+Laura Murphy happy coloring Laura - have fun exploring - I think you'll find using the colored pencil as a base layer will really open up playing with the gel pens!
i colour with gel pens when i do posters. ..i was looking for a video for tips because I'm always looking to make my art better. ...this helped allot i enjoyed it!
+Jennifer Krahmer thanks Jennifer! Since you already work with gel pens, you know how they have wonderful color variety with glitter and gloss, etc. Hope you enjoy gel pens using their smear effect to your advantage!
I love getting away from all the politics and stress of everything and just sit down and draw. This video was awesome too and I may use these in the future!
Opened up a whole new world. I am kinda new stress relief coloring adult. I am in dialysis and found that with needles in one arm and a auto cuff on the other for 4 hours every other day it not only is a de-stresser for me but something beautiful comes out of an otherwise not very pleasant part of my life. (Bare in mind that I am a very avid thread crocheter and can get pretty creative with duct tape but am not able to do either of those and am not good at all at napping, watching TV, much less sitting still). I had only been using gel pens. Thank you for the new and beautiful idea!
+Vicki Braner Whoo hoo, VIcki! I hope this brings more embellished creations to your colorings! If you are intersted in playing with pen and paper and creating your own designs to color, check out my new book! Here's a link to a video to get you started (as an example). Happy day! Enjoy! th-cam.com/video/ZBiEx6DZ-Qo/w-d-xo.html
+The Dee Thank you The Dee!, I apprecate you taking a moment to drop a line. Gel pens are a new tool, sometimes they take getting used to, but once you get the hang of ways to use them, they are fun!
Thank you for your video. I've learned a lot from you regarding coloring with gel pens, colored pencils and blending with water!! I'm new to coloring books as an elderly woman and am looking forward to using all of the things available to use for coloring, blending methods and tools!!! WHOOOHOO 😀
Cher, thank you so much for making this great video. I feel like I've just taken an art class. I actually viewed it once before when I was just starting out in my journey with adult coloring books and I think I've gotten quite a bit more out of the video this time, what with being more familiar with some of the terminology.I also watched your video about 12 blending methods and I was blown away. I have tried several of the techniques you discussed but with a kind of hit and miss application. Seeing you demonstrate as you explain has made all the difference in the world. It's late tonight but I can't wait till the morning light to try out what you've taught me. Another art class - two in one night and you can't beat the cost of admission.Thanks so much for freely sharing your talent and your expertise. You're super!
Thanks Madeleine! Appreciate you taking a moment to share! I really enjoy hearing how people like yourself are blossoming with creative inspiration after seeing the videos! Best way to support me is to share these videos with others (and buy my books! :) ) Happy coloring!~
+Beth Atchison Thank you for your kind message. I have received many messages through facebook and other mediums, but you are the first to comment via TH-cam - Thank you!! I so enjoy everything about reaching people, opening their world (eyes, minds and hearts) to seeing the world in new ways through art. Happy day! ~Cher
+DenofGoods Yay! Always love for people to be creative, if kids can start with trusting their creativity at a young age, they are more likely to continue into adulthood! let the gel pen art begin!
Hi Cher, this is a great video, i've learn so much from the excellent info you gave well i'm more confident to gave it a try so Thank you so much for these wonderful exemples,tips & tricks! i really enjoyed all of your teaching videos, you are an amazing teacher and Colouring,drawing Artist & more,thank's for sharing your talent & expertise whit your fans!
I’m so glad that I did a search for Gesso uses and found you! I never though about using the annoyance of gel pens for an advantage. This opens up a new world of bringing art into my life. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and creativity.
Dear Cher , every single one of your videos are a delight to watch and a wealth of information. I have learned so much from these videos and thank you for sharing them with your viewers. Dolores
Thank you for all of your videos! I have viewed enough of them to be able to say with confidence that they are my favorite tutorials! You have helped me to further my enjoyment of coloring. I appreciate your contributions!
I'm so glad to hear it! Thank you for taking a moment to share. The goal is to help others be confident, creative and curious about the tools they have access to! Happy coloring!
Thank you so much. I've done creative works but never colouring in. Now I have many pencils in various textures and just found gels. You taught me so much 😊 So good for stress relief too.
I know this video has been on here a long time lol. But I just watched it and I am floored. It is amazing!!!! I must say that I would have never thought of doing that. Your a wonderful artist and thank you for showing me this way of coloring. And the way you teach is awesome as well. I love coloring with my gel pens and my prisma colors. So I'm super excited to try this out. Thank you again so so much
Thanks Jennifer! I appreciate when people take a moment to let me know they learned something new or were inspired to try something different! There are other videos on my channel if you care to explore other possibilities as well. Enjoy!! Happy coloring!
My current pen that I like is Pilot G-2 .38 - super thin lines. Funny how we gravitate toward one tool for a while. Have you tried the super awesome Dotspen from Cuttelola? So much fun!!! it's an electronic pen and works similarly to a tattoo pen. Super fun to draw with. Happy creatiing!
