What makes this special?

Traditionally in coloured pencil, when highlights are required in compositions, the white of the paper had to be preserved because it is very difficult to apply white on top of darker values. Attempts at adding highlights at the end of the work can result in the use of unsuitable white mediums, which often compromised the longevity, lightfastness and archival quality of the coloured pencil artwork.

Colored Pencil Touch-up Texture offers a way to seal the previous layers and apply new tooth for a small area to highlight, thus preparing the area for a layer of white pencil.

How do you use it?

Touch-up Texture can be used in combination with Colored Pencil Titanium White should a bright white be necessary, Titanium White is the most opaque white available today and is the same white pigment that is part of any white coloured pencil core, but in a higher concentration. Colored Pencil Titanium White can be applied with a small sponge applicator, followed by a light layer of Advanced Colored Pencil Textured or Final Fixatives to secure the applied pigment.
If fine lines, as in fur or whiskers, or small areas of white are required, Titanium White can be mixed with a small amount of Touch-Up Texture to the consistency of paint and applied with a small paint brush. Mix only very small amounts as it dries up quickly and only add Touch-Up Texture to thin the consistency of the mix down. Once the Titanium White and Touch-Up mixture has completely dried off, it can be worked over with coloured pencil if necessary.
Because Touch-Up Texture hardens and is non-flexible, best results are optained by using a rigid, non-absorbent surface like sanded or gessoed paper mounted on conservation board.

Want to explore more resources?

There are some fantastic resources that are available from artist sites and artist YouTube channels. There is much to be learnt from other artists!

Would you like to buy it?

Colored Pencil Touch-up Texture and Colored Pencil Titanium White can be purchased from our Shop.