Coloured Pencil Blog

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Jan 15, 2025

Drawing a Boat that Floats: Tips for Shapes, Reflections and Ripples

Learn how to draw boats with realistic shapes, reflections and ripples. Step-by-step techniques guide you from basic outlines to professional-level detail

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Jan 09, 2025

Your Ultimate Guide to Colored Pencil on Black Paper

Learn about the potential of colored pencil on black paper with this comprehensive guide and example. Perfect for beginners and advanced artists alike!

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Jan 08, 2025

Realistic drawing of a cat: Bring cats to life with coloured pencils

Create a realistic drawing of a cat with our tutorial. Learn to use coloured pencils to capture the textures of a cat's fur, eyes, and features.

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Jan 05, 2025

Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor: Affordable, Professional-Grade Pencils

Discover Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor pencils: affordable, high-quality, and ideal for artists. Explore features, reviews, and where to buy them today

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Dec 28, 2024

lightfastness and why it is important

Lightfastness and why it is important when picking coloured pencils for your artwork.

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Dec 28, 2024

How To Paint Water In Coloured Pencils: Step-By-Step Guide

Discover how to paint water like a pro! This guide covers tools, methods, and expert advice to bring your colored pencil art to life with realistic textures

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Dec 18, 2024

Derwent pencils comparison and reviews for serious artists

Derwent pencils - a variety of coloured pencils suitable for beginners and experts, widely used by artists, illustrators and designers

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Dec 15, 2024

Getting to know Derwent Inktense pencils and how to use them

Learn how to use Derwent Inktense Pencils on paper and fabric. Explore blending, layering, and practical tips for controlled watercolor effects.

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Dec 05, 2024

Try Mixed Media: Combining Pastel Drawing with Coloured Pencils

pastel pencils, soft pastel and pan pastel

Discover how to combine pastel drawing with coloured pencils. Learn techniques, tips, and materials to push your creativity in this comprehensive guide.

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Nov 09, 2024

Background Painting with Watercolor Pencils: Step-by-Step

Background painting with watercolor pencils! Follow our tutorial for soft, blended backgrounds to achieve professional-looking results in easy steps

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Nov 09, 2024

Must-Have Watercolor Pencils Techniques for Beginners

Watercolor pencils are versatile and can be used in many different ways. Pick up some tips and watch a step by step project take shape.

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Nov 04, 2024

Pastel Pencil Tutorial for Beginners: How to Draw a Simple Vase

Try this pastel pencil tutorial with our beginner-friendly vase drawing tutorial. Learn layering, blending, and shading to create a simple still life drawing.

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Nov 01, 2024

How to Burnish Colored Pencil: Tools, Techniques & Advanced Tips

Achieve a professional, polished finish by burnishing colored pencil! Explore our guide for essential tools, techniques, and advanced tips.

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Oct 30, 2024

How to Draw a River with Realistic Rocks in colored pencils

Learn how to draw a river with Peter Weatherill's step-by-step guide, using Faber Castell Polychromos coloured pencils and create a realistic landscape

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Oct 06, 2024

Practical Techniques for Creating Coloured Pencil Backgrounds

Discover practical techniques for creating smooth, blended coloured pencil backgrounds with step-by-step guides, tips on layering, and alternative methods

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Sep 23, 2024

Layering Coloured Pencils: Tips for Achieving Stunning Results

Learn more about the art of layering coloured pencils and how it can enhance your artistic creations by adding dimension and unique hues

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Sep 21, 2024

What are Bruynzeel pencils, and what types are available?

How do Bruynzeel pencils perform, and what are their key features or characteristics? Where can I purchase them and how much do they cost?

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Sep 21, 2024

About artists Carol Leather and Peter Weatherill

Some information about us, the people behind Pencil Topics.

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Sep 14, 2024

How to Draw Trees: An Overview of the Basics to Get You Started

How to draw trees by studying the type and shape of the tree. Illustrated introduction to adding trees to your coloured pencil landscape drawings

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Sep 14, 2024

How to use pastel pencils for your art - introduction to the medium

How to use pastel pencils - guidance for the beginning artist or those new to the medium, covering the materials you'll need and how to erase mistakes

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Sep 09, 2024

Koh i Noor Pencils: coloured and watercolour options for artists

Explore Koh i Noor pencils for artists and students. Polycolor coloured pencils and Mondulez watercolor pencils, what are they like to use?

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Sep 02, 2024

Coloured pencil drawing step by step

Coloured pencil drawing step by step demonstrations by Peter Weatherill - watch how he tackles different drawings

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Aug 31, 2024

Using a basic colour wheel for coloured pencil drawings

How to use a basic colour wheel to create coloured pencil art using harmonious colour schemes with contrast in value and colour temperature

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Aug 28, 2024

What is colour theory? Learn the basics for coloured pencil artists

what is colour theory and how it can enhance your colour pencil art? How can it help you choose the best colours for your drawing.

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Aug 18, 2024

Artists: How to Photograph Pets for coloured pencil references

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Get expert tips on how to photograph pets like a pro! Discover the secrets to capturing perfect pet photos for coloured pencil art references

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