These are my 5 favorite steps to coloring a flower using colored pencils. Following these steps will give you beautiful, consistent results every time! In fact, I use these coloring techniques for more than just flower coloring pages–I use them in almost everything I color.
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How to Color a Flower
- Choose a Color Scheme then Pick & Map Your Colors.
- Choose a Light Source then Light Map the Highlights & Shadows.
- Color & Blend the Remaining Colors Following Your Light Map.
- Enhance the Contrast in the Shadows & Highlights Using Your Lightest & Darkest Colors.
- Smooth the Blends with a Colorless Blender.
- BONUS: Create a Strategic Background that Directs the Viewers Eye.
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Finished Coloring Page
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Love the flower. Thanks for the printable!
Jennifer you are so very talented. Love your work. Love that you have these giveaways. Thanks so much for everything.
Marilyn
Was so happy to have the printable to practice your techniques. Thank you so much.