This is a 12-week beginner-level course. Amy Covers basic techniques for colored pencils as well as general knowledge.-This will give students an understanding of the workings of colored pencils and also how to use them.
Amy Shulke – Colored Pencil Plus
Colored Pencils can be almost as perfect as they sound.
It’s impossible to find anything that is as easy when it comes art mediums.-To-Colored pencils have a lot of appeal. Because you have been coloring and writing since kindergarten, the intimidation factor for colored pencils is very low.
The universal appeal comes with its drawbacks.
Colored Pencils are in fashion right now. This means there’s a lot of bad advice and poor technique on the internet. Self-professed experts are recommending expensive pencil sets without an artist’s understanding of pigments & binders, good technique, or the needs of beginners. If you find a trustworthy pencil authority, their information tends to be biased towards advanced users and advanced techniques.
Join Amy ShulkeA professional illustrator and specialist in colored pencils for an in-A deep look at her favorite color pencil techniques.
Colored Pencil Plus This is a new way to color with colored pencils. Amy In an easy-to-understand and easy to use manner, teaches students basic color theory and techniques. It goes beyond craft.-level coloring.
Instead of focusing only on “how” Color a chosen stamp image Amy This shows you how to “why” There are many factors that influence color selection. This gives students the ability to color unlimited images and provides them with the instincts and knowledge they need.
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Colored Pencil Plus This is the first step to coloring your own pictures, in your own style and with greater realism.
This is a 12-week beginner-level course. Amy Covers basic techniques for colored pencils as well as general knowledge.-This will give students an understanding of the workings of colored pencils and also how to use them.
This course is perfect for:
Colorists who have been coloring for just a few weeks, months or years but not developed real skills are beginners.
Intermediate colorists who feel like they have forgotten key details about basic technique may be confused
Lose colorers who feel overwhelmed and confused by art materials, terminology, or techniques.
Colorists who have difficulty coloring unfamiliar images are frustrated
Crafters looking to do more than just craft level coloring. They want to add depth, realism, or artistry to their projects.
12-Week Course Includes:
12 weeks of color lessons, 30-60 minutes clear technique instruction
Guided coloring video for each project
Mitte-Week supplementals to stimulate further thought
16 PNG digital stamps, also available in PDF or JPG alternative formats
Consumer information and bonus supplementals
Multiple instructional handouts are available to compliment each week’s video lesson.
Exclusive Colored Pencil Plus Forums for instructor guidance, help, Q&A
Curriculum Overview:
Colored pencil pigments: Understanding the unique features of colored pencils
Pencil care and maintenance
Substrates for colored pencils – papers, boards, or other surfaces
basic pencil strokes
How to mix colored pencils without oil or solvents
Correcting and troubleshooting mistakes
Introduction to coloring to depth
Introduction to coloring for form
Introduction to coloring for harmony
Mixed media projects can be centered around colored pencils
increasing your unique artistry
Always open enrollment.
We are available when you need us. There are no enrollment windows or wait lists.
Your instructor
Amy Shulke
Amy Shulke
Amy Professional freelance technical illustrator with over 25 years experience in graphic arts. Amy She began using colored pencils back in 1985. In 1989, she switched to DeSign markers. Colored For scientific illustration and portraiture, she prefers to use pencils with a watercolor or marker base. She is passionate about teaching shy artists and crafters how to add fine art techniques to their coloring projects.
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Join Amy For fun and informative lessons that will change your perception of color, as well as the way you perceive the world around.
Course Curriculum
Day of Welcome
General Information & Supply Shopping List
Pencil Sharpener
FAQ
Colored Pencil Plus Forums – Please read
Survey-You and Your Goals
Read more about Measuring Growth
Baby Pictures: Pansy Trio
Read & Print: Workbook Pages
Are you looking to get ed.
A Note about Video Downloads
Colored Pencils – The ing line
Video: You Are Always Free (8.06)
Quick Note: Tooth
Video: Colored Pencil Production
Read & Print: Basic Info
Assignment: Opacity Chart
Recommended Publications
Lab #1: Get a grip!
