{"id":65,"date":"2025-03-31T14:57:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T14:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/?p=65"},"modified":"2026-05-17T07:55:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T07:55:34","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-colored-pencils-for-your-drawings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-colored-pencils-for-your-drawings\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Colored Pencils for Your Drawings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"text-align:center; font-size:14px; color:#777; margin-top:20px;\">\nBy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#777; text-decoration:underline;\">Jasmina Susak<\/a> \u2022 Updated on May 17, 2026 \u2022 Includes downloadable Skin Tone Viewer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-base-background-color has-background is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a36cee94 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Working with colored pencils can be challenging, especially for beginners who draw from a reference image and wonder how to choose colored pencils for drawing.<\/strong> Matching tones to a reference photo is key to achieving accurate sketches and realistic shading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/colored-pencil-portrait-swatches.webp\" alt=\"color swatches skin tones comparing to reference photo\" class=\"wp-image-570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/colored-pencil-portrait-swatches.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/colored-pencil-portrait-swatches-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" id=\"h-easiest-way-to-find-the-best-colors-to-match-a-reference-photo\">Easiest Way to Find the Best Colors to Match a Reference Photo <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this blog, I&#8217;ll guide you through choosing the best colored pencils for realistic art. Learn how I and other professional artists select colors to create lifelike tones that match reference photos. Read this free tutorial for tips on achieving realistic results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-method-1-using-a-color-picker-for-accurate-color-matching\">Method 1 \u2013 Using a Color Picker for Accurate Color Matching<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most efficient methods I&#8217;ve found for <strong>how to choose colored pencils for drawing<\/strong> is using tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pen-pick.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PenPick<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The easiest way is to use <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pen-pick.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PenPick \u2013 Color Picker for Artists<\/a><\/strong>, a <strong>game-changing web application<\/strong> that helps you select the right colored pencils simply by picking a color from your reference photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/colored-pencil-picker-app-2.webp\" alt=\"how to choose colored pencils reference photo in PenPick app tutorial\" class=\"wp-image-110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/colored-pencil-picker-app-2.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/colored-pencil-picker-app-2-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/colored-pencil-picker-app-2-768x578.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pen-pick.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PenPick<\/a><\/strong> member, you can <strong>upload your own reference photo<\/strong> and simply <strong>click or tap<\/strong> on any part of the image you want to draw. The tool will instantly suggest the best <strong>colored pencils<\/strong> from <strong>28 different brands<\/strong> on the right side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-supported-colored-pencil-brands\"><strong>Supported Colored Pencil Brands:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<li><strong>Prismacolor Premier<\/strong> \u2013 150 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faber-Castell Polychromos<\/strong> \u2013 120 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caran d&#8217;Ache Luminance 6901<\/strong> \u2013 100 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arteza Expert<\/strong> \u2013 120 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caran d&#8217;Ache Pablo<\/strong> \u2013 120 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Castle Arts Gold Standard<\/strong> \u2013 120 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Castle Arts Soft Touch<\/strong> \u2013 120 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crayola Colored Pencils<\/strong> \u2013 120 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Derwent Artists<\/strong> \u2013 120 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Derwent Coloursoft<\/strong> \u2013 72 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Derwent Chromaflow<\/strong> \u2013 72 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Derwent Inktense<\/strong> \u2013 100 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Derwent Lightfast<\/strong> \u2013 100 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Derwent Procolour<\/strong> \u2013 72 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Derwent Studio<\/strong> \u2013 72 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faber-Castell Black Edition<\/strong> \u2013 100 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Holbein Artists<\/strong> \u2013 150 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor<\/strong> \u2013 72 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>STAEDTLER 146C<\/strong> \u2013 72 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tombow Irojiten<\/strong> \u2013 100 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Black Widow<\/strong> \u2013 180 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Koh-I-Noor Polycolor<\/strong> \u2013 144 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faber-Castell Goldfaber<\/strong> \u2013 48 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shuttle Art<\/strong> \u2013 174 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mitsubishi Uni<\/strong> \u2013 100 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kalour<\/strong> \u2013 180 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schpirerr Farben<\/strong> \u2013 96 colored pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arrtx<\/strong> \u2013 72 colored