Winter Plein Air - Using Derwent Inktense & Faber Castell Graphite Pencils

[@rosalynpowell3310]

I love Inktense pencils too. Loved watching you at work. You have inspired me to get out and about. Thanks x

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Ah brilliant! Lovely to hear - thanks for watching

[@dianewarger6981]

Well Colin you’ve taken away all my excuses for winter sketching en plein air!😊 Good job. Minimal supplies, warm clothes, and sketch fast. I’ll give it a try.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Do, give it a try! It’s worth it!

[@lauramaravillas1534]

You definitely were suffering for your Art! Thank you for sharing this beautiful scenery. I live in Florida, so I don't see snow and ice very often! Just marvelous!

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Thank you! It was cold but beautiful

[@KateColors]

I've a fallen tree in the woods behind my house that my mind translates into a dramatic pose of a woman, verklempt. I can see it from my upstairs window. I've been wanting to sketch it since it fell three years ago. It's winter here. I can go out and sketch it from the side yard, near the parking lot. Hopefully, no one will bother me. I've been wanting to go out around here to sketch but I feel embarrassed. It's wicked cold out; maybe, that'll keep everyone else inside. Watching you is very encouraging. Thank you for your gentle coaxing. I think I'm going to give it a go. ❤

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Absolutely go for it and I suggest reframe the embarrassment to people really do enjoy watching someone make art outside!

[@CreativeAdverturer]

Really enjoyed your sketches, the way you create and your positive attitude to your image making. I need to get out sketching en plein air more and this inspired me. Thank you!

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

That’s great. Thanks for watching

[@TobySketchLoose]

Awesome drone work. Even better gloves 🎉🎉

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

The gloves are on point aren’t they! 😂

[@libellula3313]

Have you seen the tinted graphite? Im addicted. Thanks for a lovely, restful vlog. Jo in France 🇫🇷

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Ah thank you. Yes I have - I think it would did a video with them!

[@makingitup185]

Beautiful, and now 2 of the Inktense pencils just FELL into my basket.. I don’t even remember it happening 😉

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

That made me chuckle!! Enjoy them they are a great tool

[@vermiliongamboge155]

That was beautiful! I enjoyed watching you sketch that forest in the cold. Although the ground is similarly covered with snow here in Virginia USA, I think I'll sketch the woods behind our house from the window, instead of going out in it. I like both of your sketches; they each have their own appeal. The Inktense is vibrant but the graphite seems more delicate.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Such a lovely way to spend a morning. Enjoy sketching your woods! Thank you for watching and commenting

[@chrisgotch1762]

Wish it was snow here........38° Aussie Fan❤

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Hi Chris! Sounds very warm

[@architect420]

Love your attitude, thanks for sharing

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Thank you

[@paulnattress9584]

I've had a pack of the Faber Castell aquarelle and never got to grips with them but I now have a better idea of how I could use them - thanks! Love the Inktense too, I think I may grab a couple of those to try.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

That’s great! Glad the video was helpful

[@debsteinman1506]

Very enjoyable. Thanks for enduring the frosty air!

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

You’re welcome

[@dennismoules6631]

Colin is it not just wonderful being out capturing the world. When out the amount of people that stop to have a word and look at your work is amazing and you do get some very friendly pets. At the end of a session it’s nice to meet up with the rest of our group and look at our work over a lovely hot cup of tea.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

I really enjoy the group dynamic of sharing your work together at the end and I also enjoy flying solo doing plein in the stillness.. I agree Dennis capturing the world is a lovely thing to do

[@Sherlock2022]

I’ve only just discovered your channel. Nice to see your sketches, I have a couple of Derwent products, eg the Urban Sketching pan set. Nice drone footage too!

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Welcome! Loving the drone - gives such a unique perspective!

