Real-time Mix-Media PROCESS! Watercolour + Polychromos colour pencils!

I had a TON of fun editing this video, so I really hope you guys enjoy watching it! :D
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[@Mijuki]

Loved when you said "the more i feel like failing the more bold i get" because for me thats often the time and (stupid) mindset, that makes my paintings look better! :D

[@vasilisb9950]

"looks better upside down" *me* "well my art looks better if I turn the paper to the other side"

[@annewolters5385]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I feel you

[@lmfaolouise]

no words can express how much i love your art style!! it’s so mystical and crazy good 🥺

[@anselmodominguez2560]

Hey, I would love that you show every piece or sketch you do on Instagram, because it encourages us so much seen you do mistakes, failure, it make us feel like we are no alone like artist ❤❤❤❤❤ and also you can done voice over when you don't talk , saludos desde Argentina

[@artmentor-chrishendrix1724]

"Let's just bring this to a finish"...checks...18 mins left to the video. I also really like this piece. Reminds me of a mermaid with hair swirling around. Also I wonder if it's just a matter of letting the watercolor be bold and colorful and imprecise and magical and letting the colored pencil be controlled. You can always salvage the drawing in the colored pencil. So what would it be like to give in fully to the impressionism of the watercolor?

[@Astharia]

She said Let's bring this to an end no matter what.

[@EmilyMackeyArt]

This one is so freaking beautiful! I love when you do mixed media. It makes me wanna try and dip my toes into mixed media art too! This is just jaw dropping!

[@ChrisHongArt]

aw thanks so much, Emily! makes me feel better about the outcome hehe

[@Deedeedoodad]

seeing this video pop up in my subscription box gave me a burst of sudden happiness

[@nouveau8073]

You always upload right when I’m wondering when you’ll upload and have been binge watching your older videos. Hhjshsksjkss

[@ChrisHongArt]

I have a hard time imagining people binging my videos (they don't seem binge-able lol) but apparently some do! 😘

[@nouveau8073]

Yes, very!! Your process is really interesting to watch. I’ve picked out techniques from watching you work. And the way you push through with illustrations that you don’t find going your way is quite nice too. (Especially bc I get moments like those a lot too aaaaa. Inspires me to push through whenever I get discouraged in the process.) And so, it is very satisfying when you say you end up liking the piece in the end. I look forward to seeing more of your artworks and videos. 🥰

[@helenkosmicki3283]

We do

[@puppyfan8680]

Love the clip of the guy trying to drink from the glass and his hand shaking so hard (at about 31:40 minute mark). It's how I feel when my piece of art is not turning out right. lol. Nice work Chris.

[@pmoyes1]

I really enjoyed watching the process even the struggle and your determination to get something you liked instead of giving up. What emerged from the paper was amazing!

[@LAYNERAYNE]

Don't you think that the picture looks like she is daydreaming and the pink splatter emerging from the green is like flowers growing through the grass of a meadow...... (maybe) Love it

just amazing, look so delicate!

[@frankvolz7021]

Just stumbled upon your channel wanting to see something on water color and color pencil. Loved your work!

[@Nikisek9993]

I love how you're comforting yourself during the process :D I do this to myself all the time, usually already after my first sketch, I go directly to: "this is not what I've expected, but hey, hey, that doesn't necessarily mean that it's bad! It's.... it's just different, it's...intereting" :D except that my best art isn't even halfway that good as this! Love it!

[@Frieducha75]

Beautiful!

[@sarahvenz3654]

As I’m watching this your saying, “can this be salvaged...” and I’m getting sad and rooting for you. The colors are so beautiful

[@lindaosuna8008]

Thank you so much for this!!! I loved seeing the process from start to finish. Marvelous 🙌🏼

[@jiggyo5417]

Even though I wish you would have stopped at around 28:30, I love the outcome! Great artwork.

[@semrahsart]

that looks really nice,mixing water color and pencils together.

[@EsmeAnnRose]

I like that you took a step back to reevaluate the piece! It can really change how you look at things and really see the potential in something that your close to giving up on. I think this turned out really charming and soft~

[@ChrisHongArt]

I definitely need to do it more often; I find that having the camera on puts me in tunnel-vision mode which isn't good. Need to take more breaks away from the desk, since it's not like I can't edit those out!

[@sylph141414]

Your videos are always such a treat to watch :) btw, if you like the Fluid paper, they do have a 100% cotton line called Fluid 100

[@niutama4430]

So pretty 🤧🥺🥺💛🥺💛

[@chibamoon6410]

"lets just start? says every artist after looking at a canvas for 30 minutes straight.

[@sophiafranchescacorporal4548]

The music 😂😂

[@ChrisHongArt]

I had so much fun with that 😂

[@ConnieFaye]

I've been using Polychromos with watercolor for years now, and I absolutely love them. What I love most about them is they won't get that weird waxy haze like prismacolors do, and they are way more blendable.

[@veronikahorak8449]

thank you for posting so many longer videos! it's really enjoyable to watch these with a cup of tea or sketching with you

[@BrightEyesLosingDogs]

Me: shes in the zone The unhelpful voice yelling in the back of my mind: AUTOZONE

[@ShinitiKurogi]

Amazing as always! Really want to try some color pencils.

