Coloring Backgrounds : First Steps

Cher Kaufmann, international artist and author, shares the first steps in coloring backgrounds (for coloring books or coloring projects). Topics include single pencils, pastels, eyeshadow pencil with gamsol and gel pens by using a variety of objects you can use in your house to apply the mediums. Cher shows in real time what each medium looks like when applied by different tools such as a cotton swab, cotton ball, cosmetic sponge and more. Samples from The Artful Mandala coloring book and The Ancient Alchemy coloring bookare shown. This video is perfect for those interested in expanding knowledge of basic techniques or are brand new to applying color to a background. Subscribe, like and share! #coloringbook #coloring #art Art examples from The Artful Mandala Coloring Book and The Ancient Alchemy Coloring Book Full Tutorials on other videos can be found at my You Tube Channel: ChertheFire 12 Blending Tips for colored pencils:    • 12 Blending Tips for Colored Pencils   Gel Pens:    • How to Color with Gel Pens   Colored Pencils:    • Colored Pencil Techniques   How to Sharpen your pencils:    • How to Sharpen Coloring Pencils   Author/Artist: The Artful Mandala Coloring Book: Creative Designs for Fun and Meditation The Ancient Alchemy Coloring Book: Celtic knots, Mandalas and Sacred Symbols Mandalas and More; A Meditative Drawing and Coloring Book for Mind Body and Spirit www.cherthefire.com www.facebook.com/cherthefire www.facebook.com/TheArtfulMandala www.facebook.com/pages/Meditative_Drawing_and_Art twitter: @cherthefire instagram: @cherthefire