pencils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-radius:10px\">Not sure which colored pencil brand to buy? Check out <strong>my blog<\/strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/top-3-best-colored-pencils-for-artists-in-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 3 Best Colored Pencils for Artists in 2025<\/a><\/em> \u2014 based on real experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-how-to-pick-colors-with-penpick\">How to Pick Colors with PenPick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-step-1-how-to-upload-your-reference-photo\"><strong>Step 1: How to Upload Your Reference Photo<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a member, uploading your own reference photo is easy! Simply tap or click on the UPLOAD icon, then select the photo from your device\u2019s gallery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/penpick-application-panel-upload.webp\" alt=\"PenPick panel where users upload reference photos for picking colors for drawing\" class=\"wp-image-197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/penpick-application-panel-upload.webp 825w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/penpick-application-panel-upload-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/penpick-application-panel-upload-768x482.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I have chosen <strong>this<\/strong> reference photo of a bald eagle, which is in the public domain and sourced from <strong>Pixabay<\/strong>, so we can use it without any copyright issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bals-eagle-ref-photo-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"reference photo Close-up of a bald eagle with white and yellow feathers on a black background\" class=\"wp-image-199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bals-eagle-ref-photo-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bals-eagle-ref-photo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bals-eagle-ref-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bals-eagle-ref-photo-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bals-eagle-ref-photo-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bals-eagle-ref-photo-2048x2046.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bals-eagle-ref-photo-1320x1319.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you upload your image, you can zoom in to the finest details or zoom out and move the image within the panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step1.webp\" alt=\"Penpick app interface with uploaded reference photo of bald eagle\" class=\"wp-image-202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step1.webp 825w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step1-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step1-768x482.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-step-2-how-to-get-recommended-colored-pencils\"><strong>Step 2: How to Get Recommended Colored Pencils<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply click or tap on the area you want to draw, and the suggested colored pencils will appear on the right side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step2-2.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Penpick app with an upload button, zoom in\/out options, and a selected reference photo.\" class=\"wp-image-217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step2-2.webp 825w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step2-2-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step2-2-768x482.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find your preferred colored pencil brand, <strong>scroll<\/strong> up and down through the suggested pencils on the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step3-1.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Penpick app showing a selected bald eagle beak color and a list of recommended colored pencils from different brands\" class=\"wp-image-228\" style=\"width:650px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-step-3-understanding-the-accuracy-feature-in-penpick\">Step 3: <strong>Understanding the Accuracy Feature in Penpick<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Accuracy<\/strong> percentage shows how closely a suggested colored pencil matches the selected area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>90%+ Accuracy<\/strong> \u2192 Use that pencil confidently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>70% or lower<\/strong> \u2192 No exact match; mix colors. Tap nearby areas to find blending options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>50-60% Accuracy<\/strong> \u2192 Still the best available match but may not be ideal. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background has-quicksand-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-radius:10px\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Always test colors on a separate sheet of paper before applying them to your drawings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-step-4-using-the-suggested-colored-pencil\">Step 4: Using the suggested colored pencil<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I always use wax-based colored pencils like Prismacolor Premier and Caran d&#8217;Ache Luminance. Since I agree with the PenPick app\u2019s recommendation, I use Yellow Ochre by Prismacolor for the selected area, which was suggested with 85% accuracy. In the image below, you can see me coloring the eagle&#8217;s beak with Yellow Ochre, demonstrating how the PenPick app helps me select the perfect colored pencils for my drawing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step4-2.webp\" alt=\"Colored pencil drawing of a bald eagle, created using the PenPick app to select pencils. Using PenPick app\u2019s recommended Yellow Ochre for coloring the eagle\u2019s beak with Prismacolor Premier pencils, based on the app's 85% accuracy suggestion.\" class=\"wp-image-225\" style=\"width:650px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, we zoom in on the reference photo of the eagle in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pen-pick.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PenPick <\/a>app to enlarge the eyes. I then clicked on the iris to see which colored pencil the app would recommend. It suggested Cream by Prismacolor Premier with 78% accuracy, and I believe this is the best match for the most highlighted area of the iris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step5.webp\" alt=\"Zoomed-in view of the eagle's eye in the PenPick app, showing the iris and the recommended colored pencil, Cream by Prismacolor Premier, with 78% accuracy.