[@waysenart3905]

Awesome! Just started my work day, I clicked so fast haha

[@seasidenotions5751]

This makes me think of a mermaid with her hair floating in the water

[@mrpooroldme]

Is there any one else who is old like me who thought they was watching Vision On for a second with that vibraphone music. (Vision on the childrens art series from the1960s and 1970s)

[@michellelowe7127]

This was actually quite inspiring for me to start mixed media portraits. I have both mediums and can use both separately. I bought them to use together and have not been brave enough to start. I keep sticking with what I know. This has encouraged me to start. Thank you for sharing. This piece turned out quite beautifully!

[@chedoodles]

it'es a beautiful artwork😭 i aspire to be.

[@joaohenriquenogueiramoura3619]

i love your drawings, your channel and you are super nice please post more videos

[@markswork8341]

I'm literally doing a review on graphite magazine and your section, then your video popped up ♥️

[@ChrisHongArt]

oh that's funny!👀

[@dustbunnydraws3000]

That pink isn't very bright because you layered over green. These pencils aren't supposed to be very opaque.

[@animatedjess]

Great piece! Makes me want to try mixed media now. What are your favorite color pencils to use? And do you think the ones you're using here are worth the price?

[@annemarievanpeer120]

Considering how uncertain you feel about this piece, would it be worth playing about with Arleesha Yetzer's skillshare class on rainbow skin? I think your art looks gorgeous, as do many people in the comments here, but taking a step back and learning more about colours and abstract shapes might make you feel more confident in what you're doing? It's just such a shame to hear you refer to almost every watercolour piece you do as "needing salvaging" ❤️

[@joan_of_snark]

I feel like you would really dig the 'Gibson Girl' hairstyles and period illustrations :)

[@sabineleppanenart3014]

Beautiful❣️ (If you grate some coloured pencil on sandpaper or a sanding block, you can use the powder as paint by dipping into it with a brush dipped in odorless mineral spirits and mimic watercolour that way, too.)

[@zubumafusca9113]

I love u and even more your art Chris❤

[@ayzamalik95]

hey you could do the voice over separately just a suggestion so its a less stressful process for u, thank u for what u do!!

[@el.miracle]

Your coloring process is mesmerizing!! I love how you color with the Faber Castell Polychromos! Amazing video, and great color selection! You're one of the best artists to sketch along with!!

[@ChickenxBoneless]

If I could make a request, can you make a video incorporating gouache or acrylics as well?

[@sofiamateos8770]

How do you think of adding all those COLORS like green and blue on the skin and end up looking so freaking good it's beyond me

[@AnnaReed42]

"Hmmm, should I leave it alone?" Maybe, but you're not gonna 😂

[@carolalbertson1135]

That you for sharing your thoughts, because we all feel that way. I think it looks nice. I started drawing again two years ago when I lost my son. Drawing helped me deal with my pain. So all the little comments help me. Love your voice.

[@calliebennett9731]

Her: "i don't like it" Me: *cries in stick figure*

[@sainttropez4595]

I feel spoiled watching your process, it also helped me realize that my feeling during my art process aren’t so unique I just gotta start pushing through the awkward part. This was a beautiful piece to watch come together 🥰

[@Missykris102]

1.) I love this piece!! 2.) I appreciate you putting a video up like this because I go through the same process and it’s refreshing to see someone so good at art do the same

[@smedina146]

I think it turned out AMAZING! Quirky and adorable!! Well done. Blessings from the great Pacific Northwest, Lakewood Washington! (Think south of Seattle but wayy cooler!!)

[@crymelt]

Ahhh u inspire me so muchh for every each video!! Its goldennn 🙌🙌❤️

[@nombnomb5648]

Honestly I absolutely adore this. It’s an finished but abstract piece that has such a soft pastel look to it with gorgeous watercolor textures. It maybe different from your usual works but that’s not a bad thing!

[@lauriekapalka9859]

I love this piece! You are such an artist…. being hard on yourself. You said you started off so high and now you feel down because you don’t think the painting is going well. Let’s just say that I wish I could do what you do! I love her and I’m 17 minutes in. I just bought some water colors and the 120 Polychromos and a 120 set of Aartx. Now I have to get brave and start! What pencil do you use to sketch with?

[@nauci]

I can't stand that paper for watercolor so kudos to you for sticking with it!

[@ohiam8151]

I want to take your class. But I am a foreigner. I wonder if your class has subtitles. And I wonder if the color theory is included in the class. I got to know your video recently. I really love your work. Thank you!!!!♡

[@marsbit1711]

i know it’s different to hear this than to believe it yourself but your artwork is so beautiful. the video is not even over but what youre doing is always inspiring. hearing you talk though struggles is important. it’s easier to enjoy work when it’s not yours because we don’t see what you were among for, but regardless, i love whatever you do.

