GENIUS way to learn watercolor pencil FAST (Do this in 2024!)

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[@paintingandchocolate]

*Note that despite the Derwent inktense being ink based, they do resemble other watercolor pencils enough to be featured here (in my humble opinion and experience)* See how they compare to watercolor pencils Faber Castell Albrecht Dürer in this video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3u4mKKVj8hgjrM

[@renmuffett]

Of course since they are a water based medium. Plus they work so similar to other watercolor pencils.

[@paintingandchocolate]

@@renmuffett yes, and with this video I'll remember to be extra clear about it in the future as not everyone knows, plus now considering comparing water soluble pencils vs watercolor pencils with Caran d'Ache who has both. Also I just realized that in my country, the only term we use is "water soluble", for both types. The line can be so blurry in fact!

[@annihull6373]

Thank you so much. I love using my intense. have you ever used them on top of any other watercolor or water soluble pencils? I'm curious to know if they are layered on top if they would add a permanence to the watercolors underneath? Blessings.

[@paintingandchocolate]

@@annihull6373 that would be interesting to test out, thank you for this suggestion 🙂

[@lynnval33]

I love inktense just not the price

[@marnat5961]

Ok half of the comments here are people pointing out the intense vs water colors . Enough already can’t we just appreciate the lesson and guidance she is given us … your work is just beautiful!! First time viewing your channel. Thank you!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you so much for your appreciation!

[@josievanotterlo5191]

Well said. I completely agree.

[@morandi9inna9marius]

That's how I started with watercolour. I had a few children's colouring and some good coloured pencils for kids. Then I bought Koh-I-Noor's Mondeluz and Derwent's Watercolour Collection 12 (3 watercolour pencils, 3 Inktense pencils and 3 Inktense blocks here) and started to work with them and at this point I drew what came to my mind - no tutorials and no references. Looked quite awful in my opinion but it was a good experience. And then I decided to buy White Nights watercolor and oh my it was a starter. That was 2,5 years ago and it was like a lightbulb moment that I can do anything else apart from reading and watching some TV shows and films. So now I also do cross stitching, play ukulele, sometimes do some crafts and ocassionally crochet - and it all started with watercolour pencils!😊

[@paintingandchocolate]

That's a great story! Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@WendyInMD]

Beautiful! Also, as a “beginner” (that means I’ve collected supplies for years but haven’t practiced much to sharpen my skills LOL), it’s great to see a video using Inktense pencils.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@ROVS-JC-7]

To all watching this video, let's share talents together. thank you for sharing.

[@deb4908]

I think the original artist would be delighted with how you brought this piece to life. I never thought of using my colouring book for practicing watercolour pencil technique. I can’t wait to try it. I love your videos. Your speaking voice is clear and the demonstrations are excellent.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you so much ! I'm excited you will try it 🙂

[@Mostlymid]

I love this video. I know Inktense is ink, pretty sure most people do, but most people who use watercolor pencils already know that too. Anyway, I'd like to add that if you want to add layers and make it a better watercolor experience, even use actual paint in some areas, you can use clear gesso to add weight and tooth to the paper. Keep the coats thin and even, and make sure it's ABSOLUTELY DRY between coats and before coloring (blow dryers are your friends). You can sand it down lightly to even it out. Just a little tip if you want to add a lot of layers, especially with watercolor pencils rather than Inktense, because the bottom layers with watercolor pencils are activated when you wet them again, meaning you need more water. It also expands your choice of art because you can use it on the cheaper paper and still be able to use wet media.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Maureen, it sounds like there is a lot more to experiment with on coloring books! I've heard about the gesso trick but never tried it before (yet).

[@Mostlymid]

@@paintingandchocolate try it! I use Art Basics clear gesso and lately I've been using Winsor and Newton Artists' Acrylic clear gesso. It's basically an acrylic medium that preps the substrate to give it weight and tooth. Acrylic painters have been using it forever on canvas but watercolorists have discovered it! 😆 There's also watercolor ground, which will turn literally any substrate into a watercolor substrate. But it's not clear so it won't work for this. It's pretty amazing though.

