How to Paint with Watercolor Pencils - Painting Ideas for Beginners | Art Journal Thursday Ep. 40

[@Makoccino]

Hey everyone! Sorry for the delayed upload, but life happened and I had to take some time off to deal with things! I really hope you enjoy this video because sooo many of you guys requested videos about watercolor pencils! Let me know if you want to see more videos like that and what you struggle with when it comes to using watercolor pencils!

[@mayora1339]

1st to reply,,,yayyyyy😎😎😎😎

[@jeonjungkooksbunnyteeth8213]

makoccino dont stress too much.. and dont worry about us your health is more important mako❤

[@mayora1339]

Armyyyy?!!!😄😄😄

[@jeonjungkooksbunnyteeth8213]

it is like it is ayeeee😂

[@gabbarisback8001]

How to make pictures realistic with watercolor pencils. .🙁#makoficationsquad

[@karuno9721]

So for the people that are thinking that they did it the wrong way. You didn't. The original way is coloring with pencils first and then going on top with water. You can obviously just use it like this. It's just a different technique. But I actually think that it kinda ruins the reason why you would even use watercolor pencils. I think it's best to use both techniques but not just painting alone. Just use watercolor if you are only using them as normal watercolor. You use watercolor pencils to use them as pencils. Not as paint. (only). It's a mix, I use them to give the things that I don't want smooth some texture.

[@Makoccino]

Yes there are ton of different ways how to use watercolor pencils! I just got a lot of requests about watercolor pencils because not everyone has watercolors, so I decided to share a fun and easy way how to get most out of your watercolor pencils :)

[@krykeii1000]

I used watercolors pencils because its cheaper XD

[@otakusonly7019]

We use watercolor pencils because we are part of the broke family

[@hyunrin_5139]

I use watercolor pencils because they are much more portable for me, because I am a messy person.

[@IAMSOUND99]

there is no right or wrong way to use a medium, how does using it as paint "ruins the reason to even use watercolor pencils"? in the end they are pigments too (in a pencil) just as the standard watercolors you get in pans or tubes. Also people on a budget will go for pencils because pans & tubes are more expensive, and they get to experience (not the real experience but some sort of introduction to it) the watercoloring feeling with the technique shown on video. If they love it they could then move on to watercolor pans. It's a sort of affordable introduction to the world of watercoloring and i can't see why you see it as wrong really.

[@EKoolkat12]

I never even thought about using watercolour pencils like a pallette, that's a much better idea! 😅

[@ezraagarwal3630]

I didn't thought either it's a great idea ✨

[@m4ndee]

Wait... this is how your supposed to use them? I've always been coloring the entire picture then putting water on top. XD

[@Makoccino]

You can do both ways! There are different techniques and I liked this one to create the smooth texture!

[@izzym3899]

Honestly that’s what I thought you were supposed to do that

[@eppaefara9844]

Me too! I dont know why i did that too.

[@laurengilbey8650]

Mandee Dong same

[@jovitalimsy4502]

I did tat too

[@ericlol1337]

i imagine this woman is the person in the 24/7 lofi hip hop beats to chill and study

[@saloni.sharma]

I totally understand why... It's so relaxing to see her work❤️

[@sherlockoberon_akomi9781]

WOOF THE FREAK?! I didn't know you can use them as a palette! Thx for the tutorial!

[@Ebccc01]

True

[@limabean29]

The clouds in the second frame are so gorgeous - I couldn't stop looking at them!

[@everydaytheatre3319]

Oh my god This is amazing I used this technique (different painting though) and won an art competition You are half of the reason I love you I liked and subbed I’m in shock I will never use another technique again _i love you_ *yes* (Also I have a set of Faber-Castell I love them)

[@claudeyaz]

Uh it is cool to use. But to never use another technique? That's a harmful thought for an artist to have. Keep your mind open. Just like you did when you found this video/technique

[@rusmimunir7114]

Omg cool! Sometimes i also feel like drawing with watercolor pencils in some competition but afraid that i will ruin it and fail:(

[@shivoham-e2y]

You are a true artist ...no special colours no extra brushes...no waste of paper.......awesome sense of using color.....and good imaginations 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@jeanahollings]

as a beginner, i don't have a lot of great tools yet. but i did buy myself a pack of quality watercolor pencils because an advertisement of them looked so amazing. and then i used them twice and gave up. i am SOOOOO happy to see this example of how i can basically use them now in place of the better paint i have not yet talked myself into buying. thanks again!!!