\" class=\"wp-image-242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step5.webp 825w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step5-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step5-768x482.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the demonstration below, you can see me using Cream by Prismacolor Premier for the strikingly colored iris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step6.webp\" alt=\"Demonstration of using Cream by Prismacolor Premier to color the eagle\u2019s striking iris in a colored pencil drawing, guided by the PenPick app\" class=\"wp-image-244\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s test this color picker further by picking colors for the eagle\u2019s <strong>gape<\/strong>. As you can see, it suggests <strong>Jasmine<\/strong> by <strong>Prismacolor Premier<\/strong> with <strong>85% accuracy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step7.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of eagle\u2019s yellow gape colored with Jasmine Prismacolor Premier colored pencil, smooth texture using color picker tool.\" class=\"wp-image-261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step7.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step7-300x188.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This recommended colored pencil, <strong>Jasmine<\/strong> by <strong>Prismacolor Premier<\/strong>, is perfect for the eagle\u2019s <strong>gape<\/strong>. I pressed hard to create a smooth, even texture and a deep, rich color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step8.webp\" alt=\"Eagle beak detailed work in progress with Jasmine colored pencil by Prismacolor Premier  selected by color picker for accurate tone\" class=\"wp-image-273\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White feathers appear gray in shadow. I clicked on the shaded area shown below, and the color picker suggested <strong>Warm Gray 50% colored pencil<\/strong> by <strong>Prismacolor Premier<\/strong> with <strong>79% accuracy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step9.webp\" alt=\"White feather in shadow on eagle, matched with Warm Gray 50% Prismacolor Premier colored pencil using color picker tool.\" class=\"wp-image-275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step9.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step9-300x188.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Of course, I can confirm that Warm Gray 50% colored pencil is the best match, so I used it to color this part.<\/strong> When I clicked around, PenPick recommended a darker Warm Gray for the shaded areas and lighter Warm Grays for the brighter sections, which I applied accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-bald-eagle-step10.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of the bald eagle neck being colored with Warm Gray 50% colored pencil as recommended by PenPick\" class=\"wp-image-277\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>So, I used every pencil suggested by the color picker, and below you can see my finished drawing side by side with the reference photo. The colors match perfectly.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bald-eagle-reference-photo-drawing.webp\" alt=\"Finished drawing displayed side by side with the reference photo, showing a perfect color match using the suggested colored pencils from PenPick\" class=\"wp-image-279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bald-eagle-reference-photo-drawing.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/bald-eagle-reference-photo-drawing-300x164.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coloring this bald eagle took me over 4 hours, and I&#8217;ve narrated the entire process. You can watch it, along with many other tutorials, on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloredpenciltutor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colored Pencil Tutor website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section-right\">\n            <div class=\"content\">\n     \n             <p>When you upload a reference photo and select an area from your reference photo, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pen-pick.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">PenPick<\/a> suggests which colored pencil to use &#8211; see demonstration on a ladybug drawing. The application features 28 most popular colored pencil brands.<\/p><br>\n   \n                    <\/div>\n\n           <center> <div class=\"image\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pen-pick.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/penpick-drawing-ladybug.webp\" alt=\"Colored Pencil Picker PenPick software app Jasmina Susak artist demonstrate using tool with colored pencils drawing of a lady bug\"  width=\"500\" height=\"348\"><\/a><br>\n <div class=\"center-button\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pen-pick.com\/\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Use PenPick<\/a>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div><\/center>\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-how-to-match-colored-pencils-for-portraits\">How to Match Colored Pencils for Portraits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People often ask which colored pencils I use for skin tones, so here\u2019s an example of how using a colored pencil picker can be beneficial. When I drew this portrait of The Rock, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pen-pick.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PenPick <\/a>suggested Warm Grays for the shaved mustache area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-portraits-step1.webp\" alt=\"color picker panel suggests colored pencil for the portrait skin face male head\" class=\"wp-image-420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-portraits-step1.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-portraits-step1-300x188.