NOT THESE AGAIN - ScrawlrBox Challenge

[@nicolle2126]

in defense of white colored pencils, they're mainly used for blending and burnishing, not to make opaque whites on top of the other colors ^^

[@Macabrellian]

Thisss. Also, they're magical on toned paper. My whites definitely get used the most of all my pencils.

[@skaweirromeda6787]

In tan or gray paper they work so nicely

[@raven.9550]

Thank you I use them all the time for when I want to blend something

[@AnaS-zc6ql]

Finally someone that understands

[@Name-yv2zq]

and on black/tan other colored paper

[@DoodleDate]

That sassy pencil case did not want to cooperate! O: PS this cannot be Sap Green because nope

[@memesalsa3796]

Doodle Date Eyy! Hello!

[@peksioart6706]

Doodle date!!!

[@ocean9577]

Terracotta... Haha

[@mainaccount444]

Doodle Date yep i agree

[@mainaccount444]

Doodle date i loved yesterdays vid

[@CreativeCarrah]

"You hear that? You hear that? That is me sharpening my pencil" Why did that make me giggle?

[@minidonut_6315]

Creative Carrah oh car ran you are my favorite artist notice me

[@bendodd03]

Because it sounds like a playful sass. Which can be funny to people like you and me

[@msjfjwjjwnfd2198]

That played right when I saw this comment

[@meldaarts3040]

I have the latest scrawlr box and you'll be pleased to know it doesn't contain water colour pencils, erasers or sharpners.

[@TescoNoodles]

same haha

[@fiemy6888]

I love the latest!

[@Vanvanvanlyvan]

Yeah but we’ve had a lot of varieties of the item that was the main part tbh.

[@CreativeCarrah]

I love watercolor pencils, personally, but hate watercolor haha. I feel like I have more control with the pencils than I do with an actual paint brush.. then again, I have refused to use watercolor for a few years because I just had such a bad experience with it. Maybe I would like it more now. Anyway, been obsessed with Derwent Inktense pencils which I *think* are watercolor ones?

[@hazu06]

Inktense aren't watercolours, they are inks and because of that they work a bit differently compared to watercolours. Not sure how to explain the differences ^^"

[@CreativeCarrah]

Yeah it's bizarre. That's why I say "think" haha. They work in the same way, but dry permanent and I found that it's easier to layer the inktense ones vs normal watercolor ones~

[@abigailisnotokay6967]

I have so much trouble controlling the bush! (Btw I love your channel)

[@ThunderStruck15]

a loser who likes math but cant be succesful at it exactly like a watercolor pencil, but once it's wet, it behaves like ink: you can't rewet it.

[@mjpete27]

@@hazu06 Ink are dye based so NOT archival NOT lightfast graphite is NOT Pigment so longevity is also in question

[@katiehayes5027]

Kasey just publish a children's book already!!!

[@gunplaybusiness]

Katie Hayes Do you even realize how long it takes to publish a book? She's working on it, Shes already busy enough

[@user-dd9qp5bz3l]

Min Yoongi cheese.... Katie was saying it in a jokey way, showing that she can’t wait!

[@kindaakaii867]

chloesfuneral Lol I’m so late But yeah! You don’t even have a sense of humor, do ya? She *was* joking, and she can hardly wait for it to be done.

[@wahhbajack]

You don't have to do like...a thick saturated layer of pencil. Have you tried light coloring? I noticed when I tried watercolor pencils that when I pressed too hard I got that grainy texture. When I colored lightly I didn't. and it smoothed out fine. Granted I know jackshit about watercolors PFFT

[@TakoKat]

yeah! you can start light and then add contrast instead of pressing hard the whole time uvu

[@jodiac]

Specially with the dewrent graphitint pencils which dissolve more and easier? than normal watercolor pencils

[@wackity.7879]

You just need to learn how to use watercolour pencils- use the texture to your advantage. Crosshatch different coloured pencils together. Use them with different media- you can use them to line- add to watercolour illustrations. Beatrice Alemagna is a good example of an illustrator who uses them

[@wackity.7879]

Also you can just reactivate a few lines/areas within an image. Don't think about them being an alternative watercolour- think as them as being a unique thing to experiment with

[@aliya8036]

I don’t use watercolor pencils like that. I draw in another paper with the pencils, then take a water brush and take the pigment of the pencils that is in the other paper and put the color down in my drawing. I don’t know if you understand, it’s hard to explain since I’m not an English speaker. But if you do understand, you should try!

