HOW TO USE WATERCOLOR PENCILS - Guide for Beginners

[@dmbeeson1]

I would love more instruction with watercolor pencils. This medium would be perfect for urban sketching. Please more videos on the watercolor pencils.

[@shawnzensen]

Your true , I liked that

[@lindaspaulding1021]

Never thought of using the brush to pull off paint 🎨

[@mandyp2637]

Try Arteza, they have quite a few good tutorials

[@SwedePotato314]

I LOVE watercolor pencils. They're my favorite medium. They're so much fun. My personal recommendation is Derwent Inktense. They're a little different than original watercolor pencils, they act a little more like ink. They layer easier as they don't reactivate on the paper once they've been wet once. And you can layer the shades. But that's a personal choice for my art style, it's not a quality thing. But I always found them so much fun to you. I hope you give wc pencils a try and that you love them! Whichever brand you choose.

[@jahanarafaizal2023]

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[@JPgreekgaming]

I have to say I find my ignorance astounding. I have underestimated colouring pencils all my life. You have completely changed my perception of colouring pencils and inspired me to give them ago, as i always wanted to start painting but found traditional oil based pigments intimidating.

[@silkeschumann7261]

6:58 The wood will soak water, too, and re-hydrate. Re-hydrated wood expands. So you put stress on the wood casing. When soaking the watercolor pencil lead do it in shallow water to avoid getting the wood casing soaking wet. or use a wet sponge or wet cloth to keep the stress for the wood casing minimal. When working with watercolors of any type having a wet cloth and or sponge in reach is always a good idea-

[@hansika7656]

Thank you 💜💜💜💜

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

I was wondering about the effect on the wood, thank you 😊

[@miklosnemeth8566]

@@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts Life is too short, I soak exactly as demonstrated 6:20. I use my pencils daily, the wood has no enough time to misbehave, since my sharpener eats them before. :-) This is my preferred way of using Albrecht Dürer pencils, when I want vivid colors: there is brutal difference, if you use the wet/water-dipped pencil on wet paper or dry paper. On dry paper the pencil marks can never be removed, they are permanent and final, you can soften them but you cannot eliminate them, which is excellent for a number of cases. When you use wet pencil on we paper, however, you will have vivid colors and you can wash away the pigments completely. Something like what is shown at 9:03

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

@@miklosnemeth8566 Thank you so much, this was very helpful and appreciated 👍🏾💯💜

[@arshborkar6391]

Thankyou 😮

[@tiamarie2538]

Yes please! More videos about watercolor pencils would be much appreciated! There’s just not enough content on putting the techniques to use on an actual full piece of work (like you did with the rose). Thank you!!

[@SketchFreak]

true! its like everything we seen from scratch really amazing.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

@@SketchFreak yes, very impressive 🎨

[@SketchFreak]

@@SUGAR_XYLER 🙂yes!

[@Louisianagirl_1126]

Yes, please more watercolor pencils techniques and instructions. Thank you for taking the time to help us get better using watercolors.

[@dianeo]

I love watercolor pencils for their versatility and ease of use. I find them much easier to control than regular watercolors. Would love to see more tutorials on WC pencils such as effects and textures. Thank you!

[@mohalmisri1230]

Hi ,may I know if I can use them on a hard white board then erase them with wet 🧽 sponge

[@divyabaranwal6619]

​@@mohalmisri1230 about that it will be viped off if you will directly write and and just erase it but still the pigment of the colour will be spread over the board and gonna be a bit lightish colour of the pigment so I do not recommend it to use it on white boards 😊

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks for sharing! I need to explore the world watercolor pencils…

[@HArtDrawing]

I’ve had watercolour pencils for ages, but they’re one of the art supplies I’ve always neglected. This is making me want to give them another go!

