Why Should You Use Water Soluble Graphite? [Follow Along Exercise]

[@greekveteran2715]

These and the Pitt Graphite Matt, are the best wooden pencils I've ever used for sketching/drawing! The tips you provide here,are spot on! Good job!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Thank you!

[@JanetHadson-po2zr]

Have you tried Mars lumogrsph ? They are darker and good for creating shadow areas and darker values or just draw with them

[@blackbird3456]

I don't sketch with the 4b water soluble graphite pencil, but with the hb. The hb is so pale that when it gets watered, it's almost white as the paper. I do not have the 4b water soluble graphite of faber castell, but I have the hb, 2b, 6b and 8b. I still have a lot to learn with this medium though. I'll use my hb water soluble pencil in my next acrylic paints projects (acrylic paint is water based so the pencils will just erase itself). I just learnt about dipping the pencil in the water. I never knew that I could do that with water soluble pencils.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Great suggestions. Thanks for sharing...and thanks for watching. Have a great day.

[@carriecardwell608]

Thanks so much for posting this... I have been looking for a good video of a value study using just a black water soluble graphite pencil! This video was very helpful, so thank you!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

You are very welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for the feedback.

[@makalu877]

You have beautiful hands................thx for the video.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Well....thank you for the complement. :-) 🙌 Glory to God!

[@makalu877]

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[@Louvre2012]

Excellent series. Thank you!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@delphinewood7519]

I’m love this exercise. Thanks! I purchased a graphite watercolor set. Any ideas for that medium would be appreciated. 🙏🌵🌵🌵

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Thanks for the feedback Delphine. I may have to post another video on this topic. Have a great day!!

[@dianedeangelis1689]

Value is a great subject to address in a video with watercolor. This subject is something that I feel is neglected, and KZbin videos. However, there is one problem with the video. Do you split the screen with the value study of the dog on the left and your pallet on the right. What we really need is for you to have the photograph of the dog on the right instead of your pallet. There is no need for us to see the color as you’re only using one color. But I found myself really wishing that I could compare the value study you were painting to the actual photograph during to the whole video.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Great feedback. Thanks.

[@chashere2621]

any way I can use pencil charcoal etc.. to do outline of image and if for example face looks mess easily get rid of image wipe it of like chalk board, trying to do on canvas that are primed, tired, pencils seem to always leave marks and take forever to delete, also charcoal with needed rubber difficult to remove all traces, must be way can remove sketches easily so dont have to spend long time rubbing out etc.. heard water soluable pencils but find not great. PLEASE CAN ANYONE HELP XX

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

I use graphite pencil. Once I finish my drawing I lightly use an eraser to remove the darkest marks, leaving a faint outlines of my shapes. I don't mind if some of these drawings show through the final watercolor painting. It is part of the ART, in my opinion. The water soluble graphite that I review in this video is something I have experimented with and I like it. I would experiment to discover which technique you prefer. :-)

[@ripe_avocados]

Hi can we then paint watercolour paint over this?

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Hi Sara. I tend to use the water soluble graphite only for value studies, as demonstrated in the video, so I don't usually add color. Since the graphite is water soluble, you run the risk of "moving" the graphite (i.e. smearing or lifting) when you re-wet it and paint over it. You might not get the results you desire. However the best way to learn, is to try it. I would recommend doing some tests before you try it on a finished drawing. Have fun and keep on painting!!

[@mollywollydiddleallday]

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[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

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[@JanetHadson-po2zr]

Not a good idea dipping pencil on water

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@Kate-sp1vx6vz9z]

One dips only the tip (graphite), not the wood, so no damage is done.