[@tahanikazi1914]

It's so beautiful I am speechless with the result

[@renzkim5]

I BOUGHT WATERCOLOR PENCILS BECAUSE OF THIS VIDEO! THANKYOUU THIS WOULD BE VERY HELPFUL TO BEGINNER LIKE ME ;)

[@mereditha4363]

I love how you showed different techniques, more watercolor pencil tutorials please! 😁

[@donnadrialo6934]

You have saved my day!! I struggled to paint with these pencils (I have the same set you have) by applying the dry pencil to my paper. Then you said "create a palette", the skies opened and I swear I heard angels! :) Thank you so much.

[@gretesinkeviciute6717]

Her voice is so calming and sweet that I just start smiling and these technics are awesome, gonna try it tomorrow on the go💓

[@capedluna]

My mom bought some for me 10 years ago.I wasn't sure how to use them.I haven't done traditional art in YEARS but always loved watercolor.I might get back into attempting to paint.

[@mintyice2468]

THANK U SO MUCH I FINALLY KNOW HOW TO USE IT BETTER.

[@nadafarhan464]

Watching you drawing is a relaxing , i just came back from final test and i am so tired and sleepy, but when i watch this , i feel fine , like if i am inside this spectacular views. Thank you so much

[@TashCoates]

This is amazing! I love it! I’ve had watercolour pencils for two years but have never known how to use them well. Thank you!

[@rarashapsari854]

seriously, finding your art journal series is really therapeutic for me. also helping me in starting watercolor painting.

[@gwoopington]

#makoficationsquad I wasn't expecting such vibrant colours to be possible when you water down watercolour pencils this much but these are super pretty. These pencils are way more versatile than I thought.

[@rojz4416]

Just bought a set of watercolor pencils...m glad I clicked this when I was looking for a tutorial on watercolor pencils! It's subtle but yet so beautiful!

[@miekemiddelhuis3782]

That's so beautiful, I never thought of making a palet with watercolor pencils. I subscribed to see more, thank you!

[@blissfulvine5863]

I LOVE this video! I bought watercolor pencils for the fun of it but am pretty clueless. Your video was sooo easy to understand, love your style too. I’d take any “new to this” videos you’d like to make. Thx!

[@fannylarsson7118]

What a good technique! Thanks for learning me this ✨

[@sageartchannel3363]

"Thanks for teaching me this!" :)

[@henrymolony7103]

@@sageartchannel3363 stfu

[@vapvap36]

@@henrymolony7103 that dude is just helping smh

[@sharilavender-hummel7387]

Hi, I really like how you explain things. I don’t feel rushed or under qualified to even try. Thank you for dedicating your time to teaching.

[@simpleartideas]

Wow! I never knew this type of color pencils. Interesting way to make art. Have a great day :)

[@ginasartcorner5686]

Amazing video :) I love this watercolor pencils from Faber Castell! I can give you one more tip how to use these pencils. Lets say you have a pallet be it plastic or porcelan and so on, then you take your water color pencil and a wet brush. If you rub your brust against the tip of the pencil you can drip the color-water mix directly into the pallet and you can use it like you would use watercolor.

[@cSedx00022]

Oh my god- Your way is so much easier. 😂😂 I’ve literally been dipping my brush onto my watercolour pencils the whole time. 🤣

[@randomdm]

Nice to see some variation as to how the pencils can be used other than the standard; just draw & add water

[@barbhayes5613]

First time I've found your videos -- I'm very impressed! This is perfect for a pocket travel-set. Thank you for sharing.

[@SwitchfootRocksUrBut]

Interesting! Most people I’ve watched draw as if they were using normal color pencils, then use a brush to blend. I didn’t know people draw the colors on the side & use it like normal water color painting! That’s cool, also you’re good at painting!