I enjoyed you video SOOO much, not only am I an artist but I bought my gel pen collection just for writing. I have over 125 of them and had NO idea that I could use them with my prism pencils. I am so excited about that. "Thank You" for such wonderful videos hun!!!!!
+c derubeis Yes, absolutely, letting all gel pens dry a bit will prevent smearing if that is what you want - a clear color of the gel pen. But for those who want to play a bit with moving the glitter or the color around, learning a fun way to move it on purpose can be helpful! Happy coloring (btw, those gelly rolls are awesome pens).
Me 2 years ago: Man I wanna color. I'll get these two books. (literally the 2 your hold up) Me a week ago: I've never colored with gel pens. Let's try it out. eeeeehhh.. I don't much like this. Me today: Well it looks like I'll be giving gel pens another shot. Also thank you very much for the coloring books! It really helped me to feel like I accomplished something while I was pregnant with my twins since I couldn't do much else.
So glad to hear it Brianna! I had to giggle, because isn't that exactly how it goes?! We get curious, we get an idea, it might not work out, but then something shows up that inspires us to try it again. Thank you for giving something a try - that shows creativity and a willingness to keep learning! Something I'm sure your twins will benefit from immensely! Happy coloring!
I'm an artist, and this video was very helpful. I have some Pentel dual Hybrid pens, and I mainly used that dry application for accents and areas I want to draw the eye to (also bullet journalling, those things absolutely rock for accents on lettering). I really need to try some of these techniques for myself: this is a great excuse to dust off my beloved old pencils and give those a shot in combination with those pens. I have a set of Bruynzeel Colour design pencils that I love to death, but I barely use them because my water-based markers got closer to the quality of my digital work (I mainly draw digitally). Happy to get back to them, it's kind of getting back to the roots of my artwork.
I love when artists can bounce between old techniques and current ones out of curiosity or to spark back inspiration. I am just learning digital techniques this year (can you believe that??). All my work has always been straight to paper, the old fashion way. I'm loving learning how to combine my tactile work and digital expressions together!
Thank you so much for your instructions. I have been so afraid to try to do all these things you have talked about. Now I'm not so intimidated. You have such a wonderfully calming voice. I look forward to more learning with you. By the way, you are amazingly talented too.
My first experience was a G2 20 pen set. It's a great set for beginners! The set I'm currently using the 60 set from Arteza. So far I'm really enjoying it!
That's funny - I've been told that before (about Bob Ross - who I happen to dig)...Thanks for dropping a line - always love to hear from people from around the world doing their creative thing! Happy coloring!
Thank you so much for sharing your time and talent with us! You have truly inspired me to bring gel pens in as my color medium for my card making. I am looking forward to implementing these FANTASTIC tips you shared with us! Hugs
This is a good tutorial video about gel pens. Have you tried blending with glycerin instead of water...or mixed with a bit of water. It doesn't tear the page up like using just water does.
this helped me so much I love to draw and I hope to be an artist when I grow up. My parents got me gel pens and other art supplies this helped me a lot with my gel pens thx you😆😆😆😆😆😁😁😁
I love your videos!!! So informative and easy to follow. I have not been having much luck with my gel pens so, this has helped a lot!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much!
+CherTheFire I love this video!!! This was just what I was looking for!!! I have the Write dudes metallic pens and I was hoping I'd see them in your video!! Thanks for the video!!! Can't wait to see more from this channel!
+Elianne Tjam Excellent Elianne! I have a variety of gels, and the Write Dudes were some of my first in my collection. And yes, there are more videos to come!
Amazing, that adds so much more dimension to colored pencil art, and it doesn't take much. I just got some gel pens and was really inspired by this technique (I never tried blending them with water before). Thanks for sharing this!! ❤️
+CherTheFire this helped me a lot i have both of your colouring books they are truely beautiful i latley bought some gel pens and i was wondering wich technice i should use this answered my question thanks cher! 😜😄🖍📚📔
I really like that you explain all the different tools you can use for painting. I have a 24hrs trip to do from Australia to london and I already bought one of these types of book from kaisercraft to paint on the plane to keep me busy. I will try to apply what you have showed today. Thank you also for explaining what is a blender pen because I was always confused by it.
+Lilette Autrey Lilette! If you happen to see my books in Australia, I would LOVE a picture - I haven't seen an Australia picture yet! hee hee, you didn't know you would be sent on a ssecret mission did you? I don't really expect you to go out of your way, but Australia is one of the countries the books have been published! Happy day, Happy coloring, enjoy your trip!
