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You are here: Home / Colored Pencils / Soft Blended Skintones in Colored Pencils

Soft Blended Skintones in Colored Pencils

October 17, 2015 by Sandy Allnock 125 Comments Filed Under: Colored Pencils

This video topic has been a long time coming! Primarily because of the sharpener issues discussed in the video – thankfully now resolved. Yay! So I’m sharing my technique for getting a softly blended look without the use of blending mediums like gamsol or baby oil. If I can take my time and do this well, I like the look of it so much better than using the liquid blending mediums.

The masking on this card was CRAZY since I wanted to use every stamp in the set (sentiment is inside), and I gave up on shooting video of the masking process. It’s not for the faint of heart! It involved tons of masking tape and a good pair of scissors for a ton of fussycutting.

Once I got it stamped, I fortunately thought to scan it so I could print my own and make more cards with it. (I’ll color this in Copics on Periscope today!) PLEASE be aware that doing this and passing files on to anyone else is illegal. You can scan and print for your own self only. But if you do crazy masking like this? You’ll want to make at least a couple more!

Sandy Allnock Blending Prismacolor Pencil

A sharp pencil, as you saw in the video, is crucial to getting this to work well! Invest in a good sharpener, it makes a difference. Colors used:

  • skin 1092 942 1009
  • greens 907 909
  • reds 923 925
  • browns 941 947
  • golds 1003  942 118
  • greys 1056 935

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  1. Cheryl Powers says

    October 20, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    love the effort you put into heavy masking and blending color with pencil? wow. can you please check your linm to the masking tape because both links point to the EH scissors. thank you.

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  2. Heather Innusa says

    October 19, 2015 at 5:55 am

    My goshness!! You never ever disappoint! I’m just in awe! Now… heading off to watch the video!

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  3. Diane L says

    October 19, 2015 at 4:38 am

    So cute.

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  4. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    October 18, 2015 at 9:14 pm

    I love how you colored this one! This is the way I would do it if I had these stamps. I color all the time! I have tons of colored pencils, some I have had since the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, crayons, water colors and markers and I just got myself some copics when they were on sale. I love stamps that I can color and I love colored stamp pads for when I can’t color. This reminds me that I have to get started on my Christmas cards! I hope someone sends me a card like this.

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  5. Karen Louder says

    October 18, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    I love watching all your videos. You are without a doubt extremely talented Thanks Sandy for sharing

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  6. Memoriesbymanda says

    October 18, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    Cute little elves making up your tree!

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  7. Miriam Prantner says

    October 18, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    Love this cute tree of elves! So fun!

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  8. frommycraftroom says

    October 18, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    Thanks for the tutorial. A fabulous card and technique.

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  9. Clelie says

    October 18, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    Thank you for the wonderful video tutorial…so helpful!

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  10. cutiejensen says

    October 18, 2015 at 4:34 pm

    Awesome video!! I love using my pencils and your video is amazing! Great Card!

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  11. Judy B says

    October 18, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    Such a cute card Sandy. Your coloring is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Daria Z. says

    October 18, 2015 at 3:47 pm

    Sandy, your elf and penguin tree is just amazing! I don’t do lots of masking, but I love your tip about scanning and printing (your own) images.

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  13. Cheryl L. says

    October 18, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    Wow..great job with your masking! Cute card!

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  14. annheidel says

    October 18, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    What a darling elf stack!

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  15. Connie123 says

    October 18, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    I love your coloring technique…and your card is adorable!

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  16. Karen Rice says

    October 18, 2015 at 10:40 am

    How adorable! I cannot believe how perfect your coloring turns out every single time!!! I love how you positioned these elves!

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  17. Diane says

    October 18, 2015 at 8:23 am

    This is SO sweet, love the adorable elves!

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  18. francesca says

    October 18, 2015 at 8:05 am

    i like ME on facebook!

    Reply
  19. francesca says

    October 18, 2015 at 8:03 am

    beautiful card!

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  20. Donna P. says

    October 18, 2015 at 7:01 am

    Thanks for sharing your tips and techniques

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  21. Sabrina Radican says

    October 18, 2015 at 5:55 am

    Very cute card and gorgeous coloring!!!

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  22. zarischka says

    October 18, 2015 at 5:20 am

    You are just too talented for words. I am speechless!! ♥♥♥

    Reply
  23. Kris B says

    October 18, 2015 at 5:12 am

    Adorable card! Loved the video! Prismacolor pencils are my go to coloring medium, so I found your video very helpful!

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