That's a great idea! I haven't worked with colored pencils in a long time. It was a bit tedious for me, but this would speed it up and be convenient. Thanks for the tip!.
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OMG I loved this video. I loved your style of explaining, it was informative and also your style in painting resonates A LOT with what I am creating and trying to create. Obviously subscribed!
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Lots of lovely ideas. I have used the water brush with water sol grahpite and loved the effect. BTW you can layer watercolour pencils and mix colours that way - layer then wet - convenient for travelling as just 6 pencils needed maybe some brown to mix a good black too.
Thank you, that's very sweet to say. I have practiced a bit, so most of it was learned. I just love creating and trying to get better myself. Thanks for watching 😃
That's a good question, I haven't thought to try that. I bet it would work.i would probably store the point upright so the MS aren't always flowing through the chamber. . The brush might last longer that way. I would definitely try it for the convenience. Use a pipette to load it. Please let me know how it works.
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Most of the paper is Strathmore 140lbs. My favorite is Arches 140lb. but most of my journals are made with watercolor paper. Sketchbook paper is too thin.
A variation on that is to make swatches on a stiff card with each watercolor pencil in your set. You can carry that card with you, and pick up colors from it with the brush. It's a flat watercolor set that you can carry with you and keep tucked in the back of your pad.
Most of the ones I have came in a group when I ordered 100 half pans. 50 magnets came with it and they fit the size. However I have had to reglue many since the self-adhesive doesn't always stick. Got these on Amazon I have also bought a roll of magnets and cut them to fit. These magnets are a little thicker and stronger.
so, do you use just 1 brish for all colors? or have a couple to use? cleaning/refilling would take quite a bit of water - right? i have one- but rarely use it isnce i am not sure about lugging extra water whereever i go LOL
One brush for it all, it's filled with water, not paint. I dip the wet brush in the paint to pick up the color, wipe it on a paper towel to clean. One water filled brush will paint several small paintings.
No I haven't tried that. I hesitate to add too much water to acrylics because they loose their viscosity. If I want a wash, I'll just use watercolor because they are more transparent.
@@Mragy666 I personally would not. Fluid acrylics and inks may work, but when acrylic dries, it dries hard. I would think that would ruin the brush, and if you water down acrylic paint too much, it loses its viscosity and won't adhere to surfaces as well.
Ooo, yes, filling with acrylic ink works great. Havent had any trouble at all. I store them flat. Its handy to have at least 2 different dilutions for sketching.
@bobbuethe1477 sorry to take so long to respond. I think i started with Platinum Carbon black because its what i use in my fountain pen. Its supposed to be less cloggy. Ive refilled my light and midtone brushes with liquitex acrylic ink. Havent had any noticeable problems.
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I looove my water brushes! They make such a big difference for plein air. Chefs kiss!
They absolutely do!!! So convenient and allows me to paint literally anywhere with very few supplies. Thanks for commenting 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing these tips. New sub!
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#8 - Fill with Gamsol and use to blend softcore colored pencils. 😁
Thanks for the video!
That's a great idea! I haven't worked with colored pencils in a long time. It was a bit tedious for me, but this would speed it up and be convenient. Thanks for the tip!.
Since Gamsol is a solvent, wouldn’t it damage the plastic of the water brush? Have you actually tried it? I was thinking of trying it with Zestit.....
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Very helpful. Thanks!
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I’m so glad I found your channel. You give me inspiration to explore. Love all your tips. Now I’m off to paint.
Yay!!! This comment just makes my heart sing😃. I've been working on new videos this morning. So glad you found me, and I hope I can continue to inspire you in your own artistic journey. Thanks for watching!♥️
OMG I loved this video. I loved your style of explaining, it was informative and also your style in painting resonates A LOT with what I am creating and trying to create. Obviously subscribed!
Thank you so much!!!
I don't know why I didn't see this comment earlier. Thank you for subscribing, and hopefully, I will be posting on a more regular basis. Happy painting!
@@KariWaltz yasss! Thank you, happy painting to you too 🤗
Lots of lovely ideas. I have used the water brush with water sol grahpite and loved the effect. BTW you can layer watercolour pencils and mix colours that way - layer then wet - convenient for travelling as just 6 pencils needed maybe some brown to mix a good black too.
Good to know! Thanks for watching 😃
Just bought a 4 push button water brush set from Derwent and they're really nice.