[@rozitasheilarahim8016]

@@Mostlymid Sorry to barge in. What you said interest me about using clear gesso. Other than using watercolour, I'm using lots of watercolour pencils for my painting too. After a few layers of wetting the coloured pencils, it's quite hard to layered it again and that's not even pressing pencils hard on paper. I always used hot press Archer paper for watercolour pencil. Thank you for your suggestion of using gesso. I will try it on my next painting. God bless you. 😇🤗

[@Mostlymid]

@@rozitasheilarahim8016 the gesso gives more texture, so not so much like hot press but cold press. I've never put it on hot press paper and I'm not sure if that's what you mean, it's an acrylic medium that adds texture and weight. I would suggest for watercolor pencils that you use cold press paper. It does eat up more pencil, but I usually use them for detail, and use regular paint for washes and glazes, as well as layering. Hope that's helpful.

[@rozitasheilarahim8016]

@@Mostlymid Thank you for replying and the advice and tips. I appreciate it very much. 🤗❤️

[@jspohl]

I have to subscribe now. Chocolate and painting are two of my favourite things - and owls are always a good sign for me because they remind me of the Sarah books. 💖✨

[@paintingandchocolate]

I don't know the Sarah books but I'm with you on painting and chocolate as you already guessed 🙂 welcome to the channel, I hope you enjoy the videos 🙂

[@SwedePotato314]

Inktense is my FAVORITE way of doing backgrounds in coloring books that can handle the water. Because you don’t need a ton of water to activate them. PRO TIP: If you have a book/paper that you want to use Inktense or any water activated/soluble medium but are afraid the water won’t hold up well- try blending with a colorless blender alcohol marker! This works especially well with Inktense pencils. I would practice a bit first, try it out on a scrap piece of paper or a page from the back of the book that you won’t use. Experiment with it and don’t be afraid to layer more colors on top of each other, just make sure the first layer dries first. Use Inktense and blend with colorless blender marker and once it dries try painting something on top of it with acrylic paint. Like for a background you could do dark blues and purple Inktense and blended out kinda messily and then splatter some white acrylic paint on for stars. Make streaks of metallic watercolor over it for a space mist. Inktense are excellent and since they’re “supposed” to be permanent once they fully dry (in my experience they’re not fully permanent- they will always at least leave a stain but they all can be lifted at least a little bit with a dry paper towel) so you can layer all kinds of fun stuff over it. They make the best backgrounds for coloring pages or your own art. They work great in Kerby Rosanes books with an alcohol blender marker, Hanna Karlzon and Maria Trolle etc. have fun!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for all the tips!

[@SorrensSorrow]

Just remember inktense is ink. When it dries its permanent. So perfect for layering. Watercolor on the other hand is more likely to be lifted should you use too much water or paint.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Yes good point, about the Inktense although I found it's easy to lift when dry on watercolor paper (i tried it in my inktense vs Albrecht Dürer video). I can't wait to keep practicing in these books with other watercolor pencils :) A happy new year to you!

[@RicheUK]

I too experienced Inktense (pencils and blocks) lifts as well, which was kind of disappointing. I still enjoy using inktense pencils on occasion

[@paintingandchocolate]

@@RicheUK I guess it depends on expectations we each have and what you want to use them for (I actually like I can lift them) but yes it was surprising!

[@RicheUK]

@@paintingandchocolate What I find interesting is first its marketed as permanent and got them because of this feature as they would of been a different experience to my existing water coloured pencil set. As you probably know many users have no issues, yet there you tubers having the same issue that we have. Very puzzling. As I said I still have fun with them for their vibrancy

[@paintingandchocolate]

@@RicheUK that's strange for sure!

[@shadowguard3578]

I started off with adult coloring books and now I’ve branched off to watercoloring. Occasionally I’ve read comments on other videos about the snobbery against colorists, but I think adult coloring books are a great way to practice coloring. Do you have a video on good watercolor coloring books? Thank you.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Yes I completely agree, we tend to associate them with kids activities too often. I wish there were some with good watercolor paper but it is hard to find. If I come accross a good one I'm likely to feature it here.