[@lizohagan8233]

You’re very brave to sit and sketch in the freezing cold! But thank you, both your paintings are wonderful. Love the drone shots.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Hi Liz, I LOVED it. Like REALLY loved it.. making these videos is fun and I find it a privilege that I receive lovely comments. Glad you enjoyed both results

[@mourneswanderer1767]

I actually prefer the Faber-Castell version. Both lovely wee sketches considering the gloves and cold. I love to go out to mountain environments like Spelga Dam and work in the comfort of my wee car. Keep up the great work and thanks indeed for sharing.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

The faber castell one is definitely more gentle! Thanks for watching

[@dianewarger6981]

Thanks!

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Thanks so much - really appreciated

[@sfos4898]

I got cold just watching the video! Both are wonderful, each in its own way. Each depends on drawing skills and observation, both of which I need to practice. Thank you so much for a sketch break in a lovely woods.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

You’re so welcome! Glad you enjoyed!

[@berniehayes286]

l have sat out side and sketched with pencil and when lam parked up some where l used to get the gear out and l do and have always loved nature,seeing you remind me of where l need to go to and if one doesn't do it then they deny themselves the pleasure and the beauty of nature,thankyou for your inspiration, love em both,

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Thank you - so true, it’s a joy to do!

[@angelinamichelle8474]

I love my Inktense and in particular the Indian Ink one. You have inspired me to take it outside. I only wish mine stayed hard like yours. Mine go soft in the Australian heat.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Definitely don’t have that problem here

[@richardingraham6353]

I really enjoy ink and water work. Great job

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Thank you

[@FrancesSawaya]

Each one has its own character. Think that I will try the blurry method but use pen and ink (obviously, not the indelible kind). Good for you to brave the cold. Braver than I am! Frances

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Thank you! It was cold but a great time

[@davidzemens352]

Great drone shots! I guess I did not realize how much snow you got in Northern Ireland.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Hi Dave, it’s not super common but it is this year!

[@FlyingDogStudio98]

Wonderful pieces! I believe the second was my favorite as well, but both were really nice. I’m also loving the drone footage. Looking forward to the next!

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Thank you!

[@pamelasmith6306]

Thank you so much for braving the cold,,I couldn’t choose they both are wonderful paintings…I love seeing the drone footage too….thank you

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it

[@PerryArtist]

It’s beautiful…I have some of the same pencils and never really used them… going to give it a go because of this post. Cheers!

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

That’s great to hear! Thank you do watching

[@betterudio171]

So glad to have found your channel, I am a beginner with watercolors and have the inktense pencils being delivered today. I love your vision as your pencils slide across the paper and when the brush touches the lines, the transformation becomes so lovely and bold at the same time. Thank you for the detailed explanation of your process. The colors of winter ❄️.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

That’s lovely to hear! Thank you for watching! (And enjoy your pencils when they arrive!!)

[@megbowyer6436]

Love the Derwent Inktense one.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Thank you

[@TheFatherpaul1]

I have a good set of inktense pencils and blocks but have never got to grips with them. Your video has inspired me to really have a go at using them. Thank you.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Ah brilliant! Delighted to hear that

[@pitysing66]

Hi Colin…I’m a brand new subscriber and really enjoyed your inspiring demonstration. Your cold toes bothered me though and I wondered if you have shoes or boots with a genuine shearling lining. Mine have made a real difference to me when I’m on an outdoor field trip with my camera. If that’s not an option for you, sitting with your feet on cardboard can help. Thanks for making me consider taking my inktense outside…love your results!

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

You’re welcome! Thankfully it’s very rarely that cold in NI!

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

Beautiful! I have a 12 set of Inktense pencils and a set of water soluable graphine pencils. I love them. I enjoyed watching you Sketch. It is very cold here in Pennsylvania, USA. So, I am not interested in plein air sketching at this time. 😂 Have a good weekend.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Glad you enjoyed it !

[@LaMancha958]

The Derwent Inktense are definitely on my wishlist!

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

They are so good!

[@DarciBarker1]

Both beautiful, but the Inktense was my favorite. Enjoy your videos!

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Mine too! So good to hear, thanks for watching

[@UJB123]

I like both ... excellent art out there in the cold!

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Thank you very much!