[@marialauramalventano4014]

Hi! Which number is the gray pencil you use for shading here? Thank you! 😍

[@toddcercone6715]

Why, Oh Why are your least favorite paintings MY absolute favorite. I love this.

[@nicolettetabanag5684]

❤️❤️❤️

[@denisegallant4647]

I love your style. You have encouraged me to try different techniques

[@dianemoos2951]

I really love your work... You just try to hold on to your ideas to much...when you just let go and let your art go where it wants to go it gets very interesting....

[@evenmegan]

I always love the way you draw ears (:

[@cigimon4]

totally unrelated and random but the pink splash part on the hair gave me digimon season onevibes for some unknown reason???

[@bleachedout805]

It is interesting to hear you overcome that perfectionist mind set and really alter expectations as you allow yourself to become an objective observer for your own work. Really cool.

[@serenaycerentuzun]

I think you might have "too much" gene like Jenna Marbles lol. Love the artwork. Like you said sometimes you gotta push through the process to see the end even if it's a struggle. Not just in art but in many parts of our life.

[@itsmariana878]

the piece is SO BEAUTIFUL~ ✨ but how the heck does she know where to put the colors?? like OMG she a color theory QUEEN~👑

[@brandytaylor1986.]

I love the colors and effects in the painting makes a sort of a dreamy effect.

[@tamaraibrahim9856]

hello chris i'm not sure you will be able to see this comment but which do recommend better with watercolor prismacolor premier or faber polychromos?

[@vincentgurus2601]

Amazing tutorial. Do u prefer prismacolor or faber castel?

[@lannachari1990]

I love your art style😍. can you do a tutorial on your coloring style? I've watched your videos and I love how u use colors that aren't necessarily skin tones but still you get a skin tone when you complete it. how do you do that? what makes you determine the colors you'll use? can you explain your color theory? I'm new to art and have a lot to learn...

[@РостиславВеличко-г2о]

The placement of the ears causes the brain to burst. They should be higher!

[@francismullen9417]

Stop saying how confident you are, just do it. Then it shows us that we can do it too l o l

[@wujianart3727]

Good artwork! So Beautiful ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@carolshepherd4894]

Your choice of background music is a riot! I Loved it!

[@_morelia]

I remember when I started watching you and I must sat that you improved so much! I really like how experimental you have become. Beautiful piece :)

[@GoodWafflez]

I love this, funny how much you don't like it at first

[@Fers_Ibarra]

Prismacolors or Holbein pinks are so vivid and bold 🩷

[@Paola-yc2ou]

Will it be okay if I try this coloring technique?

[@Brisaburkhart]

I thought this painting was perfectly finished like 72 different times idk how it managed to get even better, just the painting in the first 10 minutes is better than anything I could ever do !!!!

[@niftoon]

How lively !!! I'm feeling it'll start talking!! I love your art so much much!

[@Vintage_Tales_Studio]

looking forward to your shop opening back up

[@art_julio_lancis]

So lovely art work 👌 l like your style friend 👍

[@NatUSLife]

Do you know why on some pencils it says "Made in Germany" and on others "Germany" and on those it is "SV" mark? I looked on the official site picture of Polychromos they all have "SV" marks and "GERMANY". Or it is new series mixed with old one? I just got my first set of them and found this difference.

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

I love your work is beautiful thanks to share

[@cubcakecreations]

I absolutely love your art! Its always so BEAUTIFUL!

[@francismullen9417]

I'd like it keep going you're on. point.

[@Polecat54941]

Very nice Painting and interesting process :)

[@JeanneBook]

Deja Vu video wth.

[@carolinedraper2825]

I thought this would be in real time

[@claudielafontaine666]

I'd love to "struggle" like that too ! Geeeeezzz you're talented

[@ludmillajustus2045]

How come the paper does not make huge waves?? What do i do wrong? I tried to paint just on dry paper, tried to pre-wet it, tried to damp it and press it with a book until its dried, but it always shrinks in waves as i start painting. Whats the secret? 😂 I absolutely LOVE this painting!!!

[@Miss207]

It’s not just the thickness of the paper. You need paper that has low level of alcohol in it. The less alcohol the less waves ❤️ and if you don’t have put a cloth over the paper and iron it. That flattens the paper nicely and smoothly. Get medium quality paper. It makes all the difference.

[@rosezif]

This is fantastic!!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Thank you for showing us how the magic happens!!!!

[@Helladrio]

This one is freakin' awesome!!!

[@PaulaakaPaben]

I think it is wonderful!

[@nihad-m]

She reminds me of Tinkerbell

[@CDBJ2003]

I just found your channel. And I am so grateful I did!! You're so amazing!! 💜💜

[@MissChibiArtist]

Loved "When in doubt, throw in some harder edges, and it will look like you knew what you were doing." That's literally what I was doing on the piece I was working on while watching this video. Haha. XD This artwork you made is gorgeous by the way!

[@anthonycarter1528]

Your character looks like she's underwater (swept up hair). I like how the Polychromos work along side the watercolors.

[@cyndih4720]

I love your way with color. I love the idea of using a "rainbow" of color like this--it is so me and I just love staring at your work. :-D