Oh, now you've done it!!! I'm in love... that page you colored with orange yellow and green... rope?... my family members would be rolling their eyes at me, because everything in my office has orange yellow and green!
I do not remember being told to color any particular way while in school - much less to have consistent strokes! It does make a huge difference and I am glad to see that I' m learning these things and using them. I shadow a child in school and he is in 2nd grade. I can not believe they are learning so many techniques - masking even! They play with multimedia and combine all sorts of things. I can see that he's improving in his abilities also. This is so much fun!!! Found gold/silver metallic pencils in my mothers desk this am..... Thank you so much for sharing these bits of knowledge.
I'm a new subscriber as you can tell by the dated comment. But I would be remiss if I didn't thank you for this series! I learned so much in the other two and can't wait to view the others as well! I am sure with your gentle guidance I will sprout wings in no time! Also I have always been a visual learner and really appreciate the nice, attractive visual aids you always include in these videos. Some people would argue that you have to have them given the medium you are using, but you could just stand and talk. Your presentations are great, because you provide an overview of what the lesson is going to be about...then you talk about that particular point and then in the end you bring it home by telling us again in summary what you have taught! Perfect teaching technique! Glad I'm on board!
As always, helpful, easy to follow but remains interesting. Being such a newbie, I really appreciate your tutorials. I've never had art lessons (apart from very basic stuff in school - not including any drawing, painting or shading techniques) and so your videos are much welcomed and appreciated by me. Sending out lots of love to you today. 😍💗👍
+Andrea Cain, thanks so much for your support and love! I'm having so much fun doing these videos and getting to know all my followers. Thanks for watching! 💚😊
Interesting, learn something new everyday. Now I understand more why my coloring looks the way it does. Thanks for the great advice. Will be practicing that technique.
I love your vedios. They are always very clear and creative. I also like your new ideas. I particularly like besides you talent..that you do not have the annoying chat about everything except art. I definately want to use your color pallets. Tjank you do much.
Hello! For wider strokes I recommend moving your arm from the shoulder or the elbow. If you only move the wrist, you will eventually feel pain (specially if you color for long hours). If the space you are coloring is really tiny, there is no problem if just moving the wrist.
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Hi Jennifer, You have so much content on your channel, I'm in heaven. Thank you so much for your time in creating these videos for us, as well as your website!!! I had a question about coloring strokes, I heard someone suggest using coloring pencils to color in circles. I found this has helped make it a smoother appearance, yet would you suggest another way of strokes for these type of tools? Thanks ahead of time Jennifer, have a lovely day!!!!!!
+Shana 77 Stitches, there are many different ways to use every tool. My experience has taught me that there is no one right way. Usually every tool or situation or inspiration calls for a different stroke style. The important thing is to be consistent with that stroke in the area you are coloring so you get a consistent look...unless you are trying to get a messy look of course 😉. So many options in art!!!
I had it stuck in my head to only create circles. This really helped. Also I think I'll watch your entire series and if I have more questions, I'll ask at the end. Thanks so much for getting back to me so quickly. :)
I thank you for your work, particular this playlist and this video. As a new colorer (is that a word?), I have been watching a lot of technique videos. All (and I don't use that word that often) videos that I have watched, EXCEPT yours here, instructs the coloring technique of small circles. I find that interesting. I find it very difficult to color in circles. Now that is NOT a reason refuse to learn, and there are times when I do use that technique, it just appears to me that there is a lot of sub-layering when coloring the layer. In other words, it appears that the person has to go over the area time and again. I have been trained in my life and have tried to practice (I am 62) doing the job once, not having to go back time and again. I primarily learned this when picking fruit as a money-making job, and making sure the area that I had finished was finished according to the boss. Therefore, I find coloring in straight-line strokes to be the most useful to me. By the way, I do understand your usage of the word "Pro," however, a "Pro," or professional, does NOT mean the work performed by said "Pro" to be worth having. I like to use the historical Olympic definition of professional, being paid for the activity. Pros and non-pros alike can produce superb work or not...being paid for the work does not make it worth more. But these are your videos, you can call it what you want. :) Lawrence
+Clare Friend, small circles is another great way to color. Really, there is no wrong way unless you put a big hole in you paper, lol. But seriously, small circles is great for texture in fur and for blending. Get out there and experiment! For me, it's all about consistency...if I color in small circles in once section, then I carry that look through to the similar sections. But...even that can change depending on the look you are going for. This is art...go for it!!!
Again thank you, thank you. I've heard some people say to color in small circular motions and sure enough, just like you said; my page looks like I've just scribbled all over it. Is there ever a time for small circular coloring?
Oh, now you've done it!!! I'm in love... that page you colored with orange yellow and green... rope?... my family members would be rolling their eyes at me, because everything in my office has orange yellow and green!
I do not remember being told to color any particular way while in school - much less to have consistent strokes! It does make a huge difference and I am glad to see that I' m learning these things and using them. I shadow a child in school and he is in 2nd grade. I can not believe they are learning so many techniques - masking even! They play with multimedia and combine all sorts of things. I can see that he's improving in his abilities also. This is so much fun!!! Found gold/silver metallic pencils in my mothers desk this am..... Thank you so much for sharing these bits of knowledge.
