How best to color the drawing with colored pencils. How to draw Sasha Brows from attack on titan with colored pencils step by step

Pencils have been familiar to us since childhood. And we don't take them seriously. However, look at what masterpieces the artists paint.

Colored pencils are a great graphic material! They are easy to manage, which means to achieve the most different effects.

Colored pencil work by Susie Ruby, Katy Ferreira, Teresa Mallen

Do you want the same?

Then you should learn basic tricks drawing with colored pencils. Read and practice!

7 ways to draw with colored pencils:

1. Hatching

You can work with a pencil in different ways: tightly stacking loose strokes to each other to get an even color, or making strokes with the tip of a pencil, leaving small gaps between them.

Both methods are good, it is important where it is applied.

Perform uniform hand movements in one direction. Keep the same spacing between strokes.

Being able to make colors of different lightness is a very important skill. It is even more important to be able to make a gradual transition of the lightness of the shade.

You can change the shade from light to dark by changing the pressure on the pencil.

Try shading the strip, at first barely touching the surface of the paper, and then increasing the pressure on the pencil more and more.

What you need to be able to hatch well with pencils, see this Periscope broadcast:

3. Hue change

Colored pencils give transparent stroke layers. If they are superimposed one on the other, then the color will be optically mixed. This is used to change the hue of a color.

Thus, even with a small set of pencils, complex color shades can be obtained by superimposing one color on another.

The same effect will be obtained with more free hatching. Only in this case, the structure of the spot will be more airy, textured.

To make the hatching look aesthetic, do it uniform movements with one pressing force and direction.

Two different color layers are best applied at an acute angle in relation to each other. However, sometimes the angle of inclination of the strokes can be exactly the same.

4. Infusion of color into color

It will turn out if you combine 2 methods: light stretching (point 2) and changing shades (point 3).

As a result, you will achieve a more varied gradation of color overflows.

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5. Decorative techniques

Over large light spots, you can apply patterns, ornaments, smaller color spots.

In this case, the main thing to remember is the law of optical color mixing. If you superimpose opposite colors on top of each other: yellow and purple, red and green, blue and orange, you get a gray or dirty shade.

6. Receiving white line reservations

This trick has been shown. Christina uses this technique to sign works.
It's very simple and effective.

Take a non-writing pen and draw something with it, pushing through the paper. The pen leaves a trace - a groove into which the color does not fall during further hatching. The white line remains. In this way, you can create thin light patterns:

I think this technique is familiar to you from childhood. You need to take an object with a relief surface, put it UNDER a sheet of paper, and then make a shading with a pencil on top where the object lies.

Hatching will show the relief of the convex surface. I used what was at hand: a flat comb and coins.

But you can find other surfaces: wood, stone, brickwork and more. The main thing is that the sheet is not too dense and is pressed through when hatching.

I spoke in more detail about the frottage technique in the Periscope broadcast:

Master classes

I am pleased to present you a new course "Drawing with colored pencils" based on the book "Drawing with colored pencils is easy" author Ilin Sorg (original title - "Drawing made easy: Colored pencil" by Eileen Sorg).

The course consists of 4 theoretical lessons in which you will learn the main colored pencil drawing techniques and 22 practical step by step lessons drawing with colored pencils various objects.

I decided to take this course with you, so I will make my comments and show my work along the way. I will highlight my notes and observations in blue.

Everyone creative success and patience! Let's get started.

Introduction

Colored pencils have come a long way from the tools we used to primary school. Artists all over the world are taking this little wooden stick with pigment inside and creating entire galleries of their work. Colored pencils have many useful properties both for beginners and experienced artists. They are portable, inexpensive, non-toxic, convenient and absolutely indispensable. Pencils can achieve anything artistic style, from light sketches to photorealistic paintings. You are only limited by your imagination and desire.

I have always considered myself a draftsman at heart, but have been captivated by colored pencils since I met them many years ago. I am passionate about line drawing and the many ways that line can describe the world around us. My curiosity and persistence led me to develop my skills to show myself and my own unique style on paper. In this book, I intend to teach you the basics of drawing with colored pencils and give you the confidence to keep improving your skills. I hope these step by step lessons ignite the same fire within you that ignited in me many years ago, and then you will continue to study drawing with colored pencils to find your artistic voice.