The Monday & Friday Plan
Technique Video: Get a Grip! (14:01)
Read & Print: Magic & Masking
Assignment: Pencil Control- Periwinkle
Project Printables: Periwinkle
Video Demo 1: Periwinkle (Prep Work) (12:45)
Video Demo 2: Periwinkle (Green) (45:56)
Video Demo 3; Periwinkle (Violet) (51:22)
Video Demo 4: Periwinkle (Clean Up) (4:51)
Products Mentioned
Sharp minds are #1
Read & Print: Get to the Point
Learning Aid: CMY Color Wheel
Lab #2- Under Pressure
Technique Video: Under Pressure (13.37)
Experiment: Pressure Levels
Read & Print: Under Pressure
Assignment: Stroke Consistency – Poppy
Project Printables: Poppy
Video Demo 1: Poppy (Green) (22:47)
Video Demo 2: Poppy (Reds) (33:51)
Video Demo 3: Poppy (Details) (12:01)
Consider #2- Reality Bite
Read & Print: Our Own Worst Critics
From the Blog: Myths & Creativity
Useful Tools Pencil Extenders
Video: Sharpening with a KUM Longpoint (3.38)
Lab #3- Glinda & Grover
Video: Near & Far (8:23)
Read & Print: Push it!
Assignment: Near & Far- Frangipani
Project Printables: Frangipani
Video Demo 1: Frangipani (leaf base) (28:01)
Video Demo 2: Frangipani (Leaf Details) (14:50)
Video Demo 3: Frangipani (Petals) (37:41)
Video Demo 4: Frangipani (Shade) (24:17)
WARNING! Water ahead!
Think #3: Shaken, not Stirred
Read & Print: Blending Schmending!
WARNING! WARNING!
Lab #4 – The Single Life
Technique Video: Meltdown (watermedia tips) (17:15).
Video Demo: 8 Paints (19.47)
Experiment: The Single Life Gradient (10:55)
Read & Print: The Single Life
Assignment: The Single Live- Crocus
Crocus Project Printables
Video Demo: Crocus 1(watercolor) (29.48)
Video Demo: Crocus IIA (leaves & petals) (20.22)
Video Demo: Crocus 2B (petals continue) (27:00).
Video Demo: Crocus II (pencil petals and leaves) (47.23)
Video Demo: Crocus 3. Final touches (14:34).
Take #4 into consideration: A Kiss is all it takes to seal the deal
Read & Print: Ghostbusting
Lab #5: Rainbows
Video: Rainbow Runs (6:00)
Read & Print: Color Runs
Assignment: Hibiscus Color to Graduations
Project Printables: Hibiscus
Video Demo: Hibiscus 1 (watercolor) (18:01)
Video Demo: Hibiscus 2 (leaves) (13:07)
Video Demo: Hibiscus 3 (petals) (25:33)
Video Demo: Hibiscus 4 (details) (24:05)
Consider #5: The Winnowing
Read & Print: The Winnowing
Lab #6: Freedom & RSVPs
Read & Print: Layering & Reservations
Assignment: Succulent (Free Layering).
Printables for Project Succulent
Video Demo: Succulent 1 – watercolor (20:33).
Video Demo: Succulent 2 (center petals, pencil) (21:15)
Video Demo: Succulent 3 (middle petals) (21:42)
Video Demo: Succulent 4, (outer petals). (23:36).
Video Demo: Succulent 5, (last petals) (14.44).
Video Demo: Succulent 6, (details), (14:59).
Consider #6: Oopses, Mistakes
Read & Print: Big Mistakes
Lab #7: Extrovert Color
MUST WATCH: Stop (12:41).
Video: Pseudo Blacks (5:15)
Read & Print: Extroverted Color
Assignment: Fuchsia (Using Bold Color)
Project Printables: Fuchsia
Video Demo: Fuchsia 1 (watercolor) (23:49)
Video Demo: Fuchsia 2 (leaves) (21:13)
Video Demo: Fuchsia 3 (stems & pods) (16:46)
Video Demo: Fuchsia 4, Blossom (18:59).
