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the-sinister — How to Colour with Pencils
Published: 2007-05-19 14:24:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 10282; Favourites: 169; Downloads: 297
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This was a request from Kammy . I hope you like it! ^_^It took approximatly 2 hours but that ok because I really enjoyed making it. Its a huge file so if you have a slow computer I suggest you go take a nap while waiting for it to load.
Remember the 3 basic rules:
Highlights
Midtones
Shadows
Maybe I'll make another tutorial in the future but I'm no expert at anything so perhaps not. Who knows?
^_^
Enjoy!
Click here to see the finished picture.
Note: I'm from England so we spell the word colour, not color like americans. So theres no need to tell me I can't spell. Ok? Just thought I'de point that out before anyone mentions it.
Edit: I just read it through and realized I've made 3 or 4 spelling mistakes. Please don't torture me about this. I swear it's still understandable.
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Thank you very much for making this tutorial!
I haven't a tablet and I'm awkward at paintiong with mouse, so I have to use crayons (I like them much more, so this isn't a problem) and your tutorial was very helpful! Thank you (:
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Thank you, this is very helpful, Im going to save money to look for a set to buy. Now I regret giving my set away when I wasn't interested in colouring
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Aww, don't think of it like that. You did something nice for somebody else.
And now you have an excuse to splash and buy yourself a shiny new set!
If you can afford it Faber Castel are very good. My aunt bought me a set over holidays, I couldnt possible get them myself ^^".
Good luck!
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I guess I should be happy about it since that person is my now 5 years old sister who is good at colouring for her age( I get so proud of her). If I can't afford it I will buy a different one and tell my mum get it for me for christmas. Thx
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Hiya, I searched all over the tin box and all I can find is a name in the small print saying "Aldi". As far as I know Aldi isn't a retailer of art supplies and someone gave these to me as a gift years ago so I'm not sure how much luck you'll have finding them.
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Ok, thanks for looking!
when you were holding them up they kind of had the shape of crayola pencil crayons, but I knew they weren't that... one of the art stores here sells kind of different things so they might have something like it.
Thanks!
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You're very welcome. Good luck finding them!
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Thanks so much for this tutorial and you're funny to. 
*Runs of wondering where her pencils went*
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You're very welcome!
I'd love to see anything you colour using this. ^_^
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thank u so much
it was a great talented wonderful tutorial!!! u are really professional!!
that was a lovely work indeed, wonderful just like your gallery
if u pardon me may i ask about skin.
my big problem is always coloring skin.
u are really great at it!
i wished there was a tutorial just about coloring skin, what are colors? first which one? next which one?
may i dare to ask u, if u kindly help me about it?
thank u so much
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Thank you very very much. I'm no professional but I'm happy if it helped you in any way at all. ^_^
About skin, there are a lot of ways to do it but if you mean manga skin specifically then it's very easy. Manga skin (specially the ones in anime) always in 2 or 3 tones. The basic flat tone, the shadows and the highlights.
It's very difficult to explain withut pictures to demonstrate. I think the best way of learning is by maybe taking screenshots of your favourite anime and analysing things like where the shadows go, direction of light sources, highlights, etc.
It's no good getting another persons work as reference because people nearly always pick the prettiest/most beautiful ones and when their own work doesnt turn out as spectacular (simple due to lack of practise!) they feel disheartened and give up.
But don't give up! I'm sure you can learn how to colour skin if you just practise. If you need any help just ask me, I'd be happy to. ^_^
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thank u soooooooooooooooooooo much for this guide, i appreciate it soooooooooooo much
thank u thank u
you are so kind
in fact i have always problem with coloring face, i have many sketch that i like to color but i cant choose the right color, or do it as it seems good, (like your great arts!!)
for example this one, i dont know how to start coloring it:
[link]
sorry sooooooooooo much for troubling and disturbing u, i apologize for this, im just so happy that a great artist is this kind that allowed me to ask for help, thank u
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You're very very wlcome. I'm happy to help, you didnt disturb me at all, don't worry about it.
Gosh! you are so sweet, I just wanna huggle you!
Now, for the picture you drew (which is brilliant btw 
I just did a wuick search and found this picture which I thought showed light and shadow very well:
[link]
Analyse the picture. Ask yourself what tones are used? where are the darker places, where are the lighter places? where have the colours changed tone/become more red or green or blue etc etc etc
Once you've answered them try to apply the same principles to your drawing. ^_^
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my my!!!!!
all kindness and sweetnes is from u!!!!
wooooooooooow oh my!!!
i cant believe it!
u are eternality kind!!! im soooooooooooooooo grateful for your kind help!!!
your kindness and sweetness is more than what i could imagine
i dont know how to thank u!
u are not just a great artist, u have a great heart too!
im soooo happy!
i really really want to know how to do it, i cant believe that there is some one who would help me,
thank u by all my heart!!!
thank u for your great guide
thanks so much for link, i will try do make it!!!