Hi Cher! I really am enjoying my new coloring book I received as a gift recently and it has brought a renewed interest in art for me. Thank you for sharing your time, talent and skills here. You are a good teacher who makes learning easy. I'm on the lookout for some pencils, markers, or gel pens that are clear or white but can add a pearl, metallic, iridescent or sparkly wash over color that is already on the paper, and also ones that can add just plain solid shiny or glittery "bling." I'm open to using a blending medium like water or mineral spirits, but want to keep things simple so I can color without needing to sit at a table. A container of water or mineral spirits on the end table next to me is about as far as I want to "spread out" while keeping the rest of my coloring tools in a shallow, open, smallish box in my lap. I like to put up my feet and color on a book or clipboard resting on the arm of the recliner. I'd also like to add another effect which looks as close to gold leaf or metallic foiling as possible. Would you please suggest some brands of gel pens, markers, or pencils (regular or watercolor) for me? Thanks so much ~ Janet
+Creative Planet Janet I know exactly what you are talking about. There is a great brand, Sakura, that makes a CLEAR gel pen called Stardust Gelly Roll pen. Look it up, Sakura Stardust Clear Glittering Gel. You might start there and see if the brand has more items you are looking for :). Also, they make a wonderful white gel pen. the Sakura CLASSIC white gel pen is a good one.
+CherTheFire, Thank you so much for replying. I have heard them mentioned in a couple videos but haven't been able to catch much demo. Some Stardust pens are in my Blick shopping cart and I will buy now because of your confirmation. Also will add some glittering ones too. =) Getting back into this art stuff is fun. I even pulled some fabric from my stash today to paint or dye. Not from the recliner though - ha!
Hi Cher I really enjoyed your video learn a lot thank you I'm on a fix income and my bookstore to far away I don't drive I've seen your books online their beautiful have a bless one creative colorful hugs to you
very very happy i stumbled upon this Video, 1. just wanted to let u kno this tutorial is great, u have the voice and great at teaching.. 2. I love to use gel pens, I have a bunch of the Gelly Roll pens, im super excited about trying this technique out... Thanks for sharing!!!!
a link that takes viewers to the purchase site of the books would be a favorable addition to this tutorial. MUCH appreciated that you kindly shared your knowledge and skills with me. Thank you and be well. Bye now
Hi Daisy, there are two links listed in the descriptions -Amazon and Barnes and Noble- those links will take you to all my books including pre-sale books now available!
wow you are really amazing I love colouring adult colouring book I love using gel pens and they so relaxing and I totally love how you blend your colours awesome
Great tutorial, thank you so much. I belong to an adult coloring book group and learned a lot from this video. I am using Koulora gel pens and would recommend them. Thank you for a quality video!
CherTheFire hi again I have been using this method and it brings a whole different detention to my watercolours. I didn’t do art at school I just do what I like
Yes, and I even did a video for Posh Coloring Book - for an online coloring group they were trying to get going. Have you played with above and below the gel pen application? try it!
Thank you for sharing, I am new to your channel and am enjoying your tutorials. I am new to colouring and trying to learn some blending techniques but noticing many of the colouring artists are using Prismacolours or pollycromos pencils which I do not have as they are a lil out of my price range at this time but I have been gifted a 36set of Derwent Studio pencils and wondered if your blending techniques both with pencils and with pencils and gel pens would work using the Derwent Studio pencils or does it make a difference using the higher quality pencils? Does it matter if the pencils used are wax based or oil based? Am interested to learn the answers please, and thank you in advance ❤️
Very helpful video. It will definitely help my coloring. One thing that I would like to ask is your recommendation for coloring larger areas like in coloring books with figures with fashions. Do you have any suggestions for coloring these larger areas. Would you use the same type of techniques. I feel I really need help with coloring larger areas. Thanks
+Bonnie Shapiro HI Bonnie, good question. If you are askign specifically with gel pens in mind, I would use colored pencil as a base color and use gel pen to add highlights and definition to the fashion design. If you are interesting in looking for large areas that are similar to backgrounds, you might be interested in exploring this : th-cam.com/video/Z2JcWepKxeM/w-d-xo.html. Also I have some short quick videos on topic specific on areas for general coloring. here's the playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLR3fjYG6-wMCrGxlLnGT2uhIKC87nRlaP.html As a general answer for large areas you can cover them with any way you use coloring but just taking your time and having some patience. Using a solvent to spread areas of color and blend them together is a nice way to extend your color (both practically in saving your medium and literally as in it spreads color). Check out this video for ideas on blending, but especially the ideas of gamsol in this video: th-cam.com/video/luC6GMVBlbw/w-d-xo.html. Happy coloring!
I like the affect you get from the gel pen but I don't like the harsh lines you can get from the gel pens if you don't get them in the right spot with that said how do you get rid of the harsh lines from the gel pen.
