Colored Pencils for Beginners: Tips & Techniques

Class Description:

Do you have some colored pencils, but you have no idea how to really use them? Then this comprehensive beginner's class is just for you! Whether you just got your first set or you’ve been playing with colored pencils for a while, this class will equip you with a solid foundation. Together, we'll explore various techniques, tips, and tricks that will empower you to create stunning color compositions. By the end of the session, you’ll have a wealth of knowledge and the confidence to incorporate this incredible medium into your artwork in a fun, effective way. 

What You Will Learn:

  • Understanding the different types of colored pencils
  • Techniques for achieving smooth and rich color application
  • Best practices for sharpening and maintaining your colored pencils
  • Strategies for effective layering and blending colors
  • How well erasers can handle colored pencil 
  • Essential tips and tricks to make your artwork pop 

Supplies You'll Need:

  • A selection of colored pencils
  • Drawing paper (a standard or mixed media sketchbook works great)
  • A reliable sharpener (manual or electric)
  • Kneaded eraser and vinyl eraser

About Instructor

Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

Shelby is the co-founder of Foxsy and the creator at Little Coffee Fox. She is a professional watercolorist, letterer, and artist with a passion for teaching others to reintroduce creativity back into their lives. Shelby lives in Chicago, IL with her husband Jon and her pets Summer, Basil, and Korra.

191 Classes

+5 enrolled

Class Details:

  • 📊Level: Beginner
  • Time: 1 Hour, 57 Minutes

Class Pass includes:

  • Lifetime Access To Class

Foxsy Membership includes:

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drljones
Posted 1 year ago
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Lawanna Lawrence Bean
Posted 1 year ago
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Lots of interaction in the class. Informative and fun.

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Bobbie
Posted 1 year ago
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This class outlined use of regular college pencils, as well as watercolor, colored pencils a bit, and also a wonderful and different ways of blending your colored pencils. it was full of different styles and techniques, and of course, as always shall be answered everybody’s questions that came up during the session. I can’t recommend her classes enough!

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LindaH
Posted 1 year ago
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I really Enjoyed Shelby's Class She went over all the different types of Coloured Pencils She showed how to do Blending and Shading with them Spoke about it's important to use a different pencil sharpener for them and being careful how to pack them when traveling

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