[@shadowguard3578]

@@paintingandchocolate much appreciated thank you!

[@One_Odd_Parrot]

Kristy Rice has watercolor coloring books. I think it’s mostly botanical.

[@paintingandchocolate]

@@One_Odd_Parrot good to know, thank you!

[@shadowguard3578]

@@One_Odd_Parrot thank you for the information! ☺️

[@delciagarcia8287]

Oh this is amazing!!!!! So glad I found your channel! I do have the exact same Inktense set!!! I also have this book. I’m a senior lady trying to learn something new dear. Will keep my mind occupied and who can be sad surrounded by beautiful colors? Thank you again!!!! 🙏

[@paintingandchocolate]

Oh it's really nice you already have everything at home,.enjoy!

[@williamwinn948]

just bought my wife a set of Faber Castell watercolor pencils and she loves them, i like Traditional Watercolor and oils paints myself

[@paintingandchocolate]

There is so much to explore 🙂

[@ArtOfDan9908]

Everybody's art is different. Everyone interprets colors, shapes through their eyes. Van Gogh interpreted colors and shapes differently. This is why its called art. Art is manifesting what you see and making it a reality. If I wanted a realistic picture I would take a picture on a camera. This is why art will last forever. Its time tested and unique and one of those things and gifts in life that can't really be explained. You have to experience it. Anyway, beautiful work.

[@Sevvin89]

I'm sold. I've subscribed. Happy New Year love! God bless you all. 🎊💖🎉💕

[@paintingandchocolate]

Happy New Year Amirah!

[@floralheart]

After buying a couple of Coloriage Wild books I searched if it was ok to paint with watercolors. Gladly I found your channel because I have Inktense pencils and I absolutely enjoy them as much as Caran D'ache Neocolor II, I take the color with dump brush. Nice professional video and very informative. Beautiful painting ! Thanks.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you so much, I'm glad this video is helpful and you already have what you need, that's awesome!

[@craftypaton4195]

Wow, thank you for the idea. I had discounted the idea of practicing on colouring in books because most that I have seen are printed on very porous paper which is not suitable for any type of water based paint or pencils. I will look around now for this type of book. It would be a fabulous way to train.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Yes exactly, I am happy too there are such books!

[@maryhall3722]

How absolutely lovely. Relaxing to watch, thank you 😊

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Mary,.i'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@shadowguard3578]

Forgot to say your finished painting is beautiful!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you so much!

[@shadowguard3578]

@@paintingandchocolate you’re welcome!

[@maddmunkee2]

I just started painting. I had no idea you can do this with watercolor, pencils and I have been doing coloring books for such a long time with gel pens. This is absolutely amazing you completely opened. My eyes is something I just did not even think about. How amazing.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I am very happy you are finding new possibilities through this vide, thank you for letting me know.

[@miklosnemeth8566]

2:00 I am big fan of watercolor pencils because they are excellent with watercolor brushes. You need only a watercolor brush and that's all. Happy New Year!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Yes 🙌 Happy New Year!

[@kristelmoreau6404]

This is actually really good advice ! It really looks like a relaxing way to learn how to use watercolors and watercolor pencils... And indeed, train your eye for shading, details,.... Love it! Thank you!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you, that's how I looked at it too.

[@charlesmangum2100]

Work in layers. Do one light layer and blend colrs. Activate ink with a damp brush, cleaning brush between areas or colors. Let dry. Do next layer. When coloring is done, do hilights and other areas. You gave me a great deal of tips and procedures in the tutorial. Again, thank you.

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome!

[@jaded9087]

Just love my Derwent inktense pencils Only discovered them going to replace my Derwent water colours pencils that got stolen . The inktense have a nice creamy but not to soft lead that is highly pigmented . I have never liked the Derwent water colour pencils that much as they are chalky to use and need more colour laided down . These are next level. If you are still using the old derwent water colours , just go to your art supplie and ask to compair the diffance between the both, they wont mind as they sell them individually for about $4 each. Im blown away by the amout of pigment in these.

[@paintingandchocolate]

It's a bummer about your stolen pencils, and yes, these inktense pencils are awesome!

