Derwent Graphitint Watercolor Pencil Review

[@jobell7356]

Just watched this video again and learned so much more. Its now 2022 and I'm still enjoying the second or third time of watching. Your channel is such a great resource, thank you

[@mell8577]

When I visited the amazon link for these pencils I read some of the reviews and noticed that someone had a good solution to deal with the issue of the color indicator not being true to life... she colored a narrow strip of paper with the pencil making the values go from light to dark. Then she cut, wound, and taped the strip around the end around the pencil itself. Thought that was clever! I'll do that with my inktense too. Thanks for the video. It still holds up these years later. Joy to you!

[@nkguenther1]

Seven years down the line and this has been really helpful helping me decide whether to order and how to use. Thanks for pdf’s too!

[@lenoredafoe4715]

I love this demonstration. Great picture! Gives a realistic idea of what the pencils are like. Thank you.

[@peaches5712]

My father is now 93 and I wish I good enough to capture a picture of him like this one. I really like the way this looks!

[@mindofwatercolor]

@ Vighnesh - Intense pencils are not watercolor but ink. They are activated with water but once they dry are permanent so the results are not the same.

[@jeanalford7020]

Excellent, Steve. I have a set of 6 of these wonderful pencils. Thanks again.

[@ethan001000]

Have not tried these yet but you have inspired me to have a go Thanks

[@theodorebush9828]

Thank you Steve, That was a great introduction to these pencils. I have just retired and am a beginning art student. I appreciate your advice. Best wishes for a great New Year!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Theodore Bush You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@mariannaochs1266]

I am really enjoying your videos. You have already answered lots of questions I have had about watercolor techniques.Your videos are short and to the point and very interesting. Thank you. I can't wait to have time to watch more.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Marianna Ochs Glad they're a help. Thanks for watching!

[@catherinelevison3310]

Gorgeous outcome. My order of these is on the way and in the Amazon reviews your name came up!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thats interesting to know. Thanks!

[@catherinelevison3310]

The Mind of Watercolor ... the word is out. Your reputation is good.

[@AlexisSquyres]

It's the beginning of 2023 (already!) and I'm eyeing the Graphitint. Either that or Inktense I think. I've been avoiding watercolor and paint and the like but since I'm doing pretty good with the dry mediums then I might just learn how to work a bit with water...

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thanks Sammy; Thanks Harriet!

[@dpatt8573]

I have watched your videos - some of them more than once. Your talent is not limited to creating art, you are also gifted at teaching. Thank you for your time to make the videos and to create an authentic learning environment, not just brief snippets of subject matter. All your videos are wonderful, but the Graphitint (watercolor pencil) portrait was awesome!

[@mindofwatercolor]

dpatt Thanks so much for the encouraging words.

[@mindofwatercolor]

@ Catherine - LOL!! Great comment, thanks! Just don't tell anyone that I'm to blame. :-)

[@LaraCroft2169]

You’re very talented. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It means so much to me.

[@Vgladstone1]

wow I think i am in love with these!

[@claychick100]

Great video! I would love to see a demo on how you approach reflections in glass as in this gentleman's glasses. I find your drawing amazing!!!

[@paulettelane6428]

I have to tell you the breakthrough I have had from watching this video. I am am comfortable drawing anything with graphite pencils but have been struggling with wc pencil, graphitint and watersoluble graphite, never being please with anything I have created. When I saw how you applied the graphitint and then used the dry brush technique to activate as you applied the colour, the penny dropped. Suddenly a double door opened and I knew what to do. I have been using far too much water and I have been applying the water to activate after all the drawing/color is finished. Your approach makes so much sense. I am so excited. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Paulette Lane awesome!

[@alejandrooliverosv.8555]

I have that set of colored pencils and I would have liked it to include some yellow tone :/

[@hermajestyqueenmarcia]

I really enjoyed your review..just ordered these from Amazon and decided to check out some watercolor sites..I like your style of video and appreciate your tips. Your cowboy portrait is lovely. Thanks again for sharing I'm going to check out your other videos too..Marcia in Modesto

[@BeardedBarley1]

That was amazing! What a terrific work! Thanks for sharing.

