How I Color | Tips & Tricks for using markers under colored pencils
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2024
- This has been a video on my to-do list for quite some time and I thought it would make a nice, short tutorial video. Using markers to underpaint is a fun, and easy way to make detailed pages seem less daunting to complete. Today we're going to work with Tombow ABT waterbased markers and FC Polychromos pencils in Kerby Rosanes' 'Colormorphia." Enjoy!
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Love your videos so helpful and your coloring is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and art 🤩
This adds what I love about markers,the intensity of color. With the blending ability of colored pencils. I cannot wait to try this technique!!!!
Ive begun to dabble with marker and pencils....all help appreciated. Enjoyed very much!
Thanks so much for the watch! ❤️🥰
Finally a different use for my tombows other than calligraphy. Although tombows can damage paper esp typical coloring books pages, i have to try this out!
If it’s the cheaper paper, like Amazon paper then they can be a bit rough. In the more adult geared books with better paper, they work pretty well. Just don’t go over the same area too many times and make sure the marker is dry before you start with the pencils. 🤗❤️
I hadn’t thought about using another color to contrast against the traces left by the marker. This video is very useful.
Thanks so much for the watch ❤️
This vid is perfect timing as i really want try the water-based marker base in my books as i am such a slow colorist. Love to see you do a bigger project. Ty x
I totally feel the slow colorist. I get bored trying to use just colored pencils if it takes too long. A bigger project is definitely in the works. Thanks so much for the watch ❤️
I do have hand problems. Using a base cuts pencil time significantly. I find it also helps you plot out a picture before spending that pencil time. I use inktense pencil as a base. It has pros and cons like everything else but it has never bled through on any paper I've tried it on.. it's blendable so you can combine colors to create more.. and you can do pastels by using a very light coverage of pigment (this is actually easier with a slightly dull pencil). It also never dries out or wears out a nib. Cons are you have to be really careful how wet you get it with some papers, I find best results with water marker blender (I've never gotten alcohol to work for me) or waterbrushes blotted carefully. It takes practice to avoid streaks but using a very light layer of one color, or two colors combined evenly, in a single space usually results in an even layer. Be sure you constantly wipe extra pigment off the brush/marker as needed. Be sure to let it dry completely before you pencil over the top so the paper can harden.
Thank you so much for the info. I'm actually a pretty big fan of using the waterbased marker blender for Inktense and Neocolor II's.
@@QueenofFlannelColors It really helps control the water. I found out caran d'ache makes a felt tip waterbrush I really want to try.. I actually ordered one on Amazon but they cancelled my order so I have to order again elsewhere. Shipping cost is a pain for one item so I'm waiting until I need more stuff.
Such a useful video! I'd heard of colourists using markers for a base, and I have markers to use...but wasn't sure how to approach this technique. Think I'll be giving it a try in my next image - thank you! 💗
I’m so glad you found it useful! Thank you for the watch ❤️🥰
Thank heaven I found this tutorial!
You can use clear gesso from winsor and newton on the coloring pages, but even better: Transparent Watercolor Ground by Daniel Smith, and then you can use the alcohol markers, i've seen a video where they test it and it seems to dry smooth so it dies not damage the nibs.
I've been looking for an in depth video like this for a long time! Thank you so much!! I would love for you to do a full page tutorial doing this *fingers crossed!*🤞🏻
I just found your channel with this particular video, now over a year old! I just watched this demonstration of using markers under colored pencils on Feb 22, 2023.
I was particularly drawn to your clip as you used the Kerby Rosanes published coloring books and the paper that is used by that publisher, along with Tombow dual brush markers and Polychromos pencils on top.
I would like to see you try other combinations trying Kuretake Zig Clean Color brush pens, perhaps with Holbein colored pencils? Or, Caran d'Ache Pablo colored pencils? I would also like to hear your thoughts (obviously based on experience) on other popular coloring books artists and the different paper qualities that are used when published. Have you tried using the Faber-Castell Pitt brush markers filled with India ink? They say there is NO shadowing on the back side of the page when using these pens. I am realizing that success seems to be related to paper quality, hands down!
I am just re-starting my adult coloring joy after an almost 14 year break taking care of my dying husband, then my dying mom. Between the ages of about 7 to about 49 I was able to color at least 3 times a week for an hour or so, but it wasn't "cool" back then in 1960's to 1990's in any way to many people around my sphere of friends. I have stopped worrying about what other people think that I should do, or be cool enough, for, for..... enough.
I will be happy watching your channel and see what you learn and share. Thank you!
Thanks so much for the watch. Unfortunately I don’t have the Kuretake pens, Holbeins or Pablos. Hopefully once I can actually get back to recording, I can revisit this technique though. There is a two part video coloring Thor from Kerby Roasanes’ Mythic World where I did a full page with markers and pencils.
This was just what I needed! I'd love to see more!
