Derwent Inktense Tips for Beginners + Real Time Demo

Today I am sharing some of my favorite techniques to use with Derwent Inktense and showing you a real time demonstration of me drawing a fall leaf. This video is not sponsored.
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[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Hey all! I talk a bit about lightfast ratings in this video and how I usually go by the Colored Pencil Society of America ratings to sort my pencils and blocks. I meant to mention that if you are not a member of CPSA Derwent has tested them (dry) for lightfastness and they do have those ratings listed on their website. I have that information linked in the description if you would like to see! Again, it is relative because they have not been tested wet, but they do have ratings available.

[@lesleyakhrass6354]

I loved this. I am a beginner and was lost . You showed me they are not difficult and you can just play around with. Them. I am now more relaxed and loving them. Thank you so much🥰

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Oh, I'm so glad to hear that!! Thank you for watching!

[@1002suns]

This is an excellent presentation, and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it! You are clear and detailed and organized, and I’m sure it took a lot of work to prepare this for us. I am not physically able to get out to take classes, so you are providing an incredible resource. Also, I took a look at your artwork, which is quite good. And that little leaf project is beautiful.Thank you and blessings to you!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked my video and found it helpful!! Thank you so much for watching, have a wonderful day!

[@nickedgar6706]

Yay, Inktense!! One of my favorite mediums! I always have off-cuts of sanded paper around, and they make excellent palettes for mixing colors. And because the paper is non-absorbent, the colors will reactivate with a wet brush and can be transferred to your artwork.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Great idea Nick! I think I have a few scraps somewhere as well. I will have to keep that in mind!!

[@gitte5281]

Thank you so much for this incredible demonstration and fantastic info! I’m a beginner and it gave me lots of ideas how to use them!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching! 💖

[@davidmccullough6600]

Of all the Inktense tutorials I've watched, this is by far the most helpful. Thanks so much

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You are very welcome, I'm glad I could help! Thank you for watching!! 😊

[@stefos6431]

Wow.....Inktense really ARE intense........The strongest vibrancy I've seen in a pencil

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Yeah, they are great!!

[@rdred8693]

Just bought the 72 box set of Inktense pencils, and love these techniques. Starting a project around my area where I give away free art: little drawings made with Inktense, scattered around.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

That's amazing! What a wonderful idea, I'm sure it will brighten up someone's day when they find your art!

[@rdred8693]

@@CautionArtistatPlay Thank you! Gave some to coworkers and my boss too.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

That's amazing, I'm sure they loved it! 💖

[@Aoibhes.Adventures]

I have been trying to decide on a coloured pencil set to use with my watercolour art. Your video has inspired me to order the 72 pencil box of Derwent Inktense, thank you!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You're very welcome! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

[@susanmchale2914]

This is a really helpful demonstration. Lots of useful tips and ideas. Great for beginners. It has made me really excited to use my new set of 12 Inktense pencils.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you! I'm happy to hear that!

[@flypanfly]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you for taking time to share your experience with Inktense!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You're very welcome!! Thank you for watching! 💖

[@joannhall9733]

Love this informative tutorial. Thank you!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

[@catherineraper]

Thanks for such a clear video explaining this medium. I bought myself a set of 12 pencils for mixed media. I love how vibrant they are.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I'm glad you found my video to be helpful! They are really vibrant, that's one of the things I love so much!

[@josetukker1332]

Hele goede uitleg, hartelijk dank. Was van plan mijn houten kist met 72 Derwent Inktense voor twedehands te verkopen omdat ik er weinig ervaring mee hebt. Maar met deze video ben ik veel waardevolle informatie te weet gekomen en vind het geweldig, dank je wel.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You're welcome! I am glad this video could re-inspire you to start working with Inktense! Glad I could help! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment!!

[@Reb4ful]

Excellent instructional video for beginners. Thank you!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@hanssing1]

Good morning and thank you so much, so far the best video I could find with regards to Inktense pencils and blocks - really appreciated your detailed explanations - have a nice day 😊

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you! I'm glad you found this helpful! Have a fantastic day. Thanks for watching!

[@twingytwango6971]

This tutorial is very informative and very valuable for me seeking pencil tutorials. I’m extremely grateful for your knowledge and your kindness. LOVE 💕 it and many thanks.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you found it to be helpful!! 💖

[@Sangstee23]

Love the waves!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you!

