It didn’t take me long after I started using colored pencils to realize that the colors you saw on the paper were not always the colors of the outside of the pencil itself. I knew if I was going to keep myself from getting frustrated I would need a way to tell at a glance what color I was really getting. I went to the internet and found nothing that perfectly suited my needs so… voila.. of course… I created my own.
Perfect for any brand…
What I like about mine is that it has empty blank spaces allowing you to enter the color number and name of whatever brand and collection of pencils you might have. I own a few different brands so this really has been a great resource.
See your colors at a glance…
I designed it with the coloring area divided into four spaces. This allows you to lay down your color with the very lightest pressure first… adding pressure and layers block by block across the space so again… you can tell at a glance… what your color options are going to be before you start on your project. You’ll see there’s a lot of variety to choose from. My favorite colored pencils and the ones I used here and in the video are PrismaColor Premiers and a set of 72 should be perfect for all your needs.
Color Pencil Tips |Video Tutorial…
Okay… just so you know… videos are not my strength. And… I do not claim to be an expert at anything… including colored pencils. But I am willing to share what I do know with the hope that your colored pencil experience will always be enjoyable and most satisfying. And who knows… maybe I’ll become more comfortable with video as time goes along… and I might even show my face. Or not! haha! Enjoy…
Download your own free chart here…
It has been such a blessing to me to have this handy resource that I wanted to pass it along to you as a gift… and you can download it here.
I love this charting idea! So extremely smart & helpful. Thanks for sharing the video & chart! Now I definitely want a full set of prismacolored pencils!
Thank you Karla! I too have used the Prismacolor chart and am so happy to have yours now. Now I can see the color and value I’m looking for. You’re a blessing!
What a great chart! This will be perfect as I actually have several sets of different pencils and now I can track which color I”m actually LOOKING for more easily! Really smart! Thanks for sharing! I have loved your artwork for years and it is really nice to be able to enjoy additional coloring pages and resources like this one for free! Thank you!
Thanks so much for the coloring chart. And by the way, I thought you seemed very comfortable in the video! You did great!!
My DS will love this! He has been enjoying coloring alongside me in the evenings after all his homeschooling and other responsibilities are done for the day. Coloring is a relaxing experience and, thanks to you, a joyful way to meditate upon Him and all we are grateful for! Thank you, Karla, for bringing such delight to so many!:)
Karla I love the new site. So many wonderful designs and ideas. Happy birthday to you … and me. Missed sharing our birthday together at SDC this year but I think of it every time I color in my garden blessing’s book. Hugs and blessings.
Thank you for this chart and for the lesson! I am new to adult coloring and so the chart and lesson are Wonderful!!
But even more Thank You for being Such a Blessing- Sharing your art, your Heart and your Faith!! God Bless! Wendy
Happy Birthday and thank you for this chart! What a great idea and a time saver!
I love this idea! I just got a set of colored pencils and I can’t wait to make a chart. Trying something new is always a little intimidating, I appreciate tips and tricks that make it easier.
Amazing chart and so helpful with the extra boxes for layering – great idea! Thanks!
What a great idea and sooooooo helpful. I’ve been given several coloring books and have barely started any of them. This encourages me to “just start”. Thank you, Karla
I am thrilled to see this color chart available to us on your website!! I have loved using it and look forward to teaching my girls how to use it as well! Thank you!!!
What a great idea. I would never have thought of this. I was just thinking I wish I had more pencils and now I can use this chart and just shade them differently. Thank you!
Thank you for this chart! I need one for all my pens and ink pads as well! This site is amazing, Karla! I love that you called yourself “encourager”! That you most certainly are! Praise God!
fabulous idea! wonderful chart.
This is such an amazing and helpful way to learn!! Thank you so much!!
Love this! I’m always coloring on a scrap of paper to see what the color truly is and then have to do it all over the next time!
Thank you Karla. this is great. Love your new website. Thanks for your encouragement to keep adding colour to our life
What a GREAT idea!! I’ve made charts on plain paper and tried to mark what was what – but still was looking for a better solution. Thanks so much for this and LOVED the video and great ideas you passed along. Thanks you!!!
I love your chart! I did a PrismaColor one when I first got my Prismas (about 6 months ago)…then promptly lost it. This will be perfect, as I also have other brands that I can either include on this chart in hue order, or a separate one for the different brands. THANK YOU!!! And I’m loving your site so far… =)
This was so helpful. Now I am going to do this with my Prismacolor set so I can see the range of colors I can get from each pencil. Wonderful idea and love the free chart to help keep me organized!!!!
Thank you for the Printable. I will share with my daughter and grand daughter. Happy Creating!
This is exactly what I need! Plus a lesson with you 😉
I love this! What a great idea… It’s a disappointment when the color you think you’re using looks entirely different when it hits the paper. Will put this to use for sure! Thank you!
Oh my goodness! You must have read my mind! I am so excited about this color pencil chart! So smart!!
Oh my word! I needed this! I shared it on my Facebook too for my mom and any of my friends! God bless you!
Thanks for the tip on circular coloring. Thanks for chart too. Thot i was the only obsessive person!!! Lol
Hi Karla,
Love this color chart, I have an art student, who is only 9 years old, he is an artist already, a chart like yours will help him to understand color tones!
I will share your color chart with him.
Thanks.
I think this will be helpful for my markers as well as pencils ! Thank you.
Great idea! I’m forever scribbling on scratch paper trying to remember what shade each pencil really is. This will be so helpful. Thank you!
Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Karla, I have been a fan for some time. Thank you for this beautiful site and all of the printables. Can’t wait to get started!!!! GOD bless…………………….
Love the chart idea!! Thanks so much!!
This is a Grand Idea, thank you no double thank you. Thanks for a great idea and sharing it.
Lovin the new Web site.
Thumbs up
Thank You so Much Karla for this Awesome Color Pencil page!! I truly appreciate you allowing us to have it…
Faith
I love this idea! I have about 100 prismacolour pencils now and can’t remember what they all look like on paper. I also think that the type of paper used makes a big difference too.
Thank you for the color chart!!!
Thank you for the color chart and the free down loads I love your work,has alwsys been an inspriation
Thanks for sharing this great tip. I am impressed with how freely you give resources to all. What a Blessing you are!,
Congratulations on your new website! I am excited to know that I can come visit for expert advice on coloring and art journaling. I have been a fan of your for several years and so appreciate your talent. Thank you for sharing your talent and faith!
Good idea!
What a clever idea Karla! I would have never thought to design something like this! I’m forever making marks on a a piece of scratch paper just to see the true color of the pencil I picked up! This will certainly help me focus on my projects better! Thank you!
Blessings,
Nancy
Have attempted to make my own color charts but with only one value. Unfortunately, not very helpful. Yours will cover all my needs, for sure! And thanks for showing how to achieve all the values. I am anxious to get started on my new project!
This is a great idea, and will be very useful. Your video was very good. Thank you for sharing these tips with us, and I look forward to seeing more video tutorials.
Oh, this color chart is just perfect! recently I’ve just been thinking how nice it would be to gather with my daughter-in-law or granddaughter or friends to color in adult coloring books. I love how you explained in the video how to layer the colors!
Thanks so much Karla — this is awesome!
Thank you for this color chart, Karla. I love using them to see what my Copic colors look like, too! xo
I never thought of it that way, you certainly blessed and taught us something valuable when it comes to coloring.. God bless you!