Look at the light, explore the materials and choose your own colors. This reference is a starting point, not a color key.
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AI-created photorealistic reference. Details may vary from the printed illustration.
Your focus for this scene
Choose your light
Pencils & points
Suggested palette
Color names describe the mood; they are not brand-specific pencil codes.
A suggested working order
Tips for the elements you see
Open an element for its technique. Show tip locations to find it in the reference.
A common pitfall
A small practice challenge
Before you finish
Test the colors and pressure on the printed study page. Make the reference your own.