When I was small child (around 50 to 55 yrs ago), we had these "colouring books" where the pictures were all filled in with little dots. These dots were actully ink spots, and when you brushed over them with a wet brush, they released their colour and you painted that section. It was exciting to see what colour each area of a picture was, and I spent many happy hours "painting" these pictures. The first time I used the Inktense, doing the swatching, it reminded me of that. The excitement was the same, and it just really took me back there.
I love the Inktense pencils and have been pleased with the results even without the water brush. I didn't know at the time that there was a water blender and have been worried about it making the uncoloured picture on the back get a bit of seepage. I do use always a cardboard sleeve to help the pic I am working on to give support but with the water pen, doesn't it bleed at all to the image behind it on the previous page or the image on the next page? Any feedback is welcome as I am keen to get back to it. I agree with you that the colours of the pencil aren't anything like the colour really is...
This is what I'm wondering too bc I've used these on cardstock before and the paper warps and the color seeped through in some spots. It wasn't cardstock meant for art, it was card making cardstock that my mom had left over, but it seeped though even tho it was relatively thick and heavy. I really want to use my inktense pencils in my Maria Trolle coloring book too, but I'm worried the paper will warp and the color will bleed like it did really badly with the cardstock.
@@ReverieOfThorns I have tried brushing the actual pencil tip with the water brush which sorta worked. And I have also just gently reapplied more pencil and not used water. I have a couple that came out well and didn't bleed or warp the paper or seep into the picture on the other side. One of them came out so well my sister refused to believe that I had not used water at all - but I achieved a nice look. If you discover any methods I would love you to let me know and I will do likewise if you are ok with that. Maybe a Facebook exchange or something? I don't use that platform much though - I have an instagram I rarely use - could upload pics... Anyway, I guess the key is down to great paper and as little water as possible. It is scary though...I have so many half finished books...and a gazillion pencils :)
Thank you so much for this video! My 72 set is being delivered today and I want to know what I’m doing, this helps A LOT!! Thank you for all of your time, effort, talent, that you share with us all!
Oh I hope you love your new set of Inktense. They are so fun to play with. I have some more recent videos showing how to use them and even a very recent video showing many different techniques. I also have a color along on my channel using them where I colored a bunny in Rachel Mintz's Friendship coloring book.
I found a local craft store with these in open stock. I don't normally work with watercolor but my son does. I think i'm going to buy a few and give them to him as a gift to see if he likes them. I think he's currently using the Faber Castell Aqua. I love the pumpkin.
I just bought the Inktense 36 pencil set and I love them. So nice to use and Prismacolors enhance them so nicely. Thank you for your wonderful videos! Love them!
I've had the 72 set of Inktense pencils for a couple of years and not really used them much. Hubby just gave me the 72 set of Inktense blocks for Christmas. I found this tutorial looking for ideas to use them both. I have 2 of Maria's books but this isn't one of them. I love her books so I will probably order this one. Thank you for the inspiration.
I’m so glad you found my channel. Welcome! I just finished a color along where I colored a bunny by the Rachel Mintz. If you go to the playlist section of my channel, you will find it there. It’s also some of my most very recent videos. There are a lot of Derwent Inktense tutorials in that color along.
I bought the 72 ink tense blocks year ago. I was about to give it away 😱😱😱😱😱 Until I found how pretty results come up with. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ yes !! Is amazing
I love Inktense pencils. They are so versatile and vibrant. I think they are Derwent's best product. I love the Derwent Lightfast pencils too though, for dry colouring.
I'm glad you were gifted these!! The pencils lay down so lovely and when activated make such beautiful colors!! 😍 Great looking pumpkin! 🎃 Makes me think of Peter, Peter pumpkin eater! 😉
I have had my 72 set for years and have played with them but nothing serious.....you make it look so easy. I may just get them out and give them another try....TY for the inspiration!
I am so glad this video inspired you. If you're in my Facebook group, I'd love to see your coloring page after you pull them back out and try them again.
Are waterpens a must have for inktense pencils for proper water control? It looks nice the way you do it. I am impressed. I am debating on getting these inktense actually, but I wonder if it works like watercolor brush pens (which I never liked or hardly use). I am used to watercolor pans or tubes. I use watercolor pencils for touch ups if needed. Can you also use inktense on top of watercolor painting (for touch ups to make the color a little brighter since watercolor fades once it dries)? Great presentation.