[@jenniferwood144]

Excellent video, I’ll watch it again when I try my leaf. Thank you

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@janefranco8856]

Wonderful presentation. I learned about these pencils finally!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you! So glad I could help! 💖

[@kiaorable]

This information was really good and I appreciate your time. Thanks so much.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@l.douglashoffmann9141]

Well done! Very informative. Thank you.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!!

[@bethautrey9634]

Excellent demo. I didn’t know a thing about inktense. How fun!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you!!

[@janettedelbarre913]

I have just found your tutorial, and have learned so much, thank you x

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you!! I'm glad you found this video to be helpful!

[@Bassbarbie]

Really useful, thank you! I have just purchased pencils and a pan set in the Inktense range. I’m now excited to try putting the two together.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Glad you found my video to be helpful! I hope you have lots of fun with them!

[@ValleyMermaid]

Awesome video! So helpful! Thank you!!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you for watching! Glad you found it helpful!

[@crystalfranklin2583]

Thank you sooooo much for this video. I'm getting the Inktenee pencils soon and these tips are really helpful. You also very nicely demonstrated how art is largely illusion and that is extremely helpful. I never imagined I could make water look realistic, but after watching this video, I feel pretty confident that I can now! Thank you so much! I'm saving this video for future reference and sharing it!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I'm so glad that you found this video helpful, Crystal! I'm glad something I said resonated with you. I hope you enjoy working with the pencils when you get them! They are a ton of fun! Thank you so much for watching, and have a fantastic day! 💖

[@arianacopp4999]

That caran dache textured pallet is an absolute godsend, thank you for the recommendation! Never heard of anything like it

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

It's amazing! I first got one for free as a promotion when I ordered something from cult pens I think. I had no idea what it was for until someone commented on one of my videos and told me, now I find it to be indispensable!

[@cricketthoffman9499]

Whoa! This is going to take my travel journal to new heights. Thanks. Inktense has been my go to for travel journaling. You can down and dirty a fast action sketch (horses being saddled before a race or sneaking a sketch of a diner two tables away), and sketching in a high traffic area (tourist spots and train stations) and finish the painting later that day (or week). Or you can find a quiet subject in a quiet corner (our local golf course) and go full blown painting.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Yes! They are so versatile, it's such a great medium and perfect for things like travel journaling! I'm glad you found my video helpful, thanks for watching!

[@SuZW51]

Just wondering what you do to preserve your pencil marks that you have not activated with water. Other than that, VERY helpful. Thank you!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I usually spray the painting with a fixative after. Typically one that has UV protection.

[@SuZW51]

@@CautionArtistatPlay Thank you so much! I am so excited to play with the pencils now. I just started an Easter-themed still life. Your advice gives me some tools to complete it. Thanks again.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You are very welcome! I hope you have lots of fun with your Easter piece!!

[@user-uk2lx1wr7g]

Thank you so so much. This is a big help

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You are very welcome! I'm glad you found it to be helpful!

[@nangustafson8110]

Thank you this was very helpful. I just got a set of 24 of the blocks. 💖

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Awesome! You will love them I'm sure! Glad you found my video to be helpful!

[@lynnetteboulanger4487]

What a great video! Thank you!🙂

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for watching!!

[@tynaheadrick-phipps6768]

Great video. Really appreciiate the details you have provided. Just bought the pencils and a small pan set. I also own Derwent watercolor pencils, however the inktense are so vibrant.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Yes, they are super vibrant, it's one of the things I love the most about them!

[@TheElleFactorAgain]

I was about to rerun my pencils. Until I found your video!!! Thanks so much for sharing. I think I like most that you can use a palette and then transfer the color. Such an amazing idea 💡 Thanks again!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You are very welcome! I'm glad my video helped! Thanks for watching!! 😊

[@diannedupuis2960]

Thank you for an informative and helpful video.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You're welcome! Thank you watching!!

[@saltlifegull4091]

Excellent, new to this and didn't know whether to buy pencils or blocks. Really helps. Thanks!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You're welcome, glad I could help!

