5 ART HACKS THAT ACTUALLY WORK! Watercolors + Color Pencils

Five art hacks that you need to know to survive as an artist! 😊
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[@LiobaBrueckner]

Pencil Extenders: amzn.to/2wbDPOg

[@mimilebt5013]

That‘s not a hack...

[@juanger65]

Mimi Lebt tru.. but its still useful

[@hoddydog7654]

Wattacalla

[@LiobaBrueckner]

XD

[@ivalyssacollado1235]

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[@hkhkhkhkhkhkhk]

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[@eddywaw8725]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@wonderc3237]

Iconic

[@berry5965]

I enjoy slight asymmetry as a human face isn't always perfectly symmertrical well that and perspective. I love how you color!

[@susangarland6869]

Instead of air brush paint (acrylic ink) for underpainting or increasing chroma, I like to use permanent (alcohol based) markers like Sharpie or Copic. Because they aren't acrylic, it's much easier to layer over them. Your art is beautiful, by the way. Thank you for the video.

[@SunnyCDolls]

Copics are not lightfast and will fade over time on original paintings. They are great if you are going to do prints.

[@red0421]

I use Promarkers, they're alcohol based markers that with a bit of practice can be blended quite nicely. Each marker can cost roughly £2 individually, but given the amount of ink in each pen I'd say it's worth it. You can get sets with about 20 pens or so for £25 online, but my memory could be faulty. You can buy them on Amazon. If you're looking for fair priced, good quality markers for artwork, these would be my recommendation, I've tried a few different markers over the years but my promarkers remain my favourite!

[@dindonpoo163]

For the uneven eyes problem, I take that as something I need to improve on. I first draw the left eye slowly, then draw the right eye while looking at the left one. After the sketch, I take a picture of it and flip horizontally to see if there's any mistakes. And also, if it's during the night and you have a big light source, I flip the drawing on the light to see the other side.

[@jeanniemcd0321]

hi im just irrelevant but that is a very good idea bc I have the same problem ,something I do to help it to draw both eyes at the same time,for instance drawing the left pupil then adding the right pupil and just going thru step by step.

[@ike780]

In theory, a hint of asymmetry in eyes, nostrils, etc.. can be good because the body is organic.

[@songmei2938]

Well, your theory is not strictly true. Nature aims for symmetry. It may not always achieve it but the differences are slight. If, indeed, there is some slight asymmetry then of course it must be honoured. I respect your view that asymmetry can be introduced deliberately for artistic reasons though. We can all agree that the only real solution to all this is to observe the subject closely and paint what you actually see. As she says in the video, it's good to observe from a distance occasionally too.

[@tonygohagan2766]

That's REALITY.

[@tonygohagan2766]

@@songmei2938 I wonder if you've considered Nature in Reality. It aims for Wholeness, and Proportion, and Symmetry but symmetry is not Reflection/Mirror Image. Perfect Symmetry is man-made aesthetic but exists in Mathematics too. Asymmetry is Always present in everything, your powers of Artistic Observation would've revealed that to you. ( Or they will, once acute. ) As far as nature is concerned, Symmetry has parameters that it can function within: Everything is Asymmetrical but not noticeably so; usually it means something has gone wrong if the asymmetry and proportion is immediately noticeable, yet, sometimes, it's purposefully so, but not in Humankind. Watch this as a fun demo of this fact ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHiWioVpe7egatk

[@songmei2938]

​@@tonygohagan2766 Yeah, sure. Note that I said nature AIMS for symmetry - not that it always achieves it. I guess we might conjecture that the whole thing starts at the molecular level. A good example would be that of growing crystals when in perfect conditions we see regular patterns and symmetry. But flawed crystalline structures are more appealing to the eye. I would say that at an intellectual level we admire symmetry (you mentioned Mathematics) ... and yet imbalance and intricacy fascinate us at a more fundamental level, speaking to our emotions rather than the intellect. Thank you for making me think more about the subject!

