Today let’s see how to use markers and colored pencils together to easily add depth to your illustrations.
I’m drawing a cute bird with flowers today in my journal and along the way showing you how to use markers and colored pencils together! It’s a super easy technique that will help you create rich layered colors that look beautiful!
I’ve also shared an easy tutorial showing you 5 Ways How To Draw A Bird + Worksheet that you might helpful.
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Supplies I’ve used:
- Dot Grid Journal by Archer and Olive
- Dual Brush Pens Markers
- Colorless Blender Pen https://amzn.to/2PzTYqm
- Blending Palette https://amzn.to/2T5nTci
- Colored Pencil Set https://amzn.to/32BC9g2
- Dust Catcher Eraser https://amzn.to/2SVx64m
- Black Outline pen used https://amzn.to/2OrxTY1
How to Use markers and colored pencils together
Step 1. Pencil it out:
When you have an idea, grab a pencil and sketch it out. I enjoy my pencil sketch process! It’s always a good idea to lightly draw out what you are planning to color beforehand. Use a 4H grade pencil or mechanical pencil that will be easily erasable.
Step 2. Start with soft marker strokes:
I like to start by adding a marker color to the paper. I apply the marker color to a Blending Palette and then pick up just a tiny bit of color with the Colorless Blender Pen N00. This allows me to apply a light color onto the paper and have more control over the marker color. Add a base layer of color with soft strokes that mimic the direction of the feathers
Starting with the marker instead of colored pencil is quicker as we can color in larger areas evenly.
Step 3. Overlap Marker strokes:
Once you start layering the color you can go ahead and fill in your entire sketch by overlapping the marker colors.
Step 4: Add Colored pencil details on top:
To enhance the coloring, I go in with colored pencils and add tiny feather strokes quickly all over to add details and feather texture. You can do add as many details as you have time- have fun here and enjoy the process.
Step 5. Finish off with an optional pen outline:
how to draw with markers and colored pencils Video:
Enjoy the video of this drawing: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B9HgXmAnlcS/
Using markers and colored pencils Example 2
In this floral example below, I’ve used ABT Pros with colored pencil details.
Inspiring you with simple doable Art and Craft ideas and tutorials that will encourage you to use your supplies, get messy and find your creativity.
Wow, that’s gorgeous! Wish you had that little bird and flowers as a coloring page! ❤️
That’s a lovely idea! I’ll try to share some bird coloring pages!
Would absolutely love that!