[@serentique]

MissLilou You may as well just get actual watercolours if your just using the straight pigment.

[@aliya8036]

Colour Streak - i like using them as pencils as well and since I have them and watercolors are pretty expensive, I’m fine with them

[@hazu06]

I do the exact same as well :D

[@skaweirromeda6787]

I use them over slightly wet watercolors to make sharper details

[@meikahidenori]

@@serentique i use them in the same fashion, mostly because i have slight colour blindness which makes mixing actual paints very difficult for me, and as a bonus are far less messy to take with me traveling around especially with kids! To get the best use out of them as pencils or a mix media combo you need smoother paper than standard cold press watercolour paper. Also, the watercolour pencils you tend to find in the Scrawlrbox are the middle range types instead of artist grade which doesn't always show the best pencil ranges in a good light if you've never used a certain brand before. With the grainyness of using them as straight pencils you can have the same argument with prisma colours, but if you know how to use them and use the right paper you can avoid that awful clumpy/scratchy effect in the same way as with watercolour pencils.

[@justanotherpiccplayer3511]

Also another way I used the pencils to get a smoother texture was by putting a wet brush on the pencil to pick up the colour and then using the brush on the paper

[@annaventuree]

I really like this style of editing for you. It feels like a livestream. I love it. ❤❤❤

[@thatonepersonwithoutacreat7503]

I love how you are so honest- you say when you don’t like something, and I think that it makes your videos so much better.

[@LiamAmazarashi]

I think you're kind of taken back by the watercolour pencils because you wanna use them just like paints? I think those pencils require a different technique because as you already said it kinda seems 'redundant' to paint it all in and then go over it with water? I still really like the outcome a lot !

[@AstarTiamat]

A good thing for her to try is do the outlines and pull the pigment into the drawing. But yeah, thing she needs to try more watercolor pencil techniques instead of water color or color pencil techniques.

[@monstersinmayhem8339]

It's easier to use the side of the pencil for a smoother look, and to drag the water in a circular motion rather than side to side. Water color pencils take awhile to get used to, but once you get the hang of it they are a lot of fun. You can also use a wet brush to steal the pigment directly from the pencil if that's easier for you.

[@saisriv0304]

Kasey- with water color pencils you don't have to draw on the paper. If you scribble on some plastic, or even take pigment straight from the pencil, it'll be more smooth. Also, I love you but use a flat brushhhhhhh

[@Piquetures]

Around 11:00 when she was like “hey pencil stop leaving little crumbs everywhere” totally made me laugh 😂 I don’t know why!

[@henrysullins8453]

Piquetures by Nomi Actualy it was more at 10:52 than 11:00 .

[@rolypoly5642]

Sofia Sullins Actually*

[@gwenkonor9553]

Piquetures by Nomi I

[@who9142]

A pencil case that opens!???How is that even possible?!!!!!

[@Katieemmaw]

“Maybe you put a rock in there”

[@snoopythedog9666]

I also like using the word nifty

[@buriedberry]

@7:11 "This is not a real watercolor pizza."

[@mironty]

Lol i don't hear pizza at all, its pencils for me 😂😂

[@daphnevermind]

Why on earth did I think his crush would be a flying ant?

[@justanotherpiccplayer3511]

I drew a dragon for my scrawlrbox so I could use that grainy texture as scales for my dragon :)

[@zoieorm3963]

justanotherpiccplayer if you sub to me then I’ll sub to you:)

[@justanotherpiccplayer3511]

Zoie Zozo how is this relevant, please don’t comment weird stuff like this thank you

[@achoquenao3719]

justanotherpiccplayer Do you have a picture somewhere? I kinda want to see how the texture work out

[@justanotherpiccplayer3511]

Acho Que Não I can pop it up on my twitter @AmazingOif

[@achoquenao3719]

justanotherpiccplayer Thanks, gonna check you there

[@mebearcreations]

Always love those mystery box videos where people start using the new supplies right away! I don’t think a subscription to those boxes would be my thing, but it’s definitely fun to watch you unbox and make art. I think your drawing ended up magically well! Awww and love the story 💜💜💜

[@khrluver]

I've always kind of used watercolor pencils with watercolor paint. They're really nice for doing small details or for textured things. Less good for flat washes or smooth things.

