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Watercolor Pencils - What's the Point?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มี.ค. 2018
- Younger artists and students often ask, "what's the point of watercolor pencils?" In this video, I explore several points and demonstrate a few ways these pencils can benefit your style!
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GEAR:
• Strathmore Series 400 cold press watercolor paper
• Arches 300lb hot press watercolor paper
• Hand•Book Travelogue Journal
• Loew Cornell Comfort #3 brush
• Grumbacher Goldenedge #6 brush
• Thin Sharpie
• Loew Cornell watercolor pencils
• Reeve's watercolor pencils
• Derwent watercolor pencils
• Prismacolor Premiere watercolor pencils
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You are, hands down, one of my favorite presenters on TH-cam. You have your supplies on hand, before you start. You don't stumble around your thoughts, when speaking. Your pace is excellent and your subject matter interesting and informative. I hope others learn about your channel as it is a real rarity among artist presenters.
Betty Schueler, you just made my whole weekend!!!
I COMPLETELY agree with these sentiments-you’ve often made me consider adding different elements to my own videos (you know I’m a huge fan of those scanned swatch comparisons), and your discussions are always very well-structured and engaging. You’re the best, and we love you. ❤️
Betty Schueler so agree!
Well, I hope you _know_ how I feel about you, too, Kat. It's a mutual admiration society 'round here! ❤️
M.D. Campbell I DO know. ❤️ there’s a lot of love up in here.
I'm 72 and recently spent 10wks in hospital. My best mate,my wife bought me a tin of watercolour pencils,my art shop gave me a heap of 300gsm w/paper and I was hooked. Hospital, doctor appointment,coffee shops out come the pencils, so convenient.
Thank you for sharing that, Alan Woodland! Amazing. 10 weeks in the hospital! I hope you're doing well now and it's fantastic to think that at 72, you are indulging into those pencils and your creative spirit! Well done! Cheers! :)
Btw- art and music are the best medicines! And same! (Kinda) im younger but spent most of this summer/fall in the hospital and stuck in bed. I couldn't work on my polymer clay sculpting there, so I had brought my watercolor pencils and paper, watercolors, masking fluid then bought a bunch of colored pencils from the gift shop. When my dad came to visit I asked him to stop at the craft store and pick up a sketchbook and metallic watercolors. Previous hospital stays I've worked on crocheting, embroidering, drawing, but the watercolor this year had got me really into water colors. I'm still learning on cheaper materials before I invest on expensive quality materials (I did invest in good water color paper and masking fluid). Currently I've been working on the negative painting technique with watercolors, each one gets a little better✌🏼
I gave you your 72nd "like" because of your age, I wish I could give another because your probably 73 now! Just a humorous way to say keep up your artistic interests, as you prove to aging folks out there that you're never too old to learn and can still have fun.
So sweet :)
yes, definately save the shavings, if you don't end up painting with them, I have an artist friend who saves ll; her shavings and puts them in a clear glass Christmas ball every year, they are surprisingly pretty on the tree I used to needlepoint and did the same with my thread trimmings
“You can’t eat paint”, they said. So I stopped making “art” a long time ago. But you make me believe it’s worth it to start drawing again, even if I never become a professional artist. And because of you, I might even produce good work. Thank you!
I love your explanations! Could you please make a video about watercolor papers? Cold press, hard press, what's the difference, student grade, artist grade, cheap, expensive, which brands are better, thickness of the paper and when it is recommended to use thick vs. thin, I have so many doubts on that particular issue, I would like to know more on that. Thanks a lot for your videos, I just recently discovered them and they're so informative and relatable and I just love them!
I love wetting a page and then drawing directly into the paper with watercolor pencils as it gives great intense lines 😊
Thanks for making this video 🙏😊
TIP for ya. U probably know this because of your exacto knife trick but its helped me a lot so I thought I'd share.
I save the pencil shavings from my water color pencils. I have a bigger container that I mix all the color shavings into, and I sprinkle them on wet paper, or various other things. I also have a bunch of little containers to separate the diff. colored shavings. I use them to make my own paint pallets, or to use in mixed media. I do, separate the wood from the paint most of the time. I just sharpen them on a piece of paper, pull the wood shavings, and funnel the dried paint into whatever. But theres tons of things I use them for. And I save money that way. Thankyou for your video I thoroughly enjoyed it. Watercolor pencils are so satisfying :) sorry if my explanation is confusing.