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Ah ^^", there's really no need to be so grateful. I'm happy to help. ^_^
Just let me know how to goes, I'd love to see your coloured works.
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its really of your kindness!!!
i do some color works as a practice, its indeed a long way to go
im still trrible in this!!
i dont want to disappoint u
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Don't worry, I won't be disappointed. It's a lot more important to me that your practise and improve. Thats the only way to improve, right?
If you need any pointers for improvement you can always ask me. One of my strong points in art is analysing strengths and weaknesses of a piece of work... ah! don't think I'm bragging or anything. ^^"
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i just think you are soooooooooooooooooo sweet!
thank u soooooooooooooo much for helping!! im so honored i have find a master just like u!!
i you wont disturb would you tell me how u think about this:
[link]
i know its trrible, im ready to hear everything!!!
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*especially for showing you don't need fancy paper or pencils)
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Thank you very much!!!
And you'r right. Learning a skill doesnt need bucket loads of money. Just your hands a thinking brain. ^^
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Dammit, I knew there was a catch
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Even with your tutorial, I couldn't be able to do that 
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Practise practise practise and you'll surpass me in no time. I'm an amateur. I don't think I even coloured anything with pencils after I made this. (watercolours covers blank areas faster than pencil. I'm so lazy. ^^")
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Ahahah! Anyway ^^ That was a very good lesson
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What a brilliant tutorial! 
This helped so much! Thank you for making it. ^^
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You're welcome, I'm really glad it helps.
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cool, nice , simple, and UNDERSTANDABLE.! thanks heaps for dis, its sure gonna help me, (i cant draw/colour for nuts XD) maybe could u see my pics and tell me how i can emprove?
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Thank you so much! I'm glad it helps!
And of course, I'll take a look right now. ^_^
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Nice tutorial! Favourited it, but I was wondering which program it can be opened in? Because my internet connection is really slow, so I saved it just so I don't need to download it every time. But I couldn't open it with Photoshop
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Thanks you so much!
Actually I made the tut in MS Paint. not photoshop. ^^"
Try opening it in Paint and if that doesnt work the MS image viewer should be alright.
And if that doesnt work then theres prolly something wrong with my DA. ^^"
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I was wondering what brand of pencil crayons do you use? I plan on buying new pencil crayons, but I use Crayola. and I want to get a really good brand, is yours sold in Canada?
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Actually I got mine a couple of years ago as a gift from my moms friend. I don't even remember her anymore. XD
But anyway hold on a sec. I'll go have a look at the tin and see what brand it is. ^^ brb.
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Right, looking the tin I can tell you....nothing. XD
Honestly theres nothing on this tin! It just says "36 coloured pencils" in 4 different languages and thats it.
But no worries! I mean its not like you have to buy the exact same pencils as mine. The way to spot some good crayons is to test the lead. If its soft and the colour comes off onto the page quite easily then its good quality. If the lead is hard and you have put your whole weight behind it just to get a bit of colour then dont buy it.
Hope that helps. ^^
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Your's welcome! Thanks for stopping by! 
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Thank you for creating this tutorial ^_^. You made it clear how to go about colouring. I'll give it a try this evening with some of my drawings.
Thanks again ^_-.
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Great tutorial! I'm going to use this for a drawing I'm working on ^^
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this is so helpful!! it is just what i was looking for! i am going to color a picture with the help of this tutorial!!^^
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I'm glad if it helps in any way.
Good luck with your drawing!
Post me the link to it when your finished, ok?
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Thanks and i will send you the link!! (as soon as i am done 
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Wow this is an easy understandable tutorial!
I love it <3
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Thank you!
I'm glad if it helps you in any way at all.
Though you prolly shouldnt rely on my skills to teach you. I'm a pethetic excuse for an artist. XD
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No problem!
I have'nt tried yet.
Been way to lazy to go to artist mode 100% xD
Aw lol
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omg this is totally awesome! you should totally make more tutorials with colour pencils! there arent much out there...
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This was incredibly helpful to me! thank you so much for making it you have really helped me tonnes!
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I'm really glad it helped. Now I look back on it, it seems so basic but I still do this all the time. I'm such a kid. ^^
Anyway thanks for commenting. *huggles*
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