Colouring Tutorial: How to use Inktense Pencils

[@lisathompson5500]

This was FABULOUS!! I just got inktense the full 72 colors, love the colors, but clueless in using and choosing colors not to mention the color blends. I could sit all day and listen to you teach about color and shadow and blending. I did my very first leaf with you and I was shocked how nice it turned out for a first time! If you have more of this type of video I would love to watch them. Your voice is very soothing, which made coloring even more enjoyable! Keep up the great work and I'm so glad I found you tonight!

[@janicechurchman1192]

I've just recently purchased these pencils and didn't really have a clue where to start with them! Great tutorial for a beginner like me. Thank you for sharing 😀

[@joanporter916]

I absolutely love to watch your tutorials. You always go straight to the point and not have any unrelated chatting. I also love inktense pencils because you can do so much with them.. they have so many beautiful colors and more quickly complete pictures when compared with colored pencils. Thank you so much and can't wait to see more of your vedios

[@MaryMillerSpoolhardyGirl]

When I saw that this video was 45+ minutes, I thought I wouldn't commit to watching the whole thing, but after a couple minutes I was so intrigued I had to watch to the end. Fascinating, and so helpful! I got my intense pencils out and started working with them as I watched. Fabulous! Thank you, so much!

[@donlewis4527]

Hi Peta, I really LOVED watching your work with the Inktense Pencils. We have just bought a full set of these pencils for fabric but I didn't realize that you could use them on paper like this. I really LOVED the color mixing for shading etc. I'm learning lots from you and once we have shifted and settled nothing will stop me from giving this a go but as I get the chance I will watch more of your videos as I feel like I'm a sponge just soaking it all up. Thank-you loads you are impressive to watch! I also never say anything I don't mean.

[@aislinrose1]

Thank you for your tutorials Peta. I used to colour a lot as a teen then dropped it in my 20's. Now I'm older and just starting to get back into it . You're tutorials have been great to watch for inspiration and new techniques to add just that tiny bit more of a challenging and mature look to my books. I've kinda been marathoning them LOL.

[@PetaHewitt]

You're welcome. :) have fun with your colouring.

[@deniseyoung8157]

Wow what can I say the Derwent look amazing the way you have shown us.You are an inspiration.I really am looking forward to my Derwent Inktense arriving.Thankyou so much.👏👏👏♥️🌈

[@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788]

Thank you, Peta. This is a wonderfully helpful tutorial, not just for Inktense pencil technique but also for coloring, blending, shading and shadows in general. BRAVO. =)

[@ladyhecate9450]

This is fabulous. I have had the entire set of these pencils for about 6 months and just pulled them out, as I did not know how to work with them. In fact, I have been learning how to work with colored pencils, as I am new with this type of medium. I have painted flowers and landscapes with oils but I did not like having to be in one room painting and hubby in another. With colored pencils as well as watercolor pencils, I figured I can color and listen to the TV while hubby watches TV. I like working with Prismacolor Premier pencils. I have FC pencils, FC watercolor pencils and Carnan pencils, butI like PC pencils the most. So when I started out using the Derwent pencils, I tried using the technique that I use for colored pencils, and it just was not working. Watching this helped so very much. Thank you so much for this video!

[@PetaHewitt]

Hi Delores. It's a great hobby. I have also tried oils and acrylic paints but i found watercolours suit me best. I am still learning with those. All pencils (indeed all art supplies) have their own personalities and ways of using them. I love my Inktense pencils. I have a preference for Polychromos pencils as I feel it is too hard to control gentle layering with Prisma's. (Although I do like prisma's and use prefer them on certain types of paper. Hubby and I have arranged two nights of the week... one were i join him in Computer games (we rarely watch television) and one where we sit and art and craft together.

[@patriciah.7986]

I never thought I would care for water coloring but you sure make it look like fun Peta thank you for all your wonderful videos.

[@cassieden]

Hello! I am French and I am subscribed to your Channel since your beginnings and I am fascinated by what you are doing! You are the real artist and I wanted to thank you because it is a delight for our eyes. I also these pencils and I love them. I am also an enthusiast of drawings and paint but with coloured pencils we make so many marvels as the paint .Thank you very much for all your videos and share, we are a lot in France to follow you and there will be more and more. Long life in your channel and you and better wishes. (Excuse I if I do not write very well English) big kisses

[@PetaHewitt]

+cassieden eden Thank you very much! I am glad that you enjoy my work. France is such a beautiful country, I look forward to finishing this picture. :)

[@theimperfectscrapper5313]

Awesome video! Thank you! Love watching fellow Aussies on KZbin as well!