That's some really great information! I will totally take your idea and apply it. Thank you for sharing that with me - it wasn't confusing at all! I love to learn new ways to use older tools, so for me, the idea of using the shavings is classic! Cheers! :)
i do this, especially with the derwent metalic....then mix that wax base metalic with watercolor...via alcohol in a waterbrush.
gv4minx: What an excellent suggestion! Thanks so much, and you explained it very well. :)
This is such a genius idea! Thanks for sharing it! I'm definitely gonna do it now! :D
@@maggiemae9099 oh yah for sure. I have a lot of art supplies but most of it's from gifts or on sale buys. Most of it's the low grade. I did use that technique and still do in a wide variety of things. But I got an actual sharp sharpener lol and when the wood comes out in curls I can just wipe off the color and toss the wood shavings. Its saved me a bit of time. Ty 😊
You might want to try the Derwent Inktense pencils along with your other pencils. Inktense, once activated and then allowed to dry, won't lift if you use subsequent layers or add watercolor paint on top. I use both the regular watercolor pencils and Inktense. The wonderful thing about Derwent is that you can buy them singly, instead of buying an entire set. The other good thing about the inktense sticks is that you can use them as paints very easily. The reason this is important is that you can use a white Inktense stick to paint corrections and highlights and once it's dry, you can paint right over it without it lifting.
I agree
Thankyou Mark as a watercolour beginner - I learnt so much & enjoyed your demo so much !! To have a set of Derwent colours as a child was a dream - now I have the watercolour set & the Inktense but not sure how to use them !! Love your help
Thank you, Beverly Golding! I appreciate your kind feedback and glad you're indulging into your creative spirit. As for using the sets you have, I recommend just playing with what you have. You can also check out some of my older videos, as well as my friends Steve "The Mind of Watercolor," Lindsay "The Frugal Crafter," and Marty Owings, all artists I have incredible respect for in their craft and in their ability to teach and present. Stay well! ~ Mark
I love my Albrecht Durers and Museum Aquarelles for underpainting my Coloured Pencil work. I use them stand alone too for full watercolour artwork. ❤️
I’ve been an artist and designer for over 40 yrs and I am really enjoying your videos. They are so well done, the narrative is informative and positive plus your artwork is very appealing. I’ve been in a creative slump since being laid off a year ago and selling my dream home but your videos have inspired me to get back to basics. I’m going to dig out my pens and pencils and explore my new neighbourhood.
Dog Gonnit, I've unfortunately been on that side of the slump, as well. Working as a corporate designer in the late 1990s meant layoffs, dotbombs, and having to look for whatever work I could find. So, I'm sorry to hear about your layoff and hope you're doing well. Selling the dream home, well, I can relate there, as well. But, I have to say, my art and my music have always remained and continue to get me through even the roughest times. I'm happy to hear that you will revive your interest and your creative spirit. It may seem like a chore at times, but once you find that comfort zone, it will be great! Cheers and thank you so much for taking your time to watch. I'm sincerely grateful! :)
M.D. Campbell Yes the late 90’s were tough. Personal computers made “everyone” a graphic designer. Now I’m getting age discrimination in the job hunt but I’m a clever woman with tons of art supplies and I also recently bought a keyboard (impulse buy) that I’m trying to learn. Yoga is helping immensely.
Don Gonnit, once again, I understand that feeling! It's amazing how getting older clears the vision to the realities of getting older! lol! That's when we're forced to retool ourselves and become something new or different. I love the idea that you are immersing in yoga and got a keyboard. I was just telling my mom, yesterday, that I'd love to get a keyboard again. I used to adore playing piano and haven't had one in 10 years. You've inspired me to look into it... Cheers :)
Sometimes I just dunk the pencil in water to make a bold saturated line. I also use watercolor pencils for guidelines or the underdrawing of a painting in watercolor or gouache when I don’t want the lines to show in the final painting. I like to do the rough sketch in red, and corrections in blue. Thanks for this video, Mark. It’s a great way to start the day. I missed the music and of course, the coffee break!
Thank you, my friend! I was going to mention dipping the pencil in water, but for me it always ends up a big mess! LOL! I love the idea of using the pencils as an underdrawing to use with other mediums. Great suggestion and wish I'd included it. Always grateful for your support and time! Have a great weekend and happy Easter, if you celebrate it! Cheers! :)
Same!
You shouldn't dip watercolor pencils, as it can get inside the pencil, rot it, or ruin the core.
And you can sharpen them with a Stanley or exacto knife to a chisel point, dip (not dunk) the point in water - and draw on black paper. Saturated and varied nice lines :)
Dipping the pencils in water is asking for trouble, not to mention the expense of ruining a pricey pencil. I'm surprised you would recommend it.
Most of these sets are non-toxic, too... which means you can make simple, quick drawings that kids like and doing "paint with water" pages for them like the ones that used to be popular in coloring book form.
That's a terrific idea, Doubequill, and one of those ideas I wish I'd thought of prior to making the video! Thank you for that! Cheers! :)
What an excellent idea!! I'm new to this medium. I really appreciate tips like this.👍
It’s really cool seeing the progression of your experience through this medium! It’s kind of crazy seeing how each iteration just ups the pigment load from one to the next. Didn’t realize how much more intense the prismacolor ones were until the shot of all four right at the end! Wow!!!
Nice comparison! I have so many WC pencils and I really enjoy them!
