Colored Pencils: What you Need to Know as a Beginner

In today's video, we are running through an in-depth colored pencil guide and discussing what you need to know as a beginner to get started with colored pencils! If you liked this video, then please don't forget to leave a like and subscribe to my channel so you never miss an update! M Y W E B S I T E & F R E E R E S O U R C E S: Amy Weller Art: https://www.amywellerart.com/free-res... S U P P L I E S & M A T E R I A L S: Colored Pencils: Faber Castell Polychromos (oil pencils): https://amzn.to/3OyGtcb Derwent Lightfast (oil pencils): https://amzn.to/4n9vGSY Caran D'ache Luminance (wax pencils): https://amzn.to/4mHO5G7 Prismacolor Premier Pro (wax pencils): https://amzn.to/41KQNkx Derwent Colorsoft (wax pencils): https://amzn.to/3OQ8lZH Arteza (wax pencils): https://amzn.to/42GXg09 Paper: Arches hot pressed (watercolor paper): https://amzn.to/3OoYbyZ Fabriano Artistico hot pressed (watercolor paper): https://amzn.to/4sTHc6c Strathmore Artagain paper: https://amzn.to/4evPVHW Strathmore Toned Gray paper: https://amzn.to/4uhzKTx Strathmore Toned Tan paper: https://amzn.to/4cUplqE Strathmore Bristol Smooth 300 Series paper: https://amzn.to/48a4f59 Pencil Sharpener: Derwent Superpoint Manual Sharpener:https://amzn.to/4uePPJi Swordfish Ikon Helical Sharpener: https://amzn.to/48BJmA5 Erasers: Derwent Art Erasers: https://amzn.to/4djd4fH Faber Castell Kneaded Eraser: https://amzn.to/3OUgKLG Tombow Mono Eraser: https://amzn.to/3OCqRVp Other Materials: X Acto Knife: https://amzn.to/3Oxh2aY Embossing Tool: https://amzn.to/4dXR2A8 Graphite Pencils: https://amzn.to/4cYaevb White Gel Pen: https://amzn.to/42H4rFD Touch up Texture by Brush and Pencil. Paintbrushes: https://amzn.to/4n6ePjK Solvent: https://amzn.to/4tP2Iu2 Colorless Pencil Blender: https://amzn.to/4cJUGwm Magic Scotch Tape: https://amzn.to/4tNPbCZ Makeup Fluffy Brush: https://amzn.to/498Ti45 Pencil Extenders: https://amzn.to/3R02aTr White Pencil: Caran D'ache Luminance Blanc (White). S O C I A L M E D I A: Instagram:   / amywellerart   Skillshare: https://www.skillshare.com/en/user/am... Website: https://www.amywellerart.com/ M Y E Q U I P M E N T & S O F T W A R E: Camera: Canon 200DSLR: https://amzn.to/4mscZtc Second Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo camera: https://amzn.to/4dJ3HGR Tripod: https://amzn.to/3QycuBO Lighting: Ottlite Daylight Desk Lamps: https://amzn.to/4su85NI Editing Software: Sony Vegas Pro 14 editing software. *Some links are affiliated. I earn a small commission every time the links are used, at no extra cost to you! I invest the money straight back into my YouTube channel so I can keep creating free content on my channel. 0:00 Intro 0:25 Types of Colored Pencils 1:18 Colored Pencil Brands 2:59 Types of Paper 4:33 Pencil Sharpener 5:11 Other Materials 5:22 Graphite Pencils 5:35 Erasers 6:09 X Acto Knife 6:30 Embossing Tool 6:49 White Gel Pen 7:05 Touch up Texture 7:25 Paintbrushes 7:53 Solvent 8:39 Colorless Blender 8:56 Magic Scotch Tape 9:29 Scrap Bits of Paper 9:53 Fluffy Brush 10:19 Pencil Extenders 10:42 Reference Photos 13:49 Layering 17:24 Burnishing 19:44 Using a Solvent 22:20 Highlights & Finishing Touches 23:38 Pencil Lightfastness 23:54 Outro