[@creativesolutionsart-h3o]

I just bought these and I was really hoping they were just as good for a regular sketching medium without the use of the water. Your review helped a lot! Can't wait to use them ☺️

[@hollyalexander8127]

I enjoy your videos! Im just starting to get into watercolor and I think your videos help a lot! Thanks a bunch.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Holly Alexander Glad they're a help. Thanks for watching

[@sandrawilliams1015]

Wonderful video. I bought some Graphitint pencils a couple of years ago and I've never properly used them as I didn't really know how to. Seeing what you've done has inspired me. Thank you.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Sandra Williams Glad it was an inspiration, thanks for watching!

[@joanporter916]

Love your vedios They are very helpful. Will try my Grafitint set soon

[@juliemcd444]

I like the texture you achieved with these in this painting. The emotion of the medium says colored black and white photo. Would be fun to work them like that. Put that on my wish list, Winston!

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Julie M Yes, thats a good comparison. I loved the muted tones they produced.

[@raggedyroad]

I been on the fence to purchase these for about a year. Thank you, this helps to make a decision. As always, love your content.

[@TjVoelkerArt]

Thanks so much! Very helpful. Excited to try them!!

[@nancydb8213]

Great! Love it. Now I'll have to try.

[@HarrietHensley]

Happy New Year for you Steve and your family.... great information and yet another thing on my wish list !

[@janshamer5321]

Again, you have answered many of the questions that were coming to the surface in my mind about those pencils. I have used my pencils also and really liked them. Because you are more experienced than I, you gave me information that I needed. I must tell you again how very talented ;you are and what a great help you are to so many of us. Thankyou and have a wonderful day.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Jan Shamer Thanks for the kind words. So glad this was a help!

[@encouraginghope7657]

You have such a great eye! I love your work and your videos!! Thank you!

[@mindofwatercolor]

+encouraginghope 👍

[@saltlifegull4091]

WOW, Dang he's good! Excited to find your channel. Thanks so much - new subscriber from Florida.

[@silviameneses11]

I loved your video. His work is inspiring. Congratulations!!!!

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Silvia Meneses 👍

[@BuntstiftKunst]

Thanky a lot for the video! I bought the pencils a couple of weeks ago and this video helped me a lot. And I really like the portrait!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Reikis Art Thanks! Enjoy the pencils!

[@DiRidpath]

You are an enabler! lol I just had to buy this set of Derwent Graphitint watercolor pencils. Now to use them. :D

[@mindofwatercolor]

Or pusher, as the case may be. 😈

[@BeardedBarley1]

+The Mind of Watercolor -- ...Just not a dealer...lol.

[@mandivargas1480]

can't wait to get some watercolor pencils for my bday! trying to ease my way into using brushes by using watercolor pencils. easier to control what im doing for now until I learn.

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Mandi Vargas 👍

[@stefanobrancato4402]

Steve, Happy New Year! Thanks for this demo. I love your channel.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Stefano Brancato You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@craigpotter4056]

Dig this, just saw it, blast from the past!

[@SDW90808]

As always, very helpful. I just bought my Derwent watercolor pencils today. Now I have to break into my piggy bank and get a set of the Graphtint. PS: Thanks for the links to the PDF files.

[@PaisteLover]

Thanks for the review Steve. I just found your channel and I love it. I'm fairly new to watercolor, and I really like how you approach your art. Very informative, and you make learning fun. I look forward to more great Steve and Reese videos. And I think I'm gonna have to order a set of Graphitints :)

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thanks for the comments. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@xeraiakos44]

Amazing artwork

[@christopherwarwick5956]

What a skilled drawing!

[@impish22]

Thank you for this channel.... great tips and tricks... love it

[@mindofwatercolor]

J Marie You're welcome, thanks for watching.

