
The big question has been .."How do you get those colors" I decided to color one of my tangles and take pictures at the different stages in order to give people a better idea on how I color. I hope if you are asking the same question that this will help you in your coloring ideas. ![]() To get depth and texture I then add many layers of different color to the patterns. Darker colors under make 3-d effects on the lighter upper colors. Deeper colors on edges also help to make a textured look. Sometimes I used up to 8 layers of color to get the depth I want. If it looks to pink....I add yellow or orange. Just an added note.....with this picture I used a variety of colored pencils. Some are the cheap Rose Art pencils and some are more expensive Prismacolor pencils. I would love to get some really nice pencils but I have to wait for another gift moment. I just went by color. I drew this picture on regular sketch paper. So the end result is that you do not have to spend a lot on your art work. When I use watercolor I use a hot press watercolor paper. This is more expensive so I conserve the paper as much as I can.
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Hi LeeAnn,
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Tricia
1/26/2011 10:41:20 pm
LOVE your work. The step-by-step 'coloring' information is helpful. What materials did you use?
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ledenzer
1/27/2011 12:22:16 am
Just an added note.....with this picture I used a variety of colored pencils. Some are the cheap Rose Art pencils and some are more expensive Prismacolor pencils. I would love to get some really nice pencils but I have to wait for another gift moment. I just went by color. I drew this picture on regular sketch paper. So the end result is that you do not have to spend a lot on your art work. When I use watercolor I use a hot press watercolor paper. This is more expensive so I conserve the paper as much as I can.
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4/27/2012 10:19:49 am
This is drop dead gorgeous. I found you because of a comment you made on flickr. I've never seen colored pencil done so beautifully before. I appreciate you explaining how you add layer after layer to get the colors you want.
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1/27/2011 11:24:27 am
I love the step-by-step explanation and illustration. Seeing other people's approach to artwork is always interesting and your work is lovely!
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1/31/2011 03:56:48 am
Hi LeeAnn,
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2/13/2011 06:20:26 am
These are just divine! My hubby has just bought me some good pencils for my birthday so I'm going to give it a go in my tangles and follow your great tips. Thank you for putting up this tutorial!
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booklogged
3/5/2011 02:13:17 pm
I'm speechless! Your talent is immense. Thanks for sharing it.
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3/19/2011 09:22:13 pm
Hi LeeAnn
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8/24/2011 01:29:52 am
Thanks so much for this link. I have tons of colored pencils and will definitely be giving this a try!
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Kristy S
12/2/2011 01:41:41 pm
I love your work. Your coloring is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing.I am on a budget, too, so its nice to see what can be done without expensive materials.
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Fi Nolan
4/27/2012 08:12:11 am
LeeAnn
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5/5/2012 12:42:32 pm
Your work is so beautiful, LeeAnn. I admire the time and work of the many layers that go into your tangles. I have some Prismacolor square sticks(?) that I bought years ago on sale when I was starting pastels and thought that is what they were. I have never used them. I will have to experiment. I have never used colored pencils before.
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Ksenija
5/12/2012 01:56:12 am
Thank you for wonderful tutorial. I love the deepness and silkiness at the end.
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Artlike/Ed
5/13/2012 08:44:55 am
Your work is so amazing....I've always admired everything you post. I've recently picked up my cp after seeing what was being achieved on Wetcanvas. I was so pleased to find your tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
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5/23/2012 03:49:03 pm
Hey Lady! ... have missed you so much! ... this is an awesome tutorial, & our techniques are much the same, ... just repinned some of your pieces on pinterest ( don't have much time to spend there) but I wanted to be able to open up to your work whenever I want to see some truely inspirational art ... :)
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8/7/2012 06:21:10 pm
I always thought you used watercolor--such technique! Can't wait to try this, LeeAnn!
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11/23/2012 05:53:43 pm
Many thanks for this wonderful tutorial, I am very new at Zentangles, only been doing it for just over a week but hopefully I will get better with time...I joined the Yahoo group to so that I could glean some tips.
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2/2/2013 04:28:15 am
Hi Lee Ann,
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ledenzer
7/8/2014 04:30:05 pm
Ronnie, I use a blending stump sometimes but usually control the blend with the layering on of color.
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7/27/2014 07:13:03 am
Great explanation of using colour...you have an eye for it....thanks for sharing, it's always interesting to see other's creativity.
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Kimberly Barcello
4/20/2015 10:48:45 pm
thanks for the " behind the scenes" glimpse of your beautiful work. I'm a big admirer 😄
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tracy bayley
4/21/2015 12:59:07 am
Oh my goodness Leeann! Your colours are amazingly vibrant and have so much depth.....and all that on cheap paper using various different quality of pencils? You are amazing!!! I have so much trouble layering pencil down - it always 'blooms' (from what i can gather from reading so many tutorials)....guess the trick is to go lightly then?
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Sue Edwards
4/21/2015 02:29:50 am
Thanks so much for showing us the steps of one of your pieces. My work usually looks like the 2nd or 3rd picture :( I guess I need to be more patient and go with more lighter layers.
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Tracy McDonald
5/9/2015 02:26:40 pm
It's so nice to see beautiful things. Thank you for sharing your beautiful drawings. I use Crayola crayons & Crayola colored pencils. Crayons blend nicely too. One can make many shades by "over-coloring" & the white blends and smooths.
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Kate
8/31/2015 04:12:45 am
LOVE this site. I'm new to zentangles and just found it thanks to my 14yr old granddaughter. I have 4 grandchildren who ALL love to doodle and colour. Thanks for a great site and colouring tips!
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I am a wife, mother, grandmother, clerk, and appreciator of art. Sometimes I try to produce some art myself. Mainly I love the art of others. Doodling has been a big part of my life. Notes were never left unadorned. Now that I have found zentangle....doodling has become more exciting and fun! I hope you enjoy.
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