+Angela Restad Hi Angela, in my experience, there can be a couple of reasons the hard line shows up and stays. First it can depend on the gel pen and the paper. It can also depend on if you let it dry for a few seconds before moving them around with a brush. Sometimes I can do a correction by working on it a little bit more or I can add a bit more gel to increase the amount that is spread around (this can basically soften the line a bit because you are taking gel pen over the area and blending it a bit).Other times the line shows up (perhaps to a forementioned reason) and I can decide if I'm going to just let it be or maybe add a little pencil after it has dried all the way to soften the edge. It takes a little practice...after a while you'll get to know your pens to the point when you can *feel* it connect to the paper- it's like you'll know if it's going to be a harder line or if it's going to move easily. have fun!
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I had no idea gel pens could be so versatile. Thank you for helping me make more of the supplies I already have on hand.
YES! Enjoy and play with what you have! Happy coloring!
I love coloring with my gel pens. I thank you for showing techniques to do with gel pens and colored pencils together.
+Laura Murphy happy coloring Laura - have fun exploring - I think you'll find using the colored pencil as a base layer will really open up playing with the gel pens!
i colour with gel pens when i do posters. ..i was looking for a video for tips because I'm always looking to make my art better. ...this helped allot i enjoyed it!
+Jennifer Krahmer thanks Jennifer! Since you already work with gel pens, you know how they have wonderful color variety with glitter and gloss, etc. Hope you enjoy gel pens using their smear effect to your advantage!
CherTheFire
I love getting away from all the politics and stress of everything and just sit down and draw. This video was awesome too and I may use these in the future!
Reset your mind, activate your creative side, replenish your body and heart with a little love of color! Happy coloring!
CherTheFire Thank you so much mam! I gladly will. Keep up with the great work!
Opened up a whole new world. I am kinda new stress relief coloring adult. I am in dialysis and found that with needles in one arm and a auto cuff on the other for 4 hours every other day it not only is a de-stresser for me but something beautiful comes out of an otherwise not very pleasant part of my life. (Bare in mind that I am a very avid thread crocheter and can get pretty creative with duct tape but am not able to do either of those and am not good at all at napping, watching TV, much less sitting still). I had only been using gel pens. Thank you for the new and beautiful idea!
+Vicki Braner Whoo hoo, VIcki! I hope this brings more embellished creations to your colorings! If you are intersted in playing with pen and paper and creating your own designs to color, check out my new book! Here's a link to a video to get you started (as an example). Happy day! Enjoy! th-cam.com/video/ZBiEx6DZ-Qo/w-d-xo.html
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Thank you Cher for your books.
Coloring has made me feel less anxious and i've curious about using gel pens.
+The Dee Thank you The Dee!, I apprecate you taking a moment to drop a line. Gel pens are a new tool, sometimes they take getting used to, but once you get the hang of ways to use them, they are fun!
Thank you for your video. I've learned a lot from you regarding coloring with gel pens, colored pencils and blending with water!! I'm new to coloring books as an elderly woman and am looking forward to using all of the things available to use for coloring, blending methods and tools!!! WHOOOHOO 😀
I LOVE hearing when people are willing to give something a try and learn no matter what age! Happy day, happy coloring!
Thank you, I will look for your Mandala Coloring Book...
I just bought some new gel pens and seeing these techniques seem really cool to try!
Cher, thank you so much for making this great video. I feel like I've just taken an art class. I actually viewed it once before when I was just starting out in my journey with adult coloring books and I think I've gotten quite a bit more out of the video this time, what with being more familiar with some of the terminology.I also watched your video about 12 blending methods and I was blown away. I have tried several of the techniques you discussed but with a kind of hit and miss application. Seeing you demonstrate as you explain has made all the difference in the world. It's late tonight but I can't wait till the morning light to try out what you've taught me. Another art class - two in one night and you can't beat the cost of admission.Thanks so much for freely sharing your talent and your expertise. You're super!
Thanks Madeleine! Appreciate you taking a moment to share! I really enjoy hearing how people like yourself are blossoming with creative inspiration after seeing the videos! Best way to support me is to share these videos with others (and buy my books! :) ) Happy coloring!~
You are really elevating this to an art form! Love it! Love your style of teaching, too!
+Beth Atchison Thank you for your kind message. I have received many messages through facebook and other mediums, but you are the first to comment via TH-cam - Thank you!! I so enjoy everything about reaching people, opening their world (eyes, minds and hearts) to seeing the world in new ways through art. Happy day! ~Cher
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What a great technique! I am so excited to try it. Thanks for your clear instructions and for providing a super useful idea.
Thank you. Your video has opened up new possibilities for using my colored pencils.
Always love hearing that! Happy coloring and thank you!
Thanks for the high quality lessons
+SuperXrunner Thanks for the feedback! Appreciate the note!
My kids will enjoy doing this
+DenofGoods Yay! Always love for people to be creative, if kids can start with trusting their creativity at a young age, they are more likely to continue into adulthood! let the gel pen art begin!
Hi Cher, this is a great video, i've learn so much from the excellent info you gave well i'm more confident to gave it a try so Thank you so much for these wonderful exemples,tips & tricks! i really enjoyed all of your teaching videos, you are an amazing teacher and Colouring,drawing Artist & more,thank's for sharing your talent & expertise whit your fans!
