Everything You Wanted To Know About Watercolor Pencils and Markers

[@bbkiki8480]

These videos are so helpful for beginners like me. I would absolutely love to learn about brush shapes, sizes and how you avoid uneveness of the color when working with watercolors.

[@elyeliza8287]

yeeees

[@xoAraceli]

Word!

[@smelly4498]

i’m a novice watercolor painter at best but for even coverage i would recommend using a bigger brush with a good amount of water and working quickly. a 100% cotton paper helps with the texture as well but it’s my cv more costly so regular watercolor paper will work fine. experiment with cold and hot press papers (how much texture it has) bc the paints will react differently. you can also try mixing the color with water on a palette instead of just out of the pan (idk if i’m explaining this well, but making a little puddle of watercolor and using that to paint with instead of mixing it on the paper can help with evenness)

[@kiniasha]

@@xoAraceli lll lol ll i’ll

[@mclijah6472]

try using a wash when you are doing a large area like for skies, or for the undertones of buildings or people! a wash is a bit of paint with a lot of water. the more water helps the paint to not cluster in one spot of pigment basically you may want to tape the paper down flat if you use a wash because it'll make the corners fold up! :)

[@yaraidk]

“No one has ever been able to explain it so don’t even try!” Science: let me introduce myself

[@emiliesophie2904]

The scientist that came up with the concept: 🥲

[@jellybeangacha3461]

The water color has chemicals so it activates the pencils. By the way I'm a 10 year old child so this guy is just stupid.

[@louhortonsculpture]

artists ARE scientists! It’s just gum Arabic and pigments in a pencil.

[@yaraidk]

@@jellybeangacha3461 well he understand that but he is trying to make the video exciting and interesting. Making fun of people on the internet is not something a ‘10 year old’ should be doing

[@codemigo218]

The concept of Joking : let me introduce myself

[@direwolf69]

When I was little i used watercolor pencils by dipping it in water 🤦

[@qonitaalviannisa9929]

lmao same!

[@sherjane]

samee

[@theinternetofficer6594]

That still works, it just makes the pencil lay down more pigment and makes it fuller when u color in with it

[@coolkumquats]

This is a legit technique and I used it in some of my art classes! No shame in using art supplies in “unintended” or unusual ways

[@leviosarwingardium]

That actually works too, it makes the pencil easier to colour, but won't spread like water in watercolour.

[@chrisashtonlightell-west1189]

In defense of the markers: they're a WHOLE different thing that takes years of practice, but if you have that practice under your belt, you can do mind-blowing things with them. Please don't give up on the water color markers!

[@ishathiru3516]

Any helpful pointers to those who are new to watercolour markers. Thanks 😊

[@aushbegosh3032]

Hide marks by putting them in the outlines of drawings

[@SwedePotato314]

@@ishathiru3516use a plastic sheet or palette on the side and a brush. If you want to blend colors, just rub the watercolor marker tips on the plastic and mix the colors there and use water to dilute and that way you can blend colors without trying to mix it on your paper and ruining the paper and you can vary intensity of color and application with more control. I use them on a pallets with a brush for the first few layers and then I use the markers themselves directly on the paper for the more saturated areas and details.

[@kitsu13]

As someone else who was able to create one of my most beautiful works of art with watercolor markers, I'm also sad he gave up on them so quickly. He didn't really experiment or play around with them before jumping straight to a drawing, and they're just not the kind of thing to jump straight into like that without some playing around to see how they work, how to blend them, and where to mark your lines using the markers. I'm by no means an expert at using the things - I only played around with them for about 24 hours beforehand and if asked to make something new and amazing with them, I probably couldn't do it - but I can see the potential they hold.

[@kitsu13]

Most work I did was quite small, but personally I used the marker to draw the shadows first, then used a brush to draw the ink out from there.

[@k1n5h0]

Quick tip for the markers that you could try: Add a layer of water where you intend to colour before using the marker. There's dedicated brush pens with a barrel of water in them that you can use for this reason, they should be pretty easy to find

[@Lea-nb2rp]

I guess it depends on the brand. My markers for example would suck up the water so that directly after, they don't work anymore for a while

[@xoAraceli]

Thanks for this! & lol ur name! Same here! 🤗

[@Leo-wh1st]

I also see a lot of people put them down on a plastic pallette and then use them just like regular watercolours with a brush. Just maybe as a more travel-friendly option, or they're more saturated? I don't know, that's just what I've seen.