[@katiehawke558]

I love your work! Thanks for sharing your skills & tips. I'm just beginning in watercolour pencils and have found your clips so helpful. Many thanks.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Katie Hawke You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@happymv5350]

Yup,yup...you are right about Inktense pencils. A bit different because of the permanent quality. Just so dang cool to play with though, I have to admit. You're also right about the color reference indicators on the bottom of the Graphitint pencils - not a lot of help. I almost don't care though. They are so much fun and so versatile - natural. I've used them in combination with my watercolor paints, dig that. I like the graphite effect...dusty and muted....love it. Ok Steve! What is next? Look forward to your next video! Marjolein

[@DkzMarie]

You are an amazing inspiration. Thank you!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thanks!

[@LynnePriceStudio]

Thanks. Loving your channel. Just found it a few weeks ago and subscribed. I am thinking how the Graphitint pencils would be for doing a vintage look for florals like "vintage" hydrangeas, etc. Might be fun to try them on tinted papers also.

[@janiebobs]

Just ordered some!....Was going to get three or four to add to my drawing set but after watching your really useful video I made the investment and got the 24 set. I rather like that dusty subtle look. Thank you again!!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Jane F You should love them. Thanks for watching!

[@mlrphotos]

Very glad to have found you!

[@mindofwatercolor]

mlrphotos Glad to have you aboard!

[@jgroves980]

Thank you for your videos! I always wanted to work with watercolor, but I've not had any formal training. I just play around with whatever I can get my hands on. ;) I enjoy watching your videos and I am picking up a ton of great ideas. I usually do drawings in graphite and have been wanting the Derwent Graphitint pencils for a long time! Now, I'm sure I want them! I have the Derwent Inktense and Metallic pencils, which I love using. I realize the ink pencils must work somewhat differently than watercolor pencils, but it's so fun.. Talk about vibrant color! Love how the portrait came out! :D

[@mindofwatercolor]

Jeanne Groves Thanks a bunch Jeanne. Yes, the inktense pencils become permanent when dry so are a bit different. I would like to try them out sometime myself. If you love graphite drawing you will love the Graphitints.

[@h202fxxman]

I have learned so much from you!! Thank you for your sharing and the channel :) love it!

[@mindofwatercolor]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@NFCHK]

Thank you. Just found this Graphitint in local art supply yesterday. Can't decide buying or not. The Derwent official video just forced me away. Glad to watch your demo and I am very certain now that I should give it a try myself. Thanks!!

[@mindofwatercolor]

NFCHK I think you'll love em. Thanks for watching!

[@sandrafarrell6798]

Excellent demo!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Sandra Farrell Thank you!

[@happymv5350]

Steve-Happy 2015! Perfect timing! I purchased a set of 12 several months back and truly enjoy using them. I particularly like them for desert landscapes - they have a sort of "dusty", muted character to them. Thanks for a great video. Looking forward to the next one. Would love to see what your thoughts are on Derwent's Inktense pencils. Also a bunch of fun! Marjolein

[@mindofwatercolor]

Marjolein Vanderhoeven Happy 2015 too you also. Glad you enjoy the graphitints. I absolutely LOVE them! I've had a few requests to review the Inktense pencils, so its something I will definitely put on my list to do. Up to now, I've shied away from combining permanent ink with watercolor as a more advance technique for my audience, BUT, I have to admit the possibilities are intriguing. Its still a water-based media and some sort of multimedia approach would be fun to try.

[@Matawi25]

So much great info!!! Thank you! Now I need to have these pencils too... hmmm ;-) And what a talent you have! I really love your drawing and painting!

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Tamara Gaal Thank you!

[@scruffy281]

I love my Graphitint's...........they are so easy to work with.

[@SynchroDiaries]

Thank you for the excellent overview! I look forward to viewing your other videos. What brush did you use in this video?

[@mindofwatercolor]

KnickKnack PaddyWhack Silver Brush - Black Velvet. Probably my favorite brush. A squirrel and synthetic blend.

