Coloring Techniques for Beginners
Welcome to Coloring Together's coloring techniques for beginners! If you're taking your first steps into the world of color, you've come to the perfect place to start off on the right foot.
If you landed here it's because you want to learn to color from scratch, and the best news is that you don't need natural talent or expensive materials. With a few simple pencils and the desire to practice, each technique will give you results from your very first try.
Don't know how to fill in a drawing evenly? Struggling to keep your colors from looking flat and lifeless? Don't worry, these are everyone's doubts when they're just starting out, and each one has a solution.
Start with the technique that catches your eye the most, follow its step by step tutorial and give it a try on your next drawings. You'll be amazed at how quickly you improve!
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Color in Layers
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Coloring in Circles
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Gradient
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Hatching or Cross Hatching
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Hatching or Linear Technique
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Pointillism
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Whitening
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest technique to start coloring?
Coloring in circles and coloring in layers are the simplest: they give you control and an even fill without overcomplicating things. They're the ideal starting point before moving on to shading.
Do I need expensive materials to learn?
Not at all. A set of regular colored pencils and a sheet of paper are enough to practice all these techniques. What matters is consistency, not the price of the materials.
How do I keep the colors from looking flat?
The secret is in the shading: apply more pressure or more layers where there's shadow and less where the light hits. Gradients and the linear technique help you achieve this.
How long does it take to get better?
Faster than you think. By practicing one technique a week on different drawings, you'll notice progress within a few days. The key is to go for it and not chase perfection at the start.