[@red-road-rot4970]

The brush pens with water aren’t exclusively for that! They’ve been around for a lot longer then ive seen the markers around (or at least stocked in my local shop) they are also good for travel so you can put water in the brush and then you dont have a messy cup of water you have to carry around and risk spilling if you’re painting on a train persay! But yeah they sound like theyd work for that too! Though my use of alcohol markers make me worried that the marker would soak up the water and make they hard to use or damage them.

[@ZijnShayatanica]

I'm looking to buy one of those water brushes if I use my watercolour pencils enough to justify having a special implement solely for them. IDK how they'd work for markers, but they look so useful for people like me who are apt to knock over their cup of water! Lmao

[@OrionOnion]

As a watercolor marker user I almost cried at that drawing you did 😭 it's not horrible of course, but one can def see that it's not your usual medium

[@NotLatasha]

Girl I wanted to cry like WHYYYYYYY so much red nooooo But it’s still came out beautiful Give them another go!!! Use more water and MOVE FAST

[@jennaroth-epstein4645]

I’ve never heard of watercolor pencils before. Truly very interesting, thank you for teaching about them!

[@Ms.Blaaaa]

Well I am using it for 3 or 4 years eventhough i am not much of an artist because it's very easy to use

[@heyyyx1237]

I love them. They’re so helpful ☺️

[@ShivalinyNaidu]

I used it since 13 years old. You also can mix the 2 colour..

[@cheryl-lynnmehring8606]

Really I grew up with cayola ones!

[@Moriko73]

Ive been using them for school since elementary and theyre annoying..

[@random5156]

i would recommend watercolor crayons. They work great giving both saturation and transparent look. They also don’t leave behind those initial marks. I used them to create a realistic painting of my dog and I would say it was one of my best works!

[@tainatarot]

What brand would you suggest?

[@bbkiki8480]

Thank you so much for the video! I always had the Faber-Castel watercolor pencils when I was growing up and never knew how to use them properly. Now I'm finally able to use them as intended.

[@myannguyen1274]

Oooo I also use that!

[@Artsy_Tani3]

SAME BRO

[@Artsy_Tani3]

@@myannguyen1274 SAAAAAAAAME

[@craftyj4980]

same! i still have them 😯

[@t.castro4493]

Same, I had these exact ones, but I didn't know how they worked.

[@SomeRandoDum]

So I use the $5 Five below watercolor markers and their actually really good! I only use them for hair shading. So basically I just dip in in a tiny bit of water, start painting the hair and the pigment will come back slowly, so once it gets darker I paint where I need to shade (and the way I draw hair is really detailed so I have to do lineart in the end)

[@maxwellgrimsley]

Watercolor pencils help me so much with my paintings. I use them for fine details and shading, and blend them out to create depth and detail. If I want to add extra shiny reflection on items or eyes, I’ll even dip the tip of my white pencil in water and then dab it on so it’s more opaque. Such a great tool!!!

[@invalidusernamee9967]

Watching someone work with watercolour pencil is very satisfying! You should do them more often

[@Frannces]

I remember being introduced to watercolor pencils in elementary. I have 2 sets of them and they are now my favorite medium.

[@MissMolly3377]

Batman looking sexy with that pink lipstick. 😂 😂 Thanks for the explanation.

[@meowzerse.a.7611]

Lmf@0

[@alex_wooffriends7345]

I was thinking the same

[@saanvi.s.desai_]

That's wut i said LOL

[@Cwease00]

Agree bro has huge lips

[@DemonSlayerz724]

A water-soluble binder mixes with the pigments, holding the color together within the pencil Each pen is filled with a water-soluble, dye-based ink that can be applied directly to your canvas or dipped into water to dilute the color - Answers found on google; credits to google

[@sock4889]

I actually really like water color markers and have been using them for a while! They work really well if you just don’t apply the marker directly on the thing you’re painting. Like, I’ll put a few dots of the marker in the margins of my sketch book, pick up the color from the paper with my paint brush, and then paint my sketch from there if that makes sense. If you do apply the marker directly onto the picture, just be sure to use it sparingly and the marks left behind from it shouldn’t be nearly as bad, and it’s easier to shade that way. They’re really great, they just don’t work quite like traditional water colors, but there are some work-arounds for that.

