Colored Pencil Drawing Techniques

What is the most important material for drawing with colored pencils?

• Paper

• Pencil sharpener

• Colored pencils

• A reference photo

What kind of paper is best for drawing with colored pencils?

• Printer paper

• Specialist artist paper

• Newspaper

• Cardboard

Why is it important to have a sharp pencil when drawing with colored pencils?

• It makes the pencil last longer.

• It helps with many coloring techniques.

• It prevents the pencil from breaking.

• It makes the drawing look neat.

What is the main idea of the layering technique in colored pencil drawing?

• Pressing hard to make colors bright.

• Using only one color at a time.

• Building up color slowly with light layers.

• Drawing outlines first.

What does layering colors help you do in a drawing?

• Make colors look separate and distinct.

• Make colors fade smoothly into each other.

• Make the drawing look messy.

• Make the drawing look very dark.

How should you hold a colored pencil to press very lightly?

• Hold it very close to the tip.

• Hold it far back from the tip.

• Hold it tightly in the middle.

• Hold it with your whole hand.

What is the grid method used for when you are sketching?

• To make your drawing look blurry.

• To help you draw faster.

• To help you get the right sizes and shapes of what you are drawing.

• To make your drawing look shiny.

What does burnishing do to your colored pencil drawing?

• It makes the colors look rough.

• It makes the colors blend together smoothly.

• It makes the drawing disappear.

• It makes the paper tear.