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, I used <strong>Warm Grays<\/strong> by Prismacolor Premier for the shaved mustache and beard areas, applying it over the basic colors I had already used. If you&#8217;d like to see which colored pencils I used as base colors for this portrait, join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloredpenciltutor.com\/tutorials\/#portut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colored Pencil Tutor<\/a> to watch the full real-time video with written step-by-step instructions. I cover tutorials on <strong>skin tones, hair, and facial features<\/strong> there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/choose-colors-portraits-step2.webp\" alt=\"artist draws portrait face skin with colored pencil demonstration in real-time\" class=\"wp-image-422\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#d3d8de\">Read my blog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-portraits-with-colored-pencils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Draw Portraits with Colored Pencils<\/a> for practical tips, skin tone techniques, and a free step-by-step tutorial on drawing faces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even unusual colored pencils can enhance your portrait drawings. For instance, if a person wears a green t-shirt, the lower jaw area will reflect a subtle green hue. Simply add a layer of green over the skin to achieve a realistic effect, making your portrait more lifelike and true to the reference photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch the PenPick Colored Pencil demo below to see how it helped me find the best color matches for drawing this beautiful leopard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PenPick DEMO - Leopard in Colored Pencil\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R_C6vkulRU0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is another PenPick Colored Pencil Picker demo, where I use the suggested pencils to draw a portrait of Rihanna. You can learn how to choose the right colored pencils for your drawings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Choose the Right Colored Pencils with PenPick \u2013 Rihanna Portrait Demo\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Nzgsa_JY-zs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fun fact:<\/strong> I once drew Jackson Galaxy and his late cat Velouria, who was with him until age 26. He saw my <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uUWVOQcK00A?si=A0ChF2S5vSLEQXSl?rel=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">time-lapse video<\/a> and even <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JacksonGalaxy\/status\/733942695043956736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E733942695043956736%7Ctwgr%5Eba549a1a3f588d3a5b1bfcb5f191e649bc820b60%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jasminasusak.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">tweeted it<\/a>! I later asked for his address and sent him the original drawing.<br>In the screenshot below, taken from one of his videos, you can see my artwork hanging on the wall behind him. Look how perfectly the skin tones in my drawing match his real skin color \u2014 spot on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what happens when you use what PenPick tells you to <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wink.png\" alt=\"wink\" style=\"width:16px;height:16px;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:4px;\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"712\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jackson-galaxy-712x1024.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot from Jackson Galaxy video showing my original drawing of him and his cat Veloria hanging on the wall behind him\" class=\"wp-image-451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jackson-galaxy-712x1024.webp 712w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jackson-galaxy-209x300.webp 209w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jackson-galaxy-768x1104.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/jackson-galaxy.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\n.my-button {\n  background: #ff5800; 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max-width: 300px;\"> <br> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloredpenciltutor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.coloredpenciltutor.com<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloredpenciltutor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/black-paper-demonstration-drawing-owl.webp\" alt=\"drawing owl on black paper.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloredpenciltutor.com\/\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Drawing on Black Paper<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n   <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\"> <br> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloredpenciltutor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.coloredpenciltutor.com<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloredpenciltutor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/colored-pencil-drawing-portrait.webp\" alt=\"How to Draw Faces.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloredpenciltutor.com\/\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">How to Draw Faces<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n       \n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\"> <br> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloredpenciltutor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.coloredpenciltutor.com<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloredpenciltutor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/colored-pencil-drawing-realistic-chocolate-caramel-cake.webp\" alt=\"Draw Photorealistic Cake.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloredpenciltutor.com\/\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Photorealistic Cake Drawing<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n   \n \n\n\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\"> <br> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloredpenciltutor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.coloredpenciltutor.com<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloredpenciltutor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/colored-pencil-golden-dragon-medallion-texture-tutorial.webp\" alt=\"Colored Pencil Golden Effect.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloredpenciltutor.com\/\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Colored Pencil Golden Effect<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-final-thoughts-on-using-penpick-for-choosing-colored-pencils\">Final Thoughts on Using PenPick for Choosing Colored Pencils<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pen-pick.