Watercolor Pencils Flowers - Step by Step Calla Lily (Trying Caran d'Ache)

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Don't forget to download your Free Watercolor Pencils Guide (link in video description) and watch this next: Watercolor Pencils (7 Mistakes Beginners Make!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnrNi5RspZaYrqs

[@noracoughlan5050]

Nora ireland love your picture flowers first time to see your show .from now on ill be looking forward. Im 79 with cancer so i found it very encouraging .love your show never paint ed before .this will help me during treatment. Thank you god bless..nora

[@kristenquain4941]

This was great!! "The flower's mother doesn't need to recognize it. " I find comments like that very inspiring. Thank you!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@OneTrueWord1988]

Kristen Quain: I loved that too! 😻😊💐

[@moyke3]

Now I want watercolor pencils--more art supplies! Is there no end? Lol!

[@shadowguard3578]

@@moyke3 no end!

[@evelyne7071]

Before I saw any of your tutorials, I was actually dipping my watercolor pencils in the water and applying them that way. So, there is never just one way. Sometimes, ignorance is bliss.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

It doesn't hurt to do that occasionally too :-)

[@artsymargo]

Michele, the tip about pulling the color INTO the subject instead of toward the edge was exactly what I needed to know. In the PDF (but not in the video), you mentioned, "... or the pigment will just keep traveling and you will get a hard edge." I've been disappointed with the hard edges I get when using wc pencils, even when drawing lightly, and now I know why. Thank you for both the video and the PDF!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful! People always go aha at that one!

[@liamwatson5125]

I have Caran D’ache watercolour pastels, Michele. They’re very colourful. You’re saying the name correctly.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Oh thank you!

[@lindabullock6159]

Amazing skill . Thank you for sharing your talent. I’m learning so much .

[@sylviaeisma2419]

Hi Michelle, I enjoy watching your videos. I am Dutch and also love using Caran d'Ache pencils and recently I wondered what the name actually meant. I was surprised to learn that it was the pseudonym of a French artist and originally came from the Russian 'karandash' , which means pencil ✏.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Oh thank you, I only learned that recently too!

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Wow that’s a gorgeous detailed & colorful bottom of the Calla Lily that just makes this flower pop. This is definitely my favorite one of the flowers you’ve done for us. Thanks for sharing this with us and making watercolor pencils painting fun & enjoyable for me.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks so much 😊

[@andyturner9796]

Flowers are not really my scene Michelle, but your techniques are so good, and so helpful. Thanks 🤩

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you like them, of course most techniques can be used for landscapes and portraits too!

[@damecupcake]

I was on the fence about taking your watercolor pencil course, but I have changed my mind since viewing this video! This is information packed and I trust your course will be worth my time. Thank you, Michele!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I'm so glad!

[@ronniecremers2354]

Great video, I have had pencils for years but was timid to try them for an entire picture. I will do now, BTW we call them cotton balls. Thanks!

[@dannyartsstuff2107]

excellent video! and you did very good giving hints and tips through out the video. i love the vibrant colors of this flower. peace.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tedmount331]

Thank you. I have new pencils but have never tried them-you demonstrated some very helpful techniques!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lanahughes5254]

Learned a couple of things from this tutorial and how to use my new watercolor pencils. Thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are very welcome!

[@aliciashackley5830]

As always Michele this is beautiful and instructional. Must give watercolor pencils a go now. Lol. Thx very much. 🥰

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Have fun!

[@OneTrueWord1988]

Thank you for this very helpful and lovely tutorial! I have been buying these pencils a few at a time, swatching them, and making color charts, but haven't really painted with them yet. It helped me so much to see you actually use them. I tend to paint in more of a loose manner, and paint mostly flowers, so I would love to see you do a loose flower painting using these pencils. Any flower you choose would be just fine. And yes, you are pronouncing Caran d'ache just perfectly! Interesting sidenote: Caran d'ache is not French at all, but the transliteration of the Russian word for pencil, so any giggling over your supposed "French" pronunciation of the word is a bit misplaced. (I have a degree in Russian.) 😊😻👏💐

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wow, that's amazing. I am terrible at languages. I can say a few words in Mandarin, but only because I do martial arts. So I could say 'Crescent Kick' but have no idea how to order a drink :-)

[@OneTrueWord1988]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Lol! The first words I always learn in a language are "Help!" and "Where's the toilet?" "Crescent kick" would not, necessarily, be on the top of my list!" 😆😄😅

[@lourdescarballo5117]

very good tutorial Beautiful work LEARN A LOT THANKS

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you too

[@KatherineLWince]

My favorite part of your painting this delicate flower is that you like to live dangerously when opening your products. Beautiful! I have a calla lily sketched onto a piece of watercolor paper that has just been sitting. Thanks for showing the way, fingers crossed.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Good luck!

