Colored Pencil Tutorial | Christine Karron’s Wondrous Folk | Skin Tones
In this relaxing colored pencil tutorial (Part 1/4), I show you my go-to method for mixing different pencil brands to create smooth, natural-looking skin tones on a beautiful fantasy portrait from Christine Karron’s Wondrous Folk coloring book. Whether you're new to layering or looking to improve blending for skin tones, this step-by-step guide helps achieve glowing, lifelike results with ease.
This is a peaceful, real-time process perfect for unwinding.
Full series builds one complete page over 4 parts — subscribe for Parts 2–4 (hair, eyes/details, finishing touches coming soon).
We'll cover:
✅ Why I started mixing brands (better depth & variety without buying endless sets)
✅ Color selection & layering tips
✅ Blending techniques for soft transitions
For a super detailed deep dive on how to color portraits, check out the video below ⬇️
• How to Color SKIN TONES with Prismacolor P...
🖍️ Supplies used: Prismacolor Premier Pencils, Polychromos, Derwent Drawing Pencils & Derwent Coloursoft Pencils
📚 Book: Wondrous Folk by Christine Karron (available on Amazon/Blue Angel Publishing) - check out her Youtube channel @chkarron
Timestamps below 👇
00:00 – Welcome & Quick Intro
01:52 – Why I Mix Pencil Brands Now (my story & benefits for coloring)
19:51 – Supplies & Color Choices (brands used + skin tone picks)
23:09 – Step-by-Step Tutorial: Layering & Blending Skin
2:21:03 – Timelapse Coloring Session (watch the skin come together)
2:28:25 – Outro & Thanks (subscribe for the full series!)
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