[@me-gf7vi]

They are beautiful with wet on wet technique

[@NestieTheLemon]

i had water color pencil when i was little and they were AMAZING

[@Vinvei]

Watercolor pencils are a really great medium to work with! I've only used them for a handful of projects so I'm no expert, but I've found that I personally get the most use out of them if I use a separate piece of watercolor paper to "swatch" the color I'd like to use first (laying on the pigment very heavily) and then wetting that swatch and transferring the watercolor onto my actual drawing with a watercolor brush. Doing it this way prevents the scratchy initial pencil strokes from being seen underneath the sheer pigment when you do wet it if you were doing it directly on the paper, because even if you do do it lightly like he demonstrated in the video, you still have less control over the finished look (or at least I did) and you have to make sure the coloring process is very even if it's directly on the drawing too. I found layering pigments between coats a less hazardous process too with the separate paper/palette-esque method. That's not to say what he ended up doing with the water color pencils is bad or anything (it's probably preferential and how the pencils were meant to be used anyway) but I thought I'd mention an alternative method for those still struggling with application if they were still interested. I know I was pretty bad with them too when I was using them lol. I kept dunking those sorry pencils directly into my cup of water, which is great for laying on heavy pigment, but not much else haha. Anyhow, if you ended up actually reading this behemoth of a comment props to you lmao. I hadn't intended to ramble like that :p Hope someone finds it informative though :D

[@sleepingatthefrontrow]

I use the marker directly on the paint palette and add water when I want other colors that only my markers have, but I have many watercolors so usually it's just out of being lazy and not wanting to mix my colors haha

[@_qarmeix6152]

I have always loved using my watercolour pencils. It was very useful during arts and craft lessons in school. I still use it till now❤️❤️

[@kousarsalman5581]

Your videos are so inspiring. You’ve really made me get interested in art again. Your the best man, keep it up!

[@cheezsocks]

Thank you! Someone got me a water color pencil kit for my birthday, and i never knew how to really use them. This helped a bit.

[@samseashell7592]

You should definitely try the derwent inktense watercolour pencils, they are my absolute favourite watercolour pencils 😁🌻

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Verdad!! 🤩🥰😃👍🏾

[@pheonixwolf5652]

I always liked dipping my water colored pencils in water before using them. I loved how pigmented it made the colors

[@ScientObject40]

"Don't even try", he says as he explains it perfectly.

[@ssavaart]

Ha

[@instigatedeye5941]

This is super cool, I have some watercolour crayons, they are one of my favourite traditional mediums. They blend amazingly, they don't streak like pencils can, and are a joy to use. Nice to see other water soluble mediums being used.

[@meszarosreka]

Thank you for recommending Zebra brush pens in one of your videos! I bought them yesterday and I've been loving them ever since! They brought me out of a very big artblock and now I'm so excited about what I can create with them!!

[@Avi-rn6ei]

I use mostly water color markers and traditional in pan. Just smear the marker ink on a smooth metal/plastic surface and mix it with water. I like how vibrant the colors are. Plus i have a few nice shades as markers i never seem to mix right so it helps too

[@deltawarriorz8448]

Spidey with little pupils in his suit's eyes looks so cute!!

[@tessette]

I use all three most of the time, I love how in art you can create something with different ways. Sometimes I put any medium I can into a drawing and it's fun. It's not cursed if you do it right.

[@sebastianrossi1478]

I love this man, he makes me so happy and I love seeing his art!

[@madalenaa6571]

something I like to use, and don't call me crazy, is a mix of both! use the markers as a base and draw with the pencil on top! it's super cool to see both material's colours blend together and nicely!!