[@tonygohagan2766]

@@songmei2938 Hi ! You're Welcome! Yes nature is always 'imperfect', in that there isn't ever mirror image symmetry, contrary to the Artist's guiding in this video, as the commenter gently pointed out. I had the impression that you posited Perfect Symmetry as the rule of nature, when you said "If, indeed, there is some slight asymmetry then of course it must be honoured. I respect your view that asymmetry can be introduced deliberately for artistic reasons though." Asymmetry is 99.9% the rule of nature, especially regarding faces, thus i think it should be a foundational principal in rendering them. I realise that drawing mirror image symmetry allows viewers of art to concentrate on the image as a whole. Still: If there is slight asymmetry, the Brain reads symmetry and wont notice, as in Life; until it is pronounced. I really admire people who can draw well and have been watching Watercolour and Coloured Pencil vids... i love the results that can be achieved! I'm a Collagiste, i realised my draughtmanship severely lacked, then i drew figurative works, heads, bodies, no faces... still very expressive.. then i discovered collage and 'haven't looked back since' I wish you well.

[@92blckt]

i almost can´t pay attention to your tips looking at so beautiful paintings you make... omg! such skill, such tallent! congratulations and thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@Sal-ts8rm]

When she said to survive as an artist I imagined A and B talking A:you want to survive as an artist? B:yes.i understand how important this matter is. A:oh well...be careful (sobs) Please come back safe B:(sobs)I will never forget you... Lol

[@Angel.C222]

Sabrina 😂😂😂😂😂👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@aloeleafy9309]

XD I love you

[@user-jd6kv5fh6k]

Lol xD

[@parkchimmin7913]

**A wild CrazyArt color pencil appears** B: Ah! Stay away from me! **wild Crayola pencils attack the wild CrazyArt pencils**

[@jbdesign9704]

Mainly a colored pencil user but this is making me want to use water color now! Thank you for the inspiration and sharing your talent! Great work

[@lilscenechick1995]

Your work is beautiful and these tips are fantastic! Thank you so much.

[@lyvie307]

(After the ink hack) "Man but what about the paper?" *number four the right watercolor paper hack* "You read my mind."

[@aliceranger8681]

I had to watch this video a couple of times because the lady in the video had the best facial expressions. She is priceless. Good art hacks, thanks.

[@LiobaBrueckner]

Hehe thanks!

[@LynnnTerrace]

This mirror technique is sooo smart!!

[@emmad4308]

Honestly bless you for this!!

[@cadaverousghoul8008]

Another hack with even symmetry is to use tracing paper you can get even symmetry with eyes, wings etc. by tracing and flipping the tracing paper over. it saves folding your work and using a light box.

[@lillymuller6015]

thats one heavy german accent. Aber ernsthaft Respekt, dass du eine Videos in Englisch machst ist bestimmt nicht sehr einfach

[@Stellax-bt6ow]

Das wollte ich auch gerade schreiben

[@c.t.2806]

Great video and instructions. Lioba's English is very good! Accent is totally irrelevant. Every language has different accents - even German.

[@MissTinaTv]

Genau. Und frei! Amerikaner können dumm sein. (I'm an American living in Germany, struggling to learn complex German language). Danke für das Video. Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu Ihrem wunderschönen Kunstwerk.

[@mitchietamax]

@@MissTinaTv Sag nicht Amerikaner sondern Menschen..was hat das Land damit zu tun?

[@josephpfeiffer-herbert8384]

Bonus Life Hack: Instead of drawing with graphite on the back of your drawing to be transferred, scrub Pencil all over a regular piece of printer paper and place between your transfer sketch and the paper. This graphite covered paper can be re-used over and over again. Thank you for the great video!

[@moonshinedreams3745]

Thank you for these tips! Also the fact that you uploaded this on my birthday really makes me happy!

[@hunt.editzzz]

Thanks for such brilliant hacks.... I was looking for these for hours😍

[@ene_77]

excelent inspiration for prompts for specific look in mind!

[@olebirdy3752]

Miss Bruckner you are an inspiration to us all.

[@djungelskogs_bf]

very helpful video. When you started talking about the too small pencil problem, I immediatly thought of this pencil holders haha (I have so many of them :1 )

[@almabayomi8065]

Appreciate your sharing these tips. I never thought of using inks. Such a great idea.

[@NovaRanger007]

Thanks for the techniques.

[@Jaruple]

Have you tried "fluid" watercolor blocks? I've found it to take ink, watercolor, colored pencil, and gel pen really well together. It's a budget option, but I love the quality and minimal texture without having to turn to something as smooth as hot press. Very insightful video!

[@DaniellaMakingLearningArt]

Wow! Stunning!

