Have you ever used colored pencils to begin a project when kids hurried through it and produced scribbles rather than a lovely, evenly colored space? If so, then by teaching them a few straightforward tips for success with colored pencils, this video instruction will assist you in encouraging your pupils to slow down and relax into their work.
I’m going to share some advice with you so that using colored pencils might be a relaxing addition to your work space.
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WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Coloring pages
Colored pencils
THE LADDER METHOD
I teach them the ladder strategy to help them avoid doodling, especially with your pupils. Students’ coloring may be made more effective by using the ladder approach, which can help them have a little more organization and attention.
Select a shape to start filling in with one colored pencil of your choice. Starting at the top of the form, paint a thin, stripe-like part from left to right. Repeat as you descend, as though you were walking down to a lower rung on a ladder. Fill in the entire shape by continuing to add detail.
PLANNING YOUR COLORS
If pupils change colors every time they see a new form, it might take an unexpectedly long time, especially if they are using shared supplies.
Instead, I advise them to include some forethought into their color approach. Encourage them to color anything on their page that will be yellow first, then look at their image if they decide to choose yellow as their first color. The technique can then be repeated while switching to a different color.
By doing this, extra time is saved by not seeking out certain colors and waiting for other people to utilize them. Additionally, it helps pupils concentrate and begin to consider their artwork as a whole.
ADDING DETAILS
Coloring in small, intricate regions can be challenging, and it might take a lot of effort to shade in specifics like the turtle’s spots.
I urge children to color the background first rather than the details first and then add the background color, which is often what they prefer to do.
Prior to coloring the entire area (including the details), decide on the color for the backdrop. Select a different color to overlay on top of the background color for the details once it has been colored.
ADDING FORM
The ability to layer and create a variety of values makes colored pencils fantastic. Value refers to a color’s brightness or blackness. Using both bright and dark values may give your artwork the appearance of shape or three-dimensionality, which makes it look more genuine.
Select regions to apply darker colors to in order to add shape. Consider the possible locations of shadows on an object’s underside and one side. To get a darker value, you may either press harder with the same color or layer a darker color over top of it.
Your kids will use colored pencils with greater ease, excitement, and success if you follow these straightforward suggestions. You might be tempted to join them right away!
Have you done this lesson? I’d love to hear how the instructions worked for you or if you’ve tried a new technique using colored pencils
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