Thank you, Lindsay! I was talking about them in class and a student laughed and asked, "why would you need a watercolor pencil?" I laughed and said, "Oooh, you have NO idea!!" lol! I really do love them, as well! Cheers! :)
So glad I found this site! I love your Wild Irises; they look just like those around our cabin in the Snowy Range of Southeast Wyoming. I am 72 on my own during the pandemic. I will buy a set of Reeves, and follow your tutorials. Thank You!🙋🏼♀️💞🌟
Thank you, Melanie O'Hara! Wyoming is such a beautiful state! Haven't been in years, but remember some grand views! I hope you enjoy trying out the Reeves! Stay well! ~ Mark
My favs are the Albrect Durer and the Caran Dache Supracolors. The pencil lines melt away with even the smallest amount of water. So smooth and satisfying. Thank you for your video!
See, I have so many supplies that never get enough attention from me, that I resist from buying the two brands you mentioned, as much as I want them! lol! I'm glad you mentioned them, Kelly Harmaier-Miller, because it's a good reminder for me that I definitely want to check them out at some point. I love your description of "melting away" and being so satisfying... I know that feeling! lol! Thank you for watching and I'm grateful for your feedback! :)
My favourite art teacher at school (in England), was a Mr. Campbell 😊
Thank you! Great side-by-side comparison, and excellent sun tips. Interestingly, I think I personally prefer the Derwent drawing over the Prismacolor even. Not that it really matters to me, since I’m not a pro, and I don’t have time to put into my art enough to justify another set of watercolor pencils. I have a set of Arteza watercolor pencils that a friend gave me for my birthday in 2020, and I have really enjoyed using them, especially to enhance my Zentangle art, since discovering that in 2021. If I do get another set, I suspect that they’ll be the Derwent Inktense, since I’ve really enjoyed the art I’ve seen in the Zentangle Waterfall using those.
Thanks again!
I really love that you create Zentangle work. It's a remarkable program that inspired millions of people to indulge their creative spirit and find joy in the process of creating art. Love that! I also have the Arteza wc pencils and the Derwent Inktense, and both are terrific! My recommendation is use what you have and enjoy them thoroughly, because honestly, they're great for what they do. Thank you so much for taking your time with this video, but especially for your thoughtful feedback. That means so much! Stay well!! ~ Mark
Hi, this is a great video, really good to see the comparison. I am currently using Arteza watercolour pencils, and I also have Inktense pencils which I love. One point, though, is that Inktense aren't actually watercolour pencils. They are ink pencils and as such they don't behave in quite the same way as watercolour pencils. Having said that, I do use them both for flower studies - the Inktense are really vibrant, and although you can create more subtle effects, I find that there's not a lot of point in using them for a piece which consists solely of pale and delicate shades. Also, once the ink has been activated it is permanent and cannot be rewetted. This means that there are some effects you just can't achieve with them. I have seen people asking which are 'better', but it's not a direct comparison 😊
I agree, nerllybird. I have several brands at my side, including the Inktense 72, Arteza (Expert) 72, and Prismacolor Premier 36. They are all good for what they do, and for me, I don't see the need to explore other, more expensive brands at this point, as I just don't use the one's I have often enough. The Inktense are great for when I just want to have some fun or add a burst of vibrant color; the Arteza are good for just bringing along in a pencil case or on vacation; and the Prismacolors are the one's I would likely use to sketch out an illustration so I can draw out their colors once I begin applying water. I'd love to pick up a set of the Caran D'ache or FC Albert Durher, but their larger sets are a bit out of my price range. Thank you so much for the conversation and taking the time to watch and leave your thoughtful feedback! Stay well and I hope you're being super creative! ~ Mark
I really enjoyed watching this tutorial since I have not used watercolor pencils very often and it has been a learning experience. Thank you very much.
Seriously, Linda Hale, I usually just treat them like regular colored pencils, and then after, it's like playtime to move them around and blend with water. I love that experience! Thank you so much for watching! Be well! :)
Watercolor pencils are like you said very fun to use! I own the faber castel art grip, and they perfect, sometimes when i struggle to get fine details or some certain textures i will use the water soluble pencils preciseness is something that comes natural to these pencils, and textures on rocks trees, clothing or even adding a color outline. they are very transparent too so layering is very pleasant too. wonderful video Mark, I honestly didn't people struggle to get the point of water-soluble pencils.
P.S. I really like how you did the splatter! I have not ever done that with WC pencils. I'm going to try it!
Yeah, it really is fun and can add a new dimension to one's style. Definitely worth exploring! Have fun and thank you! :)
SO well presented! There are SOOO many videos that I clicked on about watercolor pencils that I couldn't watch....some people have artistic talent without the video talent---you clearly have both, so I'm subscribed now. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Tracy VerBerkmoes! Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, I agree - there are lot of videos out there, so it's challenging to know which are worth spending time with. I'm really happy you chose to spend time with mine and that you found it beneficial in some way. That's the best feedback anyone could ask for! I hope you are enjoying your creative journey and ready to feed your creative spirit with new insights! Enjoy! And again, thank you! ~ Mark
OMG that effect with just a spray bottle, never tried and how beautiful, thx!!!!
