great techniques and explanations, thanks Lindsay 😊

[@andreajacobson8381]

I can't wait until the 72 set gets sent out. I put my pre-order on Amazon a couple of days ago. It won't be to me until May 4th, but that's OK. Thank you, Lindsay, as always! I can listen to you talk all day!!! ❤ You are for sure my favorite KZbinr

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Aww, thank you!

[@MSKCCooke]

Very helpful. Thank you, Lindsey and Derwent

[@7409gigi]

Just “dipping my toe” into colored pencils. Learned so much from this video! Thanks😁

[@carolinejohnstone6509]

Love this. Thanks for the great tips. I’m just starting with my pencils and find it very different than my watercolour techniques

[@shirleypryor9397]

I own these and had not used them because I was not sure how to use them. Thank you for explaining.

[@creativespace179]

Fantastic! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video.

[@kathyoh9713]

Wow, this was so helpful. I’ve had tunnel vision on watercolor for so long, I’ve neglected my colored pencils. Recently but some prismacolor premiums. PS I also love satchat.😊

[@joycewickman3249]

Great lesson. Thanks,Lindsay!

[@tvlussoart5063]

I have seen your product use. I look forward to your next broadcast.

[@Ms.W529]

I loved this! Thank you so much.

[@jojohunt26]

Love your videos, always so helpful. I love the chromaflow pencils, going to try some of the tips you have shared :) thanks

[@azzuparis]

This was very useful, Lindsay. Thank you! ✨

[@Thinkscrapbooking]

Great video! Thank you for the clear, easy to follow instructions.

[@pattytolliver2651]

i have this set, which i haven't yet swatched. I think I'm going t try this method to test how the or. Thanks for the tips.

[@flychk1229]

Great demonstration and information!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@cherylbrewer1218]

Thank you Lindsay. Very helpful as always 😊

[@ClarkFineArt]

This was wonderful Lindsay! I grabbed the set of twelve when they came out just to see how I would like them. I enjoyed seeing how they blend and the different techniques you shared that don’t require anyone to have any extra or special supplies other than the pencils themselves (and perhaps a tissue, which everyone most likely already has). I will be bookmarking this video and hope you don’t mind if I refer people to it when I share and talk about the set I have. TFS have a wonderful rest of your weekend!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Please do and thanks!

[@ClarkFineArt]

@@thefrugalcrafter I certainly will, it is such valuable information.

[@PepeLePewQTPie]

This is such a wonderful video and your explanations are easy to follow and more important understand!! What is the best way to clean the white pencil off after using it on a colored pencil, because otherwise it transfers colors?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I don't find it really picks up much but you can wipe it on scrap paper if it does

[@ginabadeaux9319]

thank you i bought the 12 color set ive just used them for my drawing girl faces ,i needed this ,love you

[@melissaaldosari8024]

Wow! This is great information! Thank you!

[@1southpaw2]

I appreciate this video. Very informative. Thanks so much.

[@georgesgentry5835]

Great explanation Lindsay . TFS

[@OpheliaStatonArtist]

Love your videos here!! You have such a wonderful way of inspiring others!❤️❤️

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Awww, thanks sweet friend!

[@monica-NJ-123]

Thank you Lindsay , this was so helpful , great video xoxo

[@miabellaroseart]

Thanks so much for the tips! I can't wait to create a color wheel. Would you recommend Derwent Chromoflow pencils to someone with carpal tunnel and a lot of thumb pain? They look like they go down smoothly and have a softer core but it's hard to tell without using them.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

They are some if the softest pencils I've used. Also try a sanded paper or applying clear gesso to paper to grab more pigment so you don't have to press hard.

[@miabellaroseart]

@@thefrugalcrafter Thanks so much for the advice! 😊

[@mjpete27]

Another option for easier application of color pencils is Pastelmat from Clairfontaine. Or rougher textured paper that will grab and hold onto the pencil color! UArt makes several grades of sanded paper you might start with 600 or 800. 400 is the most common or most available, well around here anyways! Good luck!

[@Jane-Roe1126]

Where did you get the circle stencil? I can't find one like that. Thank you Lindsay, your videos helped me through a really tough time in my life. I have been watching you for years.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I hope things are better now:)

[@jessicazentz6454]

I pre-ordered the new 36 set of these on Amazon!!

[@dharmaofdog7676]

I have quite a few different Sets of Colored Pencils but it seems I reach for the CHROMAFLOW the most. They actually do blend well with other Brands but what I love most about Chromaflow is the creamy feeling most of the colors render and the vibrancy they render. Suggest practice layering different colors as I often get a surprise color I love ! (I suggest writing down which colors you used to create that specific surprise color as you might think you'll remember but .... ?)

