A Beginner's Color Pencil project - Drawing a Pear with 7 colors
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- This is a tutorial for people who are interested in learning how to use colour pencils. This pear drawing is created using only 7 pencils and covers some of the basic techniques of layering and using thinners to blend the colours.
I used Polychromos pencils:
May Green
Permanent Green Olive
Van Dyke Brown
Nougat
Payne's grey
Warm Grey II
White
If you wish to use prismacolors, you can use:
Lime Peel
Olive Green
Light Umber
Sepia
Warm Grey 90%
Warm Grey 30%
White
The pencil is blended using Odorless mineral spirits, I use Art Spectrum brand, but there are many alternative brands (such as Gamsol) . It is a staple product in oil painting and is widely available in art stores.
I used Fabriano accademia paper, but I have also had success using :
-Fabriano Artistico Hot press water color paper paper
- Stonehenge ( this will drink up a lot of thinners!! but has a nice soft result)
-Arches hot press watercolor paper
-Canson Mi-Teintes, White
The reference picture can be found on my website:
wp.me/p7i4kg-6C
If you try this out, I would love to see your results!
You can find me on:
Facebook:
/ cassandrahanleyart
Or Instagram
/ cassandrahanley_art
Prints and original artworks are now being sold through my etsy shop!!
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So glad I found your channel - watching your tutorials, you actually SHOW us how to draw this pear - it seems to me that there is a big difference in being taught how to draw with colour pencils as opposed to just watching an artist on RUclips draw something. To me that is not being taught. I learn next to nothing watching other artists on here. This tutorial is exactly what I've been looking for. I feel that I've learned more about using colour pencils in the last 12 minutes than I ever have watching other artists. A big thank you - I look forward to trying to do this pear tomorrow.
I am just starting out with colored pencil drawings. This was a great tutorial. Could you do more of these for us beginners? Thank you for sharing your talent!
I very much intend to make more!! they do take me a while to make as I spend a bit of time working to make it as clear as possible with as few colours as I can... but I can say that there will definitely be another one soon!
Really happy to get a "real" beginners tutorial. I have watched several videos and classes and I kept thinking, " I just want something SIMPLE to start with!" and this is just what I was looking for! Thanks so much!
The tip about using a dry brush is brilliant, I can't believe how much blending can be done without having to reapply thinner and with only a few light layers of color.
I wanna thank RUclips for recommending this video to me ❤️
Hi I am just getting back into drawing/painting; I have discovered the world of colored pencils which I had not used ever. These seem to be so nice to relax and yet get realistic results. I needed to see a tutorial from start to finish and with only 7 colors. I have been working on paper that is just to light and can't stand up to any wash. This tutorial is just the push I needed to make the investment in some better quality paper and pencils, bravo. I hope I can have similar results if I apply myself. I am in the US and since the election I have been wound tight as a drum, thank you again for the lesson you are great
Just started drawling . I picked up 48 prism color pencil. The 24 set with the fireworks on the cover. The 12 one with the land scape and 12 with the flower. Going to get the 12 with the ocean animals next . I feel with those 60 it's more than enough colors to make absolutely anything.. but eventually do want to get all 150 color's. But from what I've seen so far the 48 I have so far plus the other 12 is all you need
I just want to say thank you for taking the time to list the prismacolor along with the polychromos. This is very refreshing and makes me want to follow along!
Your tutorial was really helpful as you did it step by step and beautifully explained. You made me want to have a go at the pear.
Thank you
I hope you do give it a try, I would love to see it too!!
You're a good teacher very easy to follow you explain what you're doing very thoroughly thank you
So happy I found your channel! I am trying to teach myself coloured pencil art. I am actually an abstract mixed media artist. But since I have been fighting cancer, I simply no longer have the energy. So i am learning watercolour and coloured pencil! I would love to see you do some food tutorials. Cupcakes, cookies, pie slices etc! I have fallen in love with food illustrations and paintings! Your lessons are simply marvelous and I enjoyed creating my pear! Thank you....amd I subscribed! Looking forward to more!
