There are several ways to blend with colored pencils.
1. The first method- Using a color that has been applied as basecoat on that area. The first application of color in that area is the color I use to blend a line created by a separation of values.…
Blending with Colored Pencils
There are several ways to blend with colored pencils. 1. The first method- Using a color that has been applied as basecoat on that area. The first application of color in that area is the color I use to blend a line created by a separation of values.…
How to use rubber stamps and embossing powder
Press the stamp on the Archival Ink pad and then press hard on the
surface, being careful not to move it. Immediately pour embossing powder on
top of the stamped area,…
NEW Pattern Packets!
Gnateater and Amber thrush
Colored Pencils Theory
Light colors have more wax than dark colors therefore when you are using light colors you are bringing the element of wax to your painting. The color that has the most wax is White.…
Mixing your own black in your palette will have greater results in your painting pieces. Below are some tips on mixing the color black.
Colored Pencils
Mixing your own black with colored pencils:
Indigo Blue + Black Grape + Tuscan Red + Dark Green
Depending on your palette vary the order in which you apply the colors above.
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New Patterns added to Tolebrush.com
Sweet Bluebird Electronic
Printed Version Coming Soon!
Majestic Magpie Printed Form.
Also available in electronic form.
What is Wax Bloom?
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New Electronic Pattern Packets – Colored Pencils on Pastelbord
They both include an Online Class for the Acrylic Background Prep.…
New A Cherry to Share – Colored Pencils over Pastelbord
New pattern packet available in printed and electronic form. Printed patterns are in limited quantities.
Color Theory Applies to all mediums.
Here are some tips that I want to share with you,…
New Electronic Pattern Packet at Tolebrush.com
Chocolates in Colored Pencils
Tip for fixing a chipped Pastelbord. The surface above was fixed on the lower left corner.
Pastelbord is manufactured by Ampersand Art Supply.…
Painting Gold – Tips and Techniques
Tip #1
Mix a value range of a Raw Sienna color.
Tip #2
Raw Sienna = Violet Mix + small amounts of Cadmium Yellow Pale
Violet Mix = Ultramarine Blue + Alizarin Crimson (about same amounts)
Tip #3
Gold is a metal and in order to make it shine you need to have contrast between lights and dark.
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