Origin Creativo: art, color and colored pencil techniques
Learn colored pencil techniques, discover art materials and enjoy your creative process more.
I am Javier Origin, a visual artist and educator specializing in colored pencils. At Origin Creativo I share tutorials, material tests, paper and color advice, practice drawings and real experiences from my artistic work.
Resources for learning and creating
Quick access to tutorials, drawings, references and material recommendations.
Step-by-step tutorials
Learn drawing and coloring techniques with simple explanations.
Latest articles from Origin Creativo
Tips, tests and experiences about drawing, color, paper and art materials.
Techniques, materials and creativity
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Van Bleiswijck colored pencils: my review of the 120-color set
Tested by Javier Origin · Colored pencils Van Bleiswijck colored pencils: my review of the 120-color set 120 colorsTested dryJavier’s experience Scan of my…
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Professional Permanent Colored Pencils: Complete Guide 2026
Choosing pencils · layering · paper · lightfastness Professional colored pencils offer different combinations of coverage, point retention and layering behavior. The best choice…
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Free Printable Number 1 Coloring Pages
9 free resources · PDF and JPG Free printable number 1 coloring pages Here you will find number 1 drawings and templates to color,…
Stories to color
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The Sea of a Thousand Colors: Balance of the Cosmos
The Origin universe · Javier Origin The Sea of a Thousand Colors and the birth of planet Origin At the center of planet Origin…
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The Legend of Dark Octopus
Characters of the Origin universe Dark Octopus: the story of Noctir Before he became Dark Octopus, he was Noctir, a small octopus born in…
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Black Book Series – Dark Fantasy Coloring Books
Black Book Series · Javier Origin Black Book Series: dark fantasy coloring books Black Book Series is a collection of coloring books where dark…
Create, feel and share
Art grows when it is shared. At Origin Creativo, the aim is to learn, experiment and enjoy the process without needing perfection.
Coloring books and resources
Discover my digital books and creative resources to practice at your own pace, experiment with new combinations and enjoy every illustration.
About Javier Origin
I am a visual artist, educator and founder of the Lapiceros Unidos art community. I share my experience with color, materials and drawing to help others enjoy art with calm, curiosity and authenticity.