[@bubzzydraws]

It was like you secretly knew I would need this video 🤣 As a digital artist who has sooo much paper and traditional medium supplies I’ve always wondered why I bought them and when I would use them. By chance I dug out my watercolors last night including the pencils and struggled with a piece. Now, after watching this tutorial I’m feeling a lot more confident in going into my next piece 😊 Thanks for the tutorial! It was incredibly informative 🥰

[@nvnv2259]

You are the best teacher who taught me how to draw I love your clips I love you continue to your channel I hope you reach two million subscribers😌

[@rachaelhasan5906]

I've actually been wanting to get into my watercolor pencils more so this was perfect timing. Thank you!

[@h.d.4999]

TIME STAMPS- 0:20 Getting Started: what supplies you need? 2:37 Basic Techniques: how do you use watercolor pencils? 8:53 Blending Methods: how do you get smooth color blends? 12:18 Demonstration: How do you approach a full artwork (They are really amazing at explaining everything. Listen carefully💓)

[@shamardaniel4819]

Amazing Timing!! I just bought watercolor pencils like a month or two ago, trying to figure out how to use them! 😆 Lovely demo! And thank you!🌟

[@franciscocontreras4450]

I was sharing the video with my niece and she said, "I don't even want to look at this it's too beautiful." She thought it was a real picture of the tiger. Great work keep it up. 👍

[@alexi.c]

I love using watercolor pencils to sketch for my watercolor paintings and to add details to the paintings.

[@wendyeaster3540]

I love my Albrecht Durer wc pencils, which I started to use during the first lockdown. For the last 18 months I’ve been practicing all the techniques you have demonstrated and would like more tutorials. I have been attempting to recreate a frosty rural scene, with fields, hedges and trees but I’m struggling as it is so very different to a snow scene. I like misty scenes too, with or without frost. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@suel4269]

I have them too. Have you seen how much more expensive they are now?🙀

[@elmariejansevanrensburg2952]

Thank you so much. I bought myself a set of 100 watercolor pencils and could not find a tutorial as good as yours. Now I know how

[@niner_six_echo]

I just got my Faber-Castell set of 60. Seems a bit intimidating but your video makes them less so. Thanks and I subscribed.😉

[@elleelle2473]

Make a colour chart, will help a lot :)

[@niner_six_echo]

@@elleelle2473 Thanks!

[@nobody9706]

60 different shades?! I'd be overwhelmed like anything

[@fritzozuna654]

She is sooo, good. knows exactly what to do. Wonderful watercolor effect, yet better then most "brush alone method"works. I use the same brand of pencils, Albrecht Durer and am very happy with them. I also like to draw-in with the pencils, then soften the look with a light wet brush.

[@iiaras]

Im really glad you're still around, please never leave, bless you.

[@GenXAccord]

Very nice demonstration. I just purchased some water color pencils for a family member for Christmas and this is a good demonstration of how they can be used for nice art work. Thank you.

[@veralynjensen6691]

That was the most helpful video I have watched on watercolor pencils. All other videos say not to get the pencils wet, so I really appreciated you showing all the different ways to use them!

[@electrichen6243]

I would love to see more on watercolour pencils and on Inktense pencils too.

[@roselucht4583]

Thank you for sharing this! I just received a set of 72 beautiful water color pencils. I’m loving them!

[@They_drew_first_blood]

Wow! That's so cool! Congratulations! I'm jealous

[@lisasallery7860]

A good alternative to washi tape (as it can be expensive for such a small amount), is masking tape! The tape you would use when painting your living room for example. Just remove some of the stickiness by putting it on your clothes and then lifting it back off. Now you can apply it to your paper

[@57mobird]

Great tip!

[@samsong8355]

@casscamden740 maybe applying on clean table would be a good alternative?

[@iknownothing-49]

@casscamden740It’s a tried and true method only used on the margins of the art work. I’ve never heard of or experienced fibers transferring to the white margins. But you could use a white tshirt or other fabric that won’t show. Masking tape is notorious for pulling up paper.

[@SacredSourceTarot]

Thanks everyone, I was about to stick it directly on the paper😂😅

[@sherriewebber2502]

I really appreciated this. I would love to see landscapes that include buildings. Urban settings too. I have a photo I took in Colmar, France of multicolored buildings that I would love to try watercolor pencils on. And I think Albrecht Durer is the best, the lines totally dissolve with water!