[@SynchroDiaries]

Steve Mitchell Design Thank you! I am a newbie but would like to start out with the best tools I can afford. I'm headed over to Dick Blick to check out the brush!

[@mambolady1]

Gorgeous! I've been wondering how these look. Love it. I also love the brush your are using. Is that a cat's tongue? Tell me pretty please LOL. It looks so sharp but then you can use it as a round. Thanks much. I'm so glad I ran into you!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thanks Teri. The brush is a Silver Brush - Black Velvet #4 round. One of my favorite brush lines.

[@mambolady1]

Thanks. I'm really enjoying your videos Steve. Learning a lot. I really like how your graphiting portrait came out. Beautiful.

[@Havoc5429]

Love these demos on graphitint pencils. What did you use to get such a long point, is it using an american sharpener? 🤔

[@mindofwatercolor]

One of the two listed in my Amazon Store, depending on pencil thickness. www.amazon.com/shop/mindofwatercolor/list/ZYNDVS5IZ79J?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

[@getprettyfit1997]

Thank you for creating this video. In my youth, I was a budding artist. I can still draw, so I thought watercolor pencils would great to re-introduce myself to painting!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Get Pretty Fit Sounds like a plan. Have fun with it!

[@libby020]

Well done...thank you !!

[@jrherman3rd]

I always look forward to your next video.

[@mindofwatercolor]

jrherman3rd Thanks for watching!

[@jocelyne6600]

Thank you very much for your video!!!

[@DiRidpath]

Love this review and love your drawing. I've never heard of these but I have to try them now. What kind of brush are using? Thanks!

[@rhondamagee7459]

AMAZING!!

[@laidman2007]

Great demo..

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Roberta Laidman 👍

[@shellsto7695]

Wonderful tutorial and review, I subscribed :). I was going to ask about some of the supplies you used, but after reading through the comments, I found that you have answered most of them already, but I was wondering if you had a method to seal a drawing and help preserve the colors (light fast)? do you think a coat of workable fixative could do so, or would it harm the color? Also, I see something in your drawing that no one else has commented, so maybe it's just me but, in your background shading, where you have the kind of burgundy and the burnt umber blend, it almost looks like the outline of a laughing child! So I see the piece in my head now almost like a grandfather recalling a grandchild. (Paused at 9:13 is a good shot if anyone else is trying to see it)

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Shell Sto If my art materials are lightfast I don't worry about sealing. I never seal watercolor especially, but these pencils do have some lightfast issues. If I were going to frame them I might seal them with Krylon UV archival spray. More likely I would just use UV glass. Spray can definitely change color. Usually darkens it. So you always want to spray a test piece first.

[@jobell7356]

Thank you, this is the medium I will enjoy, so yes, the pennies will be leaving my purse! 😊

[@nettiemoss324]

Thanks for very helpful video - as previous person indicated - it is pretty timeless! Have you since used the watercolour palette Graphitints - if so how do they compare? Love your work, doing portraits myself I really appreciate a good portrait artist!

[@sammythoonen6066]

Thankyou very much I love your videos and you inspire me to be a great artist one day 😁💖

[@jodiexc74]

Awesome portrait. I've been working with watercolor pencils lately too. One question, do you let layers dry between applications of pencil? Does it make a difference?

[@69bonesz]

Great creative New Year 2 you also!

[@sheilarawlingson1050]

Really enjoyed watching 😊👍

[@andymandyandsheba4571]

been looking at these for a while i will go and buy some now thanks steve mind you there not cheap here in the uk your looking about £29.99 a set that works out at 46.72 US Dollar's you would think with them being made in the uk they would be cheaper here but i have found the to be a lot more expensive i use a lot of water color pencils and water soluble pastels i use them in with my water color paints

[@mindofwatercolor]

Andy Coakes Thanks Andy. I got the 24 pencil set on Amazon for around $38.

[@andymandyandsheba4571]

the price difference is unreal

[@BeraMoss]

I am enjoying your watercolor videos. My question is how you sharpen your watercolor pencils?