[@r0ch452]

You can take the color straight form the pencil with the brush and use it more like paint. I use mine as basically a paint stick, it’s a lot smoother that way Or you can dip the pencil directly into water to get a more saturated color. But it doesn’t last long so it works best for small areas

[@PampdArt]

Really love your quick stories behind the characters you come up with at the end! Also I really digged watercolor pencils for the longest of times and latelly delved into watercolors themself. So far it's been fun. :)

[@lbiwriter]

I love the texture that the pencils give!

[@kanjifaith6619]

I normally use white colored pencils for blending other colors together, but you have to press down pretty hard to get a consistent color.

[@raven.9550]

I honestly think this came out really well and the only things that went a little wonky were the eyebrows/mono brow, the eyelashes and the tombstone could have had more shading but overall I really like it. Fun tip for ya, you can use white watercolour pencils for blending and the watercolour pencils work better when not pressing hard

[@znow_y7393]

I personally use my watercolour pencils for either just using them dry with my other pencils or using them for the details and lineart on my watercolour drawings, also I like to use my lineart colour to shade and use some water to plend in some parts, but most of the time I enjoy the texture my pencils give me

[@gemmakusel8067]

You can try swatching the pencils hectically (really go for it) and then use that swatch as a "pan"/palette... pick up the pigment from there like you would with dried watercolours. (Just in case you get another box with watersoluble pencils). ❤

[@MaksiZockt]

the white pencils are very useful for drawing on mid tone paper

[@vainsmemery8068]

I make an outline w the watercolor pencil and don’t actually color it and it makes it look like watercolor. But it also looks light

[@meow.36903]

Wow, I love these Scrawl Boxes!! I love how you try to make your materials work even if they're bad..

[@ellies.4781]

Why am I making a Halloween drawing in June with the April scrawlrbox

[@gabypanzito]

Earthy tons... YEAH, This is my jam! I'm already excited

[@aprilrainsfineart3250]

I feel you though. I'm not fond of watercolor pencils (or water soluable graphite) either. I've just never really figured out how I want to use them I guess... I like the extra control they give compared to watercolor though

[@Kinkajou420]

Honestly i mainly use my water colored pencils like a little color pallets. I know it can make them dirty but it's not too big of a deal, i mostly use them the way they're intented when i draw plants

[@merel3651]

scrawlr box videos are really fun to watch!

[@bekkaanneee]

aw the story of the art is really cute. i think you did a great job with the color pencils, i think they're one of the harder mediums to make look actually good!

[@Urushi12kitty]

White colored pencils can be used for blending, like a colorless blender marker!

[@fiemy6888]

From what I understood, they are supposed to be like graphite pencils, but with color, and though they are water-soluble that isn't their main purpose. I wasn't super keen on them, but I do think they would be nice for graphite studies and sketches like we used to do in my art class - might have to give them a fair try in that. And in defense of the white; it works great for blending and light construction lines on dark paper

[@mjpete27]

i like to add watercolor pencils after my watercolor washes are done, they work well adding details and can always be activated if needed the inktense pencils from Derwent Inks are mostly dye based so NOT archival NOT lightfast graphite is NOT Pigment so longevity is also in question, just wanted to give my 2¢

[@jellyfsh814]

You can make a palette by colouring a blob on another paper and it is like a watercolour pan set, I use it cuz I don’t have pans I have pencils proper pencils.

[@rykerberkley7091]

Water colored pencils work best when not laying down a whole layer of the pencil. Maybe try just doing the outline and blend in.

[@minty.bliss.]

I personally love those pencils! I usually mix them in with a regular graphite drawing though, and I rarely add water.

[@rosiex2757]

what a cute piece!! it's really fun to see you try different art mediums that you aren't used to (or don't enjoy that much) you still always manage to turn it into a cute finished piece :) btw the story behind it is cute

[@squesh5974]

One thing I’ve considered with my water colour pencils is breaking them and taking the core to crush up and use it like paint or something, another thing that works pretty well is just dipping the pencil tip in water

[@PumpkinPails]

I love Graphitint pencils! They're the perfect dusty, muted shade for painting creepy graveyards and stormy nights. So, I'm glad you chose to paint a witch in June. 🎃

[@ColoredMud]

I use water soluble pencils or pens for quick life sketches, (figure or animal drawings) they work nicely to give a quick tone to a form. As for doing a complete piece, I can't stand to use them, it's just to tedious.