Thankyou so much a fantastic review.I looked at about 6 reviews before I found yours and they where terrible reviews so much so I had decided not to be bothered with the inktense but now after seeing your wonderful review I am sold.This will be a definite purchase now.For you 👏👏👏🌈
I’m so glad this video was helpful to you. I also just did an entire color along using the Derwent Inktense complete with tutorials for every part of the picture. You may want to follow along after you get your pencils in the mail. I think you will love these. Here is the playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLCV050IiJShqA1uR-hvjuVVCfOMBjQTnV.html
The pages in this book really stand up to the water. The pages are pretty thick and there is fantastic paper in this book. All the Maria Trolle books and Hanna Karlzon books work wonderfully with water. Just put something behind the pages.
Derwent has so many different types of colored pencils it makes my head spin, but I'll try the colorsouft or the inktense some time. They seem super fun to blend with the water brush, wow!
Thanks, you demoed and explained Inktense pencils do well.If I'm going to use them, I copy the drawing onto the proper weight of paper first. Then I can use as many layers as I do in color pencils, as long as I give each layer plenty of drying time.
If you have a old mainstay cutting board from walmart like the white plastic you can scribble the derwert pencil on it and pick up the color from the board..( or its helpful to mix two watercolor pencils colors or derwert color on the board) instead of holding it in case you drop the pencil or wcb..that was my accident I learned hard way from my caryola wcp drop... I messed up drawing and painting.🤦♂️...also caran dasche has a similar board but its appx 12.00ish plus shipping versus a couple dollars for the mainstay cutting board at walmart... the caran dashe it's a nice size for desk tops tho altho you might find that you like the mainstay size better as its twice the size.. by the way did you get any bleed thru onto pior page...?.many art blessing to you today..very informative video...
i dont mean to be offtopic but does anyone know of a way to log back into an instagram account? I was stupid lost my password. I would love any tips you can offer me.
@Ricky Demetrius Thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Can you please demo and explain the outline pencil . Someone posted that it acts as a barrier for inks, but they didn't demo or elaborate. Thank you much.. I bought that book you're using too! Yours looks really pretty. I'm still waiting for my Inktense order, but I have a few. I really like how you speak clearly and cheerfully... Like a friend! Love Marcia in Modesto
You mean the outliner pencil I’m assuming? I’ll have to see if I can demo it. I’ll add this to my list of requests. It would need to be by drawing in some objects on a coloring page. It’s generally used to create your outline that you’re going to color in.
I had the 72 ink tense blocks . I was about to give it away 😱😱😱😱😱😱 Until I saw the beautiful results you are showing us !!! Thanks 🙏 ♥️♥️♥️😆😆 Too bad we can’t show pictures.
I like your video, though music when your not talking to fill in for the silence or just some in the background might be nice. I've never heard of Derwent Inktense Colored Pencils but from what I can see here they look really awesome. I'll have to look more into it!
When I was small child (around 50 to 55 yrs ago), we had these "colouring books" where the pictures were all filled in with little dots. These dots were actully ink spots, and when you brushed over them with a wet brush, they released their colour and you painted that section. It was exciting to see what colour each area of a picture was, and I spent many happy hours "painting" these pictures.
The first time I used the Inktense, doing the swatching, it reminded me of that. The excitement was the same, and it just really took me back there.
Wow, sounds like lots of fun. 😊
I totally love these!
I love the Inktense pencils and have been pleased with the results even without the water brush. I didn't know at the time that there was a water blender and have been worried about it making the uncoloured picture on the back get a bit of seepage. I do use always a cardboard sleeve to help the pic I am working on to give support but with the water pen, doesn't it bleed at all to the image behind it on the previous page or the image on the next page? Any feedback is welcome as I am keen to get back to it. I agree with you that the colours of the pencil aren't anything like the colour really is...
This is what I'm wondering too bc I've used these on cardstock before and the paper warps and the color seeped through in some spots. It wasn't cardstock meant for art, it was card making cardstock that my mom had left over, but it seeped though even tho it was relatively thick and heavy. I really want to use my inktense pencils in my Maria Trolle coloring book too, but I'm worried the paper will warp and the color will bleed like it did really badly with the cardstock.
@@ReverieOfThorns I have tried brushing the actual pencil tip with the water brush which sorta worked. And I have also just gently reapplied more pencil and not used water. I have a couple that came out well and didn't bleed or warp the paper or seep into the picture on the other side. One of them came out so well my sister refused to believe that I had not used water at all - but I achieved a nice look. If you discover any methods I would love you to let me know and I will do likewise if you are ok with that. Maybe a Facebook exchange or something? I don't use that platform much though - I have an instagram I rarely use - could upload pics... Anyway, I guess the key is down to great paper and as little water as possible. It is scary though...I have so many half finished books...and a gazillion pencils :)
Wow awesome pumpkin makes me want to get my small set Derwent Inktense Pencils you make it look so easy to do thank you for showing us how you do it x
You are welcome. I am learning them for sure. It's a lot of fun. I hope you get your own set very soon. Thanks for watching.