[@vatiammatri]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@renmuffett]

Love this! Oftentimes the ocean water is almost white at the horizon depending on circumstances. All of this is relative and if you add clouds, sun, or haze (smog), anything can happen. I've lived at Oregon coast for 15 years and have seen ocean water look darker at the horizon. its a simple explanation. The deeper the water gets the darker it can look when you are looking out at it. The deepest parts of the water can look darker depending on the time of day, suns position and so many other atmospheric conditions. Especially on a really cloudy day here. I'm on the West coast and the oceans horizon looks darker earlier in the day because the sun in behind you and the deeper the water is the darker the value. As the sun moves over top and starts to go down the sun reelects more light at the waters horizon making it lighter.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

It definitely depends on the situation and conditions for sure! That's why it's good to have a reference to work from and take it from there!

[@teresasawicka5861]

Thank you for you teaching I will have you get my out they have been sitting in the cuberd that was very helpful take care

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I'm glad you found it to be helpful! Thank you for watching! 💖

[@SusanLS08]

Thank you. You did good. 😍

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you!!

[@judyhuebner1716]

Loved the lesson thanks

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!!

[@lesliestevenson5261]

Hello. Thank you, very informative. Like some others, I’m a bit intimidated by inktense for some reason. Subbed. 👍🏼

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Hello there and thanks for subscribing! I'm glad you found my video helpful!

[@ladyamalthea85]

Inspired me to get mine out and make some art!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Awesome! I'm so glad to hear that!! 🥰

[@nattyw495]

Very informative video i have both also the pencils im goingvyo take out urban sketching..i liked how you you used the oencil and brush to splatter ...

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you! I'm glad you found my video to be helpful! They are great for urban sketching!

[@riamaas]

what a great tutorial, i'm having the 72, but after trying some things I could not make it work because i didn't understand it, thank you very much for explaining

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Glad I could help!!

[@danieljamesbinderystu2968]

Just an FYI, since this nasty rumor got started awhile ago on here, about the Derwent Inktense pencils being " Ink based " or " made of dried inks " or anything " ink at all ". Ready for this? Derwent Inktense ARE NOT made with ink, dried ink... or ANY ink at all! They are infact a watercolor pencil, made from the same pigments that Derwent makes ALL of their supplies with. Straight from Derwents website, click on the Inktense section and read. It states, Derwent has revolutionized its watercolor pencils with a unique binder, that allows them to flow LIKE ink, and gives them " ink-LIKE " consistency. And in the FAQ section at the bottom of the Inktense page, someone flat-out asks " are the Inktense pencils made with dried inks? Derwents answer: NO, Inktense does not contain any ink, nor is it made with any ink at all. We formulated a very unique binder for the pigments, that allows for more vibrancy like ink, and flow like ink... hence the " INK-Like " label. They also say that they are technically just a watercolor pencil, with a unique binder. This can all be found on Derwents website, for those of you hissing at me in disbelief lol 😆 Ohhh and another bad rumor, linked to the ink rumor.... " they aren't lightfast, because they are made with ink " that is also incorrect!!! They are actually lightfast, just like every other pencil set Derwent makes. Some colors less than others, just like most sets of colored pencils and watercolor pencils. So there ya go, hope this clears up this bad misleading " ink " rumor. BTW, Iam not commenting this as anything negative towards you at all, I just want to stop this bad rumor from making it another year on YT lol. Have a great day 😀

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

That is very interesting, thanks for pointing that information out!

[@Skinnychelle48]

New sub! Love ur channel! Total beginner here.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you and welcome aboard! Glad to have you here! 😊

[@travelwell6049]

That’s a really great demo of the product. I wondered if you’d had a chance to try them out on fabric?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I haven't gotten around to trying them on fabric yet, but I have heard great things about them being used that way!

[@teresasawicka5861]

Thank you

[@wendykelcey1246]

This was a great help!! Thank you so much!! When you did the leaf, you were adding each layer to wet ? Is that correct?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video! Sometimes yes, I will do dry into wet. Generally though, I let layers dry in between before going back in with my pencils unless I am looking for a specific effect. Adding dry pencil to wet paper usually leaves strong, sometimes harsh marks that are harder to correct.This can be an advantage when you are looking for bold bursts of color but can be a disadvantage in the fact that it can fill the tooth of the paper fast and be hard to erase in any way. So if you want to try doing the effect for yourself, I suggest playing on a scrap of paper first and getting used to the way it lays down before trying it on a piece of artwork.