[@KatherineLWince]

thank you!!!@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber

[@pragya360]

Fabulous! My art with colours started with an old set of water colour pencils during the lockdown. What a lovely journey it has been since. Thanks for this wonderful tutorial.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are welcome!

[@Rollmop]

Can't beat Caran d'Ache - superb pencils

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Yes they are excellent!

[@madelinewalker336]

Just what I was needing. Thanks!

[@marlenevincent6019]

Great explanation of watercolor pencils Michael thank you.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are very welcome

[@anneedmunds9025]

I have painted along and my Lilly is not too bad. I have Faber Castill w colour pencils the are good. Your video was informative and easy to follow. Thank you Anne from New Zealand

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Hi Anne, that's great, you are very welcome!

[@karenpierce1905]

I love how you painted this. Very informative. I am creating a tiger swallowtail with Caran D'ache watercolor pencils your tips are very helpful.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wonderful!

[@cindylouwhobohl6983]

Michele I have a set of Derwent Watercolor pencils. No one has shown me.....until now....how to use them properly. I learned a lot by watching you paint this beautiful calla Lily. Thank you💗

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are most welcome!

[@donnaculp362]

🎉. I’m Learning so much ❣️. Thank you 🎉

[@Sheba-us7og]

HI Michelle, just discovered your tutorials on watercolor paints and pencils, they are so helpful, I tried few myself (beginner and very pleased with me!) started art class late last year for fun, enjoyment and relaxation. I've learnt so mach and really proud of me! thanks

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wonderful!

[@sharonwilliams3185]

Absolutely fabulous!

[@lauriehuber8048]

I too had a good giggle about “ the flower’s Mother doesn’t need to recognize it” 🤣😹🤣 I don’t know about Americans but Canadians call those “cotton wool” things, cotton pads... I use them mostly to take off nail polish... How dare the “watercolour pencil police” tell you how to use your pencils! There are nuts everywhere!😹😂 I really enjoyed this tutorial! I just tried to paint a watercolour Calla Lily for my sister... It was a white one...so hard to paint a white flower...😩😩

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I have a couple of videos coming up that will help you with white flowers, one for making flower shadows and a white rose tutorial...

[@lauriehuber8048]

Can hardly wait! Thank You..❤️❤️

[@Merletth]

Absolutely beautiful with many many tips for us

[@jackilyncaraballo6586]

Thank you Michele! Very informative and helpful!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad it was helpful!

[@luckybugtarot1717]

Loved it! Thank you 🎉

[@reneebanbury7066]

Very pretty!

[@carollen5601]

Thank you Michele, it's very beautiful.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I'm glad you like it

[@josivandenbrink4253]

Beautiful painting Michele. And your narrating is very helpful, as well as entertaining. If you've covered everyone's wishlist, could you do something with Derwent Inktense pencils?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks will add it to list of ideas :-)

[@valeriegehling4358]

Super! Found this video whilst doing your watercolour pencils basic course ( flowers ), ideal! So I can add this to your course. Thanks.

[@magdalenagaton2737]

Thank you Michele you are a fantastic educator

[@blueskies000]

you are incredible!

[@nancyhohmann9015]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@dreamalamb4259]

Very nice

[@allonewordcaps]

Nice!

[@richardsander3200]

Thanks Michele for this video tutorial. Very interesting. I enjoyed it. Have a good day from Canarias Islands!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you! You too!

[@susanfraser3872]

Thank you for these techniques.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You are welcome!

[@abhijitmondal6506]

Nice video ❤🎉

[@RKDivaDP]

Awesome

[@mariapazaristeaguirre4491]

You and your car are unique. Great teacher!! 😍

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you! 😃

[@berylbyrne3768]

Awesome ,

[@bettygalanter4417]

Love this tutorial! Thank you Michele. I have had water color pencils for ages and never used them and now I am going to try. Lovely painting as well!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks, and good luck!