[@jcwt_pdx]

Useful tips. Thanks 😊

[@mariamakermanMarz]

very informational very easy to understand N THIS HACK ACTUALLY WORK! uneven eye problem is soo annoying

[@krystenchambers7748]

Practice makes perfect though. Doing this too much will only keep you from growing and being able to freehand it. ❤🙏

[@rebeccachiffers3539]

So helpful!!! Omg i find using watercolour pencils so hard and using watercolour paints muh easier

[@thompsonfamily8708]

Thanks for the tips.

[@StarPrismatic]

These are all incredible tips! Thank you!

[@mayacold8263]

This is one of the most amazing hacks videos I've ever encountered. Vielen Dank!

[@kimjunoof6712]

You probley wont see this but i just want to say that I just started using watercolor and paint in my art and i thought I wouldn't like it since my comfort zone is markers, colored pencil, etc. And I actually enjoyed it to my surprise! So I'm trying to learn how I can improve since I just started just a week ago and this helped me understand quite a few things about it because I was struggling a bit, so thanks! I'm thinking about starting a channel of my own although my art isn't the exact best thing but there is always room for improving! I hope I become as good as you in the future and you really inspired me. :)

[@arelcrest5048]

Das sind echt hilfreiche Tipps~! Ich werde mir das Video bestimmt wieder ansehen. 🍀

[@frankiemyway]

good tips！at lease I know I am in the right path of colouring. Thanks!

[@magdalenaz2024]

This is gold. Thank you!

[@MichelleReidArtintheWords]

You learned a lot very impressed.

[@blinddatereject]

what a great video! thanks! I never knew about the pencil extenders

[@sophiafranchescacorporal4548]

Your style is BOOTIFUL

[@rebeccachiffers3539]

Amazing hacks so helpful xxx

[@saydvoncripps]

Good hacks...love your art! Beautiful pictures.

[@MrDinesh272]

Amazing work

[@spookywolf6008]

Your artwork is amazing

[@Jesicapam454]

this is so great and complete, thank you

[@selinat.5552]

Love it!!!

[@askthefrog]

Lovely! Thank you, this will really help! Also, I love your hairstyle 😍

[@therens6513]

Luv the art style 🙂

[@vanshkhatri9535]

Wow... Thanks!

[@krisandktwo]

Great tips!

[@3dartstudent973]

Very beautiful work

[@soraninja]

seeing you art makes me want to start painting again =) so beautiful

[@SimLicy]

This video was so helpful and so entertaining. 💕😊

[@LiobaBrueckner]

Thank you!!!!

[@boredbox8315]

Great hacks! Thanks for sharing.

[@artifexmom3824]

Thanks for sharing your nice tips and it’s very helpful for me. ☺️💕👍🏻

[@neo5kali]

Nice artwork!

[@MsCurufinwe]

Wow, these actually help. Thank you so much, Lioba! :D

[@barbistraut5635]

So helpful! Thanks!!

[@strawberry4829]

Super helpful and inspiring!

[@dozukum7999]

wow!!!your drawings are soo beautiful!!😀😀😀

[@blackkcat2364]

You're so creative and this is really helpful! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@user-jl3ls3mj8j]

ARMYYY

[@blackkcat2364]

Dont spill J-hopes YASS

[@user-jl3ls3mj8j]

heehehe

[@deadacc3623]

jungshook

[@MrTripletts]

Awesome tips, thank you sooo much for taking the time to make your videos...i will try that paper. Ohhh and that wonderful accent

[@gayatrisasubilli9724]

You are one of the best artist I know 💕💕💕

[@maggiecreates4768]

Great hacks... good to know! ♥ Thanks.

[@playdoe3275]

my gawd yor art is soooo pretty.i luv the designs, colors,subjects, papers,etc.u're so talented.i hope u're making gd $ with yor artwork cuz u deserve it.

[@rebekahbaker7877]

I love this video! You did such a great job editing it and it was great to see more of your face :) Also, the tips you gave were amazing! I didn’t know that a pencil holder was even a thing until now!!!

[@LiobaBrueckner]

Awww! Thank you so much!

[@karen_smith]

your channel helped me a lot on my artwork.

[@Vigo1711]

Thanks I really appreciate

[@theworldismysensei4735]

Ich danke Dir so, so herzlich! Ich war so niedergeschlagen, weil ich in den letzten Tagen nichts zeichnen konnte, ich war so immens frustriert, und Du hast mir mit Deinem Video dieses Kribbeln, dieses "Ich will machen, ich will machen!" wieder gegeben. Es ist 19:02 und ich sitze bei meinem Freund, aber ich mache mich jetzt auf den Weg und hole mein Skizzenbuch und meine Aquarellsachen. Danke, danke, danke! Ich bin hiermit Abonnent und wünsche Dir alles Gute und viel Erfolg mit Deinen Zeichnungen. Bei ihnen bleibt einem echt die Spucke weg.