[@jaded9087]

@@paintingandchocolate best way to hurt someone is to steal their tools of their trade.. ex's are ex's for a reason ! But hay id be still usung the old ones ... so i win ... lol Love these pencils

[@kimskitchen123]

Nice. I took your apple Skillshare class and learned a lot. Thank you!

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@Shuvah2Him]

The TITLE of the video is "GENIUS way to learn ""watercolor pencil"" - it could mislead people. I have no problem other than that fact. You are an excellent artist and a good teacher!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Yes I see what you mean. It didn't cross my mind since I use these just like all watercolor pencils. Dangers of sharing views publicly, I knew it when I started this channel. Still learning 🙂

[@Shuvah2Him]

Don’t quit! You do an excellent job!

[@paintingandchocolate]

@@Shuvah2Him thank you I won't! We’re all learning and human I try to remember that. And this is a necessary part of the journey so thank you for helping me with it 🙂

[@katl6426]

What a great idea for practicing with my inktense - thanks 😊

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome

[@sarayconejita]

There was so much, insightful information in this video than in any painting lesson! Thank you so much.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Gloria, I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@SMCCRADY2]

I am definitely going to try this. I have all these watercolor pencils, but haven't really used them as I'm not sure how to use them. This is a great idea! Thanks. (Looking for a good adult coloring book starting...now!)

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad this helped, have fun!

[@josievanotterlo5191]

I enjoy Inktense. Thanks for this tutorial…subtle tips❤

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Josie, I'm glad you liked it 🙂

[@sarahdermody6665]

Beautiful job, thanks for sharing

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome!

[@angelacaires8772]

Beautiful! Inktense pencils are a wonderful medium. Thank you for mentioning the artist-building aspect of adult coloring.

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome, and yes these coloring books are a tool like another bur many view them as a different hobby I feel.

[@ShatteredRippleBooks]

Your video is super helpful to an art beginner like myself. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@paintingandchocolate]

You are welcome !

[@lynnval33]

Im stamping on boxes later & colouring them with these

[@Mr-S.C.]

I was looking for a different medium to use over these next few months. I was going to go for oil pastels but seeing this demonstration means I'm now strongly considering water colour pencils. Many thanks for an outstanding demonstration of what they can do.

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome!

[@AngelaAlmeida]

Que linda pintura em aquarela 😍🖌📚

[@paintingandchocolate]

Gracias!

[@neverlandflower]

Amazing and fascinating new style I just discovered thanks to you, thank you!

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome!

[@AWretchedMan]

Im 33 and I've just decided to take up art as a hobby. I spent about $1000 on supplies haha. I don't think I need any more for a while. Love your work great job!

[@paintingandchocolate]

It sounds like you’ll have room for art fun 🤩

[@brooklynnmendez356]

Amazing Gurl. Absolutely Beautiful 🦉🌷🌿

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad you enjoyed it 🤎

[@manatiluna]

Thank you so much. This was so helpful.

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome !

[@elodieba5450]

Oh wow ! You converted me! I was sceptical, but OMG this is so satisfying to watch!

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@artifexmom3824]

Wow! That’s lovely colors. And I love it a lot.🥰❤️

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you !

[@daniellebissonnette3304]

This is a great technique! I always wanted to learn watercolour painting, but it seemed so out of reach... I can draw, but it takes me so long that I figured I might never get to use the colours. This technique opens up a world of possibilities, because most people have already learned to use coloured pencils. Also, you have so much more control over the colours because you can apply the colour to the paper and then blend after. I have zero aspiration to become a watercolour artist, my goal is to design knitting patterns, but exploring other mediums is such a great way to expand your creativity and confidence. I will definitely give this a try.

[@daniellebissonnette3304]

Btw thank you for the great video 🙂

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad you enjoyed this and it inspired you to create. I have a similar one coming out for watercolors this time probably this coming Monday (I still need to edit it, hence the "probably"🙂)

[@angeltitis8723]

Thank you for the lesson, you have such a lovely voice, I enjoyed listening to you

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@carinwiseman4309]

Great ideas.

