Coloring flowers with colored pencils how to#

The paper features one side suitable for mark-making and is supported on the backside with a waxy, thick backing.

Even though the surface is fairly smooth, it still has enough grit to accept multiple, layered applications of pastel – which is important for any pastel drawing that you create.

This makes it suitable for subjects where smooth gradations of tone and value are a must. The surface is relatively smooth compared to other pastel surfaces. This paper is specifically branded and designed for pastel applications, but any drawing medium can be applied to it. The surface we’re using is PastelMat paper ( See my review of this paper). But, before dive into those concepts and take a look at the step by step approach, let’s discuss the materials used here. The concepts that we explore here are fairly universal and can be applied to any drawing medium that you wish. You may, of course, use any medium that you wish. This lesson features the use of several forms of pastels as well as several different brands. I have manipulated the photo slightly by reversing the image and played around a bit with the contrast. The photo reference we’re using for this lesson is from, a wonderful resource for royalty-free images submitted by users. You may also draw directly from observation using this template if you prefer… So if this applies to use, it’s best to skip using the outline.

Coloring flowers with colored pencils how to#

If you want to learn how to draw a rose from imagination, you will need to practice drawing it from observation. If you want to begin with the same contour line drawing that was used for this lesson, I’ve provided a template of the rose outline for you to use below. This line drawing can be drawn freehand or you may choose to transfer the outline of the rose directly to the drawing surface.

How to draw a rose with colored pencilsįor this demonstration, we begin with a simple contour line drawing of the rose.

You can skip to this lesson using the following link… A second lesson is included on this page on drawing a rose with colored pencils. This first lesson describes the process of drawing a rose with pastels.