Wow, I love this technique!! Yes, please do a larger project using this technique. I have the whole set of Tombow Dual Brush Pens that I never use, I will have to try this. Thanks for sharing.
I love it for detailed pages. Makes finishing them so much more attainable. Thanks so much for the watch ❤️🥰
This is so helpful thank you ever so much. Happy 2023
Loved your technique, yes please for a fuller page of it x
Its a Koi These fish are VERY important to most people of Asian culture. There are so many types, colours, even scale growth etc of these gorgeous creatures........ thank-you for the ideas when it comes to markers in coloring books. If people have access to a good printer and paper, I don't colour in my books at all
Great video Dany! A larger project with markers as a base? Yes, please!
It shall be done. Kerby has a new book coming afterall 😬 Thanks for the watch ❤️
This, and your newer alcohol marker tutorial is the best I have seen on underpainting! I've been wanting to use this method and now feel confident going into it thanks to your videos on this subject. Very helpful...Thank you!
Thanks so much for the watch and the kind comments. I’m actually hoping to remix this video in the future. I’ve learned some things along the way, and I think I can do a little better. I’ve also had some requests to see some more budget friendly options. 😄
I have just recently bought the 120 set of Ohuhu water based markers, not really used them yet except to swatch them.
Discovered your video today and it has really been helpful. I do not have any of Kerby's books yet as have found them to be a bit intimidating.
Great video! Thank you! I’ve been wanting to try this technique! ❤️
Thanks so much for the watch ❤️ I’m glad you found the video helpful 🥰
Good video. I needed that technique.
Only wished you used the same colors when you did the comparison with alcohol and water based.
Smiles and thanks.
Thanks for the watch 👍
Beautiful❤️
Love it! I defo need to give my tombows a whirl in my books now x
It’s a fun technique! Thanks so much for the watch ❤️
Well done. Thank you for all the information so well presented.👍👍👍
Thank you ❤️
Great video! I really like this technique! Thanks for sharing. Take care. 🌸🎨
Thank you so much for the watch. I’m glad you enjoyed ❤️🥰
One of the best tutorials that I’ve seen on this subject, thank you for your time! Glad I have Polychromos And Tombow! I have so many cp sets, both high end and budget & my Poly’s are not my fav, but anxious to try in this venue, maybe this will change my mind, Blessings to you!
I’m glad you found it useful. There’s two recent live streams where I did this with budget markers and pencils :)
Thanks for the watch!
For a lot of colouring books I try to find a digital copy of them and then individually print the pages I like on some affordable paper that markers can be used on nicely!
That works too! Just depends on the book I suppose.
Great idea, thx
Thanks for this, it's really helpful to see how you do it. I need to check if I have good colour combos in my water-based markers.
Thanks so much for the watch. This is one of my favorite techniques in Kerby books. ❤️🥰
Thx so much, i have hand issues, so this is an amazing tip.
Nice and interesting technique, thanks for sharing
Thanks so much for watching ❤️
Thanks I like this I would like to see more I couldn't spring for the Tombows but I did get a set of Hohuho which work better than supper tips
Great tutorial. I would definitely like to see you do a larger tutorial/picture using this technique. I have this book and have been like you stated afraid to tackle almost anything in it.
There’s a two part video where I colored the Thor image from Mythic World using this technique. Thanks so much for the watch ❤️
I am learning so much from you thank you
Aww I’m so glad you find the videos helpful ❤️ Thank you for the watch! 🥰
Yes I would definitely like to see you do this on a larger project. It seems like such a useful technique but I’d like to see it put into practice a few more times. I’m still not totally clear on how you get your nice highlights this way. It seems like if the marker is a darker mid tone type color then it would overpower the highlights when you try to put them in with a pencil. Thanks so much for sharing this example. Have a great day.
I will definitely be planning a bigger project using this technique. Typically when I do this, my marker is my highlight color, so I try and keep that as my lightest color. Just like I would if I was using pencils. It just requires a lot less blending. The dragon was just an extra example showing how you CAN use lighter colors over certain darker colors, but it’s not going to give you stark highlights.
Thanks so much for the watch ❤️
@@QueenofFlannelColors oh ok that makes more sense then. Thank you.
@@heathers_colorpalooza8789 Occasionally if I’m doing a lot of foliage or leaves though and I want a yellow undertone, I’ll use a mid green marker and yellow pencil over top. I like the way it looks versus doing a base layer with yellow marker. Just depends on the look you want.
Thank you for this helpful video and have just subscribed 💖
Thank you so much ❤️
Super helpful, thank you! I tried this technique for the first time tonight (before this video) with my Tombows and Prismas and it did not go very well. 😂 I now realize I was using way too dark of marker to base with! I’m going to def try with my Polys next time!
Thanks so much for the watch ❤️
Great video, thank you.