Thank you, Pebblesmas! Just imagine it in a bigger, more realized drawing! It's really cool! Cheers! :)
My parents just bought me some watercolor pencils yes. It’s only my second day of using them, but I’m having a good time learning how they work. Thanks for the tips. This video is so helpful!
So happy to hear that and congrats on getting them! I love mine, except I wish I had more time to use them! lol! Best wishes and thank you! :)
Thank you,this was very helpful because I plan on getting some water color pencils to try out a different medium
Thank you, Cyan Troupe, and good luck if you decide to check them out! :)
I think it's really cool that you can make a water color pencil palette, and give it to a friend to use. With out having to give them the pencils.
Sharing is caring, right? lol! I'm glad you liked this idea, Patty Patty! Thank you for checking this one out. :)
Lol
Fantastic tutorial. Just what I was looking for as a brand new watercolor pencil user. Bravo!
Thank you so much, Deborah Gaw! I'm so happy you found this helpful! Enjoy your creative journey with those wc pencils... they can provide such a fun way to play and explore! Thank you for checking this out. ~ Mark
Excellent advice for anyone considering watercolour pencils thankyou for sharing .
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this one, Chris Findlay. I love watercolor pencils, and glad you found this one to contain some useful advice! Cheers! ~ Mark
Thanks so much for the information. I feel so blessed to be able to watch amazing people that share their ideas and thoughts. May God richly bless you and yours.
Thank you so much, Dorothy wintschel! That means so much! All good blessings to you, as well! :)
I am study Bachelor of Art and have found your work with pencils very encouraging. I have the Derwent but have not used them yet. I am now going to use them for one of my next erecises.
Nicely covered subject Mark! I like your cool texture and spatter techniques. I've used the scraped off pigment method a few times. I personally don't paint (do full paintings) with WC pencils but I do love them for linear detail and underdrawings. Also love the application of color to line and wash. Most WC pencils have lightfast issues, so another reason I steer away from them for finished paintings that might hang, but as you noted, so great for sketching and portability. The best of the best is Caran d'ache Museum Aquarelles and Faber Castell Albrecht Durers. Pretty good ratings even in the light fast category. One thing I loved about the Prismacolors was they match up by color and number with their wax based pencils and the colors really do seem to match on paper, a nice mixed media potential with that. Thanks for the video my friend! You're quickly heading to 10k subs. Awesome!
Thank you, Steve! I appreciate your thoughts and watching. I'm the same and don't do much with them for finished work, but they're great for my sketching and studies. I've toyed with the idea of the FC and C'dA but can't really justify the extra spending when I don't need it. Perhaps when I hit 100,000 subs, eh? lol! Cheers and hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter! :)
I recently found out that the FaberCastel colors match from media to media, color pencil, watercolor pencil, Pitt pen, watercolor marker......very cool!!
That's really great info, Dawn Howell! Thank you for sharing that. Very cool, indeed!
I have the faber castell watercolor pencils. What I usually do is that I layer quite a lot. I layer the watercolor pencils with normal colored pencils and then finally add the water. The normal pencils basically help me add intricate details and subtle tones I don't want to get smudged away when I'm applying the water. It's a very useful technique!
That's a really good process! Thank you for sharing, Muhammad Farhan Ahmed! I think the FC pencils would be ideal to work that way. Cheers!
@@MDCampbell thanks for the response! 😊
The sad thing is, I now have a ton of watercolor pencils, sooo many different sets. I started out buying a cheap set for $5.00 dollars, something called "The Fine Touch" a set of 12 regular (non-water color) which have different colors on each end, so 24 colors. Then I kept buying more expensive and more expensive, partly wanting more colors and partly also wanting more vibrant color but also I suspect secretly hoping that magic would happen and it was actually possible to "buy" drawing ability! uhuh. :D
Anyway, it's interesting but that cheapest set is still one of my favorites. It's the set I always take when going anywhere.