Thank you Sylvie! I appreciate you taking a moment to comment. Enjoy your new found confidence in coloring!! Yay!
I’m so glad that I did a search for Gesso uses and found you! I never though about using the annoyance of gel pens for an advantage. This opens up a new world of bringing art into my life. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and creativity.
Dear Cher , every single one of your videos are a delight to watch and a wealth of information. I have learned so much from these videos and thank you for sharing them with your viewers.
Dolores
AWw thank you sweet Dolores. I appreciate you taking a moment to respond and share with me. Happy coloring!
I love all your cool tips and tricks for different coloring tools. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you Tiffney, Have fun coloring!!
Thank you for all of your videos! I have viewed enough of them to be able to say with confidence that they are my favorite tutorials! You have helped me to further my enjoyment of coloring. I appreciate your contributions!
I'm so glad to hear it! Thank you for taking a moment to share. The goal is to help others be confident, creative and curious about the tools they have access to! Happy coloring!
What a detailed, comprehensive video. Thank you
Thank you so much. I've done creative works but never colouring in. Now I have many pencils in various textures and just found gels.
You taught me so much 😊
So good for stress relief too.
+Lo Excellent! Adding the gel pens can be a whole new avenue in the experience! Enjoy!
I love the way you took your time 2 do all of this for your viewers all of us are happy now !!!!!! PS:💙 this VIDEO AND GEL PENS ✍🏾✍🏾
YAY! Happy coloring!
Thanks for sharing your gel pen tips. The watercolor effect is beautiful.
Thanks Laura, there's actually quite a bit of fun a person can have with gel pens when you get creative! Happy coloring.
Thanks Cher! I'm giving it a whirl!😊
Love to hear that!
Awesome mini class Cher! I like the way this blending technique softens the pencil marks. Thank you for sharing! God bless.
You're welcome! Happy coloring!
Excellent video Cher. Learned a lot from this demo. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
You're welcome! Happy coloring! Thank you for taking a moment to comment!
I know this video has been on here a long time lol. But I just watched it and I am floored. It is amazing!!!! I must say that I would have never thought of doing that. Your a wonderful artist and thank you for showing me this way of coloring. And the way you teach is awesome as well. I love coloring with my gel pens and my prisma colors. So I'm super excited to try this out. Thank you again so so much
Thanks Jennifer! I appreciate when people take a moment to let me know they learned something new or were inspired to try something different! There are other videos on my channel if you care to explore other possibilities as well. Enjoy!! Happy coloring!
I draw with Pilot G-2's allllll the time. I love the black and red ones.
My current pen that I like is Pilot G-2 .38 - super thin lines. Funny how we gravitate toward one tool for a while. Have you tried the super awesome Dotspen from Cuttelola? So much fun!!! it's an electronic pen and works similarly to a tattoo pen. Super fun to draw with. Happy creatiing!
I enjoyed you video SOOO much, not only am I an artist but I bought my gel pen collection just for writing. I have over 125 of them and had NO idea that I could use them with my prism pencils. I am so excited about that. "Thank You" for such wonderful videos hun!!!!!
+Kristy Loren YAY! Let artsy Kristy continue to explore and expand! Happy day! Whoo hoo!
Thank you for your informative tutorial. I have bookmarked it right away. And I really like your art designs and coloring!
That's awesome Kahna! Thank you!! Happy coloring!!
The sakura gelly roll moonlight are amazing!! They are so smooth and nice i love coloring with them. If you let them dry for a min they wont smear.
+c derubeis Yes, absolutely, letting all gel pens dry a bit will prevent smearing if that is what you want - a clear color of the gel pen. But for those who want to play a bit with moving the glitter or the color around, learning a fun way to move it on purpose can be helpful! Happy coloring (btw, those gelly rolls are awesome pens).
WOW! Awesome tips and lots informations! Your a very good teacher thank you very much for sharing!
+Elizabeth Vallely Thank you Elizabeth, i appreciate you taking a moment to share! happy coloring!
Your Welcome!
You give excellent instructions. Now I know how to use my gel pens with my coloring book.
Have fun - gel pens are a lot of fun.
I used to be awful at drawing with gel pens but this helped a lot! Thank you!
+Kitty Bunny That's awesome, Kitty Bunny! Thanks for sharing!! So glad!
Me 2 years ago: Man I wanna color. I'll get these two books. (literally the 2 your hold up)
Me a week ago: I've never colored with gel pens. Let's try it out. eeeeehhh.. I don't much like this.
Me today: Well it looks like I'll be giving gel pens another shot.
Also thank you very much for the coloring books! It really helped me to feel like I accomplished something while I was pregnant with my twins since I couldn't do much else.