Materials and tools

Work with colored pencils and requires very few supplies, many of the items below you can find at home. As you develop your skills, you can add everything more tools into your arsenal and expand your color palette.

Pencils

There are three main types of colored pencils. I use wax pencils, but there are also oil and watercolor. Each type has its own characteristics, so it's best to experiment. Many stores sell pencils individually so you can try and find the exact ones you need.

I personally have watercolor pencils Kooh-I-Noor 36 colors. I will use them. To begin with, I advise you to make a palette of all the colors that you have in the set. Just draw a sign on a sheet of paper, preferably of the same quality as you will draw on. Make small swatches of all colors and sign the numbers. This will be much more convenient when choosing a color, because the color of the lead or the pencil body itself does not convey the true color and saturation. When I swatched, I immediately noticed that some pencils are softer and brighter, and some are harder and paler. Swatches are best done with different pressures.

If you are unable to purchase pencils in your city, you can always order them online.

For example, here are a few sets that are perfect for completing these lessons:

1. Budget option - Lyra "Osiris Aquarell" colored pencils, watercolor, 36 colors. These pencils are perfect for beginners to learn the basics and try their hand at drawing.

2. For those who want to do more professional work, it is better not to be stingy and buy professional Faber-Castell pencils. This set consists of 36 colors, which is enough to get you started.

3. Well, the last option for those who are not enough 36 colors - Watercolor pencils ART GRIP AQUARELLE, a set of colors, in a metal box, 60 pcs. This is my dream set!

erasers

Successfully erasing blots from colored pencil depends on two factors: the color of the pencil line and the pressure with which it was drawn. dark colors tend to stain paper and are harder to erase. It is also difficult to clean up dense lines, especially on wrinkled paper. I usually use a nag eraser (pictured above in the center). When applied, it captures particles of graphite without damaging the paper or smearing the drawing, unlike a conventional eraser. For tricky areas, use the battery operated eraser (bottom right). Do not use rubber or vinyl erasers when working with colored pencils because the friction between the paper and the rubber can actually melt the wax pigment and flatten the surface of the paper.

I have a regular double sided eraser. Let's see how she behaves in the process of drawing with colored pencils.

I also recently purchased a nag eraser. It turned out to be quite convenient to use.

Sharpeners

You can achieve different effects depending on how dull or sharp your pencil is, but you generally want your pencils to always be sharp at all times. I rarely use pocket sharpeners (pictured in the middle) because they tend to break the tip of the pencil and shred wood, but some artists love them. I prefer good auto-stop electric sharpeners (left) because they cut quickly and cleanly, and the auto-stop prevents oversharpening. If you plan to work outdoors, a battery-powered sharpener (right) is a good choice. You can also use sandpaper to sharpen the tip of the pencil.

I had a regular pocket sharpener, which sharpens pencils well. The main thing is that it should be at least new, not dull.

I also recently ordered a mechanical sharpener via the Internet. It cuts perfectly and fits into the interior of my work area 🙂 I advise you to take a closer look.

Color mixing pencils (blenders)

These are the same colored pencils, only without pigment. They create a smooth, radiant blend. After applying two or more layers of different colors, work with these pencils to blend the colors together. The surface of the paper will become a bit slippery after using the blender, so no matter how many colors you add on top, they blend easily. This technique is called "polishing" and is very useful when depicting a luminous or wet surface. You can also use feather sticks or colorless markers.

I don't have blenders yet, but I do have shading sticks. But, unfortunately, I did not manage to shade the colored watercolor pencils with them. But they extinguish a simple pencil very well.

Paper

The choice of paper is the most important factor on which the quality of work depends. Many types of paper do not meet the requirements for layering colors, so it is better to take the time to test new paper before starting a big project. If you use watercolor pencils, then use watercolor paper. For work rich in detail, I use watercolor paper hot pressed, which has a very smooth surface, which is ideal for drawing fine details. For jobs that may need a lot of extra layers, I use sandpaper designed for pastel painting. You can use rougher grained paper for landscapes or other textured objects. Always use acid-free paper for your drawings, otherwise it will turn yellow over time. For practice outside the home, it is convenient to use a sketchbook or drawing pad. Experiment.

It is very convenient to use a sketchbook, which you can always and everywhere carry with you and do what you love at any free moment. I ordered mine.

Rulers

Use rulers to mark out the area of ​​your drawing. Never neglect them if you need to draw hard, straight lines, such as buildings.