Video Demo: Fuchsia 5 (details) (12:24)
Products Mentioned
Consider #7: The Shunning
Read & Print: Shunning Black Pencils
Lab #8 – The Shy Ones
Technique Video: Two Dogs (6:30)
Read & Print: The Shy Ones
Assignment: Lotus
Project Printables: Lotus
Video Demo: Lotus 1 (watercolor), 22:09
Video Demo: Lotus 2 (stem, yellow) (10:41).
Video Demo: Lotus 3 (petals Part One) (20:54).
Video Demo: Lotus 4 (petals part two plus details) (19:27)
Video Demo: Lotus 5 (background enhancement) (6:52)
Think #8: Tooth Fairy
Read & Print: The Last Hope?
Video: Textured fixative in action
Lab #9 – White Knight
Video: Does it really work? (11:28)
Read & Print: White Knights?
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Assignment: Magnolia
Magnolia Project Printables
Video Demo: Magnolia 1 (watercolor), (33:10)
Video Demo: Magnolia 2 (leaf stem, stamen, and stem) (22.09).
Video Demo: Magnolia 3 Shadow, Flowers (18:09).
Video Demo: Magnolia (petals, final push) (19.17)
Think #9: Bright Spots
Read & Print: Bright Spots
Apply Titanium White with Touch-up Texture
Lab #10 – Freckles on Flea
Video: Freckles on Fleas (11:24).
Read & Print: Freckles on a Flea
Assignment: Thistle
Thistle: Project Printables
Product Mentioned
Video Demo: Thistle 1 in watercolor (17:09).
Video Demo: Thistle 2 – stem, leaves
Video Demo: Thistle 3. (pod) (20:00).
Video Demo: Thistle 4 – fringe, shadow (14:05).
#10: Looking into the Future
Read & Print: The Future
Lab #11: An Artist’s Process
Beware: There are curves ahead
Read & Print: an Artist’s Process
Assignment: Freesia
Project Printables: Freesia
Video Demo Introduction (19.10)
Video Demo: Freesia 1 (watercolor background) (19:58)
Video Demo: Freesia 2, watercolor-violet (14.48).
Video Demo: Freesia 3 – watercolor- Quin Rose) (22:54)
Video Demo: Freesia 4 (green pencil) (15:55)
Video Demo: Freesia 5 (violet flowers 1) (20:02)
Video Demo: Freesia 6 – Violet Pencil 2) (17:55)
Video Demo: Freesia7 (Pink). Pencil 1) (18:47)
Video Demo: Freesia 8, Pink Pencil 2) (20:35)
Video Demo: Freesia 9 (Pink Petals 3) (18:49)
Video Demo: Freesia 10 (Pink Petals 4) (19:10)
Consider #11: The Clone Wars
Read & Print: Get your own style!
Lab No. 12: Putting it all together
Video: Ducks in a Row (15.18)
Read & Print: Ducks in a Row
Assignment: Red Striped Rose
Project Printables: Red Striped Rose
Video Demo: Rose 1 (watercolor background) (12:25)
Video Demo: Rose 2 – Watercolor petals 1 (19:29).
Video Demo: Rose 3, (watercolor petals 2) (9.49)
Video Demo: Rose 4 (green pencil 1) (11:34)
Video Demo: Rose 5 (green pencils 2) (13:44)
Video Demo: Rose 6 (pencil flowers 1) (21.04).
Video Demo: Rose 7 (pencil flowers 2) (19:31).
Video Demo: Rose 8 (pencil flowers 3) (16.04)
Video Demo: Rose 9 Pencil Flowers 4) (18.59)
Video Demo: Rose 10 (pencil flowers 5) (17.18)
Video Demo: Rose 11 (pencil petals 6 plus details) (18:15)
Final Exam
Read & Print: Final Exam?
Assignment: Pansy Trio (the encore).
Please do not go…
Bonus Materials – These digital stamps will give you the confidence to be independent.
Digital Stamps – Bonus Images
“It’s the OMG moments. That’s why Amy’s classes rock. She explains things that you’ve maybe noticed before but never thought much about. I love it!”
