Learn & Create with H&B
Learn & Create with H&B
Step-by-step tutorials from beginner sketches to advanced masterpieces. Every project links directly to the supplies you need — pick a tutorial, grab your pencils, and start creating today.
Tutorial 1: Draw a Sunset Landscape
Difficulty: Easy | Time: 30 min | Level: Beginner
Learn blending and layering with warm sunset tones. This is the perfect first project for new colored pencil artists — no experience required.
What you'll learn
- Gradient blending with warm tones (orange, yellow, pink)
- Layering techniques for smooth color transitions
- Simple composition tips for landscape sketches
Supplies
- H&B Pastel Colored Pencils Set (50 colors)
- Smooth drawing paper or sketchbook
- Blending stump (optional)
Tutorial 2: Botanical Illustration
Difficulty: Medium | Time: 45 min | Level: Intermediate
Master fine details and green shading to capture beautiful leaves and florals in rich natural color.
What you'll learn
- Fine detail work with sharpened pencil points
- Green color hierarchy — from pale highlights to deep shadows
- Leaf vein and petal texture techniques
Supplies
- H&B 72-Color Drawing & Art Supplies Kit
- Fine-line sketchbook or paper
- Eraser for highlight details
Tutorial 3: Portrait in Color
Difficulty: Pro | Time: 90 min | Level: Advanced
Build realistic skin tones and shadows using layering and burnishing for a stunning portrait.
What you'll learn
- Skin tone mixing with oil-based pigment layers
- Burnishing technique for smooth, rich color
- Shadow and highlight placement for dimension
Supplies
- H&B Pro 98-Color Oil-Based Drawing Colored Pencils Kit
- High-quality portrait paper
- Blending stump or soft brush
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