I am so sorry that your are fighting that horrible bitch monster that is cancer... I hope you kick it's butt... hard!! I will wholeheartedly take on your suggestion to make more food related tutorials! while I do have some more fruit pieces in the pipeline... making a tutorial of a dessert WOULD require that I take many photos of a dessert; and I do like the idea of bringing more dessert related items into my household
which I would have to taste...
for research :)
I'm hoping you'll do some 🍇 grapes
Get well soon Tammy
Cassandra Hanley oh what a hardship that would be, lol, I wouldn’t mind coming over and give you hand, lol. PS, I don’t like any desserts with kiwi. 😂
A great tutorial Cassandra. This will help a lot of people 🙂
Great lesson...simple and understandable...please make more.
thankyou :) I will definitely be working on more!!
WOW!!❤️😀
Wow!! ❤️
By far one of the best, if not the best, instructional videos on learning how to use CPs. My compliments.
Great demo and instructions! Just what I need to get started with colored pencil. Thank You!
Excellent and clear instructions. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this fantastic tutorial. I am just beginning and I really appreciate the help. 😍
It looks extremely realistic!!!
I know imma late
Thank you very much for generous demonstration.
Thank you so much. I can draw with a regular pencil but adding color has been a bit hard. Other tutorials i've looked at on youtube haven't been nearly as helpful as this one, so thank you so much.
That is a pear of a project. Good tutorial. Thanks
Hi, you are a good teacher. You are doing a Noble cause. I appreciate it.
You are a great teacher. Respect from me. God Bless you.
that sure is a big compliment! Thank you
I love how it's simple and clear for beginners like us ❤
Can you plz make tutorials for how to choose colors and layering them to make it
Beautiful like yours .. cuz my biggest problem that I don't know how artists do choose colors !! It's like .. how can I say that ... e.g you have these stunning paintings of yours with birds and flowers but how did you combined these colors together? How did you pick them and matched them together?!!
I hope that you understand what I mean 😞
As soon as I receive my art shipment in the mail, I will begin. This is a great first lesson for my first project using pencil. Thanks for sharing!
I would love to see how you go!!
Thanks 😊
I tried to draw this with the 12 pack of prismacolors a couple of days ago just to try and use them for something. The more I tried to adjust the shadows the worse it looked. I ended up drawing two pears in graphite the days after to make myself feel better. They're decent for a newbie. Will try again soon (with polycolors) :)
feel free to send me an image of what you created! ( FB or instagram is best) I'd be happy to help if I can :)
@@CassandraHanley Thank you for the offer. I will think about it. I recently got some new pencils and I'm going to give it another shot.
Thank you😀!!! Your tutorials are so helpful
Thanks. This was very easy to follow along with. I love my pear.
That makes me very happy to hear :)
You provide many helpful tips and explain everything very clearly. Great art teacher! I'm going to give this project a try, thank you.
+Michael Baker thank you! I would love to see what you come up with!
Love this tutorial! Thank you!
Thanks for a very straightforward introduction to coloured pencil. The blending tips are spot on, and the protection of highlights with the white pencil is pure magic! So much information in such a short clip. Thanks again.
Fran Robertson thank you :)
Simple and sweet video. I need to try this as soon as I buy some colour pencils😊 looking forward to it!
Thank you Afshan! I wold love to see how you go!!
Afshan CK Arts check out Feela brand, they are very good, I've heard muji blend as good as prisms, for real.
simple to fellow，beautiful job
I enjoyed your tutorial very much. Good info for me - a very beginning beginner!
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Thank you. You are a very good teacher.
It's awesome video..I loved ur technic♥️😍
Thank you so much for the tutorial! I feel like I have learned so much from your tutorials :) I am looking forward to seeing your next one ....maybe some grapes or a dragonfruit ;) !!
Hi! I love your video! I am just getting started and it helps a lot. I have a question about the thinners, is that something you have to buy in order to being able to make colored pencil art? Or is there something in the household for example that can replace it? :)
I am so happy that I found your video! Great explanation and simple instruction. Really enjoyed every minute of it :)
Love it!!! You make it do-able!!!😍
Which kind of Fabriano accademia paper did you use in this video? Amazon has several kinds, and I'm curious to try it. It would certainly work out cheaper than using Arches or Fabriano artistico. Maybe even cheaper than Strathmore 400 Colored Pencil paper.