“At 62 years of age I have no illusions about becoming a great artist but. I am so appreciative of the change in my perception since taking classes with Amy at Vanilla Arts Co. Now I see the play of colors, the motion and the grace… It’s a great way to view the world around me.”
“I warn people when they sign up for your classes– it’s not just coloring, it’s sooooooooo much more.”
“Thank you, Amy for your generous nature. There are many gifted people in the world but you share your gifts so freely. Your classes are wonderful and I sincerely hope that the new online project allows more and more students to fall in love with your classes.”
Supply of the following supplies:
Printable supply list included in class purchase
This course contains exclusive Colored Pencil Plus Forums:
The forums can be used and accessed at your own risk. Instructor feedback is only provided through these forums. Assignments can be submitted via the designated forum to receive feedback and assistance. For the best feedback and support, it is a good idea to have student to instructor interaction.
Always open enrollment.
We are available when you need us. There are no enrollment windows or wait lists.
Most Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the course and end?
Start whenever you like. You can start the first section as soon as you sign up. The course is divided over 12 weeks. Lessons will be available every three to four working days. Work at your own pace and set your own timetable. Students work every lesson as they are given, but there is no time limit or pressure to finish lessons before the next lesson is available.
How do I know when a lesson has been opened?
Lessons are available every three to four working days. Each segment is automatically opened to you and an email is sent out.
Can I get immediate access to all segments of the class?
Sorry, but no. This class is deliberately broken down over twelve weeks. My experience has shown that students are not able to absorb too much information at once. Slowly releasing information allows you to digest and practice the material. Be patient. It takes patience to learn.
How long can I access the course?
Access for life! Each segment will open to you and you have unlimited access for as long as it takes – across all your devices.
What level of skill is required for this class?
This class is for intermediate and beginner colorists. No drawing skills required. It is not necessary to have experience coloring, but you can use any medium such as markers and stamp inks. For more information, email [email protected] Email [email protected]
What am I allowed to do with the Colored Pencil Plus Forums?
Forums are required for you to submit your projects to receive feedback and critique. The CP Plus Forums are great for class interaction because you can talk to other students who are working on the exact same project or have finished it before and can share their knowledge. Learning from your instructor is as important as learning from each other.
What images are we going to be coloring?
The class is 100% botanical images, including flowers, succulents, greenery, and other plants. The images are kept under wraps for one week to keep it a surprise for the first group. You can use all images in a variety of ways, from cards to framable art to digital stamps.
According to the supply listing, Prismacolor Premium Pencils are required. Can I use a different brand?
Prismacolor Premier pencils are used in this class because they are my favorite investment for beginning colorists who don’t know if they want colored pencils to last. There are many other artist grade pencils, but they are much more costly and lack the qualities that are needed by cardmakers or colorists. You can substitute Luminance pencils with wax-based pencils, but I prefer to use an oil-based pencil. Prismacolor numbers and characteristics will be mentioned in the course. If you need to substitute, you will need to locate a reliable converter chart. You should note that colors may vary across lines. Your brand might not be a good match for Prismacolor. You should not use student grade pencils such as Crayola and Prang, Rose Art or Artist’s Loft, Prima, Sargent or Staedtler. Also not recommended: Derwent Colorsoft, Derwent Studio, or Faber-Castell Soft Lead.
What happens if I have different sized Prismacolor Premier Pencils
The 72-color set will include many, but not all, of the 72 colors. You might want to keep the missing colors open stock if your set is smaller. I will post each week a list with pencils that can be used in the next week. This will allow you to time to buy missing colors. Congratulations if you already have a larger collection.
What is the “watermedia” For and in what colors?
Watermedia is the basis for bold and vivid color development without the need to use solvents or blender pencils. Do not worry about watermedia. It is technically optional and will not be added until week 3, after I have had an opportunity to explain it.
What happens if I’m unhappy with the course?
I don’t want you unhappy. You can return your item if you are not satisfied within the first 30 days.
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Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 50 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 400
- Assessments Yes
