Becky Goldsmith 
Basic Shading The violet circle shows shading with one color from dark to light with no blending, just the pressure placed on the pencil to create the values. This is the best technique to learn shading with the pencil only, rather than always depending on a blender. Always start with a light pressure and gradually add more … Read more
Deciding what colors to use is one thing every project has in common. It is also an area in which many of us have the least amount of confidence. Color surrounds us and plays a major part in our lives; it creates impressions and elicits responses. The average person can see 1 million different colors and the trained … Read more
You can find colored pencils in two forms: oil based or wax-based. We will be working with wax-based pencils. Traditional colored pencils, like the ones used here, are also not water-soluble. (Water-soluble colored pencils, or watercolor pencils, are very different, and utilize different techniques.) Use good quality wax- based colored pencils you will be disappointed with the results … Read more
Color has taken possession of me; no longer do I have to chase after it. I know that it has hold of me forever… Color and I are one. I am a painter. The art of watercolor has been around for many years. The fundamental practice of mixing water with color and using it to bring images … Read more
INVITE SOME FRIENDS TO JOIN YOU AT YOUR HOME, QUILT SHOP, OR FAVORITE MEETING SPACE FOR A FUN EVENING OF COLORING! Adult coloring parties offer an ideal way to relieve stress while you mix and mingle with others. Coloring is approachable for everyone, and it’s really inex- pensive to get started, making it a great choice for a … Read more
Theory For me, coloring presents the opportunity to explore color palettes without com- mitting to a large project. Thus, I’m willing to make risks I might not take when working on a large quilt or even a painting. And it is usually the mistakes that hap- pen along the way that spur on our most vibrant artistic pieces! A … Read more
Your colored pencils are painted with a color that is very close to the color of the lead inside the pencil. But the color on paper looks much different from the paint on the body of the pencil. You will never get that thick, hard, shiny paint color on your coloring paper. Before you can choose the perfect … Read more
Sometimes, when you’re on the go, you just have a few fine-tip markers or even a single pen with you. What can you do then? Adding texture, such as crosshatching, inside the designs can be a fun alternative to coloring. And again, the same way you can add three-dimensionality with a darker shadow with colored pencils, you can do … Read more
When first starting to color, you may find that your hand hurts because you’re clutching the pencil for dear life! Stop, take a breath, and loosen up. Hold the pencil with a light grip. Don’t make your fingers do all of the work—let your hand control the movement. Keep your wrist loose so that as you move … Read more
Whether you sharpen your pencils with a handheld or electric sharpener, it is best to use gentle pressure. The harder you jam the pencil into the sharpener, the more likely you are to break the lead. HANDHELD SHARPENING If you use a handheld pencil sharpener, hold the pencil either horizontally or verti- cally. Hold the sharpener in your … Read more
Materials Coloring books Check out C&T’s full line of coloring books at ctpub.com, includ- ing Off the Bookshelf Coloring Book by Samarra Khaja and Boho Designs Coloring Book by Valori Wells. Colored pencils You can stick to one brand or combine brands of colored pen- cils. I like Caran d’Ache and Prismacolor pencils. You need a set of at least twelve colors, but more colors give you more options. Sharpener It’s easier to color with pencils sharpened to a long point. You can use a handheld sharpener or an electric sharpener. Unplug and clean the cutting blades and grooves in your electric sharpener every now and then. Black permanent pens We like to use black Pigma pens in a variety of sizes to re- trace black lines that have … Read more
Coloring is an easy-to-master skill that helps you stop worrying and focus on the moment. It helps you to stop thinking about the past, or stressing about the future. Working with color and making something beautiful is a confidence builder. While coloring is a fulfilling solitary activity, it can also be a wonderful group activ- ity. Search the Internet … Read more
Step into a realm of relaxation and creativity with our enchanting mandala coloring pages. Mandalas, with their intricate geometric patterns and soothing symmetry, have captivated artists and spiritual seekers for centuries. Now, you can experience the meditative power of mandala coloring right from the comfort of your own home. 1. Mandala coloring book page