{"id":32733,"date":"2025-07-28T07:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T07:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/?p=32733"},"modified":"2025-07-28T13:23:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:23:21","slug":"coloured-pencil-drawing-techniques-5-beginner-mistakes-and-how-to-fix-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/2025\/07\/coloured-pencil-drawing-techniques-5-beginner-mistakes-and-how-to-fix-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Coloured Pencil Drawing Techniques: 5 Beginner Mistakes and How to Fix Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Learning to draw with coloured pencils is incredibly rewarding, but like any medium, it has its quirks. Whether you are just starting out or finding your progress a bit patchy, this guide walks you through 5 common mistakes and how to fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tips come directly from our tutors on the <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.londonartcollege.co.uk\/art-courses\/coloured-pencil-drawing-certificate-course\/\">Coloured Pencil Drawing Certificate Course<\/a> and are based on real feedback we give students every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistake 1: Pressing Too Hard Too Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What happens:<\/strong><br>You lay down bold colour straight away but the tooth of the paper flattens, and you can\u2019t blend or layer anything on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix it:<\/strong><br>Start with <strong>light layers<\/strong>. Think of it like building up a watercolour your first layers should feel whisper-light. Add pressure gradually, saving stronger strokes for final shading and contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Try holding your pencil further back for softer control. Take a look at the video below which might help you further. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Master the Art of Layering: Unlocking the True Potential of Colored Pencils!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eTLI7m6gRoc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistake 2: Not Enough Layers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What happens:<\/strong><br>Your drawing looks patchy or too pale, even though the colours looked right in your pencil set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix it:<\/strong><br>Coloured pencils need <strong>multiple passes<\/strong> to build richness. Try layering complementary colours (like blue over orange) to boost depth. Aim for <strong>at least 3\u20134 layers<\/strong> in most areas, sometimes more for darker tones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><br>Cecilia Sandberg layered Polychromos pencils on hot-pressed paper, her shells and thread show how soft layering builds believable texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"842\" src=\"https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-3.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-3-768x634.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-3-770x636.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-3-360x297.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistake 3: Not Planning Your Colour Palette<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What happens:<\/strong><br>You dive in, but your drawing ends up too bright, too grey, or disjointed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix it:<\/strong><br>Always do small <strong>test swatches<\/strong> on scrap paper first. Choose a <strong>limited palette<\/strong> of 3\u20135 pencils that work together, plus one neutral (like grey or cream) to soften transitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonus tip:<\/strong> If your drawing feels too \u201ccolourful,\u201d lightly layer a complementary tone over it to tone it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at this video showing how to make easy colour charts which can be really useful during the creation of your drawings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Make Your Own Colored Pencil COLOR CHARTS!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GyFDmM37X0g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2702\ufe0f Mistake 4: Avoiding Backgrounds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What happens:<\/strong><br>You draw a beautiful object floating in empty space \u2014 but the piece feels unfinished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix it:<\/strong><br>Even a soft background or light shadow helps <strong>anchor<\/strong> your subject. Try a pale neutral, a blurred gradient, or just lightly fade the scene out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><br>Look at how Rita used suggestion of background in her landscape, not too busy, but has a focal point for the eye to travel to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"966\" src=\"https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rhia-Janta-Cooper2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rhia-Janta-Cooper2.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rhia-Janta-Cooper2-768x727.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rhia-Janta-Cooper2-770x729.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rhia-Janta-Cooper2-360x341.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mistake 5: Ignoring Paper + Pencil Compatibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What happens:<\/strong><br>Your pencils don\u2019t blend. They feel scratchy. Colours look flat. You wonder if it&#8217;s you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix it:<\/strong><br>It\u2019s not just you. <strong>Paper matters.<\/strong> We recommend trying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hot-pressed watercolour paper for smooth layering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bristol or mixed media for crisp detail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid sketch paper for final pieces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Popular pencils like Polychromos, Derwent Lightfast, and Luminance each behave slightly differently \u2014 test combos until you find what feels right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Helen-Teal-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Helen-Teal-2.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Helen-Teal-2-768x1032.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Helen-Teal-2-770x1035.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Helen-Teal-2-360x484.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bonus Tip: Scan or Photograph Your Work for Perspective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes it\u2019s hard to see where your drawing needs a boost until you look at it in a different format. Try scanning or photographing it and viewing it on screen, areas that need adjusting often jump out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want to Learn Properly with a Tutor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re loving coloured pencil but feel unsure how to improve, our <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.londonartcollege.co.uk\/art-courses\/coloured-pencil-drawing-certificate-course\/\">Coloured Pencil Drawing Certificate Course<\/a> is here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s completely online and self-paced, with <strong>structured lessons<\/strong>, <strong>gentle feedback<\/strong>, and <strong>real tutor guidance<\/strong>. No shortcuts, just practical skill-building at your own speed. Join beginners and improvers from all over the world learning how to draw in layers, build colour and find their own artistic style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.londonartcollege.co.uk\/art-courses\/coloured-pencil-drawing-certificate-course\/\">Enrol now or learn more \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#4f697e\">If you would like to receive a roundup of all of our blog posts once a week to keep you inspired in your inbox, why not sign up to our newsletter. You can access our sign up at the top of our page. If you are a London Art College student and you would like your artwork featured here, <a href=\"mailto:techsupport@londonartcolllege.co.uk\">drop us a line<\/a> at any time. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learning to draw with coloured pencils is incredibly rewarding, but like any medium, it has its quirks. 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