[@alistewart3451]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I bought the full 72 set with Xmas gift cards, and I got several coloring books as gifts. Can't wait to put your techniques to work. :-) You do such lovely work!

[@juliemcd444]

I loved this video, Peta! Now I want to go back and watch all your speed coloring videos with the inktense pencils again. I always slow down your speed videos when I watch them. Your music is still awesome in slow-mo, too, BTW. I would love a video of you coloring in real time. I really enjoyed the one with the mandala and different pencils. Will probably watch it again. lol I have bad migraines and chronic daily headache. When I can't color to dull the pain because of vision troubles, I watch coloring videos. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. Happy Coloring!

[@lorianne4608]

I just wanted to thank you so much for posting your very informative and inspiring videos. I learned so much from your technique videos. Tomorrow I am expecting the 70 set of Derwent inktense pencils, pencil and burnish blenders, water-holding paint brushes, ink blocks for water coloring, and the 'Painterly Days' and 'My Vintage Room' coloring books. I'm very excited to try water coloring, which you inspired me to do. I love the way you use your aqua brush with the inktense pencils. I tried to water color today in 'Time of Memory' illustrated by Kim Sun Hyan using those very beautiful Farber-castell gelatos. It was very fun so I can't wait for this new haul! I'll let you know how it came out. I also wanted to thank you for bringing 'My Vintage Room' to my attention. That's coming on Tuesday. I will also be ordering the Japanese books you reviewed, especially Misrery Longing and the other ones. Your coloring is totally awesome! I am totally obsessed with this coloring craze!! Very fun!!

[@TheKcbythec]

Peta I have just purchased the Inktense pencils. This video was incredibly helpful. I knew I wanted these pencils from the beautiful application and ease of use. I have not used them yet, and came here first to watch you apply. I am so impressed with the way the colour lays down, and being permanent and not watercolour. I did not know this before watching your video, so informative and such beautiful work. Thank you for sharing :)

[@StephanieCorralArt]

Terrific tutorial, I've never heard of Inktense, they look like so much fun!

[@lindsaedale1253]

Thank you so much for creating this video. I am starting to get back into drawing and art again and have been using coloring books to practice new mediums and techniques. I had never used these pencils until I saw your video and now I can't quit using them! They are quickly becoming a favorite for me. I love your videos, they are very informative and fun!

[@jewellmoebus7976]

I followed your suggestions w these pencils & got terrific results. I love these pencils & spent a lot of money buying the big Woden box of them that I treasure. Great demos I do mean all of your demos. So glad I found you. Jewell

[@selenathome9461]

Peta I love all your content, it really inspires me in my coloring and I always look forward to new blogs/videos. I particularly enjoy these videos with the Derwent pencils in your Magical City book. I can not wait for more updates on this book!!!

[@joanporter916]

Thank you so much. This has been very helpful . I love your no nonsense instruction. I have a select few of artist of various types of art channels I watch and you are one of the them . I love all your work. Sometime please show us your original art. I would love that

[@pamalawallace9020]

Usually dont like coloring I loved watching you color I'm not artistic so I love to watch talented people

[@normawingo5116]

Thanks PETA, I’m considering buying theses pencils, you’re video convinced me. Really enjoy your informative and helpful video.

[@kathyadams5294]

This is a great lesson. I've had a set for awhile now, and have been frustrated with them. thanks so much for showing how to use them.

[@sumfingtosay]

Oh WOW. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou. Thank goodness its mothers day soon. This video was so helpful. After having only used coloured pencils and markers I finally found a water medium I'm in love with! Tfs & take care 🌹

[@petrabettinab1058]

I just ordered these set of pencils, can' wait to try out your tips and tricks :) Thank you from Slovenia !

[@craftycrafter1960]

totally fascinating how you figure out light and shadows. I dont seem to have much of a concept of it but am trying to learn.

[@Nasreen_1117]

I have the same problem but I am pracrising really hard to get my shading to an acceptable level.

[@janisthomas4645]

Wow, what an awesome video! I just received my Inktense pencils this week! This video was right on time. Ready to make my color palette this weekend! You are the best...I love your videos. I want to try mine in my Johanna Basford books!

[@kathleenclement2201]

Thank you so much for your wonderful videos. I finally retired and would love to take art classes but can't afford them. Your videos are a great replacement. You do beautiful work and a fantastic job at explaining everything.

[@janshamer5321]

Thankyou so much for sharing the way you use inktense pencils with us. It was very informative and also very pretty. I am sure this will help anyone who has never used them before. Again thankyou and have a wonderful day.