So glad to hear it Brianna! I had to giggle, because isn't that exactly how it goes?! We get curious, we get an idea, it might not work out, but then something shows up that inspires us to try it again. Thank you for giving something a try - that shows creativity and a willingness to keep learning! Something I'm sure your twins will benefit from immensely! Happy coloring!
I'm an artist, and this video was very helpful. I have some Pentel dual Hybrid pens, and I mainly used that dry application for accents and areas I want to draw the eye to (also bullet journalling, those things absolutely rock for accents on lettering). I really need to try some of these techniques for myself: this is a great excuse to dust off my beloved old pencils and give those a shot in combination with those pens. I have a set of Bruynzeel Colour design pencils that I love to death, but I barely use them because my water-based markers got closer to the quality of my digital work (I mainly draw digitally). Happy to get back to them, it's kind of getting back to the roots of my artwork.
I love when artists can bounce between old techniques and current ones out of curiosity or to spark back inspiration. I am just learning digital techniques this year (can you believe that??). All my work has always been straight to paper, the old fashion way. I'm loving learning how to combine my tactile work and digital expressions together!
Thank you so much for your instructions. I have been so afraid to try to do all these things you have talked about. Now I'm not so intimidated. You have such a wonderfully calming voice. I look forward to more learning with you. By the way, you are amazingly talented too.
Thank you Susan! I'm so glad that this video has made the techniques more accessible for you to try- that's the goal Yay!
My first experience was a G2 20 pen set. It's a great set for beginners! The set I'm currently using the 60 set from Arteza. So far I'm really enjoying it!
Cool! Have fun with the gels!
I love coloring in books thanks for helping me out 😊
you're welcome! happy coloring!!
Thank you! I can't wait to use this technique.
Thanks for doing this now I know how to blend and how do use gel pens and Prisma color pencils
Happy Coloring Brandon - thank you for dropping me a note!
I'm an abstract acrylic painter and learned some cool things. Your voice is verrrry relaxing. Like Bob Ross! Happy little mandalas! ;-)
That's funny - I've been told that before (about Bob Ross - who I happen to dig)...Thanks for dropping a line - always love to hear from people from around the world doing their creative thing! Happy coloring!
Thank you so much for sharing your time and talent with us! You have truly inspired me to bring gel pens in as my color medium for my card making. I am looking forward to implementing these FANTASTIC tips you shared with us! Hugs
That's great - they are super fun to play with!
CherTheFire I absolutely cannot wait to give it a go!
i love gel pens i have so many of them but still can t resist to get new set anyway....
This is a good tutorial video about gel pens. Have you tried blending with glycerin instead of water...or mixed with a bit of water. It doesn't tear the page up like using just water does.
Oooo, my interested is piqued. I have not! But I am interested!
love it just dug out my gel pen.collection from storage
Gel pens can be a lot of fun once you know how to use their nature to your advantage! happy coloring!
Thank u for the tips on colouring tips for gel pens. I am going to try it on my colouring books.💕🙋♀️
yes, please do - enjoy the process - lots of fun ahead! Happy coloring!
this helped me so much I love to draw and I hope to be an artist when I grow up. My parents got me gel pens and other art supplies this helped me a lot with my gel pens thx you😆😆😆😆😆😁😁😁
Yippee!! Gel Pens can be a lot of fun if you learn how to work with their little quirkiness. Hope you enjoy your new tools! Happy Coloring!
CherTheFire Thank you hope you have awesome day😆
I love your videos!!! So informative and easy to follow. I have not been having much luck with my gel pens so, this has helped a lot!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much!
+Lisa Brown Thanks Lisa! have fun!!
You're a great artist, Cher!!!😊
Thanks! You can find any of my 8 different books online and in book stores if you'd like to color them in your own amazing style. Happy Coloring!
Definitely going to buy one!!!
This was really helpful I need to buy gel pens now.
Very helpful ..Thank You!!
+Roz Willoughby thanks for watching!
+CherTheFire I love this video!!! This was just what I was looking for!!! I have the Write dudes metallic pens and I was hoping I'd see them in your video!! Thanks for the video!!! Can't wait to see more from this channel!
+Elianne Tjam Excellent Elianne! I have a variety of gels, and the Write Dudes were some of my first in my collection. And yes, there are more videos to come!
CherTheFire Thank you! I love your channel!
+Roz Willoughby come share your work in my group! facebook.com/groups/1564314843854640/
I love those I have those pens
I found that different pens color differently. It's nice to find pens you like! Happy coloring!
Thank you so much for the effort of creating this video and for sharing your knowledge 💖 Beautiful drawings!
Hi I absolutely love your mandala books they make me feel less stressed
+Elissa's tutorials and Vlogs yay! thank you for sharing with me - I'm so glad!! Enjoy - happy coloring!
+CherTheFire your welcom
Wow, you are good at speaking the language of beginner artists :P Thank you for the inspiration and techniques. Thanks again, and a hug! :)
Thank you, Kallask, that's what I love...to get the beginner going with interest, curiosity and confidence. Happy coloring!
