Colored pencil on toned paper

Here's a progression of a 19" x 25" rendering of my granddaughter. Drawn in colored pencils on toned paper.

Daniel Maidman has spent decades grappling with the challenges of drawing from life. Read his advice for drawing on toned paper in this guest blog post.

There are a few different paper types that are best suited for colored pencil work. Read on to find out which.

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colored pencil drawing Rhonda Bartoe Tucker

In this video drawing tutorial, I explain how to use toned paper and a few colored pencils to create a realistic drawing that shows depth. Practice developing a wide range of values, from highlights, to midtones to dark shadows for realism.

Follow along with me and draw this simple realistic lime wedhe (or tangerine segment) using colored pencils on grey paper.

Drawing on black paper with colored pencil really makes your colors "pop"! Here we look at all the tips and tricks to get you started with drawing on black paper with colored pencil.

Red and white pencil on toned paper. 3/4/19.