Watercolor vs Watercolor Pencils vs Watercolor Crayons | Complete Beginner's Guide

[@paintingandchocolate]

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[@PaulaScardamalia]

This is a well-done and useful explanation and comparison of the three water soluble media. I love all three, really. Traditional watercolor is challenging but I find its fluidity and transparency magical. Pencils do give more control and I like using them when I am working smaller or want more details. And the crayons are just fun for color, texture, and exploration.

[@paintingandchocolate]

That's a nice summary I find accurate for me personally too! Thank you Paula.

[@Soapartisan875]

I have all 3 mediums and I just found out about the Caran d’ache grinding palette for watercolor pencils. I bought one and now it’s much easier to use the pencils both for details and for washes when picked up from the palette with a wet brush. I also have water soluble “gelato” type gel crayons and I will also be using them on the palette for easier use . I have bought some of the grinding palettes for my elementary school aged nieces who I have introduced into different watercolor and art mediums to help them with their art creativity. They feel so professional with the proper tools to better help them with their confidence in creating their paintings . Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge as you are helping both young and old acquire techniques to better our creativity.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad to hear you enjoy the palette, I also find it to be a good investment!

[@claritzairosario68]

A very complete tutorial of water soluble media! Thank you for this. I love to use cold pressed watercolor paper, your artwork looks so beautiful! And of course, 100% cotton 😊

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad you enjoyed this video!

[@joykruczay]

As with all of your videos, you present so much excellent information and have a wonderful teaching style. Just letting you know that there was never any lead in pencils, it is graphite.Drawing and writing pencils are graphite and clay, with more clay making the pencil harder. Lead is a commonly misused term. Watercolor pencils are made up of powdered pigments and a water-soluble binder that holds the pigments together.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for this useful piece of information!

[@rowenodell7402]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I believe I will purchase the crayons and give them a try, but I have watched so many of your videos with the watercolor pencils and the inktense, that after trying, I tend to love them the most. Telling you that just because you asked. I’ll have to get back to you on the crayons after I give them a try…..as you have convinced me to try them.Great video as always.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for letting me know 🙂

[@nikibee70]

I enjoy using each one, the crayons are fun to use directly on the paper and then add water but I also scribble on a palette to use them as paint too 😊

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you for sharing about your experience 🙂

[@cousinjesse4450]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge I am still training my eye and understanding what results one should get from the different watercolor options. Your work is amazing.

[@paintingandchocolate]

Thank you and you're welcome !

[@schuhujin5019]

Juhu! Finally somebody shows the Hahnemühle Agave paper. It is here in my studio as well, but not in use so far, because I switched to sketchbooks before and find them very convenient. What experience do you have with this paper. It might be a game changer due to all the 100 % cotton recommendations. What do you think? My Albrecht Dürers sit in my drawer waiting for their time since ages. Normal watercolors were my go for medium. BUT: scince I get more and more experienced with watercolors, I remembered the pencils and find them adding a final detailed touch to the paintings. Or in lazy or outdoor situations. The neocolor2 s are my latest addition to my stash. I just used them a few times with a waterbrush, but found the color not to be very intense so far, but it is too early for a qualified opinion. I have to use them more. As for now, in my opinion every medium has its own possibilities and pros.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I agree about the neocolor not being intense i noticed too. I tried the agave paper with watercolors and disliked it so much...i havent tried with the other supplies.

[@schuhujin5019]

@@paintingandchocolate that's a pity with the agave. Did you try their bamboo paper? It is only called "mixed media", but I loved that one, especially as a beginner of watercolor who fiered to use expensive paper. The only thing that does not work is making fluid and tape. Otherwise I found myself grabbing the bamboo agian and again.

[@paintingandchocolate]

No, I'm sure it's awesome for some things though

[@ChantelleArts]

you've explained this so well, such a helpful video ☺☺

[@paintingandchocolate]

I'm glad you enjoyed, thank you for letting me know!

[@dawn4224]

Look for lightfast products regardless whether crayons, watercolors, or pencils.

[@paintingandchocolate]

I think it depends on the goal the person has. I personally still use both because I like to experiment a lot and practice art skills. For an exhibition or selling/framing some paintings, with the intent of becoming more pro or keeping artwork long term I agree and I'll go with the best supplies out there.

[@thaislopesgarcia384]

Are these suppliers free of animal source and animal cruelty?

[@paintingandchocolate]

Some offer vegan products not all.