{"id":42881,"date":"2025-01-02T15:54:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T15:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/?page_id=42881"},"modified":"2026-04-02T22:23:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T22:23:26","slug":"colored-pencils-plus-ink-with-colored-pencils","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/colored-pencils-plus-ink-with-colored-pencils","title":{"rendered":"Colored Pencils Plus &#8211; Ink with Colored Pencils"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"coursetitlecontainer\">\n<div class=\"coursetitle\">\n<h1><span>Colored Pencils Plus:<\/span> Ink and Colored Pencils<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"insertbackground\">\n<div class=\"removep\">\n<div class=\"videoflexwrapper\">\n<div class=\"videotop\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1044784770?h=2bd4edb059\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebartop\">\n<div class=\"vertalign\">\n<div class=\"logoimage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logosmall75.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebarcarddescriptiondark\"><span>JOIN THE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR<\/span><br \/>\n    Get ALL of our courses, ebooks, live lessons, critiques, lesson plans and more today.<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebarbuttonholder\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttonsmem\">START FREE TRIAL<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"margin-top:1.5em;\">or<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/register-colored-pencils-plus\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sidebuttons\">BUY SINGLE COURSE $97<\/div>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"courseperkscontainer\">\n<div class=\"courseperks\"><span>This course features:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"courseperks\"><i class=\"far fa-clock\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/I>4 Hours of Instruction<\/div>\n<div class=\"courseperks\"><i class=\"fas fa-film\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/I>19 Videos<\/div>\n<div class=\"courseperks\"><i class=\"fas fa-book\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/I>4 eBooks<\/div>\n<div class=\"courseperks\"><i class=\"fas fa-shield-alt\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><\/i>30 Day Money Back Guarantee<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n<p>\n\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<div class=\"favorites\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tabs\">\n<input name=\"tabs\" type=\"radio\" id=\"tab-1\" class=\"input\"\/><br \/>\n  <label for=\"tab-1\" class=\"label\">Lessons <i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\" style=\"margin-left:2px;\"><\/i><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel\">\n<h2>Course Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"curriculumcontainer\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/colored-pencils-plus-watercolor-and-colored-pencils\" class=\"curriculum\"><strong>MODULE 1: WATERCOLOR AND COLORED PENCILS<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/colored-pencils-plus-posca-markers-and-colored-pencils\" class=\"curriculum\"><strong>MODULE 2: POSCA MARKERS AND COLORED PENCILS<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/colored-pencils-plus-markers-and-colored-pencils\" class=\"curriculum\"><strong>MODULE 3: MARKERS AND COLORED PENCILS<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/colored-pencils-plus-ink-with-colored-pencils\" class=\"curriculummem\"><strong>MODULE 4: INK AND COLORED PENCILS<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 1: Materials and Drawing (7:43)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 2: Ink Wash - Part 1 (10:47)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 3: Ink Wash - Part 2 (11:40)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 4: Colored Pencils - Part 1 (13:24)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\" class=\"curriculum\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\" style=\"margin-right:5px;\"><\/i>Lesson 5: Colored Pencils - Part 2 (8:47)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<p>  <input name=\"tabs\" type=\"radio\" id=\"tab-2\" class=\"input\"\/><br \/>\n  <label for=\"tab-2\" class=\"label\">Description <i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\" style=\"margin-left:3px;\"><\/i><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel\">\n<h2>Lesson Description<\/h2>\n<p>\nThis module is a mixed-media lesson that teaches artists how to combine the tonal foundation of ink wash with the refined detail of colored pencils to create a still life of blueberries. In this module, students learn how to use ink wash to establish strong values and depth before applying colored pencils to enrich color, texture, and surface detail. This approach results in a balanced, expressive piece that captures both the weight and delicate surface quality of the fruit.\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Blueberries-with-Ink-and-Colored-Pencils-fin.jpg\" alt=\"Ink and Colored Pencils - Blueberries\"\/><\/p>\n<h2>Introduction to Mixed-Media Techniques<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe lesson begins by explaining how ink wash and colored pencils complement one another. Ink wash provides a range of values\u2014from deep shadows to soft midtones\u2014forming a rich foundation for realistic drawing. Colored pencils are then layered on top to introduce color nuances and surface texture. Understanding the strengths of each medium allows students to work more confidently and efficiently, making the most of both tonal depth and fine detail.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Creating the Ink Wash Underpainting<\/h2>\n<p>\nStudents start by lightly sketching the basic shapes and placement of the blueberries. Once the composition is established, ink wash is applied to establish values and suggest form. Careful observation of light and shadow guides this stage, as dark washes define shadowed areas and lighter washes create highlights. The ink wash builds the illusion of volume and depth before any color is introduced, ensuring that the drawing has strong structural integrity.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Preparing to Apply Colored Pencils<\/h2>\n<p>\nAfter the ink wash has fully dried, the lesson transitions to colored pencil application. Students learn how to work on top of the ink foundation without overworking the paper\u2019s surface. The class discusses how to choose pencil colors that enhance the tonal underpainting rather than overpower it, and how to manage pressure and layering to maintain smooth transitions and surface quality.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Adding Color, Texture, and Detail<\/h2>\n<p>\nWith the tonal groundwork in place, colored pencils are used to build rich, vibrant color and detailed texture. The lesson shows how to suggest blueberry skins\u2019 subtle variations, highlights, and reflected light through careful layering and mark-making. Colored pencils allow for precise control, so students can deepen color intensity, enhance contrast, and refine edges to achieve realism.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Refining the Finished Artwork<\/h2>\n<p>\nAs the piece nears completion, focus shifts to refining values, enhancing contrast, and unifying the composition. Students learn how to adjust and balance the colored pencil layers with the ink wash beneath, ensuring harmony between tone and hue. By the end of this module, artists will have a finished still life of blueberries and a strong understanding of how to combine ink wash with colored pencils for detailed, expressive artwork.\n<\/p>\n<h2>Specific Lessons<\/h2>\n<h3>Lesson 1 - Materials and Drawing<\/h3>\n<p>In this lesson, we explore the materials and surface and draw the contours of the blueberries.<\/p>\n<h3>Lesson 2 - Ink Wash - Part 1<\/h3>\n<p>In this lesson, we begin applications of ink. 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