How to Choose the Perfect Coloring Supplies to Match Your Style
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Coloring is much more than just a calming activity: it's a means to unleash your creativity, wash off stress, and even regain your lost artist self. Whether you're new to adult coloring or just want to level up with the right supplies, this guide will help you make all the difference. This guide covers everything from selecting the best coloring pencils and markers to choosing the perfect coloring books, helping you to build an ultimate creative toolkit that best suits your style.
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### **1. Colored Pencils: A Classic for every artist**
Colored pencils are a staple for every artist and coloring enthusiast's collection, offering precision and control for intricate details. Here are a few factors to consider when picking pencils:
#### • **Quality: Artist-Grade vs. Student-Grade
- **Artist-Grade Pencils**: These provide rich pigments and blend smoothly, making them perfect for layering and shading. Brands like *Prismacolor Premier* and *Faber-Castell Polychromos* are favorites for their vibrant colors and buttery consistency.
- **Student-Grade Pencils**: More budget-friendly but less vibrant. These are great for beginners or casual colorers who want to experiment before investing in professional tools. Consider brands like *Crayola* or *Arteza.*
#### **• Hardness and Blending**
- **Soft Core Pencils**: Great for blending, shading, and smooth application.
- **Hard Core Pencils**: Good for fine details and sharp lines because they maintain their point longer.
#### **Our Recommendation:**
If you enjoy working with soft gradients and layered effects, begin with a set of *Prismacolor Premier Soft Core* pencils. If you enjoy crisp details, try *Faber-Castell Polychromos*.
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### **2. Markers: Bold and Vibrant Coloring
Markers provide rich, even coverage and are ideal for bold, vibrant styles. The range of markers can be daunting, so here's what to consider:
#### **• Alcohol-Based vs. Water-Based Markers**
- **Alcohol-Based Markers**: Blend beautifully, dry fast, and layer without streaks. Popular brands include *Copic*, *Ohuhu*, and *Spectrum Noir*. These are perfect for professional-quality results but can bleed through thin paper.
- **Water-Based Markers**: Affordable and less likely to bleed, making them great for beginners or coloring books with single-sided pages. Look into brands like *Tombow Dual Brush Pens* or *Crayola Super Tips*.
#### **• Tip Styles**
- **Brush Tip**: Versatile and great for both fine details and broad strokes. Perfect for calligraphy and blending.
- **Fine Tip**: Excellent for small, intricate details.
- **Chisel Tip**: Great for covering large areas with precision.
#### **Our Recommendation:**
For versatile and smooth blending, invest in a starter set of *Ohuhu Alcohol Markers*. If you prefer water-based options for detailed work, *Tombow Dual Brush Pens* provide a perfect balance.
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### **3. Choosing the Perfect Coloring Books**
The right coloring book can inspire your creativity and set the tone for your experience. Here's what to look for:
#### **• Paper Quality**
- **Thick, High-Quality Paper**: This is a must when using markers, as thinner paper will bleed through. Look for coloring books described as "marker-friendly" or "artist-grade."
- **Smooth vs. Textured Paper:** Smooth paper works best with markers, while textured paper completes colored pencils when blending and layering colors.
#### • **Complexity and Style**
- **Detailed Designs**: Perfect for the person who loves fine, detailed patterns, such as mandalas, florals, or zentangle-style art.
- **Themed Books**: From nature scenes to fantasy worlds, pick a book that sparks your imagination.
- **Simple Designs**: Great for beginners or for those who want quick, stress-relieving coloring sessions.
#### **Our Recommendation:**
For pencil users, *Johanna Basford's* books, like *Enchanted Forest* or *Secret Garden*, offer stunning, intricate illustrations. If you prefer markers, *Creative Haven's* single-sided books are a fantastic choice.
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### **4. Bonus Supplies to Level Up Your Art
While pencils, markers, and books are enough to start with, a few extra will make your coloring experience more fun - **Blenders**: Utilize blending stumps or blending markers to smooth colors out.
- **White Gel Pens**: Great for highlights and finishing touches.
- **Sharpener**: A nice sharpener gives clean cuts without breaking your pencils into pieces.
- **Storage:** Keep your supplies organized. Use pencil cases or marker organizers.
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### **5. Find Your Style and Experiment**
Every artist has a style that's uniquely their own, and the best way to find yours is to play. Try combining colored pencils with markers for dynamic effects, or experiment with different coloring books to see what themes inspire you most.
---
### **Ready to Start Your Creative Journey?
At *Techicolour Corner*, we believe that inside each person, there is an inner artist just dying to shine. Whether you are more of a pencil or a marker person, or both, having the right set of tools will make it all the more enjoyable and rewarding.