[@btstrash7781]

I use watercolor pencils as dry pencils and then blend it out with a wet brush. But your method is more convenient and amazing. Keep making more videos like this ❤❤ #makoficationsquad

[@deltadaze6836]

Oh my word! You just opened a whole new world for me! I have them but never really used them because......hmm, I never realized the versatility of watercolor pencil, just thought they where more water soluble colored pencils, 🤷🏻‍♀️ lol

[@anupreetpanesar6409]

Thank you so much about water color pencils

[@Queen_Nyxie]

I actually love watching you make three different paintings at once. I'm always afraid that I will lose focus if I take even a slight pause when working on something. That makes me tense, stressed, and unhappy which, in turn, makes me want to avoid art altogether. Watching you proves that multitasking is not the same as losing focus and being focused is not the same as restricting myself and my creativity.

[@lalvarezromano]

I never imagine I could make a palette with watercolour pencils! #makoficationsquad

[@jamiemiller8850]

I've never seen watercolours used this way I've always used them as pencils on wet paper, this technique looks like fun

[@hoorhanif815]

Can we use just watercolours paints instead of watercolour pencils? #makoficationsquad

[@Makoccino]

Of course!

[@mariethedove3909]

Please make more of this! I really need more inspiration and motivation for art, to learn more, to make it even more motivating, so this is absolute great!

[@TheSande52]

I just found your videos. I do love this one. I look forward to watching more.

[@paigesechrest8461]

The comment at the end about the freedom that comes from having messed up a painting was so helpful! Thank you! 🥺 also, great video!

[@malarkodiseetharaman6967]

Your videos are AMAZING and also really helpful, also you are also one of the best artist I have ever seen. #makoficationsquad

[@Makoccino]

aww you are too sweet

[@siphy9335]

Wow! There are so many ways to use water color pencils. Can’t wait to experiment different ways in my book I bought 🧡

[@MEOWalina]

your paintings are so pretty and dreamy 💖😍💕 thank you for sharing your techniques! i just got a set of cheap watercolor pencils to play around with

[@cloudyrainbow6806]

I finally found a new hobby to work on! Inspiration💓

[@Stop_The_Genocide]

lil Meow Meow!!!💜👀

[@Ishiita]

OMG!!! THIS IS SOOO SOO SOO BEAUTIFUL😍😍😍😍 I LOOOVED IT MAKO! KEEP UP YOUR GREAT WORK😍😍 LOOOVE YOUU!!😊❤❤❤ AND A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!! YAYYYY!!🎊🎊🎊

[@Makoccino]

Thank you so much!

[@mayloo2137]

Thank you for teaching me the proper way to use watercolor pencils

[@BBakerStreet-km7zg]

Thanks for this video! It really helped me! I have watercolor pencils,but I didn't know how to use them, PD:your logic at the end is...unique... I like it

[@yannahabby7589]

Wow. I've been using the water color pencils the wrong way all my life. Thank you for teaching us! So glad I found you! ♡

[@sherrylauren30]

You are always my inspiration to keep drawing no matter how skilled I am!! Thanks for another awesome video Mako, I have a bunch of watercolor pencils and now I know how to use them!! 👭👍👌👏

[@33Jenesis]

I’ve been using watercolor pencils like colored pencils. Mako’s tutorial really opens my eyes to possible techniques using watercolor pencils. I am going to buy a watercolor sketch book to practice Mako’s techniques.

[@LetsDOART]

I ❤️u and your 💕 videos 😍😍

[@louisecogan5691]

I like how you just have fun with the paintings. I did not know you could use water color pencils the way the video showed. Thanks for the tips.

[@dreamycream7173]

Wow, it's definitely useful! I didn't know those technics) #makoficationsquad

[@victoriaanneemslie2642]

I have been struggling to learn how to use my watercolour pencils, and after watching your video I feel like I can actually start to experiment with them! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@ruchiagarwal6212]

Thank u for introducing me to watercolor!! Because of you I love watercolor today . You have taught me so many techniques! Watercolor is just so relaxing 😆😆😆 #makoficationsquad

[@Makoccino]

Yayy!

[@SR-by6cf]

Really!!!! That's what I was thinking!😉😉😉

[@mattexnz]

This is amazing! I’m extremely new to watercolours and I love landscapes. This is what I want to achieve one day. Love all 3 of these.