[@renmuffett]

Your work is lovely and I like that you are interested in realism in watercolor. Its hard to find many here that are. I gave my intense pencils to my daughter since I learned that most of the pencils in my set were not very light fast. Some the lowest! Lightfastness is important to me since I've been a professional portrait watercolor artist for so long. I was teaching for a while also. Inktense is not classified as watercolor but the other watercolor pencils are. My daughter is more into ink art so she was thrilled! I'm retired now from commissions but still paint for family as gifts and lightfastness still matters for that. But for journaling I'm not picky. You are doing lovely work!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Hi Renee, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It sounds awesome both you and your daughter create! Great point about lightfastness. I myself am not personally picky about it because I create mostly for experimenting and KZbin, classes etc. As soon as I paint large scale for my house, for sure I'll check onto it so paintings don't fade. Lightfastness. Another good watercolor pencil/water soluble pencil topic idea for a video 👍

[@Shuvah2Him]

Intense is NOT watercolor! It is INK! It does not act or react the same as watercolor. Please make a distiction.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I mentioned it very clearly in previous videos and my mistake for not remembering to mention it again in this one. And that is because in my experience, they act very similar except they are so much more vibrant (they do even lift off despite being ink, depending on the paper). Anyways, thank you for mentioning it, I'll try to always highlight this fact in the future. Happy new year!

[@LuchaCatDIY]

Wonderful share lots of great info

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@winterblommetjie]

Hello from South Africa your video was in my recommends and I'm so glad it was! This is so helpful for me as a beginner and side note you have such a cute assuring voice lol SUBSCRIBE!!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you so much (from France🙂). Welcome to the channel!

[@winterblommetjie]

@@paintingandchocolate thank you love, I hope you have a magical day❤❤❤

[@kelleyoneal2578]

I take my coloring books apart so I can copy images on better paper depending on what medium I want to use. The first book I want to start with is the ELVIS coloring book from Amazon.

[@paintingandchocolate]

It sounds smart, thank you for sharing this.

[@wishyourart]

Thanks for sharing the whole process.

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome!

[@susanbowman2054]

I love your ideas and instructions, I have found I am so messy with paints, but I have a set of watercolour pencils, so your techniques are very exciting, thank you for your help 🙏🏽💗

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you and you are welcome!

[@xientaro0408]

wow! awesome work! new subscriber here from Philippines. 💗

[@paintingandchocolate]

Hello from France 🙂

[@rablount]

I just found you😢. But you’re a delight ❤️

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you

[@stormsdraws]

Really cute!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you !

[@Dj_pawon]

Nice final result sis, I hope we can become friends with hobbies

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you

[@amsterdamandco]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome! (What a cool handle you have, love it!)

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

Can you do a skillshare video on how you paint these faces from coloriage Wild books. Thanks

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for the suggestion 🙂

[@theaprilnesscompton9686]

Thank you for sharing your work and info!! On some of my coloring books I put down a layer of gesso that dries clear so the paper can handle more...I also sometimes sand down the gesso as well depending....

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you and for sharing about the gesso, something I am going to try I think!

[@cindylong2782]

Thanks! This is helpful. I got watercolor pencils for Christmas and anxious to learn!

[@paintingandchocolate]

They are so much fun! I'll be uploading more on them as I got a new set too for Christmas 🙂

[@cindylong2782]

@@paintingandchocolate Great! I will be looking for them!

[@soucky1]

You amazed me by your Phenomenal Talent, every times i've watch you painting Drawing & coloring OMG! always impress by the result you achieved, you are such a Master and i'm far away from your skill level my friend but it's amazing to watch you created Master pieces, thank you so very much for thius Awesome video but i'm not ready to gave it a try to scared & i'm shure i won't be able to do the same as you do but somedays i hope being more confident with watercolors and gave it a try xx

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Sylvie. There must be a way for you to unlock your next level, don't give up!

[@wix8131]

This is amazing idea on how to use watercolor pencils. I'll definitely search for a good coloring book and try mine! Do you also transfer the drawing from colorbook directly to a better quality watercolor paper somehow?