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PenPick <\/a>suggests colored pencils, you are the one who decides whether the suggested pencil is the best choice for your drawing or if another option works better. Practice and experimentation will always be your best friends. However, integrating PenPick into your process will significantly improve your understanding of color mixing and how colors work together. It will also boost your confidence in choosing the right pencils for your drawing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/fish-colored-pencil-drawing.webp\" alt=\"reference photo and drawing golden fish showing accurate match same colors picked\" class=\"wp-image-431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/fish-colored-pencil-drawing.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/fish-colored-pencil-drawing-300x185.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides colored pencils, PenPick also has separate apps for <strong>pastels<\/strong>, <strong>markers<\/strong>, and <strong>graphite<\/strong>, making it a versatile tool for all kinds of artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a1fd70e41ae60f4ed459edf01d7a9f69 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-radius:10px;background-color:#008001\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pen-pick.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PenPick <\/a>Colored Pencils subscription lets you upload your own photos 24\/7 from any browser or device. It costs just $3 per week &#8211; less than a single Luminance pencil, so why not give it a try? No long-term commitment, cancel anytime. If it doesn\u2019t help with your color selection, just ask for a refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, using a color picker like PenPick can save time and improve accuracy. But what if you prefer a hands-on approach? Let&#8217;s explore other ways to choose colored pencils for drawing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-method-2-creating-and-using-colored-pencil-swatches\">Method 2 \u2013 Creating and Using Colored Pencil Swatches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever colored pencil brand you&#8217;re using, it&#8217;s a really good idea to <strong>swatch <\/strong>out every single color on the same piece of drawing paper you use for your art and write the name of the pencil under each swatch. The exterior of the colored pencil doesn&#8217;t always match how it looks when applied to paper. Especially if you draw on <strong>toned paper<\/strong>, make sure to create separate swatches on that surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ww-2-masolata-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"hand-drawn colored pencil chart swatches different colors\" class=\"wp-image-434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ww-2-masolata-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ww-2-masolata-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ww-2-masolata-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ww-2-masolata-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ww-2-masolata-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ww-2-masolata-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are different techniques for <strong>mixing colored pencils<\/strong>. Some artists apply light pressure and create multiple layers, over and over again. I apply heavy pressure with my colored pencil, always starting with the basic color for the skin tone in my drawing. Then, I apply other colored pencils on top, also pressing hard. This is called the burnishing technique. I also establish the basic color and then add shadows with a darker pencil, and highlights typically with white. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Explore the blogs on the homepage<\/a> to learn more about my drawing technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-sketcher-sketch-maker-for-artists\">Sketcher \u2013 Sketch Maker for Artists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-if-you-struggle-with-sketching-sketcher-turns-your-images-into-sketch-lines\">If you Struggle with Sketching &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sketch-draw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sketcher <\/a>Turns Your Images into Sketch Lines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-interactive-tool-for-artists-hobbyists-and-professionals\">Interactive Tool for Artists, Hobbyists, and Professionals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sketch-draw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sketcher<\/a> is a web application with interactive controls that converts reference photos into clean pencil-style sketch lines on white, gray, black paper, or as a <strong>transparent PNG<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sketch-draw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sketcher<\/a> creates precise outlines you can print, project, trace, engrave, stitch, or color, without guessing proportions or struggling with tracing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sketch-draw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sketcher<\/a> you get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extracted edges from photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean outlines instead of grid guessing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparent PNG for printing or projection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handles high-resolution images (6000px+)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Downloadable, printable outlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Privacy first: runs entirely in your browser<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try the interactive Sketcher demo at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sketch-draw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.sketch-draw.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/paper-line-tones-demonstration-butterfly-photo-desktop.webp\" alt=\"Sketcher web app demonstration webp animation showing gray paper options and line customization\" class=\"wp-image-1123\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sketch-draw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Use Sketcher<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-mix-colors-and-create-swatches-for-drawing-skin\">How to Mix Colors and Create Swatches for Drawing Skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important thing to know when mixing colored pencils is that the first layer will dominate and affect the overlapping layers of colors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the next image, you can see how skin tones are created by layering Prismacolor pencils one over another. Since skin is so nuanced and there are thousands of possible combinations, you\u2019ll need to experiment to find what works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/paletep-1024x622.jpg\" alt=\"Layered skin tones created with Prismacolor Premier colored pencils, showing how different shades blend through color layering techniques\" class=\"wp-image-437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/paletep-1024x622.