[@bluedoggarden1]

thank you for showing us the way to use and how they laydown and a bonsus of how to make certain effects ! great tutorial

[@terrisimmers9784]

I just love your tutorials. And watching you receive happy mail. Love you Peta and have a great coloring day.

[@Tamilia777]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you very much for all your wonderful videos. I admire the way your explanation, very detail , calm and keeping all my attention. Thank you very much again. Best wishes to all your projects 💖💖💖

[@daenaw.5403]

Thank you so very much for taking the time to do this, I just got my set today! Your video is very helpful, and you do a wonderful job!

[@jackiealford524]

Thanks for the video - very informative. I'm about to start using the Inktense pencils and found your video gave me lots of great tips I can't wait to try.

[@telenaeldridge3737]

Thank you so much for this excellent tutorial! I had never even heard of these Inktense pencils, but now I am inspired to try them out in my coloring books!

[@lisathompson5500]

You will love them the colors are so intense!

[@Donna-ow3ls]

Watched your video !! Now I got my book (smaller version), some Inktense pencils and an aquabrush - complete novice but excited ... Thanks for your inspiration.

[@grannieannie40]

This was an answer to all my questions! I just got my aqua pencil in the mail today & have been trying to use them, thank you so much! 😊

[@PetaHewitt]

+grannieannie40 You're welcome. :)

[@skeletalremains3860]

This is THE best toroidal I've seen on Intense Pencils! Thank you so much. I wish I would have found your before I watched 20 terrible ones, lol. I subscribed and you have a loyal follower!

[@beccatibbs9854]

I love watching you work! Your so talented and it's so soothing! Went out yesterday and bought the Faber castell polychromos 24 count set with my Michaels 40% off coupon and then ordered the 72 count prisms colors premier set and now seeing this i want the inktense pencils lol. I've been coloring with cheap pencils for a while so I wanted to treat myself. The polychromos are amazing pencils!!! Wish I would have gotten the full set!

[@erins.5420]

I love these inktense pencils! When coloring any of the three Johanna Bransford books the smaller areas were not giving me what I wanted when using water no matter how small the brush but I tried the Stampin up blender pen and it works beautifully as long as you don't rub the paper over and over really hard or scrub the paper essentially or it will pill the paper. I did try other blender pens but the solution and nib with the Stampin up blender pen gave me the best results.

[@738polarbear]

I really enjoy this lady's tutorials .

[@PetaHewitt]

I am glad you enjoyed

[@xcrafter]

Peta thanks for the good tutorial. I just bought a set of Inktense and needed some help learning how to use them. You did a good job.

[@Neferkit1]

Wonderful tutorial! Thanks for showing me how to make the most of my Inktense pencils and blocks.

[@wildfirefox444]

The finished form of this turned out beautifully (could see it during the step by step tutorial of the next page over). That one is amazing too...well, all your art is. Finally received my copy of The Magical City and am just starting to follow along.

[@nancydyer3143]

I’m a newbie with Inktense, so thank you for this great instruction

[@Laemol]

I love watching and learning from your videos! You are quite a genius!!! Thank you so much for making these tutorials and reviews.

[@joanporter916]

I really enjoy your vedios and sharing of such helpful and inspiring information. You are one my favorites to watch . I especially appreciate the absence i of frivolous activity and talking

[@AndiLeeF]

My little girl and I love your vids. You are so talented! My 9yo was coloring today and she said "I learned this from Peta Hewitt" :)

[@lauraarellano1958]

I can't wait to see it complete!

[@swhibb]

Thanks Peta! Another amazing video. I learn so much from you...thank you for all you do.

[@joangus9768]

I'm so excited to try these pencils! I totally enjoy your creations Peta. Lovely!

[@CoffeeAussie]

I splurged and got the 72 tin of Inktense and they arrived today along with the 36 tin for my mother in-laws 50th. Can't wait to try them out.

[@robertasoggiu2304]

Love your videos. I learned a lot!! Thank you for sharing with us your skills.

[@MsBea100]

Beautiful! I have the 24 set Derwent pencils and I'm going to use these in my Animorphia book! Thanks for another educational and fun video.

[@alicemartinez8860]

Thank you ..thank you I love the way you explain every detail while you color.and your accent is vey nice and soothing. I am learning so much👍🏻

[@BlueSkies09]

Im going to do this tutorial. Great tutorial. Love the Inktense.

[@kat_oli]

Great video! Would love to see more like this e.g. how you do sky, grass etc. It's great you showed us what pencils you've used! Thanks to you I've got a set of Inktense pencils and Magical City book so would love more tips as they are quite difficult to use if you not familiar with them. I am learning so much from you!

[@sherryrector2275]

Fabulous tutorial I found this very enthralling on texture and shading. Very well done.

