Johanna Basford Ivy & the Inky Butterfly basic watercolour pencils tutorial

[@AnnieEsparza7]

So many people on other channels were saying you can't use the watercolor pencils on coloring books, I just ordered both the pencils, and the coloring book.. i was so sad untill I saw this video! Thank you so so so so much for this.

[@hermajestyqueenmarcia]

I really can't even begin to tell you how thankful I am for all that you've done for me. my life is so full now just enjoying beautiful coloring books and pencils and the time that I have thank you so much... I love you all! Marcia in Modesto

[@ClaireHoloway]

What a lovely message Thankyou so very much xxx

[@deniseyoung8157]

Wow fantastic thankyou like Prismacolour having the same names for both pencils and watercolour pencils.👏👏🌈

[@carolinevoskamp2158]

Just came across your video trying to work out how to use watercolour in coloring books. I bought the smaller brushes and they work a treat. Great explanation! Thank you so much ❤

[@JewelrybyJeanette]

Lovely! Thanks for showing the different techniques.

[@shawnaferguson5819]

I love my water color pencils and have struggled with them in my coloring books. I have been using the water brushes and it's too much water. I've also tried the blending pens but otherwise away the color. I can't wait to try this tonight. I have the Artez a watercolor pencils and inktense. I hope it works with my inktense. Thank you for all your tutorials!

[@lindseywarren44]

Hullo, Claire! I've been watching your vids for awhile now (I subscribed) for 2 reasons: 1. You're so talented and a wonderful teacher! You don't hurry thru and you are very clear and precise. 2. I am a transplanted Scot living in the US and your voice reminds me of my Mum. Same accent AND she was a painter! So you bring me comfort on two levels. Thank you so very much for brightening my days. Blessings xo

[@ClaireHoloway]

Lindsey Warren I can’t tell you how much that message means. I had a semi-troll left a comment on a tuto very recently saying “will you JUST cut to the chase....” I spend the first part of tutorials explaining what I’m doing, why and with what kit. Otherwise it’ll make no sense. Plus, she could’ve fast forwarded. 99% of folks are like you. You’re awesome. It makes SUCH a difference you made the effort to message on the days you get the idiots 🌺🌺🌺🥀🥀🥀🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️

[@lindseywarren44]

@@ClaireHoloway Oh, my dear! I am sorry that someone was so impolite to you. I understand that it is prob par for the course for KZbinrs, but it still stings, right? I am new to your channel & I hold Johanna's books in the same reverence 😉. I'm just starting to WC pencil in "Ivy". Thank you for responding! Looks like we each brought a little joy to the day! Blessings, my dear xo

[@ClaireHoloway]

Lindsey Warren we did indeed. Mutual smiles. ❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@judithgrant5561]

What a brilliant tutorial,thank you soooooo much 😊👍🏻. I’ve been given some lovely water colour pencils but had no clue how to use them properly. I tried them and made a real mess of my picture with them 🙄. Now you’ve demystified them for me I’m excited to have another go. Thanks for sharing your time and talent with us , it’s a great help 😊👍🏻

[@ClaireHoloway]

Judith Grant thankyiu for taking the time to leave such positive feedback xxx

[@vgreer069]

I have Derwent water color pencils and I haven’t used them much at all because i haven’t really had the proper coloring books for them. You just remedied that!! Thank you for sharing and as always thank you for taking the time to show us your tips and tricks!

[@ClaireHoloway]

vgreer069 yay!!! I’m really glad you found of useful honey xxx

[@caitlin7325]

Brilliant! I am a new colourist and l absolutely love using watercolour pencils. I keep wondering whether I should be using normal blending techniques and gently activating the whole thing afterwards, Or to work the way that you have just demonstrated. This has been super helpful, thank you very much.❤

[@ClaireHoloway]

I’m so pleased it helped xx

[@ripley275]

Awesome tutorial, I have many brands of watercolor pencils and love them all, but your method with a tiny brush is great, thank you.

[@leeeckhoff8101]

How beautiful

[@bostonblackie9503]

Glad to hear you say people don't need a huge tin of pencils to be effective and enjoy colouring! By the time Ms Basford got to "Ivy" the paper had increased in quality greatly thanks to many who wished to use various other media than colour pencils. I use a water brush which just puts out the right amount of water, with watercolour pencils I think it works well. Is less messy. Would liked to have seen the picture finished even if you didn't show us how to do it.

[@ClaireHoloway]

Boston Blackie I always put all my finished pieces on my Pinterest gallery Claire Holoway Colouring :)

[@mtnwmn]

Hello from Colorado. Just discovered your channel. I’m a beginner and this video is just fabulous. Love the details you give, very valuable to me as I don’t have a clue yet on the proper techniques to use. I have several of Johanna’s books and can’t wait to get started. Thank you for sharing.

[@ClaireHoloway]

Welcome to a wonderful hobby ❤️

[@johnedgar7956]

I apologize; I only just today found your channel, but wanted to say thank you for this video. 🙂 This was so relaxing to watch you do this, and you make it look so easy! I'm quite new to colored pencils and had not thought about the technique of wetting the pencil tip. Genius! Thank you again!

[@ClaireHoloway]

It’s lovely to see another gentleman join the hobby 🎨🎨🎨

[@crystalgillis9296]

I love your teaching style. 😊

[@debbien.3315]

Thank you. I have some watercolor pencils but I have never used them in my coloring books. I am excited to try them now.

[@ClaireHoloway]

Debbie N. Yay!! Go for it, it’s so nice to try different things and play around with paint xxx

[@soucky1]

Hi Claire, Amazing tiutorial, love the way you had created these veines over the base color this looks absolutely Fabulous, Thank You for your times and for sharing your wonderful talent with us, it's been a long time i haven't watch any of your tutorials and by watching this one well i'm feeling to learn great tips and techniques from you so i will go to your page choose somethings to do tonight, yep! always Fun to learn from you Claire.

