Derwent Inktense Tutorial - Adult Coloring Basics

[@carolcocking3039]

Who said you weren't an artist? You make art--therefore you are an artist. And what you do is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your experience with Inktense.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Aw, thanks so much, Carol! :) Your kind words made my whole day! :)

[@carolcocking3039]

@@tinyworldsofwonder I understand your difficulty in saying you are an artist. It took me a long time and it still often feels like I'm being presumptuous. An art teacher finally convinced me that it is okay--just like a plumber says he is a plumber or a singer says she is a singer. Who is to say that what we do isn't art? And that makes us artists. :)

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

@@carolcocking3039 I love that approach, and I think you're right! I think it feels strange to assume a position of authority on something one feels lacking in training in, but since experience is the best teacher, perhaps I need to rethink this. :) Thanks for sharing your perspective!

[@sandramyer7081]

Thank you giving info and how to use Derwent Pencils

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

My pleasure, Sandra! 😀

[@radv3959]

So happy to see an example of colouring using the Derwent Inktense pencils. My very first colouring tools were a set of 72 Inktense and a Johanna Basford colouring book.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Rad V Ooh, I bet that was tons of fun! 😀

[@ad6449]

I too would very much enjoy seeing more of your coloring with the inktense. Thank you!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Thanks for the feedback!! It really helps me to know what kinds of content people like as I'm planning. :)

[@AmazinGraceXOXO1]

You are so good at explaining things. I know diamond painting is more of your thing, but you do such a wonderful job at coloring. I really believe the coloring community could gain so much from you. I would love to watch you color some more!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

AmazinGraceXOXO1 Wow, thank you so much! I really appreciate that! I would love to do more of this - it is so fun and artistic. 🥰

[@CreativeMayhem]

Now you've done it!! I was staying strong and not buying any coloring products and I JUST HAD to watch this video! Now those Inktense pencils just jumped in my cart! Will you look at that? 😂😂😂 Keep up the great work! I'm learning so much. 💙💙💙

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Creative Mayhem LOL! I hate it when that happens! 😂 You will love them!

[@kdtodocgirl]

I love using mixed mediums in a color page love the different textures and the end result of it my favorite mediums though are probably my Faber Castell polychromos, Supracolors, and I love to use my Master Markers in single sided books of course

[@DisplayofColor]

New subscriber! I would absolutely LOVE to see more coloring tutorials with these, and the Prismacolor, and Polychromos (if u have those) on how you color your pages. I absolutely love the intensity and vibrancy of your coloring. It would be awesome to see flip through of your completed images of adult coloring books. I love that these were all colored just by watercoloring with Inktense and your didn’t “have to” use other pencils to create your shadows. I found your tips and explanations very thorough, which in turn is extremely helpful. Thank you so very much for sharing your beautiful art. I am currently working on coloring The Ink House adult coloring book by Rory Dobner. I would absolutely be thrilled to see coloring tutorials from you using the derwent Inktense in that book. Sense you adore the Mouse Guard so much, I think you would really like that book as well. 😊

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Hi there! Thanks so much for your kind words! I wish I had more completed pages to share, but I will definitely do a walk through when I have a few more under my belt. Thanks for the suggestion! I am so glad you enjoyed the video. I just got the Ink House, and I can't wait to try a page! You're right - it is totally my style! It's one of those that feels a little intimidating because it is so beautiful and detailed, but you have given me courage! :)

[@helenknecht2407]

I really enjoyed watching you color. I have had a small set of Inktense pencils for a couple of years, but am just learning how to use them. Your video was very helpful! Thank you.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

I am so glad, Helen! Have a blast with your coloring! :)

[@cheryletaylor1583]

Hello, a new bee here....wanted to order a set and after watching you I’m sold! I will be watching you from now on!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Cheryle Taylor Thanks so much, Cheryle! I hope you love them! I hope to do lots more coloring videos in future. 😀

[@khabsamum6074]

I have learned so much from this video. Thank you it is really one of the most helpful on KZbin

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Wow, thanks so much for your kind words! I am so glad it was helpful to you! :)

[@PopGoesNappy]

Your artwork is amazing!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Thanks so much!! That means the world to me! :)

[@dianneallen583]

I have these also. Deepest pigment of all watercolor pencils. I use an alcohol colorless blender to blend. Does not effect the paper at all like tiny bits of water will.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

That is a great tip, Dianne! Thanks for sharing that!

[@gwillya1]

Hello! This is the most helpful video. Thank you so much for making it and showing me how to use these pencils. I had no idea.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Lynne Allison I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Have a blast with these amazing pencils!!

