Sketchbook Illustration with Colored Pencils
Blending Colour
A course by Zoë Barker , Illustrator
About the video: Blending Colour
Overview
“Here you will learn how to use colouring pencils to their full potential, layering and blending them to create a palette of your choice.”
In this video lesson Zoë Barker addresses the topic: Blending Colour, which is part of the Domestika online course: Sketchbook Illustration with Colored Pencils. Improve your observational drawing skills by developing a consistent habit of sketching with colored pencils.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Blending Colours In this lesson, I'll talk more about blending colours. Initially, I didn't understand how to use colouring pencils, which I found frustrating. Coming from a painting background, I felt that the colour palette was a bit restrictive because when you're using paint, you can create any colour you want to use. Similarly, with colouring pencils, it's all about blending the colouring pencils and paler colours if you want to achieve specific colours. For specific jobs, when someone asks me to draw maybe their shop front and you want to get the right colour, this can mean layering...”
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Course summary for: Sketchbook Illustration with Colored Pencils
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Category
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Areas
Artistic Drawing, Drawing, Fine Arts, Pencil Drawing, Sketchbook, Sketching, Traditional illustration
Zoë Barker
A course by Zoë Barker
Illustrator Zoë Barker has loved drawing from a young age. After studying fine art at Kingston University, she decided to pursue a career in illustration, working across editorial, advertising, and publishing. She took a break in 2011 to focus on personal projects and rediscover her love for the art form.
This period of reflection led her to realize the importance of keeping a sketchbook and finding joy in creating something that nobody else might ever see. For her, drawing can be an exploration and a form of therapy, as well as a hobby. Over a career spanning 15 years, taking her from London to Norwich, she has illustrated for clients like Harrods, Cartier, Liberty of London, and The Telegraph. She also illustrated the children’s book Feast Your Eyes On Food and showcases her work on her website and social media.
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