I love experimenting with different lettering tools and techniques.
This rainbow alphabet using coloured pencils is no exception.
I can’t wait to show you how to make your own!
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First Things First…
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Supplies Used
- Paper
- Coloured Pencils
- Tombow Dual Brush Pen
- Optional: Pencil Sharpener
For the full tutorial, check out the video by clicking the video below!
What you need to know…
Gather up your supplies before you get started – you’ll need paper, coloured pencils, and a light gray marker for outlining.
You don’t need the exact supplies I used, but all of my specific supplies are linked above.
Let’s Get Started!
Step #1: Write out your alphabet.
.I freehanded my alphabet in calligraphy without pre-planning the layout. Feel free to use a pencil, take your time, etc. – whatever you need to feel comfortable.
Step #2: Select your palette of coloured pencils.
For a project like this one, you want several similar shades of the same colour to get the best gradient and blends.
Bonus tip: If you’re using textured paper, having sharp pencil tips will help!
Step #3: Start with your first colour, and work your way down.
I worked in rainbow order, so my very first colour was a deep red. Anything on that plane, I coloured deep red using the gray marker as my guide.
Step #4: Blend your colours, and work your way down.
My second colour was an orange-red shade. Overlapping with the deep red a bit, I filled in the next horizontal “plane”.
I repeated this with another more orange, orange-red before moving on to a fully orange coloured pencil.
Turn on some relaxing music and work your way through the alphabet!
Tip: Watch the full video if you want to see my work through allllll the coloured pencils I used!
That’s a Wrap!
I LOVE how this turned out. You could use this same process for a name, a quote – tons of things!
If you’re looking for more tutorial ideas, check this one out.
And finally, your dad joke…
What is an astronaut’s favourite letter on a keyboard?
The SPACE bar!
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