[@susankievman642]

Instead of paying good money for a plastic pallet, I use a cheap flexible clear cutting board from the dollar store, rough it up with sandpaper and use that as my pallet.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Good idea! I have used the lids of Tupperware that no longer have a match to them or lids to empty tubs of butter. They work in a pinch, too. I originally ended up with the Caran d' Ache palette because it came as a free promotion with something that I bought at Cult Pens. But before then, I would use whatever I had on hand.

[@1002suns]

Question: I am still searching for a sharpener for the Inktense pencils. Google was not helpful. Any suggestions?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

My favorite pencil sharpener is the Derwent Super Point Manual Sharpener, since it is made by Derwent it fits all their pencils perfectly. It also gets a really fine point on them!

[@janetketo8066]

I’m using these with acrylic paint on Bristol vellum for details and extra mark making. I expected these to dry like waterproof ink but find that they smear terribly when supposedly dry, even overnight, when I add any liquid, like water, paint or medium. Any advice or experience with this happening?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Have you been activating and blending then out them completely? They are most permanent once they have been completely washed out with water and left to dry. If there is any part left from the original mark making that wasn't washed out, it will reactivate.

[@lafortunato2894]

What happens or can you, put white intense on top of a color or colored pencil on top of intense? I was watching this video and was thinking about the highlights on the waves. Would you just erase to get the white paper to show through?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Once the Inktense is washed out with water, it's harder to erase back to white. Colored pencil works well over Inktense, I have done a few pieces combining them. I wouldn't necessarily use washed out Inktense over colored pencil, though, because it would have a similar effect to putting regular watercolor over colored pencil where the colored pencil acts as a resist. Because colored pencil is wax/oil based, it resists water-based media, so the water-based media doesn't stick to it long term. Of course, you can use this method purposely to mask certain areas before putting down your washes of inktense.

[@Art_by_Nicole]

Which sharpener do you use for the Inktense? I found the pencils very hard in dry use. My hands got very fast really tired. The blocks look amazing for backgrounds! Maybe a silly question, but are there some kind of cases you can put around one block? To prevent smudging, I mean. You got a lot of blue on your hands. Can you just wash it off with soap?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I use the Derwent Super Point Manual Pencil Sharpener, I love it!

[@LizzieMayne]

Hi I love your video. Can you tell me please what brush you are using in this video no6?? What is the brand please?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

It was just a random generic brand I found on Amazon, not sure they even sell them still, the side of the brush says Worlson. They are basically just a Simply Simmons knock off. Another brand I found that's similar is Artify. I don't tend to spend a lot on my brushes so I get them on Amazon quite often.

[@beverlyfratoni9523]

Have you ever used your regular watercolor pencils with your intense when you do a project? Can you combine them?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Yes, you can combine them! They work well together!

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

I have the 72 set of pencils and never use them. I’ve been kind of kicking myself ever since for not getting the blocks instead. The problem is semi-solved now that Derwent came out with the 24 pan set but I’ve yet to get them. I also have the 60 set of Albrecht Dürer and never use them either. ☹️ Edited to add: what I want them for now is to do underpaintings for watercolor but when I got the pencils 5 years ago (when I started my art journey) they were for using in adult coloring books. I didn’t much like them then either.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Yeah, I have heard similar stories from other people, they aren't for everyone. But I find them to be quite versatile. I actually have never bought the pans because I just use my blocks like they are pans lol. More colors that way too. But blocks and pans aside, since you have the pencils already, those can be used similarly by scribbling on a plastic palette, wetting it down, and painting with it that way. That's what I did before I bought the blocks to use with them.

[@brigitteitg]

Thank you, this was very helpful! I’m thinking of getting a larger set of the Inktense pencils. I bought a pack of 6 to try them out for Inktober, which is enough for illustration purposes. Great to see how they can be used for more realistic art styles - and the difference to watercolour pencils. Would you recommend buying the largest set? I assume the smaller sets don’t include enough pale or earthy colours.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I do own the largest set, and I love it. However, they do mix together really easily, so if for some reason the largest set isn't in the budget for you, you could probably get away with a smaller set, like the 24 set. But I do love my full set and I certainly don't regret it. There are not a ton of pale colors in the line in general, but you will certainly get plenty of earth tones with the larger set. Of course you can always make paler colors by adding more water.