[@Robert-xp4ii]

Whoa! What is that wizardry with that manual pencil sharpener?! And that Tiger drawing is exquisite!! It looks like a photograph! I'm so impressed right now. I can't believe such talent.

[@PastelBrushes-n-Donuts]

My favorite form of paining is watercolor and my greatest love is drawing. But I never quite figured out how to use my watercolor pencils. So I was very excited to see this video in my sub feed today. I definitely would appreciate more on watercolor pencil techniques lesson videos. For me, my favorite subject is realism and portraits (human and animal portraits).

[@jiaashnathomas1280]

I have no words. Seriously hat's off Kristy. Thank you again😊😊

[@Anthony-gq7dk]

Talented doesn't even cover what you have Kirsty and you have such teaching skills too, incredible .

[@art-alchemy]

Thank You for this video on watercolor pencils..I like Farber and Castell too. I never realize how much information watercolor pencils really are.

[@miklosnemeth8566]

That was an awesome tutorial, possibly the best intro on using watercolor pencils. I have Albrecht Dürer 24 set and 5:27 the only way to make the colors as vivid as you demonstrated on the watermelon example is with using the wet on wet trick which you explained later. Dry on dry with Albrecht Dürer never gives vivid enough colors not even when I add multiple dry on dry layers. But, immediately, when I wet the pencil tip and the paper, I get brutally great colors. I have the impression that Faber-Castell has designed these pencils to be used this way intentionally. 8:23 Wow, I love this. I haven't used it, great, thank You!

[@ninaanns7226]

Loved watching you paint the rose. Have never thought to dip a brush in water or use water and add colour on a plate or something so use a paint brush to apply. Thank u💕

[@Toerschie]

Die Rose ist sowas von schön geworden. Ich bewundere die Leute die so gut zeichnen können. Danke fürs teilen. 🙂 Wünsche noch eine schöne gesegnete Weihnachtszeit und guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr 2023. 🙂🕊️🎄🕯️👋🏼

[@virginiaholliday6952]

Terrific video! Thank you so much! I received a set of water color pencils years ago and have not figured out what to do with them. This video is an enormous help. I'll be painting with them tonight. Thanks again.

[@Kim-learns-to-fly]

This was so informative and well explained. I have a bit of experience with acrylic paint but I was debating whether to get started with water color paints and this video sold it to me. It looks so versatile and exciting. Thanks!

[@RealityRisingArt]

I've never tried watercolour pencils. I'm used to colour pencils so I think I might try watercolour pencils instead of watercolour paint. Thank you for these tips 😊

[@matthewhill8239]

Your explanation and video examples were so incredibly helpful and inspiring. I’m a person who generally lacks patience with learning off of KZbin, but this video was perfect. Thank you so much!

[@ericklassen742]

Greetings from Canada! Thank you for the great demo. Your skill in watercolour makes it look easy BUT you are a great inspiration for me - a beginner watercolourist. Plus, you sound so sweet. Thank you for both!

[@yditto2499]

Loved your teaching style. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, very helpful tips. 💜💜💜 The blending from light to dark advice was a very important 🔑. Glad I saw this before trying watercolors again after decades of not using it. Learned in high school but never continued practicing bc I got into acrylics more. Thanks again! 🙏🏽

[@SilverHyenaTV]

I absolutely love watercolor pencils. You get the beautiful painting effects like watercolor with the control of a pencil. It's perfection! Thank you so much for sharing, your colored pencil art is always amazing!

[@heidekrause469]

Thank you Kirsty..cannot wait to try out watercolor pencils. The rose is beautiful!!

[@phoenix9999]

I love those watercolor pencils also. I have never seen pencils that sharp in my life. I'm impressed.

[@leopoldinedeisl7313]

Thank you so much! I am a young and unexperienced artist and your Videos are a big helper and motivator!