[@kathryntolle7822]

As a practicing artist, you’re my favorite KZbinr out there! 😊 you make my day man ❤️

[@harpzi]

Honestly, its all about technique with the pens. I use watercolour pens for my art and its about how you use them that changed the results and may even give results that youd prefer over another method. ❤️

[@Ms.Blaaaa]

Well it's my first time hearing about watercolor markers

[@bellethegachatuber7014]

I like how the pencils had the blue and purple a bit mixed

[@t.castro4493]

I had watercolor pencils as a kid but I never knew how to use them 😭

[@butter_isyamyam2819]

In art class we use loads of water color from the tube and every now and then we get to use watercolor pencils 😃. I love watercolor and one time I wanted to do an experiment with some dry clay so I put it in water and it turned just like watercolor and I’m still painting with it! The longer I let it sit the more saturated it keeps getting ! I was very surprised that it turned basically into paint from some air dry clay ! I recommend trying :)

[@tylervanmeter9678]

Would you ever consider making something reminiscent of E H Shepherd? I’m hooked on your vids

[@jacquelineturbitt5509]

I love love LOVE watercolour pencils...so much control....

[@ninimelon9036]

I have a question… what would you recommend for a good color pencil set for professionals?

[@tarotbysemaj2424]

I found the W&N markers leave a residue. I moved to the Faber Castell as I found them to have a bit more lifting power. Too they have a really nice granulation I didn't see in the WN. Yes they can seem to stain or not lift in color, but a great trick. Use some alcohol on a cotton swab and the watercolor, that almost seems like INK, will just lift leaving virtually NO residue. I also like using 99% Isopropyl and seeing how it plays. Adding it down on the paper first then adding color is fascinating and so it the reverse. It's just fun to PLAY. EVERYTHING you do doesn't have to be for a SALE, it can be just for creative inspiration and investigation! Thanks for another great short!🧡✨🧡

[@kashesrandomly5104]

"Where can I buy them?"-- my mind (Although I know I can search up a shop to buy them"

[@spacereaper666]

Honestly, I love the blue streak. Makes it look pretty badass

[@chaseykaluha3040]

The first time I got to use watercolor pencils I feel in love with them. 🥰

[@allyenderman1502]

I'm going to be getting back into watercolors "properly" very soon and since I have an obsessively collected hoarde of various types of watercolor applications (mostly Christmas and birthday gifts, but also plenty of impulse purchases at Michael's) it's really interesting to see the application of each one and how it varies between artists! I'm excited to find out which one suits me best after not having done anything with watercolor for the better part of 8 years!

[@junrice3391]

As someone who works closely with watercolour markers/pencils for ages now, I can say it's completely magic

[@PoetReBlossoms]

I saw a painting that someone who used the watercolor pencils had done, and the colours were vibrant and look just as beautiful as watercolor paint. I'd recommend the watercolor pencils definitely.... 📝✏️

[@HaiderPlayz_cool]

your voice is so soothing and wholesome

[@suugiart]

I got a whole set of watercolour pencils for Christmas and I use them so much more than my markers. I love them so much.

[@johncleratyservigon4987]

I just bought the watercolor pencils (all thanks to my mother who is also an artist), it's easy and fun for me to blend colors, and keeps me practicing color blend more and more

[@toastedfish8988]

Thank you for inspiring me to finally get back into art I’m loving water colour pencils

[@valaineperry]

I got watercolor pencils because of this video, and they are the BEST!!!! I got the Windsor and Newton large set, and I love them. Cause I can draw on the road (we are on the road a lot for work), and then paint it later for blend and I’ll add a little traditional wash and such as well. And I get can more textures with the pencils, which is fabulous. I love them

[@sasvkeee._]

i literally love watercolour pencils. got them for my birthday

[@Rawrbin]

I use regular pencils and dip em in water- that works too

[@thebigmystery7841]

I always struggled with water color but always loved the very fluffy look it can bring. I tried out the pencils a few years ago and its perfect for someone like me who struggles with it. I can lay down the colors like id do with pencils but then work from there with the water. I feel its a different kind of way to apply the tools for the same job.