[@mariapekin8607]

I bought my first water colors a few weeks ago and use your videos for inspiration and learning😊💪 I looove your channel, you're such a nice person 😻❤ #makoficationsquad

[@Makoccino]

Aww thank you!

[@mariapekin8607]

makoccino you're welcome =^-^=

[@amandadalton4303]

Mascha Pe I

[@vlora555]

so this is how watercolor pencil supposed to use! finally i can start drawing too. falling in love after 10seconds of your videos started and i subscribed. i love you!!

[@jasleenmultani9836]

#makoficationsquad So EARLYY❤😍

[@Yowai_Mo161]

Thank you so much for making this video it helped me so much! This is the first time I used water colouring pencils and I never realised how wonderful this piece of art is!

[@theunknownsomeone6764]

When I first saw the title, I wondered that I'd there were some brand called "Watercolour pencils" 😂 BTW, really creative ideas! 😍

[@KV-db9gw]

Hahhaah we're getting to learn so much here. I too didn't know.

[@arohaforastro9714]

I got some as an eid present. Its so weird to use.

[@NabilaDoc]

I've been using my watercolour pencils wrong all my life...definitely gonna be trying these techniques!

[@sunnysunshine2231]

#makoficationsquad Thank you so much mako for making videos like this 😍 Your videos always motivate me everytime I feel down about the outcomes of my artworks 😂😍 Please continue doing videos like this. More power to you 😘

[@Makoccino]

awww

[@hadargidron3411]

WHY IS THIS WOMAN PERFECT

[@heribertus1545]

After watching this, I added the watercolor pencils to my shopping list 😂 You n your videos r soo cool! I really love it.. 😍

[@nellygamal6495]

You are the most creative artist I have ever seen ❤✨

[@TheHalcyonCalamity]

#makoficationsquad This was so beautiful! I hadn't really given much thought to watercolor pencils. Admittedly they seemed to me at first glance like they were intended for those uncomfortable with paints to introduce them to the medium though a familiar tool rather than as their own wet media with their own strengths, and so I'd been decidedly avoiding them as a beginning for worry of becoming reliant on the familiarity. I can imagine that might still be something to be mindful of, but this video really demonstrates the unique touch they can add to the paintings, particularly in the way of the sort of grainy, dotty texture they add. In a weird way, it sorta reminds me of Yoshi's Island, just in terms of the softness and the pop of the textures. Delightful! :>

[@jonathan1104_]

This is genious... Idk how nobody ever makes videos about this. I think videos like this is what makes you a good KZbinr / Artist. I'll try this technique one day. Thank you😊

[@cheyc4003]

#makoficationsquad!!! this was so amazing! you're such a talented artist and I LOVE your work! using the pencils this way is so cool and if you're travelling then you can just draw some colours on a piece of paper and take it with you!❤❤❤👍👍👍💗💗💗😍😍😍💖💖💖

[@angelshams]

This is so good! I'm trying to make a sky watercolor painting for my girlfriend but since I'm new to it, I didn't know how to start. Now I think I got a little bit ideas of what to do. Thank you so much for uploading the tutorials

[@FaaLala]

I really loved the video I'll definitely buy watercolor pencils!!! Love you Mako 💕 #makoficationsquad

[@Pandababyisme]

Thank you so much for the lesson and especially for your personal comments.

[@Nur_e_Qalb]

When study stops you from being early on mako's video😒btw are there more house decor/moving vlog types of videos coming?(just curious)lots of love from Pakistan 💚❤👼😙😘😚😻

[@Makoccino]

There will be, once I do something new 🙈

[@Nur_e_Qalb]

makoccino 💚💖

[@claireatkins9485]

Yes please I would love to see more tutorials on watercolour pencils. Just ordered your new book. Can't wait for it to arrive!

[@priyamvadamundhra1306]

#MAKOFICATIONSQUAD

[@moriganna67ify]

Thank you for showing us how to use watercolour pencils. I have some and never knew how to use them until now. It will be fun to experiment with them. I love your videos.

[@meeekhachu]

I really appreciate this tutorial. Now that I know how to use watercolor pencils, I feel stupid for letting them break and losing some colors without even caring. TuT I was a beginner in watercolor pencils and I thought you were suppose to draw the whole thing first before activating them with water. And because of that, the whole thing always turns into a huge muddy puddle and I hated it. I feel like I betrayed my watercolor pencils. T__T Thanks for the tutorial.