[@JennyThomas-g3o]

Excellent tips and great result except I would like to have seen the lily bloom slightly lighter pink.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Great suggestion!

[@cydtaylor]

Fantastic lesson 👏

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks! 😃

[@rosejordan4245]

Thanks for giving us such simple and helpful instructions.

[@gertaboshoff6791]

Thakyou!!!👏👏🌷

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Welcome 😊

[@John_B20]

Absolutely beautiful!!! I cannot wait until your watercolor pencil class starts!!! I am so ready. I haven't tried that brand as of yet because of the price but I do have the set of Derwent watercolor pencils and oh how I love these pencils!! Thank you again Michele. As always excellent instruction!!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you so much!

[@jefffawver888]

BEAUTIFUL THANX FOR SHARING......

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@Kyomiibrown]

If you use a taklon brush or stiffer brush to spread the pencil pigment first then these pencils can disperse without leaving any lines. You can then soften with your normal brush. Of course this is just personal preference, nothing more 😊

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for sharing!

[@deniseschmitt5922]

Excellent

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@NahidRabiee]

Great!Thanks👌🏻👌🏻🙏🏻

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you too!

[@katejohnson7019]

Great technique for fine lines! Thank you for another great tutorial

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks for watching!

[@maggietattersfield2859]

Love your tutorials. Thank you!

[@sfalhady]

Nice

[@kathyhall668]

Awsome, thanks!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

No problem!

[@ConnieWoodworth]

I know there is probably a good reason, but why not use masking fluid for the white lines at the throat of the Lilly? I loved this tutorial, start to finish.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

You mean the ones where I used an embossing tool? It's possible, if you mixed the colour off paper, but if you draw across masking fluid with a pencil it is sure to lift.

[@alrenefischer4481]

Absolutely loved watching you paint thank youxxxx

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thanks so much 😊

[@normaspande3141]

Thank you, that was fun to watch your work

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!

[@maggimarmion3836]

Yay!! Pencils 👍😍

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

🎉

[@anneedmunds9025]

It looks good will try it soon. Must swatch my water colour pencils as well.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Have fun!

[@brendarudman8806]

Try different lipsticks Michelle A rose pinkish red next🎉

[@scoiataeli]

😍 Watercolour pencils, yes! Michele, would it be possible to test some watercolour crayons some time, too? There are plenty of new (and strange) watercolour products appearing recently. I have just bumped into watercolour graphite paints 😀🤷‍♀️

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Noted! Yes so many fun things to try!

[@tbm7187]

Love it! Thank you! ♥♥

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you like it!

[@mervwoodley3598]

Thoroughly enjoyed this tutorial, are caran d ache worth the extra money

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I find they are, buy a couple of singles before committing to a whole set if you are worried.

[@kristenquain4941]

Michele, Holding a waterbrush in one hand and a hair dryer in the other I was just able to push my scruffy edge lines far neater. Have you tried this? Kristen

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Hi Kristen, I never use a hairdryer (except on my hair) but whatever works for you is brilliant!

[@lyndabrooks2740]

Thank you Michelle for your demonstration packed with useful advice. I wonder if you have any tips on how to print the photo with an accurate colour match. My print is much duller than the computer image.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I find that I need to lighten everything before it prints, my printer prints very dark. If you use something like photoshop or Canva (free) try upping the brightness and increasing the saturation.

[@lyndabrooks2740]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Thanks Michelle, I’ll give that a go.

[@AnnieThanjan]

My water colour pencils are looking very dull and light compared to the bright pink and green of your video. Maybe its the brand or i could just wait for it to dry and use them again?

[@crazyinclarence5531]

Lol! Your car can be seen from space. This made me laugh. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Glad you enjoyed it! I cleaned the car last week, it has reached retina damage levels of brightness now...

[@mariapazaristeaguirre4491]

In the leaf, can be used masking fluid?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Yes, providing you don't take the pencils across the top of it as it may lift. So you could put the masking fluid on the white parts, colour around them but not right up to them and then go across the whole thing with the brush.

[@tbm7187]

Has anyone tried the brush-pen type of watercolors? I got a set for the holidays. I find the brushes annoying, but the colors are bright and pretty!

