Colored Pencil

UNIT 2

Sketchbook #3

Sketchbook #3 & Bird Drawing

For sketchbook #3, we will be using colored pencils. Although there are many similarities with drawing pencils, colored pencils do provide new challenges and techniques. This presentation will show a day-by-day guide to what we are covering in class.


Sketchbook #3

  • 5 Box Value Scale

  • Shaded Analogous Sphere

How-To Videos

Colored Pencil Value Scale

Colored Pencil Sphere

Project - Colored Pencil Bird

You will create a colored pencil drawing of a bird.

  • Choose an image from the file.

  • Use a template to draw the size into your sketchbook.

  • Sketch the bird in pencil.

  • Use colored pencil techniques to color the bird.

  • Continue to use observation skills, look for the small details.

  • Be sure to use layering and blending.

Birds - Here is a huge list of birds to look through for you colored pencil drawing