An excellent tutorial, thanks!
great, everytime i’m content with what i did products i don’t have are being used and idk what to do
Honesty, just use whatever you have on hand! I name brand names and colours for people who want to follow along exactly, but you could absolutely get a decent result with standard crayola pencils and some reasonably sturdy paper with a little bit of tooth. This video does revolve somewhat around using solvent to blend the pencils, but depending on your pencil, you may be able to blend it out with a clear alcohol marker. Where there is a will there is a way, never let a lack of fancy supplies get in your way :)
Wonderful😍😍😍 its my luckyday found your method
Awesome tutorial! Thanks!
That was an excellent tutorial. Thanks so much! Just came across your channel recently and wanted to let you know how helpful your videos are. Oh, and gorgeous artwork too!
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Pleased to have discovered your channel! Working though your videos. Really easy to understand. Thank you :)
Very nice, I have subscribed
Ok thanks
Thank you for the wonderful demo. Each colored pencil brand often has multiple levels of grey. If one is to choose only one warm grey and one cool grey, how should I choose?
Very nice demo Madam
Thankyou :)
I really really enjoyed your videos
What is that container you’re using for the paint thinner? It looks like it has a lid but you pushed your brush on the top?
Nice! Keep it up!
How long does a drawing like this usually take for a beginner?
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can u use Crayola pencils for this ad what colours
Ahh, now I know why I seem to lift off the colour whilst blending, thanks.
Just wish you weren't quite so shouty :)
choochoochooseyou haha! My kids say the same thing! I'm glad you found it helpful :) less thinners will make a big difference
Goob job! :) Keep it up!
Thank you :)
I find your videos so helpful! Im just getting into coloured pencils and Im going to be focusing on fruit for my A-level project. If you want to do more fruit pieces that would be great :) Great artist!
Thank you, I am so glad you found this helpful! I will definitely be doing some more fruit projects :)
Hi Cassandra, I really liked doing your lesson. Do you have more?
Thanks for a really well explained tutorial. There's so much confusion re pencils, right paper etc. I have a problem with too much shine😱
I am a new colored pencil artist.Would there be any tips on some exercises that I could work on ? I need some advice. Thanks so much
I dont have blender solvent or alchohal marker, can u plz tell somethings i can use in place of them
please reply as soon as possible, thanks :)
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Ok, so option 1 is to just keep laying down colour.... if you build up your layers slowly, and just keep laying down colour, you will hit a point where the pigments just start to blend together on their own... unfortunately my arthritis will totally kick my butt if I blend to that extent.. but it works( if you want to use this method, use smoother paper since you’ll get to this point sooner )
Otherwise you can use a blending pencil or your white pencil to blend, but I don’t like adding layers that don’t add to the final result.
Don’t use baby oil, while it will work to blend your colours, it will leave an icky oily mark on your paper and it will break the paper down over time
@@CassandraHanley ok, thanks a lot for taking your time and answering me :D
Could I blend the layers with a prismacolor blender marker instead with similar results? Is there a maximum number of blends that you can achieve with a blender marker or thinner? I know a blender pencil can only be used for the final blend because it creates that wax barrier. Thanks for the beginner videos!
Blender markers use alcohol as a solvent, so a marker should have a similar effect to the OMS, although maybe not quite as effective depending on the brand of pencil ( experimentation would be key here)
The amount of layers you can achieve can be extremely dependant on so, so many things! but if you use light layers of pencil, and DO NOT!!!! squash the tooth of your paper with pressure from the tip of your pencil, you can get many many layers of pencil onto your paper before you experience any resistance... I very rarely hit a point on my pieces in which I can not layer anymore using this process of light layers and blending with OMS.
I hate to give the answer "It depends" but in this case it really does apply... maybe this should be the topic of an upcoming video
What is the blending agent used? Thinner?? And thank you for a great tutorial!
