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Coloring with Pencils

Online tips and tricks - there are numerous online tutorials and websites that provide coloring pencil instructions.  Here's a few that are great for those getting started and those who could use some tips of the coloring trade....

 

http://pencils.com/tips-shading-colored-pencils/

http://www.art-is-fun.com/colored-pencil-instruction/

https://www.pinterest.com/explore/color-pencil-techniques/

http://www.thecoloringbook.club/five-tips-colored-pencils-shading/

 

 

Pencil tool tips.. No products and manufacturers are endorsed, however, you do not need to spend a lot of money to create beautiful pictures.  Here are a few popular brands.  Before purchasing higher level and more costly pencils, check out the reviews on Amazon or Google search "colored pencil reviews."

• Cra-Z-Art and Crayola ($) - $4.99-$6.99/24 or 36 - WalMart

• Artist's Loft ($) - $4.99/36 - Michael's - can use 40% off coupon

• Barnes & Noble ($$) - $14.99/30 - includes sharpener and eraser

• ​Prismacolor ($$$) - $20/24 on Amazon.  They are very popular with more than 100 colors available.

• Staedtler ($$$) - Similar to Prismacolor​

 

Pencil sharpeners.. Need metal or graphite for colored pencils as the lead is softer than non-colored pencils.

• ​Prismacolor - Michael's (not always in stock), Amazon

• Staedtler - $3.99-$4.99 - Staples

• Artist's Loft - Michael's