Layer light pressure
Build colors gradually
Use overlapping strokes
Apply the lighter color first
Add the darker color on top
Burnish with a colorless blender or light pencil
Use small circular motions
Crosshatch for smoother mixing
Blend with repeated layers
Keep pencil points sharp
Use similar hues for easier blending
Test color combinations on scrap paper
Use solvent sparingly if desired
Finish with final light layers to unify the colors