I often get asked how to organize Prismacolor pencils. So, I made a video to show you the color order I use for my 150 Prismacolor Premier colored pencils. Taking the time to organize my pencils has made it so much easier for me to find the colors I am looking for when I sit down to a coloring page or project. I find that I get a lot more use out of the pencils.
My Favorite Prismacolor Order
1) Core 36 in Tri-Tone Sets
I start by organizing my core 36 pencils into tri-tone sets. This gives me quick access to the colors I use most in convenient light, medium and dark colors. These tri-tone sets match the colors found on an artist color wheel: yellow, yellow-green, green, blue-green, blue, blue-violet, violet, red-violet, red, red-orange, orange and yellow-orange.
If you’d like to see the exact Prismacolor pencils I use for each of these colors, then pick up a copy of my Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils Tri-Tone Workbook here:
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD:
https://www.coloringbliss.com/color-wheel-tri-tone-sets-prismacolor-worksheet/
PRINTED BOOK:
https://www.coloringbliss.com/product/tri-tone-worksheets-prismacolor-premier-colored-pencils/
2) Gray Pencils
Next I have my lovely gray colored pencils. I love the Prismacolor gray pencils and like to have them in order from cool grays to warm grays.
3) Skin Tone Pencils
The next pencils in my set are organized by skin tone colors. These colors are wonderful for portraiture and coloring faces–both light and dark skin tones.
If you’d like to see which pencils I have included in my skin tones set; and if you’d like to learn how to color skin tones using colored pencils; then I would highly recommend becoming a Coloring Academy Member to get access to my video training workshops.
You can learn all about the features and benefits of the Coloring Academy membership level here: https://www.coloringbliss.com/coloring-academy/
4) Back of the Prismacolor Box
And finally, I organize the remaining colored pencils by the order found printed on the back of the Prismacolor 150 Box. I use these pencils to complement the core 36.
Additional Links
Prismacolor Premier 150 Colored Pencils Set
https://amzn.to/3W3brtK
Favorite Colored Pencil Case
https://amzn.to/41WU01C
Favorite Colored Pencil Sharpener
https://amzn.to/4ajkxIR
Hi, I only have the 72 set….. would that set be able to be used with the colors you have chosen for your organization? Such as the 36 core, etc?
Hi Donna 🙂 No, you would either need to get the 150 set; or, you could buy the missing pencils open stock.
Hi,
I want to arrange my 150 prismacolor set in the same order as you do. Is there any way for me to buy just the list of the 36 pencils that make up the “color wheel” section (first 12 elastic sections) of your case?
Sorry Deb, but we do not have the option. However, you can subscribe as a Bliss Colorist here: https://www.coloringbliss.com/premium-membership/ and then cancel through the links on our website, or by sending Steve a message here: https://www.coloringbliss.com/contact/
Hello,
I really like these color pencils but I am not sure where to get them.
Where do you get them?
How much does it cost?
Where can you order them?
Can we pay with Saudi Riyals?
hello , you can buy this from amazon Saudi , and u can pay saudi riyals. you can find Prismacolor colored pencils in almost every online store/website. 🙂
Hey Jen!
Do you have something for the Prisma Veri Thins? I love using these for fine details on faces! Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Hi Christine, we don’t have anything specifically for Verithins; however, many of the tools and videos we have for Prisma might apply.
Hi Jen!
Could you please tell me what the correct capacity count is for the two cases you demonstrated organizing the Prismacolor 150 set with?
I’ve clicked on the link you provided which brought up the 120 count case, but if I purchase two cases it seems I may have an over-abundance of empty space? Please advise! I just LOVE your genius organization are want to successfully duplicate it! Thanks so much!😘
Hi Wendy, yes…I have my Prisma 150s in 2 of those cases. I wish that they made a 150! But where I tend to organize my pencils in sets such as my tri-tone picks, and portrait, etc. it’s kind of nice to have the extra space to move things around. So I don’t mind.
Hi Wendy,
It’s been almost a year since you posted this comment, but I thought I’d let you know that there are many pencil cases on Amazon that have 150+ slots! I found one for about $15 that had 168 slots 🙂 Just look up “pencil case 150 slots” and you should be able to find one that’s close after scrolling for a short while.
Hello one of your newbie subscribers here
Having a bundle of fun learning this new wonderful hobby. I love your Prismacolor organization methods and even have copy of your color chart….etc….. I have cases to put them in
BUT so many of the coloring tutorials use pencil color number and I’m not familiar enough to know number color and I just spend tons of time searching thru my current 9 rack temporary system….frustrating
I have an “old” 72 set and my new 150 set. 🤭
Any suggestions??? Thanks
I just ordered your Tri-tone workbook for Prismacolor Premier colored pencils. I like the way you organize them per the color wheel tri-tone sets. However, I hoped to learn how to manage the other 114 pencils similarly. Do you offer any products that would help with that process? Thank you for all that you do, I am loving your videos.