How to Color Realistic Gold, Silver, Metals with Markers, Colored Pencils

December 6, 2024 Amy Shulke

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HOW TO COLOR REALISTIC, SHINY GOLD AND SILVER

Tired of searching through blending combination recipes for something which looks like metal—

Because no matter which gold blending combination you try, it NEVER really looks like metal?

Let’s color realistic shiny metals without magic color combos, glitter glue, or shimmer sprays.

In today’s video, Amy shares a completely unique secret to coloring metallic looking metals.

Why isn’t anyone else talking about this????

“Golden Star”. Copic Marker + Holbein Colored Pencil on Strathmore 300 Smooth Bristol Board. 6 x 6” by the author, Amy Shulke.

WATCH: THE SECRET TO REALISTIC GOLD

Latest Video - Coloring Realistic Gold, Silver, Metals

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LEARN MARKER + PENCIL COLORING TECHNIQUES

Marker with a dash of colored pencil…

The Blend - A 12 week online course for beginners/intermediates which focuses solely on smooth blending with Copic Markers. Learn to blend or improve your current blending technique with this intensive skill building approach to coloring.

Colored pencil with a touch of marker…

The Point - A 12 week online course for beginners/intermediates which focuses on efficient techniques for Prismacolor colored pencils. Learn to layer colors with confidence and artistry through this intensive skill building approach to coloring.

TECHNIQUES USED IN GOLDEN STAR

The following techniques can be spotted in the REALISTIC GOLD video:

The color palette here may look a little strange but I explain the purpose of every color in the video. You can easily customize your own gold projects using the same tip!
I underpainted the gold blending combination with BG11. There’s a reason for using pale aqua (see video) but honestly, I think I’ll be using aqua underneath earthy golds more often. It’s such a pretty effect!
I used two different white pencils for the hotspots. Prismacolor (Amazon link) creates a soft, delicate white while Stabilo (Amazon) makes a white that pops.
The cast shadow here includes everything and the kitchen sink. Every pencil on the star is also found in the shadow because nothing’s more boring than a flat gray shadow.

LEARN TO COLOR METALLIC GOLD

Golden Star is my latest digital line art for members of my monthly intermediate coloring group, Color Wonk.

Every month, Color Wonk members receive a new coloring challenge plus a full livestream demonstration with audience Q&A.

Receive feedback on your project in our exclusive forums or even personal coaching. Learn easy fine-art techniques to improve the look of your coloring AND make coloring easier!

Golden Star digital package is exclusive to Color Wonk in December 2024 and January 2025. Access ends January 31, 2025. This project may return as a coloring kit in 2025.