[@Joysart360]

Thank you Lindsay, very helpful.

[@created2bless322]

Super cool! 👍🏼😎

[@beckyb4074]

Hello Lindsay, will these tips and techniques work with any brand of colored pencils? Thanks for sharing your time and talent with us. Take care and God bless you and yours. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Great tutorial Lindsay, but I may cheat and use some gamsol! ;-) 🥰🤩👍🏾🙏🏾

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Sure!

[@phillipstroll7385]

I'd love to see a review of that jerry Q swing out 18 pan pocket palette.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I ordered it so I'll do a review after I've used it. I think I'll like it but the only way to know is to try it. Wish me luck!

[@debthereb12]

Very helpful! Thank you 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@paranoiarpincess]

I'm curious to know what the chromaflow's strengths are. Are they their basic line, or do they tote something like richer pigments or lightfastness? I'm basically curious how they compare to prismacolours. What they claim to set them apart as well as your opinion on how they handle.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

They were designed to give the positive attributes of softness and vibrancy with a more stable core so less breakage compared to prismacolor. They are a bit softer than coloursoft and have a thinner barrel so they fit better in standard sharpeners where other Derwent pencils require a slightly larger sharpener. If you like prismacolor you will love these. All the benefits but none of the problems.

[@paranoiarpincess]

@@thefrugalcrafter thank you!! I love my prismacolours and just got the biggest set for Christmas, so I'm set for awhile, but as I run out, I'll look into replacing them with these. Thank you so much!! ♡♡

[@findlayhunter4934]

Awesome tutorial!

[@michelleannette7994]

Hi Lindsay, how us it you know that certain colors created mud? I'm thinking of the turquoise and lilac and light blue combination. Is it the color wheel you are looking at? I'm still not good at using this. Could you explain what we need to look for as far as complimentary and adjacent colors etc. Thanks, Michelle. I've read and read. But I get confused on this.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

The further apart they are the muddied the color they will make

[@susancrosier5420]

Excellent!!

[@carrollwilson5169]

Great video, thanks

[@amydeleon3387]

TY - I want to play now!

[@norinemueller4588]

such great info thank you

[@carolesauter4205]

Derwent is releasing a set of 36 of these pencils April 30th. You can pre-order now on Amazon.

[@jodeanwilltube]

Did you see they're coming out with the 36 set?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Exciting!

[@whoandwhatisalice]

So helpful

[@thefrugalcrafter]

So glad!

[@lisajordan2651]

Lindsay I water color and I had heard you say inktense and chromaflow. It said they're water soluble and the chromaflow don't work like inktense. Why does it say the chromaflow mix with water?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Chromaflow is not water soluble but they are great for adding on top of watercolor for sharing and highlights.

[@lisajordan2651]

@thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Thank you so much Lindsay!! I watch ALL your u-tube videos and I'm subscribed. I know you say "you get what you pay for" which is so true. I was wondering if you could tell me if derwent studio, Holbein or Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor 2 (and which kinds) are very good?? I purchased inktense and love them but wanted to get another kind about same quality or better as inktense.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

@@lisajordan2651 out of those the Neo2 are my fave!

[@lisajordan2651]

Thank you so much for your time!

[@AafkeVultink]

Skintones with wc dont require much brain either. Burnt sienna, hansa yellow or naple yellow, wichever you prefer and a hint of red. rest is more or less tonal values. Same with colored pencils; but with rheumatism blending can be a pain in the butt. I recommend zestit, bc its non toxic and even my sensitive to smell can handle it w/o getting a headache. Bennefit of zesit I find is you can layer over it, without damaging or filling the tooth of the paper.

[@jenniferalvarez4041]

I have some of the same issues you mentioned so that's helpful advice. Do you dip a paper stump in a dish of the Zestit?

[@sheloveswhimsy]

Your tutoring process was fascinating, Lindsey! Thank you. 😄 Off-topic: I didn’t know how to contact you, so I’m sharing here. I accidentally clicked “dislike”. I realized my mistake and changed it. I saw YT’s mention you’d be told. Will this mess up your algorithm?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Nah, it's all good

[@theresaroscom808]

Derwent is coming out with a 72 and I think a 48 set of chromaflow next month 😀

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Woohoo!

[@shirleeswirly]

How does it blend?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Chromaflow? Very well!

[@ЖаннаКирилюк-р6з]

🌈OMG, EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED🌈 9 Hermosa eleccion XX18LIKE.Uno de los mejore 💯💞😍 Son unos de los mejores conciertos, no puede ir perof de tan solo verlos desde pantalla, se que estuvo sorprendente [ I ❤️ YOU ].

[@Tonniece3]

👍🏾💯❤️. Hugz