Great video. I have the derwent inktense myself and I love them
Thank you so much for this video! My 72 set is being delivered today and I want to know what I’m doing, this helps A LOT!! Thank you for all of your time, effort, talent, that you share with us all!
Oh I hope you love your new set of Inktense. They are so fun to play with. I have some more recent videos showing how to use them and even a very recent video showing many different techniques. I also have a color along on my channel using them where I colored a bunny in Rachel Mintz's Friendship coloring book.
Love watching u color. Like the the depth u create
Thank you so much!
And dimension!
I found a local craft store with these in open stock. I don't normally work with watercolor but my son does. I think i'm going to buy a few and give them to him as a gift to see if he likes them. I think he's currently using the Faber Castell Aqua. I love the pumpkin.
I just bought the Inktense 36 pencil set and I love them. So nice to use and Prismacolors enhance them so nicely. Thank you for your wonderful videos! Love them!
I'm so glad you're enjoying your Inktense. They are such a different and unique pencil. I love mine! Enjoy them.
I’ve had these pencils for a while now and I’ve used them on fabric too. They are fantastic x
I've had the 72 set of Inktense pencils for a couple of years and not really used them much. Hubby just gave me the 72 set of Inktense blocks for Christmas.
I found this tutorial looking for ideas to use them both. I have 2 of Maria's books but this isn't one of them. I love her books so I will probably order this one. Thank you for the inspiration.
I’m so glad you found my channel. Welcome! I just finished a color along where I colored a bunny by the Rachel Mintz. If you go to the playlist section of my channel, you will find it there. It’s also some of my most very recent videos. There are a lot of Derwent Inktense tutorials in that color along.
Beautiful,I ever have the patience,to get that detailed coloring in one area,I am usually finished within the half to full hour
I bought the 72 ink tense blocks year ago.
I was about to give it away 😱😱😱😱😱
Until I found how pretty results come up with.
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ yes !! Is amazing
I was lucky enough to get these instead of chocolate for Easter lol, but I did get chocolate too, awesome pencils plus your videos are incredible xxxx
After viewing this. I couldn’t resist buying these pencils. You’re an inspiration. 🍁🎃🍁
You will love them!
Those are good color choices. Looks like the pumpkin is glowing.
Thank you! I love glow and highlights!
I love Inktense pencils. They are so versatile and vibrant. I think they are Derwent's best product. I love the Derwent Lightfast pencils too though, for dry colouring.
I totally agree!
The pumpkin looks fabulous, thank you 💖
Thank you so much. I love working with the Derwent Inktense.
I'm glad you were gifted these!! The pencils lay down so lovely and when activated make such beautiful colors!! 😍 Great looking pumpkin! 🎃 Makes me think of Peter, Peter pumpkin eater! 😉
Thanks for this great video!!! It's just what I needed to see!
You are so welcome!
Love all your videos! So very helpful! Thank you!!
Glad you like them!
I have had my 72 set for years and have played with them but nothing serious.....you make it look so easy. I may just get them out and give them another try....TY for the inspiration!
I am so glad this video inspired you. If you're in my Facebook group, I'd love to see your coloring page after you pull them back out and try them again.
Your swatches are amazing.
Thank you!
Are waterpens a must have for inktense pencils for proper water control? It looks nice the way you do it. I am impressed. I am debating on getting these inktense actually, but I wonder if it works like watercolor brush pens (which I never liked or hardly use). I am used to watercolor pans or tubes. I use watercolor pencils for touch ups if needed. Can you also use inktense on top of watercolor painting (for touch ups to make the color a little brighter since watercolor fades once it dries)? Great presentation.
I love Inktense. They are in my top 3 pencil brands. Have been for a couple of years. I'm glad you shared this demonstration with us.
They are becoming one of my favorites. Thanks for watching!
Yes,I love them too, I started with 36 set,then I got the blocks and definitely they are my favorite to color with
Oh goodness. I want the blocks now too!