[@SallyGoessel-ow4sg]

Loved both videos I learned more about Derwent pencils. It easy to carry these pencils doing plein aire. Can you please do another one intense pencils plain aire.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Many more in the pipeline! Thanks for watching

[@bethofsherwood]

I live in Alberta Canada and its so cold with lots of snow for months. I would love to do this outside but the idea of people watching what I'm doing scares me. The only plus is where I walk is more remote, mostly have to watch for wildlife and for sure freezing water. I think you are amazing.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Hi Beth, I understand your fear, but actually people are really lovely, interested and impressed by anyone who would sketch or paint outside. The interesting thing is how painting outside affects style and colour choice!

[@yellowrosecottag]

Loved the inktense! I need to get a flat brush!

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

I had never seen the flat water brushes before and then found then on Amazon for about £4.50 for 3!

[@ingeborgsap9509]

Interesting to see it worked well with gloves on -well, it did for you- Liked the inktense best. Needed cup of hot tea, to watch this even insde :-) Jeans are too cold to sit down in. Try fleece pants and wind'/waterproofs over top, some skeeing socks too.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Thanks for the tips!

[@patriciabradley2286]

Colin I live in Southern Ireland near Cork. I would love to come to Belfast if you hold any workshops. I love your style and learn a lot from you on Utube. Please let me know. Thank Patricia Bradley. .

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Hi Patricia, thanks very much. Send me an email and I can let you know when the workshops happen

[@Graham_Thompson]

I might be going against flow of opinion but I liked the water soluble graphite although both were great, each to their own I suppose 😂. Really nice to see how many passers by spoke to you, where I live it doesn’t happen very often. Love the place where you where, looks amazing and I impressed with your dedication to do art in those conditions 🙏

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Yes people are friendly I find and want to chat which I enjoy! Glad you like the graphite one, much gentler! Thanks for watching

[@dees3179]

When I’m drawing in public sometimes I’m doing it spectacularly badly, like really really bad. It’s quite entertaining to see what people do when they come over for a nose and then feel compelled to find something nice to say, sometimes it’s because I’m doing some kind of experiment or responding to a silly challenge that won’t make sense out of context or I might just be making a mess. Other times I think im Doing a decent job and I get the exact same comments. It’s a bit of a leveller. It’s given me more confidence because most people we come across feel a compulsion to communicate and comment and will do do regardless of what I’m working on. Occasionally someone comes past who knows what they are talking about and that can be a nice change. But really it’s quite nice to just get on with painting. And to be honest if I get in the zone I don’t hear them and then people think I’m rude. The hazards of working in public. Such a lovely video, thanks for sharing your trip.

[@IslandGirl755]

It is wonderful to watch. What colour was your Inktense looked like blue but was it indigo? I like the second one

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

It was Indian ink

[@martinwebb3394]

You're getting plenty of use from your drone Colin - the footage really adds to your videos. I got the Faber Castell Aquarelle pencil set you used here after seeing your another of you videos (i love them) and i think I'll now have to look at getting some inktense pencils too - my only concern was that they might be too intense/unnatural colours- if possible I'd like to see you do another video using some of the other colours to see what they looked like. I was also thinking of Derwent Graphitint pencils - these are (i think) like the Faber Castell pencils you used here, graphite based - just coloured (quite subtle). Thanks again 👍

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

You’re welcome, I have other videos using the other colours, but I’m planning on doing lots more Inktense videos

[@martinwebb3394]

@Woodwardswatercolours I'll look forward to them 👍

[@Megzamani]

thank you. have you tried the carandache watersoluble graphite pencils.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Not yet!

[@Megzamani]

@Woodwardswatercolours oh they nice. I have the set. My mind forgets how many. Five or six. I will send an image with them to you. I haven't seen much on them. I also got the derwent graphitint set pencils and the pan set. Japanese carbon ink and carandache museum 12 set makes great creations

[@davidritter7237]

Which DJI drone did you use?

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

DJI mini 4k

[@davidritter7237]

@@Woodwardswatercolours I used to have an Air 2s and Spark before that. Drones give great views.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

@ they REALLY do

[@pamelabozzi239]

Inktense shows better. Thanks for freezing for us.

[@Woodwardswatercolours]

Ha! Thanks for watching