[@hermajestyqueenmarcia]

What a great experience. I've used these, but it's been a while ... you showed me fresh ideas. Thank you. I'll definitely be back. Love Marcia in Modesto

[@showmeyourdrills5490]

Thank you so much for your full guide to watercolour pencils. I will definitely get one for myself and I really wish to explore this medium.

[@maxwell_design_studios]

I love using wc pencils! Something I like to do is put water on a palette or a lid of a tin and scribble in the water with the pencil. It really works well to get rich vibrant colors especially for your darks!

[@lynnrushton7458]

Thanks Kirsty.......I’m still rubbish at watercolour, but recently had the urge to have a play with them.......great tips 👍🎨 xx

[@wendynuttall9058]

Thank you. I’ve had these pencils for over twenty years and never used them!!! Great video

[@belleartnatics2110]

I love the technique and the watercolor pencil outcome. Nice to make as picture frame. 😊👍great talent to follow.

[@SwedePotato314]

I LOVE watercolor pencils. It's my 2 favorite mediums used together. When I first started using them it was like a dream come true for me. It sounds corny, I know, but i think we all remember that feeling when we first found our "my medium of choice". And there's so many different ones to try. I like the brush tip watercolor color pens as well for a lot of control and a bit of traditional watercolor feeling. But my all time FAVORITE are the Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils. They're just in a league of their own. If you find that you like watercolor pencils and want to play around with different types, I HIGHLY suggest these Inktense pencils. I have NO idea why they haven't gone viral yet like the Himi Gouache, etc. I hope you guys try and love this amazing medium. 💜

[@mykittenisaferociousnugget]

Thanks a lot! This is going to be super helpful! I am a young artist and I struggle to make realistic art. I recently got some watercolour pencils, paper and brushes for me to use. I started using them and they were really cool. I didn’t really know how to use them though, so they have kind of just been sitting around waiting to be used. I guess today is the day when they will be used! Thank you, a lot. I can’t wait to start using watercolour pencils again. -from a beginner artist, and a new subscriber

[@dniko4]

That was an excellent demonstration. Thank you so much. I was hesitating to buy some pencils, but after seeing this, I’ve decided to buy them. 👍🏼

[@starr-starr]

Wonderful, I really enjoy WC pencils, and always glad to see beautiful artwork done with them. The rose is awesome. Do more!

[@beaksalot]

This was quite helpful. I've got a set of "cheapo" wc pencils and have not had good luck with them, but I will try them out again with some of these techniques. Thanks much.

[@suenetteedwards5965]

Awesomw detailed instruction!!! Thank you, from a professional oil painter!!!

[@cliveangelaedwards8854]

That was very interesting and informative... I have been using the pencils for years and love them along with my boxed paints as well... thank you for sharing... 👍❤️

[@pratibha9767]

Yes , we want some more videos on water colour pencils

[@MadanLal-pe7bq]

I love how you explain everything . I have learnt so much from you and I hope I can become a great artist like you are.

[@Ta2nn9uP0an6ch5al]

You explained very beautifully 💯🥰🥰thanku so much 🙏🥰🥰

[@staceybarnett2631]

I'm thinking about trying watercolor pencils for my cardmaking. This video has so much useful information. Thank you so much!

[@christinebravomom5711]

Yes, please, more watercolor pencil tutorials!

[@Vaibhavi_Singh]

You are my biggest inspiration... Love from INDIA❤❤❤

[@sherrieleslie7478]

Thank you so much. I have just started using watercolor pencils with watercolor paint. Your instruction was just what I needed to learn. I would love to see a tutorial on watercolor different skin tones and how to apply and blend. Trying out portaits for the first time. You are a great instructor. Thank you.

[@dreamrabbits5072]

Great to see your face again Kirsty! I've been watching your videos a lot lately and learning a lot, I've improved SO much just by watching tons of your videos! I've ran out of videos of yours to watch so I'm glad to see a new one :)

[@sascharadke8450]

Thanks for this guide! Can't wait to try it in a few days! I'm really bad at using any wet/liquid stuff like watercolors, acrylic paint or oil paints but I just got a cute little watercolor paper book and ordered a small pack of watercolor pencils, hoping this might be easier for me as I usually use colored pencils. Watercolor looks so nice and soft and I would love to try something different

[@watson4683]

wouw, I just startet and I amazed how easy you paint this wonderful roses. Still struggeling with shadow and light

[@SanArtStudio11]

Stunning artwork with such impressive details. Have safe a wonderful day.

