Colored Pencil for the Curious Beginner

Drawing Basics

4.40 (30 reviews)
Udemy
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English
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Arts & Crafts
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223
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1 hour
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May 2019
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$27.99
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What you will learn

In this course you will learn the basics of colored pencil drawing.

You will learn accurate measure techniques to reproduce an image from a reference photo.

You will learn layering techniques for shading, blending, and texture.

You'll learn a little bit about color theory and how to use a color wheel.

Description

Welcome to Colored Pencil for Beginners! In this course you will learn the basics of colored pencil drawing. You will learn techniques such as measuring, layering, shading, blending, and how to use the color wheel. By the end of the course you will be able to recreate a realistic image from a photograph of a lit candle. I hope you enjoy the course! No previous knowledge or skill is required... open to complete beginners.

Content

Introduction

Welcome to Colored Pencil for the Curious Beginner
Materials for this course

Drawing

Measuring
Lines of Symmetry
Candle Shape
Inner Ring
Candle Flame
Lighten the Lines

Light Tones

Light Tone: Yellow and Orange
Light Tone: Brown

Medium Tones

Medium Tone: Yellow
Medium Tone: Orange
Medium Tone: Green
Medium Tone: Tuscan Red

Dark Tones

Dark Tone: Candle Part 1
Dark Tone: Candle Part 2
Dark Tone: Table Part 1
Dark Tone: Table Part 2
Dark Tone: Shadow Part 1
Dark Tone: Shadow Part 2

FInal Touches

Refinement Layer Part 1
Refinement Layer Part 2
Optional: Wood Grain

Wrap-Up

Recap

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Reviews

Stacy
May 22, 2023
I had always wondered how artists made their colored pencil work have so many nuances of color. Diane did a great job of showing how to build up the layers to create that effect. Her explanation and demonstration of how to properly measure the angles and edges of the candle to create an accurate image from the reference photo was extremely helpful. I particularly appreciated her explanation of how to avoid the football-shaped ellipse, which is something I struggle with usually. This is my second course with Diane (the first was her oil pastel beginner's course) and I already have a third ready to go - her soft pastel beginner's course. I am sure it will be just as good as the others. I will probably tackle her acrylics for beginners after that as I am trying to create a solid foundation in a number of mediums. Thank you, Diane!
Sandy
January 9, 2022
Wasn't sure what to expect but was happy with the outcome. I would have liked more instruction on using the colourless blender.
Usafss202@yahoo.com
August 22, 2020
This is my first attempt at using colored pencils and also a beginner at drawing. This class was very helpful for both drawing and using colored pencils. tks
DeAnn
April 14, 2020
Great class learned a lot about color blending, and colored pencils. Never had much luck with colored pencils, but I am impressed with the drawing I made following Diane's instructions.

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