Amazing, that adds so much more dimension to colored pencil art, and it doesn't take much. I just got some gel pens and was really inspired by this technique (I never tried blending them with water before). Thanks for sharing this!! ❤️
I also noticed this was 6 years ago 🤦♀️ but so glad I saw this!
Wow thank you for making this video. So many great ideas👌👌
Such awesome tips. Thanks!
Nice name!! Thank you, happy coloring!
Thank you for sharing your videos
Great technique and tutorial, thanks for sharing.
+Ronnie Broussard Thanks Ronnie.
+CherTheFire this helped me a lot i have both of your colouring books they are truely beautiful i latley bought some gel pens and i was wondering wich technice i should use this answered my question thanks cher! 😜😄🖍📚📔
Cool!
Great video 😁💕
Thanks Just Julianne! Happy day!
You are such a talented Lady, I love that you explain so well and take some time to show. New subscriber here. Happy New Year !
Why, thank you, Anja! Glad you are getting the benefits from these videos! Thanks for the subscription!
Thanks for the tip. I will definitely be trying that out
+DenofGoods It's a lot of fun! enjoy!
I really like that you explain all the different tools you can use for painting. I have a 24hrs trip to do from Australia to london and I already bought one of these types of book from kaisercraft to paint on the plane to keep me busy. I will try to apply what you have showed today. Thank you also for explaining what is a blender pen because I was always confused by it.
+Lilette Autrey Lilette! If you happen to see my books in Australia, I would LOVE a picture - I haven't seen an Australia picture yet! hee hee, you didn't know you would be sent on a ssecret mission did you? I don't really expect you to go out of your way, but Australia is one of the countries the books have been published! Happy day, Happy coloring, enjoy your trip!
Great video! I learned something good. Thanks so much.
Thank you Sandi! Gel pens are so versatile! Happy coloring!
Thank you so much, you're very thorough when explaining and I really appreciate that💖
You're welcome! Happy coloring!
Just thank you a lot
Loved the techniques ❤️
Hi Cher! I really am enjoying my new coloring book I received as a gift recently and it has brought a renewed interest in art for me. Thank you for sharing your time, talent and skills here. You are a good teacher who makes learning easy. I'm on the lookout for some pencils, markers, or gel pens that are clear or white but can add a pearl, metallic, iridescent or sparkly wash over color that is already on the paper, and also ones that can add just plain solid shiny or glittery "bling." I'm open to using a blending medium like water or mineral spirits, but want to keep things simple so I can color without needing to sit at a table.
A container of water or mineral spirits on the end table next to me is about as far as I want to "spread out" while keeping the rest of my coloring tools in a shallow, open, smallish box in my lap.
I like to put up my feet and color on a book or clipboard resting on the arm of the recliner. I'd also like to add another effect which looks as close to gold leaf or metallic foiling as possible. Would you please suggest some brands of gel pens, markers, or pencils (regular or watercolor) for me? Thanks so much ~ Janet
+Creative Planet Janet I know exactly what you are talking about. There is a great brand, Sakura, that makes a CLEAR gel pen called Stardust Gelly Roll pen. Look it up, Sakura Stardust Clear Glittering Gel. You might start there and see if the brand has more items you are looking for :). Also, they make a wonderful white gel pen. the Sakura CLASSIC white gel pen is a good one.
+CherTheFire, Thank you so much for replying. I have heard them mentioned in a couple videos but haven't been able to catch much demo. Some Stardust pens are in my Blick shopping cart and I will buy now because of your confirmation. Also will add some glittering ones too. =) Getting back into this art stuff is fun. I even pulled some fabric from my stash today to paint or dye. Not from the recliner though - ha!
Wonderful techniques..... thank you for sharing is caring! 😉 😚 😎
Hi Cher I really enjoyed your video learn a lot thank you I'm on a fix income and my bookstore to far away I don't drive I've seen your books online their beautiful have a bless one creative colorful hugs to you
Thank you Joyce for taking a moment to drop me a line! I'm so glad you are still learning and exploring your creative side!
Love you tutorial.
Thank you Penny
very very happy i stumbled upon this Video, 1. just wanted to let u kno this tutorial is great, u have the voice and great at teaching.. 2. I love to use gel pens, I have a bunch of the Gelly Roll pens, im super excited about trying this technique out...
Thanks for sharing!!!!
+Tammy Dixon awesome Tammy! Gelly Rolls are great pens, I like mine. I'm happy, too, you found the video! :-)
Really like this tutorial ☺ I never knew that you could use gel pens in this way
+hannah jackson Thanks Hannah - it can open a whole new world with gel pens!!!
Never thought of doing!
brilliant,thankyou.
thank you for the tip I am trying that out right now thank you
Cool!