I have just purchased some to try too! Let me know what you think. Happy creating!
You are so talented!
Thank you, that's very sweet to say. I have practiced a bit, so most of it was learned. I just love creating and trying to get better myself. Thanks for watching 😃
Good job👍💯 👌👌
Thank you!
Welcome🥰
I'm curious about filling the water brush with mineral spirits to blend standard color pencils.
That's a good question, I haven't thought to try that. I bet it would work.i would probably store the point upright so the MS aren't always flowing through the chamber. . The brush might last longer that way. I would definitely try it for the convenience. Use a pipette to load it. Please let me know how it works.
It works just fine for me. I've done it for about 4 years
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Excellent! Sorry I just found you, but congrats on reaching so many subscribers.
So glad you found me! Thank you for watching; the subscribing lately has really been sweet. I had to take some time away for family, and my channel continued to grow. I wish you the best in your creating. Let me know if I can help.
Just found your videos. Off to Michael's to see what they have. Never heard of pens like this. Thanks. Just subscribed😊
Thank you so much for subscribing and of course watching! I hope you LOVE the brushes as much I do. Happy creating!♥️
@@KariWaltz Just went on my mini shopping spree. Can't wait to start using them
@@kayequinn7146 I can't wait for you too also. I have a playlist of watercolor if you want to bing watch😆
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What paper are you using?
And how thick is it?
Most of the paper is Strathmore 140lbs. My favorite is Arches 140lb. but most of my journals are made with watercolor paper. Sketchbook paper is too thin.
My favorite thing is to use the waterbrush to pick up color directly from the watercolor pencils.
That is a good idea. Thanks for sharing!
A variation on that is to make swatches on a stiff card with each watercolor pencil in your set. You can carry that card with you, and pick up colors from it with the brush. It's a flat watercolor set that you can carry with you and keep tucked in the back of your pad.
I've seen the commercially made one, but I never thought of making one myself! I might just have to try to that for a super light option. Thanks! 😊
Kari. What size are the little magnets you use to hold your watercolors in place? And where did u get them?
Thks
Most of the ones I have came in a group when I ordered 100 half pans. 50 magnets came with it and they fit the size. However I have had to reglue many since the self-adhesive doesn't always stick. Got these on Amazon
I have also bought a roll of magnets and cut them to fit. These magnets are a little thicker and stronger.
so, do you use just 1 brish for all colors? or have a couple to use? cleaning/refilling would take quite a bit of water - right? i have one- but rarely use it isnce i am not sure about lugging extra water whereever i go LOL
One brush for it all, it's filled with water, not paint. I dip the wet brush in the paint to pick up the color, wipe it on a paper towel to clean. One water filled brush will paint several small paintings.
@@KariWaltz thank you so much! i had hoped so- good to hear :)
Fountain pen ink can be used.
Thank you! I haven't tried a fountain pen, it may be time😊
Have you by chance used these with acrylics? Maybe using them for washes in acrylic.
No I haven't tried that. I hesitate to add too much water to acrylics because they loose their viscosity. If I want a wash, I'll just use watercolor because they are more transparent.
Can I put acrylic paint in a water brush please
@@Mragy666 I personally would not. Fluid acrylics and inks may work, but when acrylic dries, it dries hard. I would think that would ruin the brush, and if you water down acrylic paint too much, it loses its viscosity and won't adhere to surfaces as well.
@ thank you
I work on cookies. Can I use everclear, with airbrush colors?
I haven't tried it, but I would guess you can.
Fill the brush with ink/soluble ink?
You can, but i havent.
Ooo, yes, filling with acrylic ink works great. Havent had any trouble at all. I store them flat.
Its handy to have at least 2 different dilutions for sketching.
@@raerae6422 I haven't tried it, but I've heard people say that the brushes clog quickly when filled with ink. What brand of ink do you use?
@bobbuethe1477 sorry to take so long to respond. I think i started with Platinum Carbon black because its what i use in my fountain pen. Its supposed to be less cloggy.
Ive refilled my light and midtone brushes with liquitex acrylic ink. Havent had any noticeable problems.
I got a set of Tombows and I'm not liking it, it puts out too much water.
@@sirrenn1936 I've never tried that brand. Pentel large is what I use, they rarely disappoint me.
@@sirrenn1936 that's good to know, I won't purchase any, thanks for the heads-up.
Btw. Shades don’t have colors. Ha, ha