[@johncarlofernandez8380]

Wow so beautiful

[@monikaramgopal7307]

This is super helpful...and I love all your videos 😍

[@jenina1289]

Your art style 😍

[@beheadedbat4925]

Omg the pencil paintbrush hack opened my eyes.

[@kavitabhandariarts205]

Thanks. Very helpful

[@BrushesandBunnies]

I LOVE these hacks!

[@LiobaBrueckner]

Thank youuu!!!!

[@validflaxa8978]

OMG I LOVE YOU

[@charishyase6140]

Brushes and bunnies

[@NyanCrush]

O my freakin god...I LOVE YOU BRUSHES AND BUNNIES!!

[@redmage.]

Great video! So helpful. :) Also I love the top you are wearing, so pretty!

[@jenbo2547]

Enviable talent. :) Beautiful work!

[@moonspiritartbycindyhill1084]

I use bockingford hot press and it's great for colour pencils and water colour pencils too.

[@moonspiritartbycindyhill1084]

I doing an Alice in wonderland piece in Derwent ink intense watercolor pencils. It's up on Instagram

[@wladapoljakova7006]

this is genius :D I also learnt about pencil holders just now

[@LiobaBrueckner]

Ahhhh! Thank you, Wlada! That top is from H&M I wear it soo often! So glad you like it!! 😍

[@wladapoljakova7006]

...also: LOVE the new editing!!!

[@LiobaBrueckner]

Yaaaay! :D

[@YUN4NCAIN]

Your art is beautiful so is your face and your accent. ❤️u helped me alot. Thank u

[@noha5954]

love that! also your art is amazing.

[@winglessfairy564]

Thank you! This is very helpful! 💕

[@redangrybird7564]

2:48 #2 The short pencil hack. I first watched my father doing that and now it's my favourite hack for all short pencils.

[@ramonasmith257]

Very good advice and you’re so cute when you make the faces. 😃💕

[@YUN4NCAIN]

Your art is beautiful so is your face and your accent. ❤️u helped me alot. Thank u for this tips.

[@the-symbol-of-the-umbran-way]

ur style is amazing xx

[@mistercoffee8872]

Very useful hacks. Love the Model ;)

[@govindgaira8454]

Man! I am subscribing you!!! Your art is FABULOUS 😻😻

[@DinaraAMVS]

For the brighter colors (she said brilliant but I'm assuming she meant brighter!) you can mix your color with white guache, make sure you add a lot of the watercolor, it's going to be brighter and more saturated too depending on what mix you have, plus it's easier cause you can erase your mistakes like this, not permanently but it's much better (and cheaper) solution.

[@angelmochi9630]

Shiroxwhoopz brilliant can also refer to colors

[@showorchid72]

Thanks for the video! Very insightful! I am a colouring enthusiast and was wondering which white ink you’d recommend to use as a base for colouring over with or layering over with coloured pencils? I am looking for a white ink that can help camouflage black lines of an illustration to be able to colour over it with colour pencils. Any advice from your end would be great! Thanks 🙏🏼

[@skullingtonfly]

You’re a genius. Thank you ❤️

[@jamona9297]

your drawings are so stunning

[@AmberKCreative]

Very helpful tips! Thank you! 💟

[@arafatlabib3289]

YOUR ART IS STUNNING!

[@kaleidoscope222]

your work is stunning. Another good check is to look at your work in a mirror.

[@edgyspoon5793]

7:07 That's so satisfying!!

[@ShawNshawN]

Really amazing painting and drawing. I definitely need to get some pencils to highlight my inktense medium. I still have yet to try watercolor, but definitely need to as its just more popular in sales, right? I look forward to seeing more videos. Great tips on how to paint in this medium. Thanks for sharing!

[@DrNanite]

I also flip my drawings upside down in addition to the mirror trick. I find doing both helps.

[@sas534]

4:15 , I usually hold my sketch to a light source on reverse (to see the flipped view of the drawing) if that doesn't look weird or distorted, then it's a pass . Less complicated for me this way :)

[@melondek]

Your style is freaking perfect, subscribed

[@yesicavelazquez1575]

I love your art, it looks so beautiful and thanks for the art hacks, you have a new suscriber :)