5 reasons NO ONE uses watercolor pencils EVER

Watercolor pencils are everywhere. But tutorials are scarce, and few artists seem to use them. Here are 5 reasons why that might be (and why you should definitely try them out!).
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[@paintingandchocolate]

Will you try watercolor pencils? If you need my help and guidance, check out all classes and tutorials on my website: www.paintingandchocolate.com/

[@cjayconrod]

Thank you for all the tutorials you've done! There was hardly anything beside swatching videos on KZbin before you started.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you, I must admit I was frustrated not to find much either, to justify all the nice sets of watercolor pencils being sold out there.

[@redgreenvulture]

That has definitely been my experience too! You have by far the most comprehensive and helpful watercolor pencil videos. So many others are just artists swatching them out for the first time, which is fine for them to do, of course, but we don’t really learn much about really using them from those videos.

[@PaulaScardamalia]

I love the flexibility of watercolor pencils, and that you've shown so many ways to use them. Like any other media, they take practice and getting to know them. I've used them in the Strathmore MultiMedia Sketchbook when traveling and they are so convenient, especially for plein air.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Hi Paula, I've been looking at this Strathmore sketchbook for years, it seems you enjoy it. Maybe I'll get to try it sometime 🙂

[@PaulaScardamalia]

@@paintingandchocolate I love the soft cover 500 series. In fact, I did your autumn leaf watercolor pencil tutorial in it, and it turned out beautifully.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for letting me know!

[@rowenodell7402]

Love my pencils and I learned all about them by watching your channel. I’ve watched other artists use them also, but really… they have no clue!!! Thank you for your clear and concise instructions. As an oil artist (painter) this whole concept of water was foreign and frustrating… until I binge watched your videos.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for letting me know, I knew I was not alone is finding it tough to transition to using water 🙂

[@user-dz7sq2um8d]

Thank you for championing WCP's! I have full sets of a few major brands and used them for years, although not so much now. But yes, you can definitely do full, complex paintings with them, and I have done. Two tips that might be helpful for your viewers: 1. To save money, a cheap small white plastic cutting board from the dollar store is textured just like the more expensive brand WCP palette and works just fine and is great for a travel kit, and 2. To avoid weakening the wood collar (where the "lead" comes out) by getting it wet, I put a clear drop of water on my plastic palette or even a junk credit card and quickly dip the color "lead" into that drop of water, which will soften the pigment without risking getting the collar wet. A single drop of water will last a long time.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you so much for these really helpful tips ❤️

[@Hevkk1]

This was perfect for me. I am more used to coloured pencils and frustrated with the mess I get into with watercolour. I have a lovely set of watercolour pencils and you have inspired me to try again. The added bonus is I travel a lot in a small campervan so the pencils would be so much more practical than paint tubes or pans. Thank you so much ❤

[@paintingandchocolate]

I am so happy to hear this, it sounds they will be perfect for you to get started 👍😀

[@aleidadiaz2261]

The thing that I don’t like is when you see the lines where you’ve colored when you apply the water. I’ve learned to not use too much pressure and color in small circles and add more layers to get darker colors.

[@oilonpaper]

For anyone reading this with the same problem: the quality of watercolor pencil also plays a role! I have a set of cheap watercolor pencils where the lines are very visible. With Faber Castell's Albrecht Dürer I have no such problems. Just an additional tip to what you wrote.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Yes it happens sometimes, the paper type also helps and layering too.

[@halfpiint]

Love the details I get with my Watercolor pencils and the uumph of combining the pencils with paint ❤

[@paintingandchocolate]

Yes it's a nice tool 🙂

[@JezzLundkvist]

When I saw the title I was like "oh no, did just waste money for a 120 set". No no! I found a gold mine! 😁

[@paintingandchocolate]

I hadn't thought about it this way 🙂

[@LaliaXX]

I own the Museum Aquarelle and I love them. It is so much fun to work with them. Great video!

[@paintingandchocolate]

They’re great quality 👍😍

[@zeinaatik]

I have a big collection of watercolor pencil especially inktense ones, I used them in the past for mixed media, but I like to use them to add as you said to show depth

[@paintingandchocolate]

I love inktense 😀

[@tammylong111]

I love watercolor pencils! I have a lot to learn but I'm having fun!

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad you like them 🙂

[@ChantelleArts]

this is fascinating, I should really give them a try ☺☺

[@paintingandchocolate]

Yes, I didn't know if you had or not yet.

[@Laymans-terms]

Love them. Ever since trying them months ago, I've barely touched regular watercolours. So much more accurate, and then like you say, less water, one container of water, less mess, I use a brush to activate them. I've used them in locations where they'd never allow regular watercolour. I tried an experiment the other day, I coloured the "painting", and then used a spray bottle and misted it, everything popped instantly.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with them I appreciate it!

[@jude6752]

Thank you - I love that you champion watercolour pencils! I love them, I use Caran d'ache Museums with a few Inktense for landscapes to get the earthy greens. I first learnt about them as a coloured pencil background, but they were so lovely have gradually built up my collection. I do loads more watercolour now than coloured pencil, and WC pencils are much in use for small areas. I have yet to embark on an entire piece with them. I love this one you have done. 🥰

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for sharing about your journey with them, I hope you do try an entire piece with them!

[@PaintWithPencil]

I love water soluble pencils. So many ways to use them. My favorite surface is a watercolor canvas panel. The slightly rougher and less absorbant surface forces a more imprssionistic look (which I like) and the panel never buckles.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Interesting! Thank you for sharing!

[@MultiPassionateCreator]

I LOVE watercolor pencils! I like details so I’ve stayed away from watercolor. But when I got my pencils you can have the best of both worlds!!!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Yes I agree!

[@annawitter5161]

Been teaching myself watercolour pencils by trial and error. Mostly error. Thanks for the great tips

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@Ashevillein]

I love them

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad we are a community who enjoy it

[@barbarapierce5830]

Actually, I got a small set for my birthday a few years ago, when I didn't know that the there was such a thing. So, I started with pencils and recently bought a cheap set of tube water colors. I really like the definition they add to using a brush.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad you like them too! Also try the water-soluble graphite pencils if you get a chance.

[@tammyh.8454]

great video, I have albrecht durer watercolor pencils I am not using, but I will now, thanks just amazing!😊

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome, have fun!

[@LindaKing-nq6ut]

Very informative

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@carobel9601]

Merci pour vos vidéos, je me suis abonnée justement parce que je n’ai trouvé aucune autre chaîne qui aborde autant le sujet des crayons de couleur aquarellables

[@paintingandchocolate]

Merci pour ce retour! Ravie de le savoir.

[@rachellongtin2452]

Une autre utilisation est sur du coton....Avec les inktenses comme les Derwent, c'est génial aussi mais utiliser de l'aloes pour bloquer les 'saignements' sur le tissus. On peut même changer les teintes sur des motifs de fleurs sur tissus par exemple, pour en changer la teinte! Comme je fais de la courtepointe, j'adore en autant que l'on ne lave pas trop souvent la pièce j'imagine.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Jamais essayé, ça doit être amusant de les utiliser comme cela.

[@leslie-annepepin8927]

I have a large set of Faber Castell watercolour pencils and that palette you use in the video. Is there a difference between brands of watercolour pencils?

[@paintingandchocolate]

To use the palette no. But in general yes as cheaper types of WC will feel more dry, break more easily, be less pigmented.

[@abhijitmondal6506]

Nice❤

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you

[@jenniferroy6288]

I have derwent intense and I am going to rescue them from the drawer

[@paintingandchocolate]

That's a great move 💥🙌