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/paletep-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/paletep-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/paletep-1536x933.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/paletep-2048x1245.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/paletep-1320x802.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So again, the order in which you apply colored pencils is important. I\u2019ve created two <strong>Skin Tone Value Viewer<\/strong>s with <strong>Prismacolor Premier<\/strong> and <strong>Caran d&#8217;Ache Luminance 6901<\/strong> shown below, featuring some color combinations I use for portraits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/colored-pencil-mix-swatches.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/colored-pencil-mix-swatches.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/colored-pencil-mix-swatches-300x211.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-a4411d98-ea1d-4bec-94db-0a8155a54fc9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/how-to-chose-the-right-colored-pencils-for-your-drawings\/prismacolor-luminance-mix-color-swatches-2\/\">Prismacolor+Luminancere-mix-color-swatches<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Prismacolor-Luminance-mix-color-swatches-1.webp\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-a4411d98-ea1d-4bec-94db-0a8155a54fc9\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-98c8d646-4808-447a-99ca-54b2693dadbf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Prismacolor-Premier-Skin-Value-Viewer.jpg\">Prismacolor Premier Skin Value Viewer<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Prismacolor-Premier-Skin-Value-Viewer.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-98c8d646-4808-447a-99ca-54b2693dadbf\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply download the viewer, cut out the hole, and place it over the <strong>printed reference photo<\/strong>. This way, you can compare the color seen through the hole with your colored pencil combination to check for a match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/using-swatches-1024x746.webp\" alt=\"artists matches colored pencil swatches to a reference photo\" class=\"wp-image-461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/using-swatches-1024x746.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/using-swatches-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/using-swatches-768x559.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/using-swatches-1536x1119.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/using-swatches-1320x962.webp 1320w, https:\/\/www.jasminasusak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/using-swatches.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch my time-lapse drawing of Ed Sheeran below, where I used colored pencil combinations from the Skin Tone Value Viewer to build realistic skin tones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Speed Drawing: Ed Sheeran | Jasmina Susak\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4Fw0ZtwECPc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\n.my-button {\n  background: #ff5800; \/* Solid background color *\/\n  background-image: linear-gradient(0deg, #ff5800, #ff8700);\n  margin: 0 30px 30px 30px;\n  color: #fff;\n  font-family: 'Quicksand-SemiBold', sans-serif;\n  font-size: 22px;\n  padding: 15px 25px;\n  border-radius: 5px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  display: inline-block;\n  transition: background 1s ease, color 1s ease; \/* Use background for the easing effect *\/\n}\n\n.my-button img {\n  width: 30px; \/* Adjust the width as needed *\/\n  height: auto; \/* Maintain aspect ratio *\/\n  margin: -10px 16px -10px -10px;\n}\n\n\/* Change background color on hover *\/\n.my-button:hover {\n  background: #ff8700; \/* Solid background color on hover *\/\n  color: white;\n}\n\n<\/style>    \n<div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: auto; padding: 60px 20px; text-align: center;\">\n  <h2 style=\"font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Free Online Tools for Artists and Teachers on <a href=\"https:\/\/freetoolio.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">FreeToolio<\/a><\/h2><h3>No Registration &bull; No AI &bull; No Restrictions &bull; 100% Private &bull; Interactive<\/h3>\n<br><br>\n\n\n\n  <div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 50px;\">\n   \n\n\n\n    \n        <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\"> <br> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/clone-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clone Tool &#8211; Copy and Paste Parts of Images for Free<\/a><\/p> <br> <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/clone-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/clone-tool-copy-paste-leaf.webp\" alt=\"Link to Clone Stamp Tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; 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max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/image-spot-healing-brush\" target=\"_blank\">Spot Healing Brush Online Free Tool &#8211; Remove Unwanted Parts<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/image-spot-healing-brush\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/healing-brush.webp\" alt=\"Link to Spot Healing Brush Online Free Tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/image-spot-healing-brush\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Healing Brush\/Clone Tool<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/background-remover\" target=\"_blank\">Background Remover Online Free &#8211; Magic Eraser with 1 Click<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/background-remover\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/remove-background-headphones.webp\" alt=\"Link to Free Background Remover Tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/background-remover\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Remove Background\/Magic Eraser<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/blur-sharpen-pixelate-image\" target=\"_blank\">Blur, Sharpen &#038; Pixelate Image Online