[@evalyneraisor7554]

Someone who spent a whole lotta years playing with watercolor markers here! (Tombow makers are my absolute favorite art supply of all time lol!) I like to use them by swatching the colors on the side and then using them as normal watercolors before layering with the markers overtop. This creates the saturated and deep areas you want, then blending outward. For certain colors it’s difficult to get the initial colors to come up so usually I like to fill in around edges instead of the middle, so that it creates a sort of soft/hard line shaded effect! Yellows and pinks tend to have an easier time coming off the paper in my experience while blues can be quite stubborn! With your workflow I’d suggest using the markers to add to your shading (or a bright yellow can create a stunning highlight!), bc they can make the darkest darks really stand out and it’ll crank up the saturation in a really graphic way!

[@kaylawonnacott6396]

It's also fun to do line work with watercolor pencils on very wet paper. You still get the clear lines but with some blooming around the line. I haven't done much with this but I feel like you could do some cool stuff with this effect.

[@mistydowell5116]

The part where he says ",just not pressing down as hard" the batman looks realistic for a sec with the way the colors blended. Also I love ur art, I am an artist myself and these are really helpful even though I don't color my art.

[@EuropaThePirateTwin3]

Little tip- if you have a surface like an acrylic block (can be bought for putting stamps on for cardmaking and papercraft) or a plastic/ porcelain pallet dish, then you can scribble the marker on the surface and go in with a paintbrush and water to pick up the colour and use it as your paint. As long as it's a non- porous surface it shouldn't absorb the ink and you can use it as a pallet for your colours :)

[@danielbalderas9796]

I thing i used to love doing in college was to apply water on my paper and then draw with a watercolor pencil. It feels soooo smooth and it's great for making harsh lines

[@migu8328]

This reminsed me when I used my watercolor pencils on a camvas for a painting project, and I loved the initial marks from the pencil added a layer of detail

[@pinkyhc4130]

It would be fun to experiment with the markers, all the same!! I've often wanted exactly that :)

[@thatrandomonekaylasayshell9748]

I used water color pencils to and made a Caribana. 10/10 with water color pencils! Best art work I've done yet. I can't wait to do more with them!

[@HenriqueErzinger]

I love to use watercolor pencils as just color pencils, no water. They feel good to use, have great texture and the saturation is amazing.

[@icequeensamwich9309]

Watercolor pencils are my absolute favorite. The cool thing for me about them, is that the blend incredibly, incredibly well. I barely ever use them as watercolors with water, just as color pencils, that blend so much better than even my most expensive color pencils.

[@jakuballen7888]

I really like your voice it’s relaxing and soothing

[@koskey06]

The pencils are great for adding detail to your watercolor painting. And using then as your sketching pencil as it will just melt away if you dont want to see the lines.

[@maloo538]

What i like to do is scribble with the marker on like a plastic lid or sheet and use the deposited colour like regular watercolour paint

[@hollyArt21]

I love watching these everyday! Your channel was so different from all other art channels. From the examples you give, to the things you paint, almost EVERY DAY! It leaves me speechless. ❤️🤍💙

[@witchlysbrew]

When I use water based markers I always draw them on a separate piece of plastic and use water to pick up the pigment from the sheet. That way they don't end up streaky :) When I need a lot of color I draw the base color and go over it with water then wait for it to dry before I add my next layer

[@ninjakitty7]

Ooo I have some water color crayons but these are super cool too!

[@allenmccown9287]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR TELLING ABOUT WATERCOLOR PENCILS!!☯️👍

[@hafeezfatima8473]

Hi, I’ve used both mediums before and I would recommend you to try putting the watercolour pencil on a piece of thick paper while pressing it and then using your brush after wetting it to pick up the colour then try to paint your drawing, it’s kind of like a pallet and canvas And, for the markers try colouring a small section and then using your brush ( it helps to get the paint a little lighter) Hope this helps😊

[@kyrahgeib5140]

My best trick for markers is to put them in a surface they can't dry to! Then you have ultra pigmented color until you run out. I usually use the back of a glove or a piece of plastic and just scribble a bit in a circle and dip the water brush in that

[@solitairingdownthehouse]

this video actually made me want to try the markers. the side by side comparison had results i liked but you used a completely different technique when coloring in spiderman. the markers are very saturated so you have to be mindful of how much canvas you use to blend them out. its not your typical process but it seems fun to build up shadows with them and go from there.

