How to Draw Gems with Markers and Colored Pencils 27


Hello Tombow friends! We’re here today with a fun technique by our Signature Designer Marie Browning. She’s going to walk you through how to draw gems with our markers and colored pencils.

How to draw gems with markers and colored pencils | Step by step tutorial from @tombowusa and @mariebrowning1

 

Supplies

Now that you have your supplies ready to go, we’re going to go step by step with how to draw gems using markers and colored pencils to create beautiful shaded effects.

Step 1:

Draw an oval with a permanent black pen (the Tombow MONO Twin Permanent Marker works great for this). Add the light Dual Brush Pen color, leaving a highlight at the bottom. Add the darker Dual Brush Pen color in a crescent form.

How to draw gems with markers and colored pencils | Step by step tutorial from @tombowusa and @mariebrowning1

 

Step 2:

With the Colorless Blender Pen, blend the colors together and let dry.

How to draw gems with markers and colored pencils | Step by step tutorial from @tombowusa and @mariebrowning1

 

 

Step 3:

With the Irojiten Colored Pencils, soften the blend. Use the dark color to deepen the crescent shadow at the top of the gem. If needed, use the Sand Eraser to bring back the highlight at the bottom of the gem.

How to draw gems with markers and colored pencils | Step by step tutorial from @tombowusa and @mariebrowning1

 

 

Step 4:

With a white gel pen, add the highlight. Add a shadow under the gem using the Drawing Pencils.

 

How to draw gems with markers and colored pencils | Step by step tutorial from @tombowusa and @mariebrowning1

 

 

 

 

 

How to draw gems with markers and colored pencils | Step by step tutorial from @tombowusa and @mariebrowning1

Colors for Specific Gems

  • Rose Quartz: Dual Brush Pen 761–Carnation, Dual Brush Pen 743-Hot Pink; Irojiten Colored Pencil P-2 Coral Pink, Irojiten Colored Pencil D-12 Maroon
  • Ruby: Dual Brush Pen 761–Carnation; Dual Brush Pen 847–Crimson; Irojiten Colored Pencil V-1 Cherry Red, Irojiten Colored Pencil D-12 Maroon
  • Amethyst: Dual Brush Pen 620–Lilac, Dual Brush Pen 452–Process Blue, Dual Brush Pen 636–Imperial Purple; Irojiten Colored Pencil P-18, Irojiten Colored Pencil Celeste Blue, Irojiten Colored Pencil P-9 Lilac, Irojiten Colored Pencil V-9 Iris Violet
  • Sapphire: Dual Brush Pen 491–Glacier Blue, Dual Brush Pen 476–Cyan; Irojiten Colored Pencil P-8 Forget Me Not Blue, Irojiten Colored Pencil V-8 Lapis Lazuli
  • Turquoise: Dual Brush Pen 451–Sky Blue, Dual Brush Pen 243–Mint, Dual Brush Pen 452–Process Blue; Irojiten Colored Pencil D-19 Teal Blue, Irojiten Colored Pencil P-5 Lettuce Green, Irojiten Colored Pencil P-17 Turquoise
  • Emerald: Dual Brush Pen 173–Willow Green,  Dual Brush Pen 346 Sea Green; Irojiten Colored Pencil P-5 Lettuce  Green, Irojiten Colored Pencil V-5 Parrot Green
  • Topaz: Dual Brush Pen 062–Pale Yellow, Dual Brush Pen 025–Light Orange; Irojiten Colored Pencil V-3 Dandelion, Irojiten Colored Pencil D-14 Bamboo
  • Amber: Dual Brush Pen 062–Pale Yellow, Irojiten Colored Pencil 912 Pale Cherry, Irojiten Colored Pencil D-13 Terra Cotta, Irojiten Colored Pencil D-14 Bamboo, Irojiten Colored Pencil D-1 Crimson
  • Opal: Dual Brush Pen 703–Pink Rose, Dual Brush Pen 195–Light Green, Dual Brush Pen–673 Orchid, Dual Brush Pen 452–Process Blue; Irojiten Colored Pencil V-3 Dandelion, Irojiten Colored Pencil D-10 Taupe
  • Obsidian: Dual Brush Pen N60–Cool Gray 6, Dual Brush Pen N35–Cool Gray 12; Irojiten Colored Pencil V-10 Ivory Black, Irojiten Colored Pencil D-10 Taupe

 

 

 

 

 

Ready to try them for yourself? Download a free coloring page illustrated by Marie Browning and put your new gem drawing skills to use!

 

 

 

 


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