[@influentialolive]

I just got the 24 piece set... but, wanted to watch a few videos before getting too far in. I Did think they were watercolor, and, quickly found I was wrong. Excited to subscribe and catch up.

[@juditharowland3461]

Peta..........Thanks again. I wanted to go back and see more of how you used your inktense but this reminded me of a request. Would you share the way you might color the Seattle page of this book? Lizzie Cullen is one of my favorites, along with Millie Marotta. You introduced me to both artists. Thank you. I just love watching you work and I appreciate all the time you take to do these demos for us and how you explain the steps as you progress. You are an outstanding teacher.

[@leonora5]

You are so generous to share this knowledge. Appreciated! I am learning so much and loving it! You are very talented!

[@DevilsEyes100]

This was an amazing video, thank you for showing some tricks and tips. :) I love to work with my Faber Castell Albrecht Dürer pencils (120 colours) and just got the 36 colour set of Derwent Inktese pencils to widen my possibilities. It is a lot of fun. With your video you have shown me some more ways to play with the new pencils. :)

[@craftycrafter1960]

love this tutorial, Ive just purchased the 72 ct set and am learning how to best use them.

[@stormehowl]

Thank you so much. I ordered these pencils and this coloring book and this is so helpful!!!

[@ailec271]

Peta impresionante!! Que maravilla, que fácil parece cuando lo haces tú! Me encantan tus tutoriales!

[@mewsli]

Thanks for the video Peta. I have a measley few Inktense pencils -Red , Green , Blue Yellow and Black. I also have a pod of 12 Derwent Aquatones and assorted pencils , from artist to student grade. Ive been a bit frightened to use the watercolour and inktense pencils, but I think I will give it a go. :)

[@cherylginsberg162]

Really wonderful tips for using inktense which can be applied to all artwork.

[@smokeandquills]

Looks fab! Can you show us some more tips about colouring/shading/blending/working with the Faber Castell Polychromos pencils? Want to be able to get the most out of the full set that I just splurged on. That'd be terrific. :D

[@GabrielleCarbonneau]

VERY helpful video!! I'm a big fan of Inktense and I just got some Albrecht Durer that I'm enjoying as well.

[@pkluske]

Hello from S.A. Thank you for doing this video for us Peta. I was glued to the screen for every second. I had just bought my Inktense pencils and realised that I really didn't know how to use them. I have some Derwent Aquarelle pencils and I don't know how to use them either and I'm hoping that amongst your video's you can help me there.

[@gailrolfe366]

Wow, You are awesome, I have been watching your videos for 4 hours :) so easy to follow you. You are a great teacher. I am a newly found Adult Colorist and I am so loving it, especially since I found your teaching videos. I am in my glory. Thank you so much. Gail Rolfe, Haverhill, Massachusetts p.s. I was afraid to buy the inktense and now I can't wait.!!!!!

[@jenny154]

This is perfect thank you! I recently got the hole 72 inktense for my birthday I was so happy:-) I am new to this so this is a great start

[@annabanana1984]

Thank you so much Peta!! I just bought the same 36 set and this is so helpful!

[@merylehawkins464]

Absolutely beautiful work. The talent peta has is mind boggling. Thank you for the video.

[@dawnwilliams1775]

Thank you. I have acquired 24 inktense but been too scared to used them. Now I will try. Thank you so much. As usual 😀

[@sueknibbs7783]

Amazing Pita, I learnt so much from this vid thanks for your time and trouble ❤️ from New Zealand 🇳🇿 happy new year all stay safe

[@sueknibbs7783]

And sort PETA I Know not 🥙

[@sueknibbs7783]

Again PETA, I knew won't do that again

[@jamag28]

Peta thanks for the inspiration! I just finished my first page using inktense pencils on the Enchanted forest book and I loved it! Greetings from Mexico!!!!

[@PetaHewitt]

+Jackeline Martínez Good on you! Inktense are fun, glad you are enjoying them.

[@Tessanna12]

Peta, your tutorials are the best! Such good info and easy to understand. Your artwork is beautiful and inspiring. Thank you! Have a great colorful day :) ~Holly Goodman

[@juditharowland3461]

Thanks. This is so helpful. I love these books but sometimes they are a bit hard to discern. Breaking it down helps greatly. Beautiful work.

[@medeaunleashed]

Thank you Mrs Hewitt, this was just what i was looking for, i received in Christmas a 72 Derwent Inktense set, and your video gave me so much inspiration. Please make more tutorials about color combinations and how to know where to put shadows, im totally new into coloring and i find it so amazing thanks to kind peoole like you that share their experience.