I’d been looking for this kind of video all evening! I’ve tried searching for “when to use watercolor pencils” and “why use watercolor pencils”, and eventually stumbled upon your video. I agree with the pinned comment 100%. I’ve subscribed to your channel as well and will be checking out your other videos. Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you SO much for this video!!😍😍😍I have loved Watercolor pencils for years and it's nice to see them getting their due😉
Thank you for watching and for your feedback, Raine Nelson! I couldn't agree with you more. Love them! :)
M.D. Campbell 👏👏👏👏👏
Now this tutorial I have found to be very useful. Thanks so much for sharing. 😊
I have had watercolour pencils in my kit for some time but was not sure how to use them Thank you for your informative video I’ll definitely be back to learn how to use them
Hi Mark, you've basically covered all I could say about wc pencils! I've been working with them as mixed media items for years now and my faves are Derwent and Faber-Castell. For me layering over w/c washes produces the most control of high detail within small areas of contrast, it's fun! I've also branched to other brands. The ones I'm not crazy about I simply take with me on vacation/ location, so no worries about losing my quality paint supplies! Plus, there's no setup and I'll get a quick, fun impression for later on with any photos I might take. Sometimes the less you take, the more likely they'll get used/ less precious supplies-you're less fearful of messing up! Happy Easter :)
Just getting into wc pencils. I have a couple of inexpensive no-name sets, but now I’m convinced it’ll be worth the money to invest in some artist grade pencils. Thank you so much for an in-depth review. 🙂
That's terrific, Raye Bowen! I definitely think that both a beginner and an expert will benefit from better products. Best wishes on your journey and thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it! :)
I just found your TH-cam channel and what a pity you are not an art teacher anymore! We need teachers like you, eloquent, knowledgeable and dedicated to their field of expertise! Thanks for sharing....
Thank you, marija dika, for both checking out my work here and leaving your kind thoughts. I enjoyed teaching, but I realized a long time ago that it wasn't for me to do full time. I still offer private lessons, but it's rare... TH-cam has made it a lot easier for people to learn on the go. That's why I started this channel. Anyhow, thank you and stay well! :)
I bought a full set of the Faber Castell Aquarelles when they were still being made. My experience with Faber Castell in the past prompted the purchase which I haven't regretted. The Derwents I bought were very limited in color range, but I liked how they behaved as colored pencils and as watercolor with what I thought was a good density of pigment.
My first thought was that these look like they'd be great to take outside to sketch with; less mess than taking watercolours or ink. Thanks to your video, I know which brand I'd pick - thank you ! :-)
Thank you for checking this one out, Shahema Tafader, and for taking the time to comment. I wish when I was younger we had a way to find reviews and such of art supply products. I spent SO much time and money trying to find the right things, whereas now, we're all very fortunate to have so many people out there to share their experiences. I'm glad you enjoyed this one! Cheers and hope you are well! :)
I like the earthy Derwent colours, they seem quite natural on your flower paintings.
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching! :)
The point is that colorful tip on top!
Lol the cost thing was pretty much why I bought my Derwents (less expensive than watercolor paints). I love using them to make cards for birthdays, Mother's Day, etc. Now I want to try out the tips from the beginning of the video! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this video. It is always great to get good useful info. Being lost in my art world....it is always helpful for me having videos like this to help me understand things a little better. Thanks again! 😊
I'm happy you enjoyed this, Becca, and I'm grateful you took the time to watch and leave such a kind comment. I totally understand about seeing videos that make things easier to understand - it's what inspired me to start doing this in the first place! Have a great weekend! :)
M.D. Campbell thank you....and you have a great weekend as well. 😊
I started using watercolor pencils for when I traveled and now use them regularly. You gave some really good tricks that I have to try. Thank you!
Very nice Video on Watercolor Pencils. I love Watercolor Pencils and use them a lot just to have fun and explore color.
I really LOVE watercolor pencils. When I want a nice softer look I grab my Derwent Watercolor Pencils. I've found that, despite the rating of 'professional grade' the Prismacolor Watercolor is not something that works for me and I don't care for the look they give. It's my least favorite...I will not use them. However, I feel like there are three watercolor pencils that really should not be missed, especially in a watercolor pencil review. And ALL have superb light-fastness ratings. First and foremost are the Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer Watercolor pencils. These pencils are my absolute favorite because they dissolve completely, leaving no pencil lines behind. I love the quality as well as the many colors in addition to what you can mix...so endless possibilities here. The other two are by Caran d'Ache: the Supracolor Soft and the Museum Aquarelle. The Supracolor Soft are for all intensive purposes pretty comparable to the Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer Watercolor pencils...but you will always have personal choice between these two. I wish I owned the entire set of 120 in the Supracolors, but I do own enough of these and have used them in different paintings to know that they are fantastic! The nice thing about the Supracolors is that there are colors that come in this 120 set that are not found in the 120 set of the Albrecht Durers, and vise versa. The Museum Aquarelles are a much higher end watercolor pencil. These come in about 76 colors and I have around 24 of them (the Landscape set + 4 additional colors). These were a gift...and what a gift!!! You will be blown away with the quality and intensely rich pigmented color these give to your work.
When I hear the question, What's the point of watercolor pencils?, it tends to frustrate me, as the person has either never used one before, has gotten a hold of a student grade watercolor pencil, or has had no direction on how these pencils can be used. Both the right pencils as well as good direction and a lot of experimenting are the antidote to this kind of thinking. If after that, they hate them...that's okay...it's their art work.