Build your ideal coloring toolkit today! Stop by our shop for premium coloring supplies and books designed to bring your art to life.
**Happy Coloring!**
---
### **1. Colored Pencils: A Classic for every artist**
Colored pencils are a staple for every artist and coloring enthusiast's collection, offering precision and control for intricate details. Here are a few factors to consider when picking pencils:
#### • **Quality: Artist-Grade vs. Student-Grade
- **Artist-Grade Pencils**: These provide rich pigments and blend smoothly, making them perfect for layering and shading. Brands like *Prismacolor Premier* and *Faber-Castell Polychromos* are favorites for their vibrant colors and buttery consistency.
- **Student-Grade Pencils**: More budget-friendly but less vibrant. These are great for beginners or casual colorers who want to experiment before investing in professional tools. Consider brands like *Crayola* or *Arteza.*
#### **• Hardness and Blending**
- **Soft Core Pencils**: Great for blending, shading, and smooth application.
- **Hard Core Pencils**: Good for fine details and sharp lines because they maintain their point longer.
#### **Our Recommendation:**
If you enjoy working with soft gradients and layered effects, begin with a set of *Prismacolor Premier Soft Core* pencils. If you enjoy crisp details, try *Faber-Castell Polychromos*.
---
### **2. Markers: Bold and Vibrant Coloring
Markers provide rich, even coverage and are ideal for bold, vibrant styles. The range of markers can be daunting, so here's what to consider:
#### **• Alcohol-Based vs. Water-Based Markers**
- **Alcohol-Based Markers**: Blend beautifully, dry fast, and layer without streaks. Popular brands include *Copic*, *Ohuhu*, and *Spectrum Noir*. These are perfect for professional-quality results but can bleed through thin paper.
- **Water-Based Markers**: Affordable and less likely to bleed, making them great for beginners or coloring books with single-sided pages. Look into brands like *Tombow Dual Brush Pens* or *Crayola Super Tips*.
#### **• Tip Styles**
- **Brush Tip**: Versatile and great for both fine details and broad strokes. Perfect for calligraphy and blending.
- **Fine Tip**: Excellent for small, intricate details.
- **Chisel Tip**: Great for covering large areas with precision.
#### **Our Recommendation:**
For versatile and smooth blending, invest in a starter set of *Ohuhu Alcohol Markers*. If you prefer water-based options for detailed work, *Tombow Dual Brush Pens* provide a perfect balance.
---
### **3. Choosing the Perfect Coloring Books**
The right coloring book can inspire your creativity and set the tone for your experience. Here's what to look for:
#### **• Paper Quality**
- **Thick, High-Quality Paper**: This is a must when using markers, as thinner paper will bleed through. Look for coloring books described as "marker-friendly" or "artist-grade."
- **Smooth vs. Textured Paper:** Smooth paper works best with markers, while textured paper completes colored pencils when blending and layering colors.
#### • **Complexity and Style**
- **Detailed Designs**: Perfect for the person who loves fine, detailed patterns, such as mandalas, florals, or zentangle-style art.
- **Themed Books**: From nature scenes to fantasy worlds, pick a book that sparks your imagination.
- **Simple Designs**: Great for beginners or for those who want quick, stress-relieving coloring sessions.
#### **Our Recommendation:**
For pencil users, *Johanna Basford's* books, like *Enchanted Forest* or *Secret Garden*, offer stunning, intricate illustrations. If you prefer markers, *Creative Haven's* single-sided books are a fantastic choice.
---
### **4. Bonus Supplies to Level Up Your Art
While pencils, markers, and books are enough to start with, a few extra will make your coloring experience more fun - **Blenders**: Utilize blending stumps or blending markers to smooth colors out.
- **White Gel Pens**: Great for highlights and finishing touches.
- **Sharpener**: A nice sharpener gives clean cuts without breaking your pencils into pieces.
- **Storage:** Keep your supplies organized. Use pencil cases or marker organizers.
---
### **5. Find Your Style and Experiment**
Every artist has a style that's uniquely their own, and the best way to find yours is to play. Try combining colored pencils with markers for dynamic effects, or experiment with different coloring books to see what themes inspire you most.
---
### **Ready to Start Your Creative Journey?
At *Techicolour Corner*, we believe that inside each person, there is an inner artist just dying to shine. Whether you are more of a pencil or a marker person, or both, having the right set of tools will make it all the more enjoyable and rewarding.
Build your ideal coloring toolkit today! Stop by our shop for premium coloring supplies and books designed to bring your art to life.
**Happy Coloring!**