Thankyou so much a fantastic review.I looked at about 6 reviews before I found yours and they where terrible reviews so much so I had decided not to be bothered with the inktense but now after seeing your wonderful review I am sold.This will be a definite purchase now.For you 👏👏👏🌈
I’m so glad this video was helpful to you. I also just did an entire color along using the Derwent Inktense complete with tutorials for every part of the picture. You may want to follow along after you get your pencils in the mail. I think you will love these. Here is the playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLCV050IiJShqA1uR-hvjuVVCfOMBjQTnV.html
@@PamelasPassionforPencils Thankyou so much I will watch them all really appreciated.👏🌈💫🕯✏️
@@deniseyoung8157 you’re welcome. Enjoy!
Hi. Which water brush pen do you like best? And have you tried the waterbrush pen with push button by derwent?
I am now using the push button ones by Derwent and love them. But I love any of the ones from Derwent.
Cool video, Pamela! How did the page stand up to the water? Any leaking of the Inktense to the other side of the page?
The pages in this book really stand up to the water. The pages are pretty thick and there is fantastic paper in this book. All the Maria Trolle books and Hanna Karlzon books work wonderfully with water. Just put something behind the pages.
I bought the 24 and loved them so got the 72 and ten the 24 ink blocks, I don’t use them nearly enough thank you for this video!
Derwent has so many different types of colored pencils it makes my head spin, but I'll try the colorsouft or the inktense some time. They seem super fun to blend with the water brush, wow!
Oh the waterbrush is so much fun! I recommend the Inktense first if you are trying to decide! Thanks for watching.
@@PamelasPassionforPencils Will do! uwu
Your pumpkin looks amazing.
Thanks so much! 😊
Thanks, you demoed and explained Inktense pencils do well.If I'm going to use them, I copy the drawing onto the proper weight of paper first. Then I can use as many layers as I do in color pencils, as long as I give each layer plenty of drying time.
If you have a old mainstay cutting board from walmart like the white plastic you can scribble the derwert pencil on it and pick up the color from the board..( or its helpful to mix two watercolor pencils colors or derwert color on the board) instead of holding it in case you drop the pencil or wcb..that was my accident I learned hard way from my caryola wcp drop... I messed up drawing and painting.🤦♂️...also caran dasche has a similar board but its appx 12.00ish plus shipping versus a couple dollars for the mainstay cutting board at walmart... the caran dashe it's a nice size for desk tops tho altho you might find that you like the mainstay size better as its twice the size.. by the way did you get any bleed thru onto pior page...?.many art blessing to you today..very informative video...
I just bought a set. I've also wanted them for a long time. I plan to use my Polychromos over the top for shading. This is gorgeous! Great job.
i dont mean to be offtopic but does anyone know of a way to log back into an instagram account?
I was stupid lost my password. I would love any tips you can offer me.
@Jadiel Fox instablaster :)
@Ricky Demetrius Thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Ricky Demetrius it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thanks so much, you saved my account :D
@Jadiel Fox you are welcome :D
I LOVE watching videos with inktense pencils because they seem so nice. I haven't been able to make the leap due to the price, though, haha
I am glad you're enjoying my videos. I hope you get some of these pencils soon. Thank you for watching.
I wish they would release bigger sets of the inktense palettes
That would be wonderful!
Can you please demo and explain the outline pencil . Someone posted that it acts as a barrier for inks, but they didn't demo or elaborate. Thank you much.. I bought that book you're using too!
Yours looks really pretty. I'm still waiting for my Inktense order, but I have a few. I really like how you speak clearly and cheerfully... Like a friend! Love Marcia in Modesto
You mean the outliner pencil I’m assuming? I’ll have to see if I can demo it. I’ll add this to my list of requests. It would need to be by drawing in some objects on a coloring page. It’s generally used to create your outline that you’re going to color in.
Awesome tutorial! Love it! You make everything look so easy 😊 question... did you apply gesso to the page? Thanks.
I’ve never used gesso for anything. I like my supplies to work for me without the extra help of things like gesso or blending agents. 😀
@@PamelasPassionforPencils thank you!
I had the 72 ink tense blocks . I was about to give it away 😱😱😱😱😱😱
Until I saw the beautiful results you are showing us !!! Thanks 🙏 ♥️♥️♥️😆😆
Too bad we can’t show pictures.
Oh I want the blocks so badly! I’m jealous! Pull them out and use them. They’re wonderful! ♥️
The color at the end of the pencil is the final washed/activated color, which is why the "lead" doesn't match.
I like your video, though music when your not talking to fill in for the silence or just some in the background might be nice. I've never heard of Derwent Inktense Colored Pencils but from what I can see here they look really awesome. I'll have to look more into it!