How to Color Pokémon Like a Pro: Tips, Palettes & Marker Guides

How to Color Pokémon Like a Pro: Tips, Palettes & Marker Guides

How to Color Pokémon Like a Pro: Tips, Palettes & Marker Guides
Level up your Pokémon coloring with simple pro techniques. Start with a light base, then add mid-tones and shadows to define rounded shapes (cheeks, tails, wings). For Pikachu, try a warm yellow base, soft orange shadows, and a cool gray cast shadow. Alcohol markers blend smoothly—test combos on scrap paper first. Finish with white gel pen highlights on eyes and metallic parts for extra pop. Includes downloadable palette cheatsheets in CMYK/RGB.

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