Since all the stores are closed because of the lockdown (im in Switzerland) are there any alternatives to odorless mineral spirits?
If you have any rubbing alcohol on hand, that may be useful, but won’t be as effective as the oms, ( you will have to work harder to get the pigment to live) you could possibly use other oil paint solvents, like turps if you have them on hand... but you have to be mindful of the fumes and work in a well ventilated area.
One thing I would absolutely advise against is baby oil... you will see it recommended as a pencil solvent, but the oil will seep into your paper and will not evaporate off like oms, turps, botanical solvents (like zest it or spike oil) or alcohol
For alcohol- you could also use a colourless blender marker like the ones made by copic Or prismacolor
@@CassandraHanley thank you so much for this reply hmmm. I don't have rubbing alcohol per se.. I have an old bottle vodka. I will do some testing
Did you use the accademia paper for oil pastels etc it says drawing
I haven’t been using the academia lately, after I got a batch with a change to the surface that caused funny little patches where my pencil wouldn’t “stick”. That might have been a one off, I haven’t had a chance to find out since I have pretty much switched to cotton watercolour papers. I would still happily use the academia for studies and experiments though. It is pretty solid and has held up to all the punishment I have thrown at it with my colour pencils and mineral spirit.. I can’t say I have used oil pastels on it though, I can’t see any reason why it shouldn’t hold up to those either. Being that it is a cheaper paper, it might be worth getting a sheet or two and trying it out?
Wow your channel s really taking off since I looked in on you last. Congratulations. Great tutorial too.
so far, so good! Yay for passing 1000 subscribers! to celebrate I'm looking at upgrading a little equipment, maybe I'll start with buying something nicer than greaseproof paper over a desk lamp for lighting!! lol!!
Cassandra Hanley sounds good.
This is a great tutorial - I'm definitely going to have to try it out soon. Which Fabriano Accademia paper did you use? They have several different paper weights but I'm not sure which would be best to buy in terms of colored pencils.
Generally, The heavier the paper the better! If you try this out, please show me how you go!! I would love to see it
Nice pear, any substitutes to using mineral spirits though? Like, can I use acetone or vegetable oil or something :)
Vegetable oil or baby oil will stain the paper, and acetone won’t really break down the pencils... you can try isopropyl alcohol though, depending on your pencils it may do the job for you
@@CassandraHanley I used Prismacolors with vegetable oil and it seemed to have worked, interestingly enough. Next time I make a colored pencil drawing I’ll try using isopropyl alcohol :3 thanks for the input
What is the vellum on that paper you like and I don’t understand the 68lb then 100lb?
Could you help me in beginners terms what paper would be best with Prisma.
Also, color books never say what paper they are using on back or inner covers?? Ty.
Love your art!!
Paula Davis idk
PrussianBoi That’s very nice of you? Why say I don’t care when a person is just asking about vellum and best paper for Prisma colored pencils and your channel is not on anymore 🤔.
@@appleknocker56 y u bully me ???
I’m sorry if you feel I was rude but thought idk meant I don’t care & am not good at the new slang & was just asking a question & liked your art.
Must have misunderstood and will ask what abbreviations mean before I make a comment.
@@appleknocker56 idk means i dont know
Been given an assignment by my art-teacher... Draw an apple or a pear 🍎🍐👩🏻🎨
Have now binge watched "How to draw a fruit" videos, and I just wanted to let you know YOUR VIDEO IS THE BEST! Thank you 🙏🏻😊
Quick question: I don't have any of these name brand pencils that you mentioned. I have the Caran d’Ache Supracolor Soft pencils... Which colors should I use?
Also, I don't have that "fluid"-thing you used with a paint brush... Can I use water instead or would that ruin it?
So, you can use any brand colour pencil you have to create this. I would chose a light yellowish green, a dark green, light brown, dark brown, a very dark grey (or black if that’s all you have, light great and a white. Don’t stress too much about having the right colours, your pear will just look like a different variety if it’s a bit more green or yellow!!!