However, most figure out these pencils help them do their work rather than being an interesting anomaly. I like to use the example of how a pastel artist uses pastel pencils. The pastel artist knows that there is only so much that their Pan Pastels and pastel sticks can do in regards to detail. So they reach for pastel pencils. Used together, these create gorgeous pieces. One isn't better than the other. They compliment each other. Using both watercolor paint along with watercolor pencils, this will give the artist more freedom and options, and all artists want as many options as they can get with the tools made for their particular art medium. The many things you can do with watercolor pencils (draw, paint, create an under-painting, etc.) are part of what make these type of pencils so special. Watercolor pencils are just that...a nice compliment for the watercolor artist in addition to being a stand alone medium. That's pretty amazing!
I must now hunt out those Supracolors! Based on your recommendation, they sound like the ideal wc pencil, which would be ideal for traveling or just on the road! Thank you for such a wonderful, incredibly thoughtful reply, MsFnmc! Looking these up now on Amazon! Cheers! :)
Fabre-Castell pencil, are my favourite I agree with you they are very good quality and everything I want in a WCPencil!
@@jaxketpocket7147 Yes , I know what you mean: I recently bought a box of Faber Castell Abrecht Durer Magnus pencils. Just 12, but they are so lovely to use. The best.
I have been making greeting cards for 15 years or so, mostly with rubber stamps, and watercolor pencils are great for my use. I rarely use watercolor paper, but use heavy card stock. Thanks for your video!
Thank you Mark very much for this lovely video. Watercolour pencils are great in journaling and add fine details to your watercolour art work. It helped much in biology like drawing cells and it's organelles cause it is so fine detail. I learn from the video that pigments from watercolour pencils never die and when few water add to it, start life again. One more important thing in your video that start small with budget affordable materials. Finally, we can keep doing study for the materials we have. Thanks for the great video, great lessons and do not forget some of your music next video. Good luck
Your generous support and kind words are always a joy to read, ismail abdelhamid! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and leave your comment. I love the idea of using these pencils in a biology class and drawing a golgi body or mitochondrion would be amazing! It makes me want to go get my old science books from school! lol! And yes, with regard to buying according to budget, I would be easy to tell people to go and spend $100-200 on a product they may not even use very often, so I try to represent several tiers of price points. And thank you, I'm working on new music and hope to have something to share in the weeks ahead! Cheers and again, thank you! :)
Wow! What an awesome video! I'm just starting in art now that I've retired from a long career in engineering. I bought some watercolor pencils at a yard sale just because I was curious about them. I am sure they are not high quality, but regardless, I am hooked! I really love this video that you've done! I learned so much from you in just this video. I can't wait to see and learn more from you!
I'm glad you mentioned that you keep drawings your sketch book and activate the pigment later. ......even months later because I want to try watercolor pencils drawings to make paint-with-water pictures for my grandkids and also to have interactive at time with them.
Thank you, Stephanie Lee... Something I absolutely love is to find an old sketch I did in watercolor pencil in a sketchbook I'd forgotten about. I get to play with a piece without having to really think about it and it's so much fun and so liberating! It's rare, but I do love when it happens! Thank you for watching! :)
@@MDCampbell like finding forgotten $ in a jacket pocket!
My mom had given me watercolor pencils one day just out of the blue she had seen them at the store and got them for us to try.
she teaches an adult workshop about enneagram and mindfulness and she likes to have coloring pages and things like that on the table during the workshop while she speaks to encourage creativity and “spiritual development”
Most of the people aren’t there for an art class, and often don’t consider themselves to be creative. But I heard that they were very satisfied when they could simply color and when the water was added they could see the picture come to life.
Anyways, I had tried using them as well, and although it took a bit of experimenting to be satisfied with the results, I enjoyed every second of the process. these are what introduced me to watercolors and it’s been four years now and I still paint every day. I think that they were a great tool to use when vein introduced to painting.
Now that I have all my paints and my palettes I’ve made and all of these extra supplies I don’t do as many full pieces with them, but I do find that they were a godsend when I struggle with finding the perfect texture for hair, fur, wings, feathers or even grass.. things like that. My paint style tends to be very loose and sometimes I struggle with those types of textures getting too blurred and the pencils have been a great tool to use for that 😊
Put the tiniest speck of water on your finger for a smudge effect at edges of scrap bits in collages
Love this video.
Thank you, @lauraholland5315!! That's very kind of you to say! :)
Another wonderful video, Mark!
I never thought of just spraying it....duh. love it.
I am coming back to painting (oils) and drawing after many years apart and thought I would try watercolour pencils as a start, as I never managed to master watercolors. Thank you, your video is very informative! regards
I use them for quick sketches and then use a water brush to add subtle values to my sketches. I might go back over my sketches later with watercolor pencil to refine my line work.
I really loved this video you have helped me a lot thanks
I really appreciate your thoughtful feedback, John Hillis! Thank you for watching and letting me know! Best regards! ~ Mark
OK thanks for these tips.Im a ceramist and make my own watercolors for clay, but its very studiobound.I want to go to the field and my only resource is the goache paintbox from high school.I had never imagined you could lay down a sketch arrange your colours outside and defer the washes, fills and high lights till coffee time,inside.