[@marcwheeler4406]

Wow that's simply lovely...mikelle newyork mom🎨✍👩‍🎨😷👋

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you! 🤗

[@vixen6934]

je vous découvre et je suis aux anges merci pour de nous faire partager votre experience . pour nous les débutants . et vos modèles sont magnifiques . on m'a offert une boite de crayon aquarellable faber castels et je vais pouvoir faire le pas a pas de cette fleur et ensuite progresser dans vos tutoriel! je m'abonne tant vous le méritez.🌹😊

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Merci!

[@katemccarthy2463]

What do you find the easiest, most workable type of board to draw and paint on? I was just looking at what you are working on. Maybe a stupid question, but I have been using my desk. Any suggestions, thank you

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I have a high desk and a stool, so I can stand if I wish. I use stretched paper on board, I just have a selection of ply and mdf boards. I prefer the ply but it needs to be thick enough not to warp. Both can be heavy but are cheap. You can get more fancy lighter boards from art suppliers.

[@katemccarthy2463]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber thank you

[@cheryllbarsic9677]

Where can I see how you put some background in?

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I can't recall if I did a background for this one... it may be in a video with other backgrounds. I can't find it, but if you put backgrounds in the search with my name you should find some useful stuff.

[@judypearl3516]

Thanks once again, Michelle for a wonderful tutorial....I have learned a great deal about painting with water colour pencils....I have posted my version of it o Facebook group page..please let me know your opinion...

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Wonderful!

[@margaretcoeshall5281]

Yes please more. Water pencil landscaped for eg.

[@SharonH11100]

Try

[@BrazenSpirituality]

You: The flower’s mother does not need to recognize it Me: 🧐🤔😮😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@vixen6934]

bonjour je voudrais savoir si votre cours payant de peindre des fleusr a 129 euros peut etre traduit en francais car mon anglais est tres basic car je suis tres interéssé par celui ci merci milles fois ! 😀

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Bonjour, malheureusement je n'ai pas les services pour le faire pour le moment. Je suis désolé

[@vixen6934]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber merci mais je PenSe que Les demonstrations suffiront pour me permettre de travailler JE VAIS tester la feuille et ensuite JE verrais Bien Vous etes la plus complete Dan's ce medium. Tres heureux de Vous avoir rencontré Vous le serez d'une grande aide pour progresser. Merci✌️😉

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

@@vixen6934 J'ai quelques petits cours gratuits disponibles, vous pouvez suivre un cours gratuit et voir comment vous vous en sortez. Merci beaucoup pour vos gentils mots !

[@vixen6934]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber c'est vrai que JE VAIS suivre UN de Vos cours gratuit mais avec Vos cours sur KZbin JE peux mettre Les sous titre ce qui facilite la comprehension du geste plus la parole . Si l'essai de la feuille est concluant JE n'hesiterais pas a prendre in cours payant parce que votre travail merite une participation financiere. 👍🙂

[@robinkinley6851]

As a retired French teacher, I’m getting a bit of a giggle about the pronunciation...you’re very close really. Though I always wonder why so many Brits don’t speak French very well as they live so close to France...I learned to speak it fluently but would’ve cut my right arm off to be able to so easily go over and practice it there, as trips to France are expensive for Americans..

[@OneTrueWord1988]

Robin Kinley: I am a teacher too! (You may want to see my comment above.) 😊😻💐

[@robinkinley6851]

Indeed, I looked up the meaning and it’s not even French! Just something made up from a Russian word. So Michelle has the last laugh...interesting how it was the pseudonym for a famous French cartoonist. At any rate a very informative watercolor pencil tutorial...

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

I actually don't enjoy France. I want to like France but whenever I go it just seems like England, and the food is a nightmare because I am vegan. France has no time for vegans lol. I am far happier in sunny countries. I have been to Malta a lot, the language is fascinating, seems to be a mix of Italian and Arabic...

[@robinkinley6851]

@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber well, you will just have to come visit here where I live...it’s in the upper 90’s today..we had a British film crew here for a segment on our solar powered community and they were about ready to melt in the summer heat! Lovely flower tutorial...can’t wait till your floral pencil class starts!

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

@@robinkinley6851 British are always too cold or too hot 🤣

[@luckycharm1611]

Vi got a headache kistwning to you, because it is difficult to understand yiur accent and then give a very lomg commentary i was waiting for the demo to start

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Well I've got a headache reading your word salad comment so I guess we're even...

[@muzduza44]

Dooable

[@StephenBridgett]

Excellent

[@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber]

Thank you!