[@paintingandchocolate]

I thought about doing that but never did, it could be nice as well!

[@3841Amanda]

Você é espetacular ✨✨✨

[@Maria-Maria00714]

Wonderful ❤❤❤

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Maria!

[@lisahutcherson5897]

Nice techniques and tips. Thank you😊

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@pinklavenderlove]

So glad I watched this! I e always thought adult color books were a funny concept. But I found one of my fav artists make books after watch your video. (Aeppol). And I’m having so much fun using watercolor pencils (that’d I’d had and never used) and alcohol markers to improve my technique! So thanks! I’m watching all your videos now lol

[@paintingandchocolate]

Forest girl, gorgeous books! I'm glad my videos are useful, have fun with these pencils 🙂

[@claudiswelt.]

Wow, its soo beautiful! : )

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you!

[@BonesofStarlight]

I like to rip my coloring pages out of the book, scan them, and print them out onto 90lb paper. It can absolutely handle water like a beast, if you do it right. (Don't let it pool up, and let any wet areas dry before you use more medium on it. Also do not rub the water or you'll risk chewing through the paper.) And I keep the pages in the hard spiral bound cover the paper came in. If you don't have a scanner/printer, FedEx does this for pennies.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I bet this must be great!

[@JonneytheKidd]

Absolutely Amazing. I have an 8-year-old daughter who wants to understand how to color in shades and highlights, do you have a simple beginner video for someone like her?

[@paintingandchocolate]

Hi Mike, the most simplified steps by steps I have are my Skillshare classes (there is a link in my video description) otherwise I can think of this witch I painted a few years ago and featured in my Halloween playlist videos on this channel.

[@paintingandchocolate]

This witch video because it was in monochrome might be more interesting to understand how I do it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moqTgoR9oKekpNE

[@paintingandchocolate]

Otherwise you can see what a Skillshare class looks like with this trailer, I make them for adults but I have parents who have done them with their kids : kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWnCp3RugLGJY7c

[@brooklynnmendez356]

Thank You,,, 💕

[@susanbowman2054]

I see you ❤️

[@Lia_-jx6gh]

Gracias

[@paintingandchocolate]

De nada 🙂

[@juliabroadley8411]

What a lovely idea

[@paintingandchocolate]

It makes for hours of fun too, the downside is wanting more coloring books now 🙂

[@eileen7466]

Love Love Love it....♡♡♡♡♡ Eileen (lreland)

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Eileen!

[@alexandraandor5008]

Thank you for the tip!!!

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome !

[@changemymind06]

Oh wow, super cool! I find when I use my intense pencils, I have a harder time getting them as smooth as you do. Maybe I'm using a little too much water? For the background it makes sense to have some texture but I kind of freeze up when I'm about to attempt making it a smooth finish. I'll definitely check out the playlist! Also, I specifically bought the inktense because they look like watercolor but don't lift and are more vibrant than WCP and when you're using adult coloring books the less water the better. Great video & piece!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you ! Maybe press lightly when coloring and that could help? Otherwise apply the main washes by activating the paint elsewhere and applying with a brush.

[@MersedessBens]

Looks so cute 🥰 thanks for sharing

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome

[@SandyzSerious]

Beautiful.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you

[@savesoil3133]

Beautiful! And I have the same pencils or at least very similar 🌸🦋 #SaveSoil #ConsciousPlanet

[@terrimaerz2688]

Beautiful!!!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Terri

[@vickyargyraki8366]

This is amazingl Thank you!

[@paintingandchocolate]

You are welcome!

[@annettereynolds7457]

I love the book you're using and I've bought a copy for myself. I love adult colouring books, even if I'm not very good at them.

[@paintingandchocolate]

They are awesome and it's nice we have a variety to choose from 🙂

[@brendaschlomer2985]

Please let me know where I can find this book….I’ve searched by author and cannot find. Thank u.

[@paintingandchocolate]

@@brendaschlomer2985 i see it on Amazon US, name is coloriage wild 3 by Emmanuelle Colin.

[@MICHELLELEEART]

super unique artwork skill beautiful 😍

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Michelle!

