Coloring Tips
Discover the basics of different art mediums and proper paper choices for coloring books. Learn how to pick the right tools for your coloring experience.
Choosing the Right Medium
When coloring, it's essential to select the right medium for your artwork. Whether you prefer colored pencils, acrylic or alcohol markers, watercolors, or pastels each medium offers a unique effect on the paper. Experiment with different tools to find the one that suits your artistic style best.
Sample Mediums
Colored Pencils
Bristol Vellum
Acrylic Ink
Marker Paper
Alcohol Ink
Marker Paper
Watercolors
Watercolor Paper
Chalk Pastels
Mixed Media Paper
Oil Pastels
Mixed Media Paper
Selecting the Right Paper
The type of paper you use can greatly impact your coloring experience. Thick, high-quality paper prevents bleeding and allows colors to blend smoothly. Consider choosing paper with a smooth texture for detailed coloring or a textured surface for a more artistic look. My preferred papers are Strathmore but there are many out there that are cheaper and just as good. Check out my Supply Links page to help you get started.
Understand Color
Primary Colors:
Yellow, Blue and Red. These are the colors not obtainable by mixing others together.
Secondary Colors:
Green, Purple and Orange. These colors are made by taking equal quantities of two primary colors and mixing them together.
Tertiary Colors:
These colors are obtained by mixing together a primary color with a secondary color.
Popular Color Schemes
Two of the most common color schemes are the use of monochromatic colors. This is when you use one color in varying shades of light to dark. The second most common is the use of a complimentary color scheme. This is when you use two colors on the opposite side of the color wheel.
Secondary Colors
Primary Colors
Tertiary Colors
Monochromatic Colors
Complimentary Colors
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