Art tape

Use special tape to attach the paper to the surface you are painting on, such as a table or easel. This type of tape is acid-free and can be easily removed from the surface of the paper without any damage. But even using this tape, be careful.

Additional tools

Use a dust brush to gently remove pencil residue from the surface of the paper, as brushing with your hand risks smearing everything, and blowing can get drool on the drawing. You may want to purchase a spray to fix the finish of the work.

So, we figured out the tools. Let's now move on to learning the basics of color theory.

Colored pencils are a versatile tool that everyone can draw with. They do not require special skills and are ideal for the first sketches. We chose 8 tips from the book "The Diary of a Naturalist Artist" - try to create your first painting right now.

1. Mix colors with streaks

Pencil colors rarely match the desired shade. A huge set is not an option: it is heavy and uncomfortable to wear, but the search desired color takes a lot of time. Better buy an average set and learn how to make colors. The main colors are sky blue, yellow and magenta. From them you can get other shades.


Diary of a Naturalist

Usually the color of the pencil is intense and saturated. In nature, the tones are more subdued. Therefore, another plus of mixing is the ability to muffle pure colors to natural shades.

2. How to hatch in layers

To learn how to hatch in layers, you need to consider two points. First, choose a slightly grainy paper. Don't press too hard on the pencil or the paper will become polished and the pigment won't stick to it.

Secondly, the black eyeshadow pencil looks unnatural - it seems "glued". So use complementary colors for the shadows. Their pairs lie on a circle opposite each other:

• magenta and green
• blue and orange red
• yellow and violet blue.

Use color circle to define colors for shadows

Combining an object's color with a complementary color produces a muted brown or gray shadow. Here's an example of how to use tints to represent a shadow.

1. Start drawing an orange ball with a shadow with an additional color - blue.

2. Put a layer of dark orange on top of the shadow.

3. Add other colors: yellow, red and green. The picture will glow with glimpses of different shades.

3. Choose the right stroke technique

It is the stroke technique that affects the result and the speed of the drawing. Choose the appropriate option for the desired effect.

• Small, light, round strokes ideal for even coverage and maximum control. The stylus crumbles less, the colors are easier to mix. Requires perseverance, but the mood is very relaxing.

• Scribble- fast and interesting technique, but not as accurate. The smaller the doodle, the more accurate the result. The texture will be visible in the finished drawing.

• lines- series parallel lines. Also fast technology. Draw lines at an angle comfortable for the hand. Control the pressure and do not increase it at the end of the stroke, otherwise there will be streaks.

• cross stroke- a series of intersecting lines. The more layers, the smoother the texture: the next layers hide the roughness of the previous ones. Cross strokes can be done with the same color to deepen the tone, or with a different one if you want to change the hue.

4. How to quickly and easily draw shadows

Shadows give the image volume and depth. Don't forget about them and don't leave them for later. Remember that it is more difficult to add shadows at the end: it is a pity to overlap carefully mixed colors, and the paper is already almost completely polished. First paint the shadows, then match them with a local color.

• Shade for shadows. Most shadows can be drawn with a Black Grape pencil. It's a muted purple that makes for a compelling shade when paired with most other colors.
• Yellow shades. The most difficult thing is to draw shadows on yellow objects. If there is even a hint of blue in the color of the shadow, it immediately turns green. "Rescue" - color Greyed Lavender. His pale purple hue when mixed with yellow it gives a pleasant neutral brown or grey.

5. How to go black

If you paint shadows or a background with only black, the picture looks flat. Relive the shadows additional colors, and the black areas of the drawing with dark pencils. What? Indigo Blue, Dark Green and Tuscan Red in combination they give a rich black with glimpses of the original colors. You can start with a layer of black pencil and add one or more of these colors.

6. Why you need paper embossing

So you draw green leaf, and you need to get thin light lines on a dark background. How to do it?

• White lines. Push the paper with a thin blunt tool (you can make it yourself from a thin ballpoint pen with dried ink) - and the lines will remain white against the background of the colored pencil layer. It must be blunt so that the stylus does not touch the embossing.
• Colored lines. If you want to get thin colored lines, first apply a color, then emboss and put another color on top.

7. Use an unscented thinner to blend

Most often, small sections of paper are visible in the drawings. An odorless solvent (white spirit) will help to get rid of them, shade the strokes and make the color brighter. This is a common gasoline thinner from which harmful volatile substances have been removed.