[@mindofwatercolor]

Bera Moss If they are normal diameter I use an electric. I get that question a lot so I made this video. This is what I'm using now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4u7iIGPqZV7etk If they are of a larger diameter I use a hand sharpener.

[@loungejay8555]

Watercolouring over a pencil drawing, if done well, makes for a nice effect; depending on the subject matter I prefer it to ink and watercolour. If it's a portrait or a figurative drawing I'll use pencil, and if it's a more cartoonish style drawing I use ink.

[@petic4302]

I see you do much more watercolor than watercolor pencils demonstrations. Have you ever made Caran D'ache and Faber Castell watercolor pencils demonstrations? I would like to know your opinion on these brands. Thank you!

[@mindofwatercolor]

I have some of both brands. Both are high quality. I tend to use watercolor pencils for touch up and to augment regular watercolor.

[@petic4302]

The Mind of Watercolor Thank you!

[@inkyfingy]

Very helpful video, thanks...a friend just gave me these pencils, lucky me ;)

[@johnchapin9270]

That is true.

[@Criscosta]

I liked a lot your review about these pencils. I´m totally new to this world of coloring but wants soooo much to give these pencils a try. One question: which is this kind of black brush you use, please? Thanks a lot and greetings from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! :)

[@mindofwatercolor]

+Cris Costa Thanks! The brush is a Silver Brush Black Velvet.

[@simplesa3464]

Thank you for your inspiration i have wanted to do a watercolour picture but can't get on with water colour per say but love sketching so i think i am going to incorporate the coloured pencils with my sketching. But how do you get your pencils so sharp? mine break all the time, what am i doing wrong?

[@mypandapaints5854]

Hi Steve. I was wondering if you should put an annotation over the video letting people know that these are not lightfast at all. Some colors disappear completely within 2 months. It is great for journaling though as it won't be exposed to the sun. I love the use of these pencils and have always wanted them but the lack of lightfastness have always made me hesitant to buy especially since money is tight. Handprint.com? Has some great swatches and lightfast tests where the colors almost completely disappear leaving only the graphite sometimes within one month!!

[@mindofwatercolor]

+My Panda Paints Only 5 of the 24 colors are not considered lightfast. Still better odds than the notorious Copic marker. I can't believe the quantity of "finished" framable art being created by artists with Copics. No pigment whatsoever. But you are correct, Graphitints are probably a better sketching and journaling tool which I think I mentioned in the video.

[@mypandapaints5854]

+The Mind of Watercolor Yea but the problem that people seem to have run into is the difference of what SHOULD be lightfast vs the actual lightfastness of the colors. I think Derwent says 5 are not lightfast but in real world lightfastness tests, less than a handful came back as not shifting in color or completely disappearing? That's why I left the comment. Especially since about half of the line apparently loses all color (no ability to distinguish what color was used) within a month in direct sunlight. But yea. KZbin is notorious for bringing about self-taught artists who don't realize that dye-based materials are for reproductions of graphic arts. Not meant to be used as a final product in itself. Once I get myself on my two feet, I'm probably going to be starting a KZbin channel starting with the Myths from Internet, such as "It's ok to sell art made with student grade/academic materials! No one can dictate to you what you need to use to make (sellable) art!"

[@mypandapaints5854]

+My Panda Paints I think that this is tremendously disrespectful to the person who is paying for the artwork and generally the person is a fan of their work.

[@mindofwatercolor]

+My Panda Paints So true!

[@valerielake1674]

question: What is the best sharpener for colored pencils that give the very sharp point?

[@mindofwatercolor]

I have two that I use listed in my Amazon Store. Both are good. The Xacto I use for fatter pencils. For standard pencils I prefer the School Smart. Really the Xacto is all you need. I bought both so I could review them. www.amazon.com/shop/mindofwatercolor

[@johnchapin9270]

It2023 still dropping your name to people to watch your videos.