Very nicely done. Thank you.. I have the Prisma Water Color Pencils but really not sure how to use them correctly.. this was great..
Thank you, so much Sheryl Menke! I hope you put those pencils to good use! :)
Love the title of your video because I always asked myself - what's the point of water colorpencil? I never understood the pros of using these pencils over the traditional water-colours. To me, water-colour is quicker and the pigment seems to blend more seamlessly. I could still see faint lines underneath my water-colour pencil (maybe my skills are not there yet). Whatever these colorpencils can do ..... traditional water-colours can do them slightly more efficient. However, your point #3 - portability; is spot on!! (I didn't think of that) and point #4- draw now, water later. (very smart). Thank you for your video.
Thank you for watching, Sophie Chew! I have to admit, since making this video, I've used my watercolor pencils far more than I ever did before. It really reignited my interest in them, and the Prismacolor WC pencils work really well, especially when traveling! Glad you enjoyed this one! Thank you! :)
I've been playing with watercolor and watercolor pencils for a while now- purchased at the same time. I bought artist loft wc pencils and Daniel Smith watercolor essentials. Both were purchased with the idea that I could circumvent the need for copic markers for illustration purposes. And honestly? There are a lot of reasons to pick one over the other, one of which being the separation between artist grade and student grade is much much less. You can get high quality student grade wc pencils for under 10 dollars. You can't hardly even get workable watercolors at that point. You also need less quality paper to get an "okay" level of effect. I also need far less materials, there is significantly less set up and tear down. While you may end up with a more efficient effect at the end (I have my doubts) it comes with a barrier of cost, time, and knowledge barrier. I'm not really seeing what's more efficient there.
Another excellent review! I have a set of Caran d'Ache and they are wonderful. Very creamy and dissolve nicely. I love them. My first set were Staedtlers. I still use them for some special colors (like skin tones).
Thank you, gooddollie! I'm curious to try the Caran d'Ache since this video. I've heard many good things!
True! They are very fun and nice to use. They are also necessary for doll customizing (a hobby of mine) due to the nature of the sealant.
yeah!! i am ALL ABOUT fun being prio 1!! i'm playing around with watercolor pencils atm trying to use up some "watercolor" paper that can't really hold watercolor very well, and it is a blast. thefrugalcrafter has a ton of useful tutorials and stuff that i've been checking out and learning from. i've also been using them in my coloring book, pushing down hard in one place and then using a brush to drag out the pigment is a very convenient way to get some variation without making a ton of effort. and i color in that book when i'm tired and wanna relax so that's a perfect fit for that technique. :)
I bought some water colour pencils from one of those cheapy shops...cost me £1 for a tin of 12 water colour pencils and i must say they were brilliant.....loved using them
I have the Koh-i-noor and I love them. Great video, so encouraging!
I completely forgot to mention the Koh-i-noor Mondeluz, Katherine, and glad you brought them up here! Also glad to know you like them, as I've never used them but have seen them. Happy you enjoyed this, and I'm grateful for your time watching and feedback! Thank you! :)
Some watercolor pencils, a sharpener, a graphite pencil, a waterproof black pen, a waterbrush, and an ordinary bottle of water is a versatile and compact kit with a watercolor sketch book. I sometimes use them after the watercolor phase to add emphasis with darks or whites/lights. I also use regular wax-based colored pencils (or a grease pencil) for a portable version of a mask, a bit here and there, that watercolor won't cover. You just can't remove it once down.
This video has made me want to get some watercolor pencils and give it a try. Just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing and God bless!
Thank you, Sheila Lewis-Lorum! If you get some, I hope you enjoy them! Take a peek at the Inktense pencils, as well - they're wonderful, too!
WOW! Thanks🎉
I have a few sets, even expensive ones...but I only use WC pencils for less serious work....cartoon type stuff, mixed media, journaling, making my own cards, etc. I enjoy them, they can be fun to use...but I’ve never found a need to use them when I sit down and work on a painting I plan to sell.
My first art was colored pencils. This video is FANTASTIC!!!! I just subscribed Thank you so much for sharing your ideas with us.
I don't know if you tried the Derwent Ink-tense colours yet, but I can really recommend them to you. They are amazing, although they will stay permanently when they dry. But the colours are SO amazingly vibrant!
I bought some artist grade Mitsubishi Uni ones many years ago and found them so weird to work with because it didn't really behave like what I expected. I also didn't have the experience. I pulled them back out last year and found they were amazing to just use as their own thing for more easy details in watercolour. I aspire to also get Faber Castell Durer pencils. Great video.
I've heard great things about the Uni's though I've never tried them. So many products to aspire to! lol! Thank you, so much, orkid box, for watching and leaving your kind comment! Cheers! :)
U should totally get even just the 12 pk of the Derwent inktense pencils. The color payoff is AMAZING, and I think ud really enjoy em!