Thanks for the tip😊
Anytime!
a link that takes viewers to the purchase site of the books would be a favorable addition to this tutorial. MUCH appreciated that you kindly shared your knowledge and skills with me. Thank you and be well. Bye now
Hi Daisy, there are two links listed in the descriptions -Amazon and Barnes and Noble- those links will take you to all my books including pre-sale books now available!
Very helpful tip re colored pencil
Cool - thanks! Happy coloring!
wow you are really amazing I love colouring adult colouring book I love using gel pens and they so relaxing and I totally love how you blend your colours awesome
Thanks Barbie! I appreciate you taking a moment to share a comment!
Great tutorial, thank you so much. I belong to an adult coloring book group and learned a lot from this video. I am using Koulora gel pens and would recommend them. Thank you for a quality video!
Awesome! Of course, Share with your coloring group! I have other videos you all might also find benefit from - enjoy and Happy coloring!
Cher loving u more thank u i a million
Fascinating and creative. Thanks for these ideas. :)
You're welcome!!
awe thank you Cher I'm coloring and importing I did pencil first then prismacolor market second gonna do gel/glitter pen last..
That's the way you learn! GIve it a go - yay!!
Beautiful, i love it
THank you!
really a great tips !! even for beginner
My hope is beginners will see coloring as doable and accessible no matter where they are in their coloring journey.
Please make your color books with a spiral bind!!!
this is so cool. good job
+India S Thank you India S! Subscribe, share and like! Yippee!
What a good idea, I know what I will be doing later
Happy coloring!
CherTheFire hi again I have been using this method and it brings a whole different detention to my watercolours. I didn’t do art at school I just do what I like
I have those but I have used 2 sets of them all ready
Have you ever tried blending your gel pen with glycerin? Works like a charm.
Yes, and I even did a video for Posh Coloring Book - for an online coloring group they were trying to get going. Have you played with above and below the gel pen application? try it!
Thank you for sharing, I am new to your channel and am enjoying your tutorials. I am new to colouring and trying to learn some blending techniques but noticing many of the colouring artists are using Prismacolours or pollycromos pencils which I do not have as they are a lil out of my price range at this time but I have been gifted a 36set of Derwent Studio pencils and wondered if your blending techniques both with pencils and with pencils and gel pens would work using the Derwent Studio pencils or does it make a difference using the higher quality pencils? Does it matter if the pencils used are wax based or oil based? Am interested to learn the answers please, and thank you in advance ❤️
got an idea of using it in glowing things up!! ty
YES! I have seen a picture where the gel pens can create a nice glow in and around certain aspects in an image. Happy coloring!!
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thank you.
Happy coloring!
Thank you
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Yay! i just got my first set of 48!
YAY YAY YAY! I know how that feels! New Tools Rock!
Very helpful video. It will definitely help my coloring. One thing that I would like to ask is your recommendation for coloring larger areas like in coloring books with figures with fashions. Do you have any suggestions for coloring these larger areas. Would you use the same type of techniques. I feel I really need help with coloring larger areas. Thanks
+Bonnie Shapiro HI Bonnie, good question.
If you are askign specifically with gel pens in mind, I would use colored pencil as a base color and use gel pen to add highlights and definition to the fashion design.
If you are interesting in looking for large areas that are similar to backgrounds, you might be interested in exploring this : th-cam.com/video/Z2JcWepKxeM/w-d-xo.html. Also I have some short quick videos on topic specific on areas for general coloring. here's the playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLR3fjYG6-wMCrGxlLnGT2uhIKC87nRlaP.html
As a general answer for large areas you can cover them with any way you use coloring but just taking your time and having some patience. Using a solvent to spread areas of color and blend them together is a nice way to extend your color (both practically in saving your medium and literally as in it spreads color). Check out this video for ideas on blending, but especially the ideas of gamsol in this video: th-cam.com/video/luC6GMVBlbw/w-d-xo.html. Happy coloring!
Thanks always thought how to fill in the parts that the gel pen doesn’t fill in great video
Thanks- hope you get to play in a whole different way now! Enjoy!
I like the affect you get from the gel pen but I don't like the harsh lines you can get from the gel pens if you don't get them in the right spot with that said how do you get rid of the harsh lines from the gel pen.
+Angela Restad Hi Angela, in my experience, there can be a couple of reasons the hard line shows up and stays. First it can depend on the gel pen and the paper. It can also depend on if you let it dry for a few seconds before moving them around with a brush. Sometimes I can do a correction by working on it a little bit more or I can add a bit more gel to increase the amount that is spread around (this can basically soften the line a bit because you are taking gel pen over the area and blending it a bit).Other times the line shows up (perhaps to a forementioned reason) and I can decide if I'm going to just let it be or maybe add a little pencil after it has dried all the way to soften the edge. It takes a little practice...after a while you'll get to know your pens to the point when you can *feel* it connect to the paper- it's like you'll know if it's going to be a harder line or if it's going to move easily. have fun!