Learn how to blend colored pencils WITHOUT solvents or blending tools in this colored pencil tutorial, where I’ll show you the best method for beginners with Prismacolor and Polychromos colored pencils!

You can see the step by step photos and a written version of this blending tutorial in my blog post here: https://sarahrenaeclark.com/howtobl...

This simple colored pencil blending technique is easy and doesn’t require any extra tools. It is an important skill for any artist or colorist to learn, and is the basis for almost every other pencil blending method.

I’ll also talk you through my best tips for blending, choosing colors that work best for beautiful gradients, which pencils to use, and which paper will give you the best results.

Other blending methods:
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PART 2: Blending with household items:    • Testing Household Products to Blend C...  


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In this pencil blending tutorial:
01:39 About this method
02:31 The best pencils for blending
03:33 How to blend colored pencils: Tips for beginners
07:17 What is Burnishing?
09:37 How to choose the best colors for stunning gradients
18:09 Other pencil blending techniques
19:18 How do oilbased pencils work differently?

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I’ll be comparing 25 different pencil brands in my next 2 videos so you can find the best pencils for you – including Prismacolor, FaberCastell, Caran d’Ache, Derwent, Arteza, Crayola, Uni Posca, Holbein, Lyra, Chameleon, Black Widow, Castle Arts, Spectrum Noir AND MORE. I’ll be testing their quality, price, color range and more to bring you the ultimate colored pencil reference guide – check it out here:    • Testing ALL the BEST COLORED PENCILS ...  

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