Apply it over uniform, close strokes. For convenience, pour into a brush with a reservoir and smear over the pattern with a cotton swab / disc or shading. When the paper dries, you can continue to draw: the texture is completely preserved. An odorless solvent can be used in combination with a colorless pencil - a blender.

8. Colorless blender - also for shading

Another good tool for shading - a blender. How to use it? in a circular motion rub the drawing. The colors will blend, the gaps will disappear, the paper will be polished. The color layer will become uniform and bright. But it is only suitable for strokes that are close.

Colored paintings have long attracted brilliance and were in demand: they decorated houses and halls of large rooms for several centuries. To give color to paintings, artists use paints and pencils. Drawing with colored pencils appeared relatively recently, in late XIX century when the simple pencil was invented. Later, they began to improve it, give it a different thickness, hardness, experiment with colorfulness and apply it in painting. During this period, the possibility of drawing with colored pencils for beginners appeared.

What attracts drawing with colored pencils?

This type of art is gaining popularity. With his help, talented artists recreate complex color images. The variety of types and the point of a sharpened pencil make it possible to emphasize the smallest fragments of the image.
This art is subject to anyone with an elementary desire to create, be inspired, learn. Yes! It is to study! In our art school, we are ready to teach you all the subtleties of drawing with colored pencils. You don't have to be good at painting. The main thing is the desire to create.

How to learn to draw with pencils, subtleties and features?

During the course, we cover several key questions:

1. Who can draw?

Talent to art present in every individual. Some are aware of this themselves, and begin to draw without any help, others have to develop this skill. This is regardless of age, race and nationality. Can you hold a pencil? Then you'll be out of your mind.

2. How to draw?

We learn to draw with colored pencils, but what kind? There is a huge variety of pencils, which differ in the hardness of the lead, the thickness of the core, the material from which the base is made. There is a designation that determines the degree of hardness of the lead: 1H is the hardest, 5B is the softest. This designation is indicated on the basis of a pencil. Often used and watercolor pencils. As a kind of colored pencils, charcoal, chalk, and sanguine began to be used.

Redrawing from another image, you may be disappointed that you did not get it right. This is the inability to select the right tone. Each color has many shades. The same is true for pencils. We will teach you how to choose the right kind of pencils.

3. What to draw on?

Usually paper is used. It, like the type of pencils, must be chosen correctly. It may differ in density, roughness, shade.
We will teach you how to select the right materials so that the desired drawing is eventually reflected on paper.

4. What to draw?

The main mistake of novice artists is the wrong selection of the image. For ease of remembering all the rules and subtleties, you should start with simple drawing A containing a minimum of elements and colors. When the hand is already full, all the basics are learned - we move on to complex tasks.

5. How to draw?

Exist various techniques, principles of drawing and methods of applying strokes. This part of the training is complex and requires extra concentration and time.
Popular drawing techniques include:
- pressure. In the case of paints, the more you type on the tip of the brush, the more pronounced and intense the color will be. With pencils it’s different - the harder you press when applying, the more pronounced the shades will be;
- hatching allows you to give a certain effect to the work: movement, volume, direction;
- overlaying layers and shading allow you to create the effect of a smooth transition of colors and tones.
It is especially difficult to draw images from life on paper.
The whole drawing process can be summarized as follows:

1. We determine from what we will redraw: from nature, from memory or according to the selected sample.
2. Select the materials and the desired paper size.
3. We apply the main contours, transferring them exactly as in the source.
4. We apply small contours.
5. We give the elements of the picture volume, the desired color and chiaroscuro.

6. When to draw?

Many today admire the work of other people, their hard work, popularity and do not realize that if they had started yesterday, they would already be among such people. If you have the desire, time and goal, you can start learning immediately. Don't be afraid that it won't work. Be afraid not to try.

7. What will be the result?

After completing the step-by-step colored pencil drawing course for beginners, you will learn how to create your own unique images and get the basic skills of an artist, and we will get a successful and talented student.

8. Where to apply the acquired skills?

Everyone can tie their later life with creativity. There are cases when students of creative schools became world famous famous artists, art designers, popular bloggers in in social networks in this direction.

Why our drawing studio?

We love and appreciate our work! You enjoy the process of drawing, and we - teaching you.
We work according to modern proven methods that are suitable even for beginners.
Our students never fail.
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