Illustration with Markers and Color Pencils (drawing an apple)

In this video drawing lesson, artist Merrill Kazanjian demonstrates his technique for making an illustration drawing of an apple.  He uses two different mediums (colored pencil and markers) to create this drawing.  He uses a two step process for this layered drawing and the final result is fantastic.  Very interesting to watch.

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Colored Pencil Tutorial

Colored Pencil Tutorial

I give a brief description of Lyra, Prismacolor, Crayola, and Prismacolor Watercolor pencils. See my blog for more art related activities.http://harmonyartmom.blogsp…

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Using Colored Pencils with Mineral Spirits

Using Colored Pencils with Mineral Spirits

Learn how to use colored pencils with odorless mineral spirits.

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Color Pencil Tips

Color Pencil Tips

Tips on how to use color pencils…

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Blending Colored Pencil 2

Blending Colored Pencil 2

Another technique for drawing hair on animals

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Blending Colored Pencil

Blending Colored Pencil

Technique I use to blend colored pencil..

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Colored Pencil Tip – Do not over saturate your paper…

Be very careful when applying to your paper. Do not overdue it. Your paper can only hold so much of the colored pencil medium before it no longer sticks to the papers surface. You also risk tearing your paper as well.