[@kari1des]

Thanks for the video! It helped inspire me to go out and buy the Derwent Inktense.... Best decision ever! Fits my style!

[@guff3163]

Great tutorial. I understand these pencils so much more. Thanks for sharing :)

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

Another amazing video with plenty of information, I was going to ask about the Johanna Basford books, as my relatives have bought me all of them for Xmas, and I didn't want to ruin the pages by using them, but I see you have already answered that question. I have not had good results in some of my other books as the paper pills up (not sure if that is the term or not). Tfs x

[@ShelleensCreativityRoom]

Thank you so much for this video. I just bought these pencils and wanted to learn how to use them.

[@58Kym]

I really wish they would offer watercolour paper edition option for the more professional coloring books. Also I recommend the Caran De’Ache fibre point water brushes. Very handy for small areas and detailed colouring wiht inktense or watercolours.

[@PetaHewitt]

Yes... i want to get my hands on some of those brushes. I've heard good things about them. And I agree... it is a pity more colouring books are not printed on watercolour paper.

[@Lindahv74]

Beautiful tips on shading ~ Plus great color picking :)

[@cynthiarosiek4098]

Thank you so much for your videos. I'm a 63 old woman who can't draw a straight line with a ruler but these books are bringing me great satisfaction....and keeping those little grey cells active. Is there anyway you can do a speed painting video of the entire Eiffel Tower page? Along with giving a list of all the colors you used? Am enjoying your instruction so much!!! Again, Thank you and God bless.

[@towalmoore]

Thank you for making this tutorial! I accidentally ordered these rather than the regular colored pencils and was disappointed that I would end up having to use them like a. normal colored pencil due to my inability to get results I like from the budget priced watercolor pencils I got to try out. this tutorial has made me embrace watercolor pencils and I am going to dig the other ones out and give them another go

[@EeleanorMorgann]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I got the 72 inktense set for my birthday and was rather overwelmed. Got this book too because of this video hehe...Your colouring is beautifully done btw. (:

[@ricardoistudla8641]

Wow! You do beautiful work!! Great video and channel!

[@dragonsally]

Thank you so much for this - I think I know what I was doing wrong now...putting too much colour down from the start and going from dark to light.

[@Cosmicdevonrexes]

Thanks for this tutorial it's great. Just ordered a set of these pencils.... you are truelly an inspiration....

[@peggypicasso8029]

I love watching how you use the special Inktense pencils ..I am a tad nervous when it comes to the higlighting and shading with the paints as they seem to be so less intense when dry .

[@annettederksen4896]

Would you please put your link to your other site in the comments as couldn’t pick up the name. Love your videos and thanks for sharing your beautiful work.

[@gemmacalimeri886]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you so very much.

[@jonalex0]

Do you have any kind of video of u doing the rest of this one? I have just received an early birthday present of the 72 inktense pencils and have NJ idea what I'm doing lol I'm very new to colouring in and have never used any kind of watercolour pencils before. I know the inketense are an ink not watercolour pencil, but could really do with some more tips. Thanks I am loving your website and videos. Thanks you Jo

[@jerryshoemaker4520]

Fabulous! I am constantly impressed by how much information you put in your videos. You blend content about tools, techniques, materials, books, etc. so beautifully. As a former teacher I am aware how much planning goes into creating such a complete lesson. And to think that I have access to all of this is much appreciated. I have some Inktense color sticks and a couple of Inktense pencils that came in Derwent's watercolor assortment but no water brushes as yet. I have been wondering what made them different from regular "watercolor pencils". Thanks for your excelIent explanation. I have limited mobility but will pick some waterbrushes up with my next visit to the art supply store. Until then, do you have any suggestions for using regular paintbrushes to pick up color from the Inktense color sticks like you do with waterbrushes? I have also just used the sticks as crayons and colored with them after dipping into water to get extremely intense colors, but now I am concerned that this might compromise the ink in the tip of the crayon. Thanks again for your excellent work! You're the best!

[@PetaHewitt]

+Jerry Shoemaker Hi Jerry. I have a preference for talkon brushes when working with water colour and liquid acrylics and i find they work well with inktense pencils. I probably would use a standard pointed on around size 6 or 8 and bigger for larger areas. i don't believe dipping your sticks in water to use would have any damaging effects on them but I don't own any of the art sticks so I wouldn't know for certain. I know that picking colour off the pencil cores with a wet brush doesn't hurt the cores at all.

[@bonnieshapiro3511]

I'm just starting to watch you videos. Excellent. Really enjoying them and learning so much. I find the sound on several videos is very light. Is there a way you can turn the sound up. Thanks

[@Rose-bv6wp]

This is a wonderful tutorial, thank you so much!