Free<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/blur-sharpen-pixelate-image\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/sharpen-blur.webp\" alt=\"Link to Blur, Sharpen &#038; Pixelate Image Online Free tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/blur-sharpen-pixelate-image\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Blur, Sharpen &#038; Pixelate<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n \n\n\n    <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/add-grid-to-image\" target=\"_blank\">Add Grid Over Image &#8211; Square Cell 1:1 Ratio Option Incuded<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/add-grid-to-image\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/reference-photo-chameleon-grid-maker.webp\" alt=\"Link to Grid Drawing Tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/add-grid-to-image\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Grid Maker<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n     <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/resize-crop-rotate-flip-image\" target=\"_blank\">Resize, Crop, Rotate and Flip Image Online Free Tool<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/resize-crop-rotate-flip-image\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/crop-resize.webp\" alt=\"Link to Resize, Crop, Rotate and Flip Image Online Free Tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/resize-crop-rotate-flip-image\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Resize\/Crop\/Rotate\/Flip<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/overlay-watermark-images\" target=\"_blank\">Overlay Images Online Free Tool &#8211; Add Watermark<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/overlay-watermark-images\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/watermark-over-orange-reference-photo.webp\" alt=\"Link to Overlay Images Online Free Tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/overlay-watermark-images\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Overlay Images \/ Add Watermark<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/adjust-image-colors\" target=\"_blank\">Color Adjustment Image Online Free Tool<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/adjust-image-colors\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/color-photos.webp\" alt=\"Link to Photo to Sketch Converter Online Free Tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/adjust-image-colors\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Adjust Colors<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n\n  \n    \n\n    <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/posterize-image\" target=\"_blank\">Posterize Image Online Free Tool<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/posterize-image\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/posterized-reference-photos-apple-lips.webp\" alt=\"Link to Posterize Image Online Free Tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/posterize-image\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Posterize Image<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n     <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/image-highlight-and-shadow-isolator\" target=\"_blank\">Highlight &#038; Shadow Isolator<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/image-highlight-and-shadow-isolator\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/reference-photo-apple-shadows-highlights.webp\" alt=\"Link to Highlight and Shadow Isolator Free Online Tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/image-highlight-and-shadow-isolator\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Highlight &#038; Shadow Isolator<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n    <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/image-color-value-finder\" target=\"_blank\">Free Online Color Value Finder<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/image-color-value-finder\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/cutout-tool-reference-photo-apple-eye.webp\" alt=\"Link to Color Value Fined in Pictures.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/image-color-value-finder\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Color Value Finder<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n     <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/photo-to-sketch-converter\" target=\"_blank\">Photo to Sketch Converter Online Free<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/photo-to-sketch-converter\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/photo-to-sketch-rose-photo.webp\" alt=\"Link to Photo to Sketch Converter Online Free Tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/photo-to-sketch-converter\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Photo to Sketch<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n    <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/reduce-image-opacity\" target=\"_blank\">Reduce Image Opacity Online Free<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/reduce-image-opacity\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/watermelon-reduced-opacity.webp\" alt=\"Link to Reduce Image Opacity Online Free tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/reduce-image-opacity\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Reduce Opacity<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    \n    <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/invert-image-negative\" target=\"_blank\">Invert Images Online Free Tool &#8211; Negative Image Effect<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/invert-image-negative\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/inverted-photo-lavender.webp\" alt=\"Link to Image Inverter Free Tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/invert-image-negative\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Invert Images<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n     <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/add-drop-shadow-to-image\" target=\"_blank\">Add Drop Shadow to Image Online Free<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/add-drop-shadow-to-image\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/object-drop-shadow.webp\" alt=\"Link to Drop Shadow to Image Online Free Tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/add-drop-shadow-to-image\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Add Drop Shadow<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/brighten-darken-image\" target=\"_blank\">Brighten or Darken Image Online Free Tool<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/brighten-darken-image\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/brightness-tool-eye-photo.webp\" alt=\"Link to Overlay Images Online Free Tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/brighten-darken-image\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Adjust Brightness<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/convert-compress\/\" target=\"_blank\">Convert and Compress Images Online<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/convert-compress\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/convert-compress.webp\" alt=\"Link to Convert and Compress Images Online.