[@lc3069]

Brilliant! Thank You, im new to watercolour pencils and hadn't thought of using them like this. Off now to bingewatch all your other videos!....

[@flutterxy9619]

Omg I also have faber castel watercolor pencils ! 😂😂😂 #makoficationsquad

[@Makoccino]

Yay!

[@zaruzoba]

Fluffkin Kitty yah.. Me 2 but i have the smaller version ;-;

[@flutterxy9619]

Avril Kawaii same I also have the little ones I don't have the moneyz

[@flutterxy9619]

makoccino Im so excited to try this tutorial 😂💕

[@deborahwilson6301]

Fluffkin Kitty the pencils are so pigmented there's so many shades you can make mixing them it's why I love them so much ❤️

[@inory5460]

I followed some of your how to's and now my grandma will get some new paintings from me x)

[@jforjaybrielle4624]

Usually in watercolor pencils, they say that u should dip water on the tip of the pencil

[@davion0411]

I think I’ve watched this video about 5 times!! I am determined to create these!! I’ve always wanted to use my FC watercolor pencils for more than just coloring in my books! Watercolor is my new adventure and I hope I enjoy doing it as much as I enjoy watching it 😂😂❤

[@KimberlyDurrMusic]

Hey there I just found your channel and I love it, I just subscribed🙋🏾💙💚💕💗💜💓❤️🦋

[@Makoccino]

aww thank you for subscribing!

[@aishafarouk5587]

I love it I am a beginner but I know how to watercolor sunsets and backgrounds and shadows this really helped me blend my colors better thank you so much for you’re videos they inspire me so much this video was amazing and you’re voice is so soothing and nice

[@potatomamo5707]

This is a watercolour PENCIL tutorial... right?

[@chileanyways4436]

Yes, watercolor PENCIL tutorial.

[@omgness6863]

Wow! I never knew you could use watercolor pencils as a palette! Thanks for uploading this video!

[@GayAvocado]

This kinda blew my mind so mutch, I can't even...

[@VegetarianLamb]

Dreamy & cute! I love these & thank you for the message of encouragement; to just allow ourselves to experiment with technics & colour! Freedom in artform! 🙋🏻‍♀️💕

[@parveenshah9131]

I lalalalalalalalalala Love you! you make painting easier!i enjoy watching your creative videos! I could say 1000,000,000 I like about you. You make my day shine and i luv your drawings! I wish i could be like you because i love your personality! May i join your Give away?

[@barisbilgin2953]

My heart is melting while I'm watching your videos😘

[@TheSunlitLeaf]

Maybe I just have really cheap watercolour pencils (I probably do), but every time I use them, it looks like a cool watercolour picture until it dries. Then it looks like a warped regular coloured pencil picture. You can see every pencil stroke. Of course, I've never used them like this... Anyone else have that problem, and if so, do I just need better pencils or what?

[@KevinNguyen-te5cm]

It sounds like a problem with the paper

[@blorblin]

@@KevinNguyen-te5cm yep definitely

[@ruthbutler6725]

Beautiful! I am just getting into watercolors and love this video! Especially when you mention that there is no wrong way. I always worry about messing stuff up! Can't wait to try these out!

[@theunknownsomeone6764]

#notificationsquad 😉

[@MamaTomasu]

Such cute scenes. I’ve been wanting to try my watercolor pencils again. Oh, not sure if anyone mentioned it already, but if you’re looking for a more permanent, reusable palette for your watercolor pencils (instead of using paper), try looking on Amazon for the Caran D’ache Palette Aquarelle. One side is rough for pencils and the other side is smooth for paints

[@MinahilShehzad]

1st

[@thedirectioner1356]

Wow so good you can make your own watercolor palette in any shape and size love it❤

[@mr-zy9br]

By looking at your works, I just realized how untalented I am in painting :(

[@nuped7021]

Skill > Talent. Why don’t people understand this?

[@WilmerBlanco]

I love how you explain how we can paint with watercolor, it is very helpful for me and for everyone, I send you a big thanks for your video, greetings from Uruguay. ♥️