[@bowlingpro123]

Oh my goodness! Thank you for this lesson. I have a 36 set of ink tense pencils I've had for years but never used. I bought them to use on fabric and never did. Now I will use them in my colouring books for sure because I prefer the brighter effect and now won't have to virtually go through the page with my artist or studio Derwents to get the same effect. I started to use gel pens which are alright but not really my preference. I'm excited to give this a try after my water brushes arrive ❤️

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

My pleasure, Anita! I’m so pleased this was helpful. 🥰

[@arlenelewis1908]

This is awesome. I hope you come to love the intense as much as I. The set of 36 is awesome. I bought 12 and then ar my art shop bought Shiraz my favorite colour. Never used with GAMSOL. I just use like watercolour to get variations of shading. Love this video. You go, Girl! I watch Zuchinikitty as she often uses these pencils with water as I do. Will try gamsol next time.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Arlene Lewis These are just so much fun and so fast! I haven’t tried gamsol either as I (like you) like the watercolor effects my water pen gives. I love Shiraz too!! One of my faves! ❤️

[@zarza5673]

Thank you, I have many colourings books. But really interesting to see you blend the shading, very nice. I will definitely follow your tutorial.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Thanks so much! I am so glad you found the video helpful. :) Best of luck with your books! :)

[@lonironi3754]

These pencils are very neat. I'm an acrylic painter and love art. One day I'm switching to adult colouring book when I need to give up my studio. Once you are a artistic creator you must keep creating for stress relief and happiness. Great work!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Hi, Ilona! I have always wanted to learn to paint! I agree - creative people must be creative or we sort of wither away. Thanks very much for your kind words!

[@lonironi3754]

Actually, you are painting in way. Your putting color down, picking shadows and highlights. Then blending. Your all ready to dip and paint.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

ilona watson That is true I guess when I think of it that way. 😀 Now to work on my drawing skills! 😬

[@martineboughey7542]

I've order the pencils from this clip. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I luv my diamond painting, luv to mix it up a bit

[@julieholleran974]

Inktense are my favorite also; and I love to color in both those books..I especially like the swirls in Magical City and ---the Mouseguard creatures are just so adorable I often wet the end of the pencil and apply that way too......hugs, Julierose

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Yay for Inktense! They are so fast and so satisfying! Those swirls in the Magical City are SO fun and low key to work on.

[@DistractedByDiamonds]

You know that a colorist has talent when they can successfully wield a Derwent Inktense... I loved this instructional video and a break from diamond 🖼 panting!! Now on to the next fun thing in your toy box 😊.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Distracted By Diamonds RK Aww, thanks my friend!! ❤️😘

[@pamelasertich9850]

What a great tutorial.. Really helped me a lot. I like a rich color and creamy pencils and love these but really never knew how to really use them.. Thank you so mucy.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Pamela Sertich I am so glad you found this helpful! 😀 Thanks for watching!

[@cateyes3813]

Do you have a colour along for the first umm sepia picture in The Mouseguard? I LOVE that book and wow that picture looked great! 👍

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Thanks so much, Melinda! Sadly I don't. I would love to make more complex color-along videos someday, but my filming setup right now makes this difficult. I appreciate your kind words about my work! :)

[@leesanchez8432]

If you pull color from a pencil to the brush, be sure to let the pencil air dry completely before you put it away in a closed container.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Good tip, Lee! I can imagine it would spoil the tips quickly to put them away wet.

[@DQDebra]

Thank you. This was very helpful and giving me more confidence to use my inktense pencils.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

DQDebra That is wonderful! I hope you have so much fun!

[@nanetteatienza4297]

You are very good in explaining things. I wonder if you can tell me do this work like watercolor brush pens (which I am not fond of) I do watercolor. I also wonder if this can create a watercolor(as in tubes or pans) effect like clouds, for instance. I don’t want to do just the typical coloring an adult coloring book. Most demo I see if for coloring book. I prefer to draw or create my own thing. But your is amazing. My impression is that this inktense is only meant for coloring books? I love the way you do it. Very convincing. Pls advise and thanks.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Hi, Nanette! I think Inktense are often used by professional artists, and I think they would be great for the techniques you describe. You can "scribble" onto a plastic sheet with the pencils and pick up color to create watercolor-like effects. Inktense also come in blocks, and I've seen people use a craft knife to scrape some dust into a palette and pick the color up like traditional watercolor. They are super versatile and fast! Thanks for your kind compliments about my work! :)

[@nanetteatienza4297]

@@tinyworldsofwonder thank you for your response.