[@agnieszkagodlewska2518]

Water-activated crayons have natural colors. They do not surprise with the intensity of the pigment, but reveal the true talent of the creator.

[@funbeauty18]

what brand of brush are you using in this demonstration? Than you so much for your helpful video!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Silver Brush Black Velvet #4 round - amzn.to/2fgQDuQ

[@carolynbuttery9020]

Very nice .

[@Blissfulthings]

I enjoyed this video I have a small 12 price set But the nice thing is they are open stock Thanks again :)

[@mindofwatercolor]

Blissfulthings Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@ozgebektas2992]

perfecttt..

[@andymandyandsheba4571]

happy new year steve all the best

[@mindofwatercolor]

Andy Coakes Thanks so much. And a happy new year to you also.

[@impish22]

Can you give some tips on how to transfer a sketch/drawing onto watercolor paper..... ? That seems to be my challenge at the moment....

[@mindofwatercolor]

I thought about doing a video on that actually. You can use graphite paper under your drawing and trace back over the lines to transfer it. You can also scribble pencil on the back of your drawing and it works just like graphite paper. If you're using 140lb paper or lighter (thin enough to see through it) you can trace on a light box with your drawing beneath the WC paper. A glass patio door makes a decent light box in a pinch.

[@stunseed999]

Loved it, thank you! Btw, i bought a book on amazon, "Draw Faces in 15 minutes" by Jake Spicer, and i just made my first two (in my mind) successfull portraits ever this weekend, and would like to make one with color. Wanted to ask you, i have watercolor pencils, but never really understood how "mixing" colors with them would work, as in all the different tonal values on the face. In this video, did you just overlap the red and brown before you activated them, or one at a time?

[@mindofwatercolor]

Yes, overlap and layering is probably the most common way of mixing watercolor pencils.

[@CraftyKazzaH]

Awesome results I say!

[@mindofwatercolor]

CraftyKazzaH Thanks!

[@xTK421x]

Stay frosty Reese!

[@stephie4ever]

Reading with interest re the fugitiveness of these pencils....and having looked into them myself a bit....there are many who have had issues with them :( A go-to place for me on reviewing products Wet Canvas.com, and other watercolor blogs has made me leary of getting them. I read that you have had no issues The Mind of Watercolor and I was wondering if you protected your work with a UV spray or??? And was that before you sold it as I did see you had sold it (and no wonder... your art is awesome!). I just do not want to put bucks into them if they are fugitive (and they aren't cheap!) I love how they look!! But being realistic, art supplies aren't cheap lol.

[@mindofwatercolor]

I do not use UV spray unless a piece is being framed and hung. Then I will also use UV glass. Be careful of the forum reviews. I've found that many people just repeat what they've heard without telling you thats what they're doing. There are very few people that actually go to the trouble of testing stuff or have first hand fugitive issues. I'm sure these pencils aren't as permanent at high quality paints but so far I personally can't attest to problems. One peculiarity about them is they dry to a faded, dusty appearance. Thats only because they are part graphite. I think some people have gotten confused with this aspect thinking the color is fading. All that said I never actually recommended using these as anything but sketching pencils. Great for that purpose I think.

[@sarahconroy3634]

I have has a set oh Inktense for a couple of years and NEVER REALIZED YOU SHOULD USE WTER OVER THEM! DUH! Mary from Toronto.🇨🇦

[@bostonblackie9503]

Same with Stabilo Pastels, people argue is they are watercolour. It says right on the box they are partial aquarellable.

[@DrawWithAury]

Very Good video Steve 😄

[@mindofwatercolor]

Aury Artist Thanks!

[@creativesolutionsart-h3o]

I think these would be great for using as a sketching medium under regular watercolor, then you don’t have to erase any pencil lines :-)

[@mindofwatercolor]

Yes, a common employment of WC pencils actually.

[@andradaandreea8013]

I have a shop near me that sells them individually.. They're great

[@mindofwatercolor]

+andrada andreea 👍