I'm a new subscriber as you can tell by the dated comment. But I would be remiss if I didn't thank you for this series! I learned so much in the other two and can't wait to view the others as well! I am sure with your gentle guidance I will sprout wings in no time! Also I have always been a visual learner and really appreciate the nice, attractive visual aids you always include in these videos. Some people would argue that you have to have them given the medium you are using, but you could just stand and talk. Your presentations are great, because you provide an overview of what the lesson is going to be about...then you talk about that particular point and then in the end you bring it home by telling us again in summary what you have taught! Perfect teaching technique! Glad I'm on board!
great hint!
As always, helpful, easy to follow but remains interesting. Being such a newbie, I really appreciate your tutorials. I've never had art lessons (apart from very basic stuff in school - not including any drawing, painting or shading techniques) and so your videos are much welcomed and appreciated by me. Sending out lots of love to you today. 😍💗👍
+Andrea Cain, thanks so much for your support and love! I'm having so much fun doing these videos and getting to know all my followers. Thanks for watching! 💚😊
Interesting, learn something new everyday. Now I understand more why my coloring looks the way it does. Thanks for the great advice. Will be practicing that technique.
+Patricia Folks (Penink3), so many fun things to learn. Part of why I love art so much...I always have more things to learn. Thanks for watching. 😊
I love your vedios. They are always very clear and creative.
I also like your new ideas.
I particularly like besides you talent..that you do not have the annoying chat about everything except art. I definately want to use your color pallets. Tjank you do much.
Hello! For wider strokes I recommend moving your arm from the shoulder or the elbow. If you only move the wrist, you will eventually feel pain (specially if you color for long hours). If the space you are coloring is really tiny, there is no problem if just moving the wrist.
+Chris Kilué, great tip! I have been practicing this with my handwriting over the last couple weeks. Thanks for sharing. 😊
thanks for the info. always great to learn new things.
my little Maltese use to stay right with me too. so glad you include her in your video.
+Kris Lair, oh that's so sweet. I love my little Rose. I'm glad you are enjoying the videos.
I see that my question has been asked and answered already!
Love your channel Jennifer 😁
I just colored a picture today and I guess I should have watched this video first, oops!!! Thank you for making this video, it is really helpful
Great advice. Thanks for the amazing tips and all the time you put in to helping us!
+Cathren Riddler, thanks for watching.
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Practice, practice, practice. Oh man, does that mean MORE coloring.? Yippee! Great video tips x
+Lisa Green, that's right...I insist you color MORE! 😉
Hi Jennifer,
You have so much content on your channel, I'm in heaven. Thank you so much for your time in creating these videos for us, as well as your website!!!
I had a question about coloring strokes, I heard someone suggest using coloring pencils to color in circles. I found this has helped make it a smoother appearance, yet would you suggest another way of strokes for these type of tools? Thanks ahead of time Jennifer, have a lovely day!!!!!!
+Shana 77 Stitches, there are many different ways to use every tool. My experience has taught me that there is no one right way. Usually every tool or situation or inspiration calls for a different stroke style. The important thing is to be consistent with that stroke in the area you are coloring so you get a consistent look...unless you are trying to get a messy look of course 😉. So many options in art!!!
I had it stuck in my head to only create circles. This really helped. Also I think I'll watch your entire series and if I have more questions, I'll ask at the end. Thanks so much for getting back to me so quickly. :)
+Shana 77 Stitcheshave fun watching!
I thank you for your work, particular this playlist and this video. As a new colorer (is that a word?), I have been watching a lot of technique videos. All (and I don't use that word that often) videos that I have watched, EXCEPT yours here, instructs the coloring technique of small circles. I find that interesting.
I find it very difficult to color in circles. Now that is NOT a reason refuse to learn, and there are times when I do use that technique, it just appears to me that there is a lot of sub-layering when coloring the layer. In other words, it appears that the person has to go over the area time and again. I have been trained in my life and have tried to practice (I am 62) doing the job once, not having to go back time and again. I primarily learned this when picking fruit as a money-making job, and making sure the area that I had finished was finished according to the boss. Therefore, I find coloring in straight-line strokes to be the most useful to me.
By the way, I do understand your usage of the word "Pro," however, a "Pro," or professional, does NOT mean the work performed by said "Pro" to be worth having. I like to use the historical Olympic definition of professional, being paid for the activity. Pros and non-pros alike can produce superb work or not...being paid for the work does not make it worth more.
But these are your videos, you can call it what you want. :)
Lawrence
Great videos, is helping me a lot. :-)
Great help. Thanks. What about coloring in small circles ?
+Clare Friend, small circles is another great way to color. Really, there is no wrong way unless you put a big hole in you paper, lol. But seriously, small circles is great for texture in fur and for blending. Get out there and experiment! For me, it's all about consistency...if I color in small circles in once section, then I carry that look through to the similar sections. But...even that can change depending on the look you are going for. This is art...go for it!!!
Again thank you, thank you. I've heard some people say to color in small circular motions and sure enough, just like you said; my page looks like I've just scribbled all over it. Is there ever a time for small circular coloring?
+Jana Dean, small circles looks great for furry effect or curly hair. I will talk about it a little on the texture video...I think lol.
Hello just wonder do you colour professionally?
I see clumps in gel pens all the time. That's why I don't use them very much.
I am so confused. I've heard that you should work in small circles with colored pencil.
Love Rose...and you Hugs and purrs
+Christine G, I love my coloring friends! ❤️ thanks for watching.