[@brigitteitg]

@@CautionArtistatPlay Thank you! I know I would regret not buying the full set (as I did with my Polychromos, and now I have lots of duplicates...). I’ll put it on my Christmas list 😊 and will check discounts until then.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Good idea!! I think my husband bought my first full set for me as a Christmas gift because I had it in my Amazon wish list lol.

[@brigitteitg]

@@CautionArtistatPlay I think my Christmas will be full of art supplies 😊

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Lol mine too, as usual! Lol

[@greenpaula45]

Great instructional video. I have been drawing with graphite pencils for a few years but stepping into color scares me. I have a small and the full set of Inktense that I haven't touched yet. How do you know how to pick out all the colors you are going to use on something so complex as something like a dead leaf?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Hello there, thanks for watching! A great tool to use if you are not at the point where color comes intuitively to you is a color picking tool. If you are looking at a reference from your computer, and you put it in a photo editing program, there is a tool you can use to help pick the color for you. It usually looks like an eye dropper, you click on that and then click on the part of your reference that is troubling you and the color of the item you clicked on will pop up in the editing programs color palette area. Even Microsoft Paint has this option. There may be videos out there that show you exactly what to do if you google eye drop tool, or color picking tool. Another way to do it, if you are not looking at your reference on the computer and are using a physical reference is to make your own color picking tool. To do this you simply need a neutral colored piece of paper and a hole punch. Punch a hole in the piece of paper, and hover the hole over your reference where you are questioning the color. This will help isolate the color in question so you can see it more clearly and then you will be able to choose a more accurate color from there. Eventually after working with color for a while, it will start to come more naturally. Also, studying color theory and values helps a lot too! I hope this helps! Thanks again!

[@marymary5494]

Question: Would you say I can mix a useful variety of colours from say 32 pencils, or would you advise purchasing a larger selection of colours? Thanks in advance.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Oh yes, you can mix a huge amount of colors from very few! I would suggest starting with the smallest set to try them out and if you like them, invest in more.

[@marymary5494]

@Caution: Artist at Play Ok and Thank you so much for the reply. 👌💕

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You are very welcome!

[@valoriehearn8814]

How would these work for drawing an image on paper and then using the drawing as a transfer onto fabric?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I'm not sure these would work well as a transfer method. I would think a chalk pastel would work better for the transfer part and then you could use the Inktense directly on the fabric to finish the drawing. I have never tried them as a transfer tool though, so it's possible it could work better then I am thinking it would. I recommend trying it on some scrap fabric to see. If you do end up trying it, let me know how it goes!

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

Question: Does the Faber Castell eraser damage watercolor paper? Or mixed media paper? It sounds a little harsh.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

No, it's actually really good. It's stiff enough so you don't need much pressure to get results. Of course, just like any eraser if you put crazy amounts of pressure on it, it will eventually damage the paper and it also depends on the quality of the paper being used. But personally, I have had no issues with it. It's my favorite eraser, I use it more than any other kind!

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

@@CautionArtistatPlay Thank you

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You're welcome!

[@julieallbright5002]

Why not just keep the red, because magenta has red in it along with other colors right? I'm by no means a professional artist and am really enjoying this video and appreciate you sharing with us. I guess I don't get why so many are so serious about the lightfast. I mean I do actually get it and understand artists wanting to be as professional as possible as well as saving the integrity of art and am not trying to sound naive, but other than the fact that they have special glass now for protection against the sun, I always think about how long a picture lasts. I remember my dad putting up some new art he bought years ago, and he was worried about the sun shining on them at some point of the day and told me how the sun bleaches out the colors over time. I thought it seemed silly because he has always been very careful about furniture, using coasters, and you know, just basic things that people like to care about, especially as you get older. I wish I cared more honestly, but I don't worry if something is going to fade in 200 years or so lol. Sorry that was looooong lol, but really Thank you for the wonderful video!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thanks for watching!! I personally don't tend to use a lot of red in my work anyways, so I wasn't concerned about keeping it when I knew I could just mix it in the event that I actually do use it. I tend to use magenta, cyan, and yellow as my primaries for cleaner mixes anyway, so in actuality, I really don't have a ton of use for red to begin with. So I had no big issues parting with it. One reason I care about lightfastness is because if I sell my work for hundreds of dollars, I don't want the person to feel ripped off if it fades in a year or two, lol. But also, even if I don't sell a piece, when I put a lot of time into my work, I don't want to feel like I wasted my time if it just ends up fading. But every artist needs to decide for themselves if they care about the longevity of their work. Use whatever colors you feel comfortable with!! As long as you enjoy the process and you feel comfortable with it, that's all that matters.