As for the blender, well I am using odorless mineral spirit here, which breaks down the waves of the pencil and helps push the pigment around... unfortunately water won’t do the same thing since it will just sit on top of the wax. In a pinch you could use isopropyl alcohol, or a colourless marker which will also break down the wax, but not as well. Baby oil will work, but I don’t recommend it, as it will break down the paper over time and it would be sad to ruin the piece if it turns into something you like (I love looking back on my old school projects :)
If you don’t have anything to blend with, that’s fine, but you’ll just have to take your time to build up the layers slowly. It takes longer, but you will get there. Just have patience and build up the layers slowly
As you get the colours built up you can use a technique called burnishing to polish the finished result. I don’t have anything on my channel about burnishing yet, but I’m sure you will find some excellent advice here on RUclips!
I hope this helps, good luck!!
@@CassandraHanley
Thank you so much for answering me 🙏🏻😊 And thank you for all of your awesome tips and tricks 🙏🏻😊 I really appreciate it 😊
You are AWESOME 😊👍🏻
Hello you are a great inspiratir for me. But, Is it posible you show us the reference photo constantly as well so we can look with you and see what you do? Please 😉
That is Something I will make note of in the future, but for now, there is a link to my website in the description that should lead to to the reference image and a written list of instructions:)
Cassandra Hanley thank you 👍🏼😉
And now I know what the previously useless white pencil is for!
ahh yes! it is a highly misunderstood and under-rated pencil
Cassandra Hanley I akways though it was for using on dark backgrounds or something 😅
It looks like a pear
Can I use baby oil to blend the colors if I follow this tutorial?
Well, physically, yes you could.. baby oil does blend out the pencils... but it is definitely not something I would recommend. The baby oil seeps into the paper and stays there. It can really damage your paper and and chances are you won’t get as many layers of pencil down... plus it can make your art degrade way faster! If your in a pinch and don’t have access to odourless mineral spirits, then I would choose an alcohol blender, (like a colourless marker for example) it might not work as well as a solvent is the mineral thinners -depending on your pencils., but it will evaporate away from your piece leaving your paper in good condition
can you make a drawing without blending ? I just don't like blending so can you make tutorials that shows how to draw with colored pencils without blending ?
I have added that the the list!!! I know not everyone enjoys using thinners and such, so it's definitely something I'll look into. thank you for the suggestion :)
thank you for caring ^_^
Can we use water colour pencil
I have seen a few people do this piece using watercolour pencils (and Derwent inktense pencils as well!) my only advice would be to remember that watercolour pencils dissolve much more easily and the pigment spreads a lot further than traditional colour pencils, so you may need to take that into consideration as you work :)
What stock sites do you use for animals?
My go-to is wildlifereferencephotos.com they have great pics and I know the photographers are getting paid for their hard work, but if I can’t find something suitable there I tend to go sits like pixabay or unsplash
@@CassandraHanley Thank you so much! I really appreciate you getting back to me so quick. Thank you again for the suggestions 😊
But can i color with watercolor pencils?
I have seen many people use watercolour pencils to do this! I would suggest that you Use good quality watercolour paper to avoid warping and 2. Let everything dry very well before starting in the next layer. (Watercolour pencils will lift if you add to much water to multiple layers)
If you try this, let me know how it goes!!
What do she use to blend the layers (the liquid) ???
It is odorless mineral spirit.. you generally find it in the oil painting section as it is used to thin and clean up oil paint.. There are many different brands, but they all do pretty much the same thing :)
Great video... thanks a lot! What was that liquid for blending of colors?
Odorless mineral spirits! It is a solvent usually used for thinning and cleaning oil paints, but it does a wonderful job breaking down the waxes and oils in colour pencils too! I use Art spectrum brand.. but all brands are essentially the same thing :)
Thank you so much, Cassandra!
Faber castell gelato
I've never used the gelato's, they look like they could be some very messy fun! If you draw this pear with them I'd love to see it!
i suck at coloring and i cant fnd any tutorials that will help me it sucks
Oh, thats a shame :( what is it that you struggle with?
In stead of thinners can I use a Qtip and water
Water will only work with watercolour pencils :(
Cassandra Hanley then what do I do if I don’t have thinners
Wheres the point? You might as well have used watercolours.