MOST IMPORTANT WATERCOLOR PENCIL TIP!

[@paintingandchocolate]

I hope you enjoyed this video! To learn how to paint along with me, you can join my Art school, Patreon or Skillshare: www.paintingandchocolate.com/learntopaint

[@TuxieTude]

Which Stillman and Birn sketchbook did you use please?? Ty ❤❤

[@dianefrazier6704]

I’m always amazed at how beautiful your art with this medium turns out. I don’t practice as often as I should but my favorite subject to paint is people, mostly faces. More videos with watercolor pencils and portraits always gets me excited. And thank you for sharing your insights with all of us.

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome, I'm glad the medium inspires you 🙂

[@elideelilley5064]

What you said about shading around the flipper to make it stand out and look detached made perfect sense. Excellent video! Thanks

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad this was helpful, thank you for your feedback !

[@kathyphifer7546]

I learned to make art with wax based colored pencils, Prismacolors. But always wanted to learn watercolor. Your tutorials are a great blend. Thank you. 😻

[@paintingandchocolate]

I was wondering if I had any colored pencils enthusiasts watching because I started with that too, thank you for sharing 🙂

[@jennthaden41]

Your explanations are good, and model your thinking when demonstrating your process. Much appreciated!

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome !

[@PaulaScardamalia]

This idea of working with the curves of the animal or object makes so much sense. And yet, it's always a balancing act between imagination and observation, isn't it? And the tidbit about the darker values around the flipper, and for the features of the face is so helpful. Hubby and I just returned from a trip to Vancouver and a cruise up the Alaskan inside passage. We saw a sea lion playing with his food, eagles, whales, a bear. I bet you have lots of wonderful pictures. I do to, of the beautiful landscape. Lots of painting possibilities.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I love western Canada for the wildlife you're describing, I bet the trip was fun!

[@franciscojavier3394]

Amazing. I'm starting with watercolour pencils and I appreciate a lot these videos showing the whole process. Thank you!

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome, thank you for letting me know!

[@annetteognibene7360]

Thankyou for teaching us, now i can use my pencils more

[@paintingandchocolate]

Enjoy !

[@novafalcosmith]

LOVE THIS ❤❤❤

[@fredcmor]

I never thought about it but the technique of wetting the white areas to create a soft value gradient isreallyuseful.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Glad you learned something new, thank you for the feedback !

[@NancyJackson]

I enjoy your videos. I just ordered a set of watercolor pencils and am excited to try them.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Have fun!

[@nikibee70]

I visualise the shape and shade with the curves too, I tend to generally draw or paint animals from reference. I enjoy using watercolour pencils and have had a lot of experience with them, but I love to watch the creation of your beautiful paintings 😊

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for sharing, it helps a lot every time 🙂

[@lorimiller6350]

I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. I will try and visualize my subject when painting like you suggested.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Glad to know this will help, thank you Lori

[@francinebrown1944]

I really liked this video. Especially how you used a limited "palette" of watercolor/soluble pencils. Your realistic paintings are amazing, you make it look so easy. I enjoy your tutorials and I learn so much. Please continue teaching your techniques. 😊

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Francine, I only like painting with limited palettes nowadays 🙂

[@katladragen7435]

Loved this video. I love animals, but I am not able to draw them, and when I want to paint them, I always seem to muddy the thing, and it is impossible to save it. Then I give up...... I wish you could show how to do a wolf, and a sloth, and a squirrel with wc pencils. Hug from Norway :)

[@jesmarco374]

I haven’t looked at my watercolor pencils in years. You’ve inspired me and will have to bring them back into the light😊 thank you ❤

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome, enjoy them!

[@dorenemargaret394]

Thank you for the video :) I almost forgot that I own a Graphitint set... I haven't found a reason to use them. I found watercolor pencils more interesting. But for sure, with Graphitint I am not distracted with colors, but I have to be focused on the shape and shading. I have already learned much from you, thank you for every professional and practical advice gou give.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Hi Dorene, I shall be sharing more from that sketchbook with the graphitint. I love they're muted colors. I also enjoy the regular watercolor pencils. Have you tried the graphitint paints? They're beautiful!

[@dorenemargaret394]

@@paintingandchocolate Graphitint paints? I didn't know they exist until now :) Surely I'll check them out!

[@paintingandchocolate]

I made a video about them 3 months back, I love them!

[@bllackwing]

You have inspired me to bring out my watercolor pencils. I had tossed them into a drawer in disgust, but with your videos, I have new hope.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad! The way you described tossing them away reminds me I must have felt the same years ago!

[@Oly_Mackrel]

Lovely picture choice… I am a super beginner and gravitate toward animals… thanks..

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@lynnfarrington8651]

Have you just found your art page and really enjoying working my ways through. It's very informative and interesting thank you

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome, it's nice to know you find it informative!