[@vernabailey3671]

Yay for this tutorial!! I’ve been trying to find a good tutorial that would show me how to do this with a brush. Not a water brush!!! People who are used to watercolors use bigger brushes (#2) because they are more proficient using bigger brushes. I have tried blender pens and they work fine for me, but I want to figure out brushes so I don’t have to keep buying the pens to blend. I’ve been using too much water with the brush I’ve been using because it’s too big I think. I thought I needed a stiffer brush, but now I think I need a smaller one. Going to get a 3/0 and give a try again. Thanks for this tutorial.

[@ClaireHoloway]

Verna Bailey so glad you’ve found it useful xxx

[@4jokers8238]

This is a fantastic tutorial on how to use watercolor pencils in adult coloring books. I’ve always wanted to try prismacolor watercolor pencils but couldn’t find any good tutorial how to use them. I’m visiting an art store tomorrow where they have open stock on all types of pencils, I will be sure to pick up a few watercolors. 😀

[@ClaireHoloway]

Nicholas Navarro wow Thankyou for taking the time to leave such positive feedback Nicholas. I think it’s easy to be scared of watercolours, but for colouring books it can be a very accessible technique for everyone to try out 😍

[@ahdrum2323]

Love your tutorial!! Your work is beautiful!!

[@danschmith5957]

Hi Claire I love your channel and have learnt so much thank you for sharing your expertise 💕 I have searched your channel but I can't find a video on your completed pages??? Could you do a flip of all your completed work your work is so vibrant and beautiful I would love to see it in more depth 💕❤️✨🌟🌷Tanya xx

[@ClaireHoloway]

Dan Schmith thank you!!! As I’m adding to my gallery all the time a flip through would always be a work in progress. But, I have created a free Pinterest gallery where I upload finished pages as I do them. You’ll be able to scroll through - it’s Claire Holoway Colouring 🎨🎨🎨

[@danamelton9066]

Thank you so much for the tutorial! Your explanations are terrific, and really make a difference, compared to simply following along with someone. I believe I have been using a brush that is just too large for working in coloring books, and my pictures turn out quite messy! I think your work is simply beautiful. Thanks again; hope you have a good week :)

[@ClaireHoloway]

Dana Melton wow! Thankyou for taking the one to leave such positive feedback. I’m SO glad you found it useful xxx

[@elinevossen549]

Very juseful i have the same pensels so im gonna try this out

[@Keniv.]

I have these brushes, I love them. thanks for this tutorial.

[@HillbillyTrash]

This was an amazing tutorial!! I want to begin using some watercolor media. And I do believe I have worked up the courage to order me some water color pencils now

[@ClaireHoloway]

Beth Myers yay!!!!

[@HillbillyTrash]

@@ClaireHoloway Coloring with Claire has mentioned you in several of her videos and for good reason. I can't wait to watch more of your's and I am looking forward to future videos you post.

[@bostonblackie9503]

Thank you, have Prismacolor Watercolor Pencils and never used them, just might do this!

[@melissalong7387]

Wonderful tutorial! Very easy to follow 🧡💛💚💙

[@ClaireHoloway]

Melissa Long Thankyou! I’m glad you enjoyed it xxx

[@vichitabella4795]

I just ordered myself a set of small brushes after watching ur video lol 🤣

[@katecurrie7499]

Great tutorial, must give that a try

[@macCALICOmac]

What an amazing video. Thank you so so much. Xxx

[@jaxmom8037]

Thanks so much! Very helpful!!!

[@phoeniciaaltaire4269]

Thank you Claire! 💕

[@lo3551]

Great tutorial Claire🙏😍🤗🌹

[@ClaireHoloway]

Lo Thankyou honey xxx

[@sineadlou7931]

Thanks Claire I was gifted watercolour pencils still in the box. .. inspired now love your tutorials 😆💖

[@ClaireHoloway]

Sinead Lou yay! Enjoy:)

[@marionb6154]

Thank you that was very helpful 🙏

[@ClaireHoloway]

Thankyou so much for taking the time to feed back xx

[@ClaireHoloway]

I’m so glad it helped and thanks for taking chance to pop me a note xx

[@brandytaylor1986.]

I wish all coloring books had a watercolor version option

[@ClaireHoloway]

Wouldn’t that be lovely!!!

[@brandonsmith1198]

Thanks for doing this

[@lauramaynard4946]

Thanks, really useful!

[@nancyflaherty7038]

Thank you!

[@jacquievanauken6394]

Did it bleed thru to the other side of the paper

[@ClaireHoloway]

Nope. It won’t if you use very little water, as recommended.

[@So_salty]

Are there coloring books with watercolor paper specifically?

[@carolinag1939]

What brushes are these and sizes please? ☺️

[@ClaireHoloway]

Hi brand doesn’t really matter :) I tend to use 3/0 and 5/0 sizes 🥰

[@carolinag1939]

@@ClaireHoloway thank you! Soo should be fine with this two sizes? ☺️

[@carolinag1939]

@@ClaireHoloway are they any type of brush in particular? Sorry hehe ☺️

[@ClaireHoloway]

@@carolinag1939 just modelling brushes - you can buy a full size set quite cheaply :)

[@carolinag1939]

@@ClaireHoloway thanks! 😃

[@Mireya83]

What’s the name of the brushes ?

[@ClaireHoloway]

Mireya Juarez they’re unbranded. Just modelling brushes.

[@nataliacmcrali8473]

Aswq🇪🇸

[@ClaireHoloway]

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