Thanks for the watch! ❤️
I might finally try to attempt a page in Circle of Life by M Chatzipanagioutou using this technique. And YES please do a bigger project sooon. And maybe in one of her books??. Thank you 🧡
There’s a two video set where I used this technique to color Thor in Kerby’s Mythic World. I’m deployed right now, so there won’t be any new videos for awhile. Thanks for the watch. ❤️
Hi , new on coloring, i noticed that when im coloring my hand gets very tired.. but i love coloring so i find ways to make my coloring more fun and relaxing ( btw i ise faber castell classics, 48 sets, im just new so i just trying to purchase some affordable set like this to practise , )
I also have a Animorphia by Kerby ( i buy in on " sale" 2 weeks ago. But i just stare at it, its overwhelming for me so i just dont touch it xD 🤭
But now i found your video, now i can touch that " mysterious" book that i have finallly!!
Just like to say thank you very much for this technique, it helps newbie colorist like me 🥰
I also color this way. I only own the crayola supertips when I started coloring so now I am looking for a waterbased marker with a brush pen. I find the tombows are very expensive so still looking for another brand. 😀 i would love to see you color a page with this technique! 😃
Ohuhu has a good and affordable set of waterbased markers in 100 and 160 colors. I actually just posted over on the community tab, there’s currently some coups for them on US Amazon.
Kerby’s new book comes out next week, so I can definitely add a marker/pencil video to my list. Thanks so much for the watch ❤️
🙋♀️ I would love a video with a larger project 🙌🏼
It’s in the works 😬 Thank you so much for the watch ❤️
I love to color like this. What book are you coloring in? Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for the watch ❤️ This is from Kerby Rosanes’ Colormorphia book.
I have a tube of Graduate Acrylic by Daler Rowney. Unopened. If this would work as a Gesso, I would use it.
If not, I will gift it onward as Acrylics do not appeal to me. Thank you!
I’ve never used acrylic as a base for alcohol markers so I’m not sure how it would react. You’d want to water it down so you can still see the lines of your page. Maybe test it out on scrap paper or a page you’re not fond of and see how it goes. Thanks for the watch. 😀
Love the video. You answered so many questions. But I have a question, can I use wax pencils on water markers?
Thanks so much for the watch. Yes, you can use wax based pencils over marker.
I love the pic ….when using markers does it matter what color pencils you use ?
Thank you for the watch ❤️ It doesn’t really matter what pencils you use. I’ve used polychromos, prismas, derwents and my luminance with no issues.
What about bleed thru with alcohol markers ? Do those pages in that book hold up to any bleed thru ?
This book is double sided and alcohol markers will bleed through. If you wanted to use alcohol markers, you’d have to treat the page or photo copy it onto your own paper. Kerby does have some single sided books though and I’ve used this technique in those, with alcohol markers, as well as in my Mythographic books. Mythographic books are single sided, but you’d want to put a backer sheet between the page you’re working on and the page behind it. Even paper that is specifically designed for alcohol markers, you’re more than likely going to get some kind of ghosting. Hope this helps and thank you for the watch. ❤️
@@QueenofFlannelColors it does. But you don't have too much bleed thru with the water based, correct ?
@@corriemcginnis4400 I have never had any issues with bleed through using waterbased markers. I think the worst I’ve had happen is pilling from over saturating by going over the same area too much.
You can go lighter, but you need opaque pencils. . Prismacolor white is the absolute best white but test whatever pencils you have on black paper first to see the coverage. Oil based pencils are known for being transparent and therefore will not cover as well light over dark.
I think it really just comes down to the look you're going for. I generally don't do stark white highlights, so if I'm working with lighter pencils over a darker marker, it's typically just to add interest. I mainly do it with foliage if I'm using this technique. Otherwise, I'll just use a light colored marker for my base and then my midtone and shadows I build up with pencil.
I would like to see this with crayola super tips and pencils. I wonder if I invest in that I'd get better results. I tried this with azure alchool markers and arteza colored pencils and the paper started to tear and it just didn't come out the best....maybe my problem is my hard pressure too...I don't know...
Which book were you working in that you had paper issues? I’ve done this with alcohol markers and waterbased and a couple of different pencils and never had any issues. I do advise giving the marker a bit to dry first before going in with the pencils.
@@QueenofFlannelColors hmmmm I will try again. I was working in "color the words of jesus" coloring book by Christian art publishers. I thought alchool markers dry almost immediately so I did go right in...I'll wait next time. Thanks for the tip!
Some of it depends on the paper. If it’s thinner paper, similar to style to Creative Haven books, even alcohol markers will take a minute to dry. Especially if you do multiple layers with the marker.
Does the Twimarkers bleed underneath?
They do not bleed through the paper in any of the books I’ve used them in. You do have to be mindful not to go over one area too heavily, but that’s any waterbased marker.
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@@klara4426 thanks for the feedback and the view 🤷🏼♀️
Love the video. You answered so many questions. But I have a question, can I use wax pencils on water markers?
Yes, you can use wax based pencils over waterbased markers. I’m working on an image using pitt pens and prismacolors.