[@christinaceuppens4829]

I just watched my first video from you and I love your way of teaching. Not too fast or too slow! Love the tip about shape, and the white pencil at the end.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for letting me know, I'm happy to know you enjoyed!

[@robinwjustmealldayeveryday4139]

I hadn't ever actually thought about WHAT I think about when trying to make something LOOK like it Really does (3D- & realism) but I am glad to put the vocabulary with the thoughts - you hv made it much more concrete to think that way- Thanks!! ;)

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@lindamacleod7055]

I've just started using color last November & haven't drawn in YEARS. I love your videos & learn so much from you. Thank you!

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad it helps, thank you for letting me know 🙂

[@tamasurusrex]

It’s always an appreciated reminder to think of the dimensions of the object while painting because it’s easy to forget this when you are pianting and focused on shapes! The reminder to still keep this in mind while activating the pencil is great advice… It’s truly walking a tightrope to paint… I also found the advice to wet the surrounding area first before activating the watercolor pencil new and very useful! I also love how you prewet the white pencil for highlights. Thankyou!❤

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for your feedback ! I'm glad you enjoyed this 🙂

[@brandiesstudio]

Thank you for sharing. This is very helpful.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad this helped!

[@juliehopkins5784]

Thank you, I have forgotten my Inktense pencils. Your tips are very helpful, although I am not good at drawing I will keep on trying.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Have fun using them 🙂

[@tinahanks7145]

Beautiful 😍 and from just 2 colors!!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@PeterQuentercrimsonbamboo]

Oohh… when where are/ were you on Vancouver Island, Francoise? Could possibly have arranged a sketch-meet - love your style - hope you have fabulously fun and creative travels -:) - peter

[@paintingandchocolate]

I am not there now the trip was almost 15 years ago 🙂

[@PeterQuentercrimsonbamboo]

@@paintingandchocolate - Whoa... 15 years ago... I'm only here for 1 1/2 years now - it is a fine place, for sure - hope , wherever you may be now, you are surrounded by good-energy nature, too :-)

[@micheleleech8128]

Thank you for the tips. I was thinking of giving up on watercolour pencils but you have changed my mind.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad to hear this, thank you for letting me know !

[@Lyndaadlng1]

First time I’ve seen your videos. Was always a bit disappointed with watercolour pencils but you have inspired me to have another go with them Will be watching more

[@paintingandchocolate]

They are amazing when you get to know them and the techniques 🙂

[@TaraSueSalusso]

I appreciate the details that you provided. I mostly use my watercolor pencils to sketch in the bases for a watercolor. I might also use them to add a little more depth of color in my watercolor painting. I enjoy your videos and I’m glad to be a subscriber.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Hi Tara, thank you for sharing ! I rarely think of associating them to watercolor, it's a good idea.

[@dawn4224]

Lovely and skilled use of watercolor pencils!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Dawn 🙂

[@lisajensen1843]

This inspired me to bring out my pencils! Great video😊

[@paintingandchocolate]

Ah I'm happy to hear this 😃

[@robinpotter900]

You always amaze me. I have learned so much from you, thanks so much. I never really thought of the importance of imagining while using a reference photo, but I realized while watching you that I sort of do that already. Now I will practice being more intentional in my imagining. I love your work, thanks so much for sharing. ❤❤❤

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome, and thank you 🙂

[@SheilaLandry]

Thank you so much for this video. I have these pencils and would like to use them more. What you say makes a lot of sense. Much appreciation. :)

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Sheila,.I love the graphitint they're so nice, paints and pencils alike!

[@Itsmeandadd]

Thank you. Trulybthe best. Haven't been able to do much at lately but I'm glad to be back. Love the seal.

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@janineheifetz8825]

Very inspiring!

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad you enjoyed, I'll be painting a new one on this sketchbook today 🙂

[@SMCCRADY2]

I love this!

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for letting me know 🙂

[@Trth1707]

Such a good video, great advice.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@millydee33]

So helpful thank you😊

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome

[@michedaisy]

Thank you. I have some beautiful water soluble pencils it have been so intimidate by them. You have given me hope. Thank you.

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome ! What intimidates you about watercolor pencils ?

[@savannahwoods3222]

I love the colors you choose

[@paintingandchocolate]

It's thanks to the beauty of the graphitint, I love them 🙂

[@ElizabethRyan-t1f]

Very helpful advice.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Elizabeth 🙂

[@seahorse5689]

Great video! Thank you for all your watersoluble pencil tips. Am still struggling with them a bit. I think that the tip about several layers may help.

[@paintingandchocolate]

What struggles do you see?