[@lynnrush7166]

Just a quick explanation that the actual chemical composition of the pigments determine how lightfast they are. You can find the pigment used with quality watercolour paints. I haven’t seen this information for the Inktense line.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I do think it's odd that with most paint, you can find pigment information, but a lot of companies don't disclose specific pigment information on their pencils.

[@julieallbright5002]

@@CautionArtistatPlay oh that makes a lot of sense if colors can fade over a year or even 10-20 years lol. I was thinking about how they always talk about museum years lol, but still, that makes sense too, because things that have lasted hundreds or even thousands of years is amazing and important 🥰

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I think another reason it's important to me is because I like the thought of my art living on after I do. Especially since I don't have any children. It would be nice to have a part of me still left after I'm gone. 💖

[@mom2bsa]

What pencil sharpener do you recommend?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I use the Derwent Super Point manual sharpener and love it!

[@JudyPsInMyMindsEyeMixedMedia]

Thank you for this video! Just purchased a set of inktense pencils! So excited, loved the video. New subbie here, would love to be crafty KZbin friends!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you very much! Welcome aboard!!

[@kbuccella]

Great and useful video, thanks. I love inktense. What about quantity of water and the brush? Do you dry the brush with kitchen paper or what before use? What brush did you use? Thanks in advance

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Hey there, thanks for watching! The quantity of water really depends on the look that I am going for, if I want something to be more muted and washed out I will allow for more water on my brush, if I want it to be highly saturated I will use less water. I do blot my brush on a rag or paper towel if I need to. Really though, the amount of water comes down to trial and error, there's no real way to measure how much I use at any given moment. It's just something you pick up on after using the medium for a while. So, I recommend practicing on scrap paper before working on an actual project to get use to how much water to use for certain effects. As far as brushes go, any kind of watercolor brush works, I also like synthetic taklon brushes. Simply Simmons brushes are among my favorite to use with these. Thank you, I'm glad you found my video helpful, and I hope this answers your questions.

[@gisaac46]

I just received the 72 pencil set today. I have the 24 set and I am going to start an ambition portrait on 22 x 28 watercolor paper tonight or tomorrow. Can't wait ☺️!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Ooh, that sounds fun!! I hope you enjoy every minute of it, I'm sure it will be beautiful!

[@deeman524]

Good teaching, thanks And if you also have Teaching on Neocolor 2, I'm interested

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I haven't done a video on just the Neocolor 2's yet, but I need to soon! I'm glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

[@leahferrell3110]

How do you sharpen?

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I use the Derwent Super Point Manual Sharpener and it works great.

[@deeman524]

The blocks are for larger drawings like landscapes, the pencils are for details and smaller drawings

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Yes, I think that's pretty well common knowledge. However, artists are innovators, so we find new ways to use things. We each have our own way if working, I personally prefer to use the blocks like watercolor pans, instead of directly on the paper. I get better, more even results that way. Thankfully they are very versatile, so there are many ways to use these materials.

[@quiltingzombie9066]

i prefer it for fabric ^_^

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

I have heard its awesome for fabric, but haven't tried it yet. I will have to do that soon!

[@CODURISPOT]

I don’t see a list of the art supplies you referred to in the video.

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Hello, if you are on a computer, in the description of the video if you click "show more" it will show you the rest of my description and it's there under "materials". If you are on your phone you should see a little down pointing arrow symbol next to the title of my video, if you click that it will show the description and you will see the materials listed there. Thanks for watching!

[@CODURISPOT]

Thank you!

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You're welcome!

[@347raptor]

Your info is great but your examples are too small and impossible to clearly see what you are talking about

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thank you for the feedback, I will take that into consideration for next time.

[@barbararivera2380]

Thank you

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

Thanks for watching!

[@brookematthews4431]

Thank you

[@CautionArtistatPlay]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!