[@michellestebner8050]

Thank you so much! I love using watercolor pencils and you have done a great job explaining techniques to use. I'd love to continue to see more lessons with watercolor pencils!

[@deliaramirez9426]

Please do continue with more of these watercolor pencil tutorials!

[@radharcanna]

Some great tips there. I was mystified by watercolour pencils but your demonstration was perfect. A beautiful painting too.

[@M4N74.]

not my adhd a55 in the middle of the night learning how to use those pencils because i just decided randomly to start drawing and bought sets of pencils on amazon before I even know what to do with it xD THANK YOU - NICE VIDEO!

[@levimuli779]

Kirsty I really adore your work. I really have a passion for art and drawing but school takes precisely 11 hours 30 minutes.So I rarely get time to do my art😔and another challenge is some art supplies are hard to get around my place. I really aspire to reach your level

[@seikojin]

Nice info on the wet on wet. I kept hearing about it through reference, however your segment on it showed it perfectly.

[@garciasales]

Hi, Kirsty! Love it! I would like more instruction about blending in a final piece of artwork. Thank you!

[@ercm2393]

Thank you! I think that I am going to really enjoy using this medium.

[@halfpiint]

❤ Love your videos Kristy! would love a tutorial on creating different effects with watercolor pencils? Actually anything to do with watercolor pencils would be fun and much appreciated! Thanks!

[@darknesswoman8913]

The flower😍😍😍😍😍😍😍so beautiful, love your skills

[@lordgrim5599]

3:18 that piece of work looks amazing ❤

[@muzi_3029]

This is really cool! Would love to see more of these water color pencils

[@nancyhappily9503]

I'm so glad you shared this tutorial, it's exactly what I've been looking for. Hope you have a lot more tutorials in wcp!

[@kathyhou4648]

Thank you , this is amazing for kids that like to paint and draw... this is another level of control and fine motor skills!!... So nice thank you so much!!

[@jamiecee4960]

Looks easy enough. May have to try that in the near future. That Rose is so pretty. 🙂

[@HoclaixeAdenZ]

Very nice paintings from special pencils!

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

I really need to use my watercolor pencils more often .

[@andreaharutunian3838]

Loved the video, you inspired me to break out my watercolor pencils !

[@chloewright1]

You're an amazingly talented artist! That rose was phenomenal!

[@ckristinabenico3180]

I would love to see more watercolour pencil work on portrait flowers and mote

[@valerienagle7065]

Just got some for my birthday. I am so excited. 🎉

[@prasannacolorart]

Fantastic... Your tutorial is always so helpful!! Thank you 😊 for sharing your tutorials

[@purenatures4755]

Sensational video!!! It was so informative and detailed. Please make more tutorials with watercolour pencils! Thank u!

[@PirateOfTheNorth]

I have watercolour pencils but I’ve hardly used them. I love watercolour and I love coloured pencil but just couldn’t figure watercolour pencils out. Thanks for this video.

[@vcolondres1616]

You are fantastic. Outstanding teacher. Thank you. God bless your hands.

[@Shinyred-921]

Very helpful video. I believe it will assist me in executing the effect I am trying to achieve. Your art is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Lovely video , I really should use my watercolor pencils more .

[@SkFurqan]

Woah amazing 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@coreyself2983]

There were art sets on sale. There was a choice between regular colored pencils and water color pencils. I wish I had picked the water colors after seeing this lol so neat

[@joycesavage2629]

Thank you, I need lots of instruction just to get me back into it.

[@rawantharwat2480]

Your drawing guidelines are really helpful , i did download all of them

[@Danish_creates]

You are so talented!!! I just love your videos...