[@Vissysaurus]

No promises, but I think you might have a better time with a bigger brush that can hold on to more water. One that's both thick and delicate, so it doesn't get too splashy.

[@sea5205]

Suvi Tossavainen agree the brush she used was terrible

[@jayjay-yx8hc]

You're my favourite artist on youtube

[@zoieorm3963]

Hi you only have 11 subs if you sub to me then I’ll sub to you:)

[@mjpete27]

I do like watercolor pencils better than regular color pencils or the wax/oily kind and when I want to blend them I just add a little water and boom! there, all blended! Also very easy to do a wash in a sketchbook without ruining the paper. Thanks for this scrawlr box opening and art project, I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy yourself. We however did enjoy the video!

[@kaitheianitefollower3114]

I literally just blew on the screen as if I were to blow off the eraser shavings from the paper...

[@mirjanbouma]

KaiTheIaniteFollower ah! So glad I wasn't the only one!

[@dashacasciero5371]

Saaaaame!

[@artwhisps312]

I have a tip for using these and making some smooth and 1 step process. Just make a Swatch card with these pencils and make sure you press hard. After you can put a drop of water on them and pick up the pigment with your paint brush and use it like reg watercolor! I hope this helped ❤️

[@codyswint5914]

Hey Kasey! Have you ever tried just using watercolor pencils for only the pigment? Like coloring on a scratch piece of paper and wetting the pigment to pick it up and use them like normal water colors? I’ve seen a few artist use that technique and have good results! I agree with you about how you can’t really get rid of the texture and make it smooth like watercolors when coloring with them traditionally. Maybe this would give you a way to use them!

[@giuliadr9205]

In highschool I used this type of pencils on top of soft pastels to add details and stuff. Personally I didn’t like the grainy texture cause I like my pencils to be smooth haha, though I noticed that if you want to make a nice base with pencils, try and go in the same direction and don’t change it and use the same pressure so you can layered it later. After that I like the story and the drawing is cute, really like the big pointy nose 👍🏻

[@zhard7890]

You could've used the white pencil to fix the moon, but it doesn't matter because it still looks amazing!

[@yourfriendami]

Hey, Kasey! You probably won’t see this, but I’ll say it anyways. You’re my favorite KZbinr, and someone who I can always rely on to make me feel better. Your videos have helped me through some tough times, and they can always make me happy. Thank you for all that you do. You’re such an amazing person.

[@esikaarman1476]

Stripes I feel the same way!!

[@inky_colors1791]

I’m American, you posted this at 6:00 in the mOrNING!! But, I watched it and fell back asleep... 😊👍🏼

[@anayaramirez3072]

I just got the May scrawlr box today it is so good I love it 😆😊

[@suenoYume]

A bigger brush will help you a lot with watercolor pencils x) also, practice makes perfect. Its a hint from scrawlrbox xD

[@jenycastaneda9398]

Dear kasey, You are my hero you inspire me every single day. And you showed me that even if I'm just a little 9 year old girl I can still draw amazing art, you can not start with how much I look up to you are my hero,my inspiration,my art starter, my role model

[@mathildebouvier4313]

I almost blew off that eraser dust at 4:55 :D Great vid as usual Kasey!

[@nancysalas4114]

I always enjoy these Scrawlr Box videos, they're GOLDEN. (I won't apologize)

[@vanessagee3942]

You achieve a nice gradient when you move the pigment from the pencil line out to the bare paper. It looks nice the way you do it. Even if it may not be a medium you continue use, you do it well! 😎

[@ElisabethAugustine]

To get an even and vibraint color with watercolor pencils, yo need a complete smooth color. Not only that but water color pencils only make it smoother after drawing. For example, when drawing skin. Water will make it look smoother and less like pencils.

[@TheMountainWulf]

If you don't like the graininess, don't push too hard. I've never even seen someone push half as hard. You can also build layers up if you want to get more pigment on the paper.

[@TheDevilDarling]

I know! Its so frustrating watching people try to use them like regular pencils.

[@Fennll]

I absolutely love the texture in this drawing! It's too bad you're not in love with watercolor pencils

[@mareikeschaufele6741]

I love that real time casually doodling type of video 😍

[@sky2333]

I love how much fun you are having with art

[@pinkfeather1268]

I usually scribble my watercolorpencils on a separate piece of paper and use that as a pallete. That way you won't get the grainy texture in the final piece.

