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Shading Gradients – Techniques Steps Pictures

Coloring techniques shading gradients shown in steps with pictures

If you want to improve your coloring pages one of the key techniques you can try to master is shading gradients.  If you are looking for a step by step introduction to coloring basic gradients then look no further!

Follow the graphic below for a lesson on shading with colored gradients using Prismacolor pencils.  In this step by step guide we show you how to create a realistic shine effect using only three colors and a colorless blender.

Gradients created with coloring pencis. 11 step tutorial on this shading technique.
Shading Gradients – 11 step coloring technique in pictures  

Take Your Shading Further

You can use the shading gradients coloring technique to create realistic skies, tropical waters in deep ocean coloring pages or metal effects.

For best results try and use premium art quality coloring pencils (I used Prismacolor Premier pencils in this guide) and good quality paper.

If you are still hungry for more tips then take a look at our detailed guide on How to Color with Colored Pencils 

Your Turn

Have a question or an extra tip to share?  Let us know in the comments below.

 

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Comments

  1. Kathie Lester says

    November 2, 2017 at 2:28 AM

    How do you create shading with fiber-tip pens?

    Reply
  2. debbie dumler says

    November 14, 2017 at 1:24 AM

    how much does this cost may i ask. thank you

    Reply

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