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/convert-compress\/\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Convert \/ Compress<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/liquify-warp\/\" target=\"_blank\">Liquify and Warp Images Online &#8211; Smudge Tool<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/liquify-warp\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/liquify-warp.webp\" alt=\"Link to Liquify and Warp Images Online.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/liquify-warp\/\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Liquify\/Warp<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/color-picker\/\" target=\"_blank\">Color Picker from Image &#8211; Copy HEX RGB CMYK Codes<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/color-picker\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/color-picker.webp\" alt=\"Link to Color Picker.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/color-picker\/\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Color Picker<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/image-color-palette-generator\" target=\"_blank\">Free Image Color Palette Generator &#8211; Extract Dominating Colors<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/image-color-palette-generator\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/generator-image.png\" alt=\"Link to Overlay Images Online Free Tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/image-color-palette-generator\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Color Palette Generator<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n \n \n  <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/colorize-photo-manually\/\" target=\"_blank\">Colorize Photo Online Free Tool &#8211; Manual Hue Brush &#8211; No AI<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/colorize-photo-manually\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/colorize-photo-shirt-girl.webp\" alt=\"Link to Colorize Photo Online Free Tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/colorize-photo-manually\/\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Colorize Photo<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n\n\n\n   <div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/add-text-to-image\/\" target=\"_blank\">Add Text to Image Online Free Tool &#8211; Curved Text, Outline, 3D<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/add-text-to-image\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/candies-text.webp\" alt=\"Link to Add Text to Image Online Free Tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/add-text-to-image\/\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Add Text<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 250px; max-width: 300px;\">\n        <br>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/rounded-corners-bevel-emboss-image-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rounded Corners, Bevel and Emboss Image Online Tool<\/a><\/p>\n        <br>\n      <div style=\"overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7); transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;\"\n           onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" \n           onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.7)'\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/rounded-corners-bevel-emboss-image-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/emboss.webp\" alt=\"Link to Add Text to Image Online Free Tool.\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"><\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<br>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetoolio.net\/rounded-corners-bevel-emboss-image-tool\/\" class=\"my-button\" target=\"_blank\">Rounded Corners \/ Emboss<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1744104222364\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can I match colored pencils to a reference photo?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">One of the easiest ways is to use a tool like PenPick, which lets you upload a reference photo and tap on areas to get matching pencil suggestions. You can also create swatches and compare them manually to the printed photo.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1744104442085\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What if the suggested pencil doesn\u2019t look right in my drawing?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Use your judgment. PenPick suggestions are helpful, but they&#8217;re not always perfect. If a suggested color looks off, try adjusting your reference image or choose a similar pencil that looks better on your paper.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1744104490625\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is PenPick and how does it help with color selection?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">PenPick is a color picker app for artists that suggests matching colored pencils based on your reference photo. It helps simplify the color selection process and improves color accuracy in your drawings.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1744104506801\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use PenPick with any colored pencil brand?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, PenPick supports 28 popular brands, including Prismacolor, Polychromos, Luminance, and more. You can choose your brand from the app settings.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1744104564908\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I choose the right colored pencils for a drawing?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Start by considering the subject and the type of paper you\u2019re using. For portraits, soft wax-based pencils like Prismacolor work well for smooth blending. 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