[@NamelessArtists]

Watercolor pencils are my favorite art supply I love them so much

[@Znerpznarpy]

I just fricking love your Batmans they’re always… them

[@Dohyden2]

I have made some of my favourite art with water colour pencils. They are a really good time and work best with a gentle application

[@davidfulton9207]

I don't know why, but even tho I already new all that thats the coolest thing I've seen all week.

[@happybirthday7587]

I LOVE water color pencils! I discovered them a couple years ago!!

[@MrAnders1000]

I love my water colour pencils. They are so fun and a love to work on my watercolor paintings and using the pencils to add value

[@DanteYewToob]

Maybe changing up the technique with the markers would help. For instance, draw a line of blue *around* the eye, blend it into the eye and then cover the leftover color with the black.. you’re essentially hiding the flaw of the markers under a darker color or unnecessary area. I might give them both a try! They look fun to use and I might actually enjoy the challenge of getting the markers to work how I want. Haha

[@summ_.55]

I have both and both are love but personally i prefer water based markers they are so pigmented and realistic ✨❤️

[@ayaantheexplorer3562]

It's very nice to shade to dark to light also like normal watercolor

[@theskullinside666]

I just started using watercolour pencils and they are so pretty!!!!!! ❤️

[@Slay-BaddiePlayZ]

I know how to make watercolor pencil So grab the dry water color and you put it in stead of lead you put that inside And then when you're draw with it when the water touches it it becomes water color I think I explained it well

[@noir_blanc3665]

The ,,Tombow" watercolor markers are really nice,I recommend them!

[@roseabee7503]

Watercolor pencils were my gateway into watercoloring. On days when I feel like crap, I'll use watercolor pencils because it's easier to blend colors and layers.

[@hi-ji9fz]

You could use it for sunsets and sunrises to make it blend easier and you can get the right proportions

[@Fable637]

I bought these a long long long while ago and drew a picture for my dad. I was very very proud of it and he liked it. It was for Christmas. Again this is a while ago and sense then I had only used these a bit but I really enjoyed using them and want to use them more in the future.

[@strbarbsnow]

We actually used water color pencils during art yesterday and it was really fun

[@miojosopa2904]

I don't know how to use watercolor only watercolor pencil and I totally love it, it seems a lot more easier to me

[@ereh31]

I use watercolor markers in a way that i think will work for you too. Inatead of colouring the drawing with the markers i colour a flat porcelain plate or anything that doesnt suck the paint or the water. Then i use the marks that i made on the plate(i use a porcelain plate) just like the gouache paints off the palette. It is statisfying and my watercolour paintings have turned out great! Hope this helps! P.S: You are great,keep up with the good work :)

[@wren_lapis]

this is really cool to know, i have a huge collection of watercolor pencils but not any markers (i love the look of watercolor but don't have the space or time for the real deal)

[@ashleyisabell1175]

Usually leave comments but this help me a lot because I really wanted to do something different than just regular old acrylic paint and watercolor pencils help me be more precise on my drawings and what I want to draw or shadings as well I’ve done a couple paintings already and they looking great

[@Rainb0w_Lollip0ps]

Tip: If you get your watercolor markers and (preferably) color on your watercolor paint case, you can similarly use them as Watercolor! But with my experience it didn't have a lot of paint tho..

[@MirA12334]

My favourite medium are the watercolour pencils. They arent as stiff as other mediums. You can just draw or if you suddenly get the urge to get a flowy watercolour vibe just add water.

[@ladylillith4104]

I love using watercolor markers. Since they were so saturated I would make a circle of the marker itself off to the side and then pick up the ink with a blending marker.

[@ans9687]

If you don't want that point anymore from the markers, try drawing with them in a plastic bowl then lift it up with water and draw like you normally would. The colour is less saturated and should be easy to apply. After warts when the paper is still wet you can use the marker directly for darker tones. Hope this helps

[@jules3990]

if you have an alcohol based blender marker it works on the watercolor pencils! It may work on watercolor markers too but I haven’t tested it out. it’s more controllable than using water and as a marker lover, it has been an amazing find while working in watercolor pencils