[@ad6449]

Thanks for this wonderful video. It was helpful to see you using the pencils, blending them, and discussing how to use these in detail. Very helpful. I see that Derwent also has some water brushes. Have you tried them? I wonder if these will stain paint brushes at all? Thanks again.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Hi there! I am glad you enjoyed the video. :) I haven't tried the Derwent brand water brushes - I have a set from Stampin' Up and a set from Amazon. Of the two I like the Stampin' Up brand better. I do find that the tips get a bit stained over time, but they don't shed any color, so it is purely cosmetic. :) Happy coloring! :)

[@ad6449]

Tiny Worlds of Wonder This is very helpful, on both counts. Thank you for answering so promptly!

[@lauracolorstoo]

You've sold me on these now! Excellent video ❤

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

lauracolorstoo Thanks so much!! ❤️

[@fitaurean9491]

I have just subscribed to your channel. Very helpful. Loved this one. :)

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad you found it helpful! :)

[@marie-colouringmehappy]

Fantastic tutorial - thanks very much : )

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Thanks so much, Marie! I am so glad you enjoyed! :)

[@annaharris2870]

Looks like an artist Sees the world like an artist Talks like an artist Creates like an artist Works like an artist.... I think you are an artist!!!! You have all the skills and practices of an 🎨 artist. I encourage you to rethink your creative identity. I see an artist.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

OMG, this might be the nicest comment I've ever gotten. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!! I certainly aspire to be one, but I've always had a hangup about never learning to draw well. I really appreciate your kind encouragement. It brought a big smile to my face!! :)

[@Pheasant-wy3cg]

This was so interesting and helpful,thank you 😀x

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Thanks so much! I am so glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@dianneallen9136]

You can also use alcohol colorless blender pens instead of water. Much better!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Dianne ALLEN Great idea! I will try that! I have a Copic colorless but never though to use it that way! 😀

[@Mulberry2000]

Thanks for this. Great work.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Thank you so much! :)

[@martineboughey7542]

Hi🙋‍♀️ I love to colour and have always used the fading but nothing like what you shared.....amazing to me. I like the paint by numbers idea but its seeing the numbers on the picture that concerns me. Would luv your opinion? and do you think the pencils you use would maybe would cover the numbers. Would also luv your opinion on watercolour pencils? Thank you x

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Martine Boughey Thanks so much! I'm not sure that the Inktense would have enough coverage to cover numbers on a paint by number unfortunately. I think acrylic paint would have to be the medium of choice there. I do have a set of Albrecht Durer watercolor pencils which work beautifully in my adult coloring books. 😀

[@martineboughey7542]

@@tinyworldsofwonder Thank you so much😊

[@anniemadera5570]

I use inktense a lot, but haven't used them ever in a coloring book. Do they bleed thru to other side of pages?

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Hi, Annie!! I always do a test run first, but unless I go hog wild with the water they’re usually fine. 😀

[@nealzeypoo1534]

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[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Uh - oh!!! Look out wallet! LOL!

[@kimanne61]

What extra colors did you purchase? It's always hard to pick colors on line.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

My favorite additions have been the two dusky purples and the shade called Oak. I use that one a lot! I don’t think you can ever have too many greens or blues. 😀

[@Hooverpixie24]

You. Are. The. Reason. I purchased. These. 😂

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Boxer Mom Oops! Sorry! LOL! I hope you love them! 😀

[@pga.mes_]

Very very very very very good

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Thanks so much! You are so kind! 🥰

[@TheINDIANA59]

I was like hurry up I just want to eat the macaroon, then I thought to myself surely eating all those colours can't be good for you, ha ha ha . . . : )

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

🤣😂😂😂

[@kendraiacouzze4930]

I personally don't color. I tried and I totally suck. LOL Watching you and a few others give me great satisfaction. Great video and tutorial.💕💕 What is your Instagram name pretty please.💎

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Aww, thanks Kendra. I bet you don't suck! :) Thanks for watching even though you don't deem yourself a colorist. I appreciate it! On Insta I'm tinyworldsofwonder. :)

[@denisestover2416]

As an artist myself, I have to say that you sell yourself short! You ARE an artist! I am interested to know what your definition of an "Artist" is? I was self-taught and God gave me my talents. Every artist has been given a certain set of skills. The art you create is unique and your own. No other person can do what you do how you do it and vice versa. Find the God-given artist deep down within yourself and share your gifts with the world! Bye 😃

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Denise, that is SO KIND! I aspire to be an artist, so this is just about the nicest comment anyone could ever leave me. Thank you for the inspiration and encouragement!! ❤

[@gumvisart]

Nice video, new Subscriber #977

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Gumvis Art Thanks so much!!

[@wendymaddock7705]

Got the inktence not used them yet I suppose you have to just go for it 😊just got the pentel brushes think I my start with paper b4.I go near my books looks a lot of fun xx 😊❤🤗🫠❤️🦋🌹🙏

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Awesome, Wendy! Yes totally - go for it!! :)