[@aimeeblain585]

In art class we are thought to dip the water color pencil into the water and then use it but it does use up the pencil quicker

[@kikimiller2757]

Roses are red I just ate a grape Im not happy I'm 30 minutes late

[@umbreons_mom]

You could try wetting the brush and then taking the pigment from the pencil? Kind of like using the pencil as a paint instead of laying it down on the paper first then wetting it?

[@tina-bu4uk]

The pencil Case be opened two ways. One is the opening and the top that you opened and the other one is a horizontal one that lays flat when you open it.

[@andreluizbarbosa9740]

This is definitely ur best watercolor pencils piece so far! Great job :) I hate using them too but this kinda made me wanna give em another try

[@taldun5032]

I really like the smooth vs. the textured pencil effect with your style! Maybe you should give pencils a try when it comes to details or shadows on your regular water colour!

[@max-pn7pt]

i thought at the start it might have been bad but when you started to do some of the sky and doing the shadow under his hat i was like: hey this is actually pretty good, great job Kasey

[@NinaHahArt]

Hey, Kasey, about watercolour pencils... Maybe you could try picking out the pigment directly from the nib by brush. I know that this trick works on watercolour pencils so maybe will work with these. This will help you avoid that additional step. Another tip: using sharpener get some lead crumbs (minus wood) on a palette/lid and dilute the crumbs. :) IDK if anybody else said that. But I hope it will help you somehow. :)

[@luanne5029]

I need to get a Scrawlrbox now! Seems very fun!

[@noellejones7164]

just a suggestion if you get mediocre white pencils- you can use them to soften and blend other colors

[@Bananababo]

I recently rewatched a video where you mention you’d like to try something like scrawlrbox one day and it makes me happy that you now do ^^ keep it going Kasey !! You’re doing amazing.

[@TrueHypnosis]

I feel like Kasey was more comfortable talking on camera today, and was more chill. :)

[@bubblesaur10]

i love your channel so much you dont waste time on a 5 minute intro and your art is so creative and cute :D

[@austyntistic]

11:30 this is classic Casey move. These grass lines? Classicccccccc

[@karamcbrayer4702]

GIRLLLL WHITE IS MY SAVIOR WHEN I USE COLOR PENCIL! There’s so much potential!

[@stabbytron]

This started off so bad, I was worried! But it all turned out okay in the end because you have those mad skills.

[@lauraf9183]

Omg I FEEL YOUR PAIN the pencils are so weird to use I literally have no idea what Im doing using them!! Love the piece xx

[@kuchi9142]

I absolutely Love these scrawlrbox videos!

[@kiera4232]

With water color you don’t need to put down to much pigment

[@raccoon1709]

Super cute i love this prompt so much I think it looks really good and just ugh I just think its so cute

[@marcweek5363]

I’m actually in love with the background music

[@kenl001]

It's actually pretty easy to make water colour pencil look like water colour, it just takes some practice!

[@DeniDarkness]

I put down a swatch of my watercolor pencils and then use them like watercolorpans, just picking up some pigment with the brush and water and then use it :) no ugly pencil streaks

[@everythingartist539]

'I don't draw that many flying things'~one of your oc's is an owl girl LOL love your videos though!

[@ollysmith7404]

and she drew a ton of bees that one time, lol. also, the giant bird in inktober

[@neriahnebula]

I think the texture of the pencil looks good for the spooky theme of the drawing.

[@robbie3365]

For me when it comes to using watercolor pencils, I usually wet the brush then rub it against the tip of the pencil, this gets the color onto the brush. And then I just paint with it. I find this one works the best for me Ps love your channel!!!

[@dannycrandberryboo]

i mean i have water-color pencils and they work pretty good for me :'0 one thing i'd like to do with them is just getting them out from their tip, not really putting them on paper cuz then the power thing will get stuck and won't be uhh...good? with waters? idk this is just my opinion over 3 years-used of them (and lost quite a bunch)

[@dannycrandberryboo]

and maybe if you were to put them directly onto paper maybe work fast with that hand and put down water quick i guess? or don't press it too hard? or use a bigger brush for bigger coverage of the surface? i mean idk :'0

[@jalenc1997]

The thing about color pencils is that they're made for layering... after about 6 layers the texture starts to disappear... it's a controlled slow going medium...