[@seahorse5689]

@@paintingandchocolate Mainly a sort of grainyness to the pigment once I've activated it on the paper. I find it slightly fixed by using a stiffer brush, but then that lacks some flow when pushing the pigment around. Not sure if I'm laying down too much or too little pigment. But your tip about layers makes me think I may be giving up too early and just need to keep working on it. I do love those watersoluble graphite pencils though.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Yes layers help, and the paper may also play a part.

[@lainehadlow7751]

I enjoyed this video very much, thank you Francoise, your explanations made perfect sense 👌♥️

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for letting me know 🙂

[@lainehadlow7751]

@@paintingandchocolate you're welcome ☺️

[@suziejane4345]

Enjoyable and useful video, thank you!

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome Suzie

[@carolcasson2182]

Very helpful thankyou

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome !

[@catherinetindall4034]

Thank you for the tip about wetting the white before approaching the color with the brush! A game changer.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Happy to know you found this useful, I use it in watercolor too 🙂

[@carmenzaldivar4393]

I love how watercolor pencils are so forgiving and versatile.On my drawings I like to live some lines pure color not activated .

[@paintingandchocolate]

So many ways to use them yes , i bet it must look great when you leave them without activating too!

[@letitiarosenthal2286]

You're very talented.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Letitia, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@irmabenus7001]

Beautiful work! Thank you!

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome !

[@lanabunn]

you are very clear to follow thank you

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you Lana for your feedback 🙂

[@lesleypickard9732]

I do love more muted colours. But I don’t have any graphite watercolour pencils at the moment.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I hope you get to try them, they're nice 🙂

[@brucetidwell7715]

Your sea lion is beautiful! What are the particular advantages do the graphite based pencils offer, beyond traditional watercolor pencils?

[@paintingandchocolate]

To me they offer these natural color I really like about them, as I tend to stay away from bright ones. It's mainly it. Also the quality is enjoyable with Derwent, even if Faber Castell and Caran d'Ache professional lines are even better. With other brands than these 3 I haven't found much I like for watercolor pencils.

[@skybluelife1]

Thanks very much. Good info!

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome 🙂

[@RebeccaYouhoo]

You Are really good at watercolor. Had to subscribe! Haven't done any granite pencils. How do you prevent smearing the graphite? I'm a beginner...can you tell LOL! Thank you for the video

[@paintingandchocolate]

You're welcome ! With water-soluble pencils I haven't had a single problem with smearing ever, and the pigment sets after being wet and then drying.

[@ChantelleArts]

I really should give watercolour pencils another try, I found them so difficult and never got them out again ❤

[@paintingandchocolate]

What do you find difficult could you tell me?

[@Nasauniverse001]

Lovely

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you !

[@scchawla2507]

I came across your channel while I was and am a little stuck about deciding which water color pencils to buy after I fell for the water color medium... I almost work with ten mediums and you are someone who came as pretty interesting to me as you work with I think what can be labelled as water soluble mediums.. I draw hyper realistic portraits too... To I always felt why did they get graphtint Or tinted charcoal for that matter out... Then I thought some people may like sepia sort of stuff... But since I love animals too... It's for the first time I got interested while looking at you draw... Coz you seem like drawing and using for fun.. But hey I am stuck between 48 set of Albrecht durer and drewent inktense... What do you recommend and why...

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for sharing about your journey! Between both sets I'd say the Albrecht Dürer feel a bit more pro and versatile, while the Inktense are fun and vibrant. I would pick the former for professional art and the latter for play (painting, coloring, mixed media...). But that's just me.

[@revinakeener7299]

if you could put the photo by the drawing it would be great to see what you are describing. love watching you draw.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for letting me know!

[@Jodysfunstuff]

Do you ever work on hot press paper? I have a pad of it so just wondering

[@paintingandchocolate]

Yes. With watercolor pencils and especially a shape like this seal you should have great results and fun in the process. Subjects with a background done wet in wet might feel like it's drying faster than desired (to me at least), shapes are more manageable though (less water used).

[@lesleypickard9732]

I haven’t used my watercolour pencil much but I am going to get them out and used them. I kinda forgot I had them.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I also left mine aside for 2 years until I started making videos about them 🙂

[@rafaelherrera3674]

I really like coloring animals. Can you color more animals please?

[@paintingandchocolate]

I will from time to time

[@teresamitchell-banks2286]

Please keep doing water pencils. Have you thought about florals?

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for your feedback. I painted one with them recently but I think it's only on Patreon not here. Overall I get bored quickly doing florals and seeing so many in the watercolor community, why I don't do that many.

[@kennethmullen-qe9hg]

Cute! He turned out really nice! Looks like he is throwing him a tantrum, before bopping off of where he sits to go steal some unsuspecting boatman's fish! Maybe either a leopard seal, an octopus, a chameleon, or, even duck-billed platypus next would definitely be pretty cool if you're looking for suggestions, that is! LmMFaO!!! ;) :P :o)

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for these suggestions 🙂