Thank you very AmZing Work 🌟✨️🌟✨️
Great review! You are making the best videos, hands down. I really like watercoloring, but I am on a budget, don't have a place I can draw. It is usually on a bed or the small coffee table. This is the reason I prefer color pencils. I defiantly need to get watercolor pencils, I wanted them for ages.
Thank you so much, Artintention! When I was a young artist, I spent all my time drawing on my bed, the floor, the coffee table, and at the kitchen table. I always felt limited because my space was never secured. Then, one year, I went down into our basement and cleared out a small area. We had an old lamp and I got an old table from a neighbor, along with a folding chair. That became my studio all through high school, and despite having no windows nearby, it was perfect! I recommend the watercolor pencils to anyone interested, but will say that I do not use mine on a regular basis, and the student grade products I bought years ago, I almost never use now. Thank you again for watching and leaving your thoughts! Stay well! :)
The little space is a big struggle. It is rediculous, but at least I am not homeless. I know people staying at their parents garage and sheds.
Jump in, The waters fine!
I have a friend , now in Greece , He paints ( oil ) while on the streets, sidewalks and cafes, No studio. He is successful and makes a good living without a studio or a total of four fingers and one thumb between both hands. Eye glasses thicker than a Reese's peanut butter cup. So.... Jump on in, You will do fine!
OMG thank you so much for doing this video on watercolour pencils. I have a Derwent wooden box that contains Derwent watercolour pencils, paper for watercolour, paint brush, etc. I've had the box for years, but never used it because I didn't know how.
I have normal Derwent pencils that I recommend anyone to use.
PS: When I was a kid (80's, 90's) I won awards for my artwork, and I had some of my drawings turned into Christmas cards (using Derwent pencils). My family became homeless for other reasons, I couldn't do art for many years. When I became an adult I felt like a failure. The level of art I was good at as a child, is now considered basic for an adult. My therapist told me I should get back into doing art. Release my emotions into my art. A few weeks ago I was stuck at what type of art style suits me. I came across your channel. It may sound silly but I find listening to your videos very therapeutic. Im also learning a lot. I binge watch your channel at around 2am in my country. It's a time when everything else is quite. It was funny yesterday morning I watched a video you did about doing art when feeling sad/depressed. You said something in your video about you not being a therapist/psychologist. It made me wonder do other people find listening to you therapeutic too?
Another fine use for watercolor pencils (the inexpensive kind) is for children! No mess with paint, and I can work on my drawing when babysitting my 5 yr. old gran daughter by handing her a set up with the watercolor pencils, one little brush and a liittle water.....magic ;-)
I love point 1. You’re awesome!😘
So are you! Thanks so much, Better than Ever! :)
Very helpful video. Thanks!
You made this educational and interesting TY
Very nice presentation.i had no idea you could do such great work with pencils. Thank you and keep your presentations coming.
I like to draw out the basic shape of my subject with hatch marks then dab the water on with my brush and keep some of the texture from the hatching in order to give it a more natural look.
Thank yooou! I really want to learn how to waterpaint using pencils
Very interesting to learn the differences between the pencils. I use them for coloring in coloring books. I'd like to portability of them. I use a water brush with him on the go. My daughter's ready to have a baby so I have the durwent pencils and coloring books to work in since we're going to be sitting quite a bit. I don't have an artistic bone in my body and coloring books is something I could do. I'm trying to learn the rest, like shading.
Great video and comparison! I purchased cheap art supply store water color pencils and didn't like the fact they could be reactivated with water. This drew me to Derwent Inktense pencils that I could use with wet medium without reactivation on art journal stuff. I can use Prismacolor regular color pencils with them very nicely. Now I'm definitely going to look into the Prismacolor watercolor pencils, I didn't know they were so highly pigmented! I love your videos, thank you so much! ♡♡♡
Those are some great ideas
If you stick the lead of a watercolor pencil in water, it starts to soften up and when you put it on the paper, it just lets go of all of its pigments (but its a bit slow of a process). Looks really cool, I used to do that to my colors when I was younger, was a cool way to get yourself a tattoo that you can wash off in like 2 seconds.
Love the idea of a DIY tattoo! My kids would've loved that when they were young... they used Sharpies. ugh! lol! But this is a great "tip!" (sorry, art pun!) Thank you for sharing and for your kind feedback! Cheers! :)
@@MDCampbell cheers!
Very helpful. I’ve been using watercolor pens and pencils for about one year. I have many more years of experience with actual watercolor paint. I really like them even if it does feel like cheating a little bit. Great video. Thanks!!
they're great for sketching out your watercolors without the lines of a pencil etc.
Great! Really useful, thanks ☺️
Thank you, Isabella!
M.D. Campbell you're very welcome
Excellent information beautifully presented! Thank you!
Thank you, Julie Duncan! I really appreciate your thoughtful feedback! Stay well! ~ Mark
Nice review and demo. I have the Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer pencils and they are great. I also have the Inktense pencils - they are different from regular watercolor pencils in that a layer becomes permanent after it dries. They behave more like permanent ink in this respect.
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