[@emmadonaghyart1954]

Fabulous!! Thank you very much for making this video :-)

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Emma, you are welcome!

[@oodlez_uv_doodlez]

Beautiful!♡

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you

[@rozitasheilarahim8016]

I've used Inktense blocks in a few of my paintings, just trying it out. I found the colours not as vibrant as watercolours. Inktense blocks paints ends up matte and looks powdery. I ended up glazing it with gum Arabic over the finished painting. Now I just used the blocks for painting bedding it's great on fabrics. Watching you used Inktense pencils, interest me to try it. Love the vibrancy of the colours. Thank you for the video.

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome, and you are getting me interested in comparing pencils with the blocks now 🙂

[@rozitasheilarahim8016]

@@paintingandchocolate You should try the blocks too. I found the colours more vibrant when dry than gouche, it's just I don't like the powdery looks when dry. Could mix with gum Arabic, just too much work. Gives us a bell when you do try it. You've got me 'Subs'. 🤗

[@shelliingle571]

It looks nice. ☺️I want to give it a try.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I would love to know how you enjoyed it when you try!

[@tomtop82]

Great Work, i like the Work with this pencils also very much, but my skills are not the best 😄👏

[@paintingandchocolate]

You can improve, I hope the videos help you do it 🙌

[@nancykatherine9579]

Can u please give the nsmr of the coloring books you use?!?!?! Im IN LOVE

[@paintingandchocolate]

Coloriage wild 3, you have a link in my description

[@ninaanns7226]

Gorgeous 💕

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Nina!

[@elisabethsoudant1018]

quelle merveille

[@paintingandchocolate]

Contente que cela plaise, merci!

[@LAMB-w8h]

Where do I fund pictures like this to paint

[@paintingandchocolate]

There is a link to this coloring book in the description of my video.

[@illustratingwithbears]

fantastic

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad you like it!

[@learnartwithme3766]

Have you considered watercolour ground for thin paper?

[@paintingandchocolate]

Next week's video 🙂 I was just prepping my paper with gesso an hour ago!

[@v.dvallejo1063]

Very good, thanks. What kind of pencil is the white one? Can you tell us some brands?

[@paintingandchocolate]

The white gel pen signo uniball or sakura are good. I list everything in my supplies list in the description if you need visuals and links 🙂

[@v.dvallejo1063]

@@paintingandchocolate Gracias.

[@mariahsarceda8536]

🥰🧜‍♀️ so inspirational

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Mariah

[@meowmeow1stgen668]

For all those commenting about intense pencils… they do absolutely lift! Intense blocks however, do not.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Yes...i have seen and shown this too clearly in my Inktense vs Albrecht Dürer video and I was surprised they do but they do. They are not watercolor based as many rightly said, my mistake for not making it clear, but I can't help but find them extremely similar to watercolor pencils. I will be doing additional digging on the differences for sure and try the lifting again as someone suggested to try it hours later (maybe also varies depending on the paper I'm thinking).

[@meowmeow1stgen668]

@@paintingandchocolate of course! And they do work similarly, some principles still apply. For me, I’ve use both the blocks and the pencils and so I have noticed that the blocks don’t lift simply because a lot of the pigment before applying to the paper becomes dissolved. But with the pencils, just like water colour because the pigment isn’t fully dissolved from Layer to layer , it does transfer. I notice it doesn’t do this if you work in very light layers and work in a layered approach with very light applications of the pencils.

[@paintingandchocolate]

@@meowmeow1stgen668 i see, thank you for sharing 🙂

[@jillianmartin6335]

Hi What's the colour book you're using for the little girls water colour drawing. So sweet.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Hi Jillian, it's coloriage wild 3, you will find a link to it in the description of the video.

[@jillianmartin6335]

@@paintingandchocolate thank you so very much. I just found your channel. You are so talented.

[@ytlam2656]

It is a very encouraging video for those interested in watercolor painting. May I know the name of the coloring book you are using? Thanks.

[@paintingandchocolate]

It's coloriage wild, you have a link in the description.

[@K.ART_vlog]

amazing,,❤️❤️❤️

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you