Layering With Colored Pencils

Layering With Colored Pencils

blending ‎ crayola ‎ cupcake ‎ exercise ‎ explore-art-technique ‎ food ‎ shading ‎ sweets ‎ technique
Explore the concept of layering with Crayola colored pencils! Discover how layering can adjust color and build depth in your artwork as you join Robyn in experimenting with this technique to illustrate the perfect cupcake.

Takeaways

  • Learn how to layer colors to create new shades and effects.
  • Understand the use of complementary colors to darken and highlight areas.
  • Gain skills in creating shadows and highlights to add depth to your drawings.

Key Moments

  • 00:00:00 - Introduction and materials needed: Crayola colored pencils and paper.
  • 00:00:12 - Explanation of layering technique and its benefits.
  • 00:01:08 - Demonstration of layering colors on a cupcake drawing.
  • 00:02:43 - Using complementary colors to create shadows and highlights.
  • 00:06:56 - Final thoughts on the versatility and fun of layering colors.

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