this weird texture happens if you damage/harm the paper in some way before putting colour on it. Arches is a great paper and it's hard to damage it and I would say waterbrush is not harsh enough to harm Arches. It might be the rubber, some kinds are not working well with cotton watercolour papers and may damage the seizing on the surface of them. This texture also happens if the paper is exposed to moisture, for example if the block/pad wasn't stored peoperly for some time. Maybe this info will help you:) As always, amazing video, Fran!
I have the personal experience that it can be a really weird combo of the Aquash and some watercolors. It rubs the paper of. Without any earasing. (Although the paper has to be really wet for this. Which happens to me quiet often if I don't watch how hard I squezze this damn wonderful brushes. xD )
I'd love to paint and draw in public or at cafes but I get such awful stage fright the second someone walks anywhere near me D: But thank you so much for this video. It's really inspired and encouraged me to get out and push through it ♡
Hola Fran! Por lo que yo he experimentado con los waterbushes creo tienen su técnica, y principalmente se trata de aprender a controlar, con tiempo y práctica, el apretar para la salida del agua. Por otro lado, estos pinceles tienden a ser más rígidos que los pinceles sintéticos tradicionales, y por lo que veo en el video pintas como si estuvieras usando un marker más que un pincel, y pienso que lo que sucede es que si pones agua y frotas en exceso terminas levantando el papel, y de ahí esa textura de pelotillas... Nunca había comentando antes, pero soy muy fan! Besis para ti y Edu!
When people stare at you while you're painting, stare back at them and draw their horrified expressions! I recommend using Pentel waterbrushes - never had a problem and I've used them for a long time. Sakura and Holbein also make excellent waterbrushes, but I don't use mine as often, I prefer the Pentel. The Sakura Koi watercolor field kit is an excellent watercolor set that comes with a waterbrush. I have two Koi sets and adore them when I go out into the world. Lovely video, today! Thank you! Cheers! :)
i love love love that you're using the blue shade as your linework, it's so beautiful and fresh! i personally love painting outside, people coming over and asking about it can be a little scary but always makes me feel excited to be an artist.
YOUR COLOURS OMG AMAZING! I love how those shapes just came together with the pen lines. I think the texture on the paper is because of the quick scrubbing motion you use with the brush. Water brushes are a little bit firmer and pointier than regular brushes so when you do a quick motion it can pill the paper a bit.
totally agree with your comment. That scrubbing motion using the tip of a synthetic brush is what will pill wet paper. i think if Fran used the side of the brush a let the colour flow on to the paper more it would be better.
Every time when I watch and listen to your video I become so calm and relaxed. You really help me to be more happy and confident with my life and art. Thank you Fran, you are wonderful!
Yes!It's very useful to use brush pen. Especially outside. I use one more then 1,5 years and it's still good. Most that I like is that you can create lines in different sizes. So it means that all you need for good drawing outside are only sketchbook/ paper/ note, paints and brush pen! Brush pen will replace other brushes. Final mark 8/10
I TOTALLY understand what you mean about feeling uncomfortable being looked at when drawing in public. I have many a time gone out with all good intentions of doing some drawing in a museum or park, got my pencil case and sketchbook out, ready to go, and then chickened out from self-consciousness. I once went sketching in Covent Garden in London and people would constantly come up and stand looking over my shoulder. I have expressed this to other people who say that it's just something I have to 'get over'. But it's hard to shake off that feeling. Glad it's not just me who struggles with this feeling!
Hi Fran! I actually really like these types of brushes. I love that you don't have to deal with a cup of water, and they are really helpful on the go. I keep them in my pencil case in my backpack for easy access. I too am self conscious about drawing/painting in public. I feel like everyone is staring at me, and its very intimidating, but I'm getting better at it. Keep at is love! Have fun Fran! XOXO.
Hola Fran! mi super consejito con los brush pen es que tengas varios, uno para el agua y los otros dos con colores. Y sobre todas las cosas no acabes sustituyendo los pinceles reales, siempre van a ser mejor. - Lo llenas entero de agua y echas unas gotitas del color que te guste, por ejemplo un par de gotas de tinta negra y y otro par de cyan y ya tienes un pincel con la mezcla hecha perfecta para dar las sombras a todo. No tengas miedo, prueba todo lo que puedas, créeme que lo aguanta. - Otra mezcla que me encanta y que no se si podrás hacer es tener uno lleno de agua, (siempre empieza con agua, nunca lo rellenes solo de pintura, excepto ecoline y acuarelas líquidas) y a este le añades colorante alimenticio, aquí en España hay unos polvos que se echan a la paella para darle ese color porque el azafrán es muy caro, Y MADRE MÍA! no hay amarillo más bonito que ese, te lo prometo.
supongo que hablas de la Curcuma o "azafran de camote" como se le conoce en méxico, es super pigmentante, un amigo creía que la mostaza tenia colorante y era lo que le daba ese color amarillo fosfo, pero no, lo que tiene es curcuma, supongo que funciona como pigmento natural, pero yo tendría cuidado de llenar un warterbrush con algo que no fuera agua por miedo a que se tapara, pero ya cuestión de cada quien
no es curcuma, no tiene sabor, y creo que si no trasteas con los waterbrush te estás perdiendo más de la mitad de su potencial, a demás es un material "barato" está pensado para que no te duren toda la vida, no son para nada delicados y es mejor sacarles todo su potencial
ya que estamos en eso de echarle cosas a los pinceles, le haz hechado alcohol? pensé que jalaria chido para mezclar col prismacolor xD pero igual y no retienen mucho el alcohol y se les evapora, no se xD
Fran omg your hair matches your lipstick,your lipsticks matches the writing on your shirt and once again your illustrations look so soft and cute I'm in awe of your amazing~ aesthetic~
I used to hate water brushes but now I am kind of addicted to them mostly because I spend a lot of time drawing in buses and subways. It's really funny how people stare at you when you're drawing outside. Love your videos! Also the color of your hair is incredibly beautiful in this video.
I love painting/drawing in public, taking inspiration from real objects/scenes, and the thrill of getting caught adds to the excitement! I also have many sneaky techniques in order for people not to stare: 1) sit at a strategic spot. 2) wear sunglasses or tinted lenses. Bangs over your face also helps 3) hide everything in a large folder/notebook/binder on your lap or on your desk. A laptop also helps hide stuff. 4) Keep your set up small. Limit everything! Use a chamois cloth instead of paper towels. They're reusable and absorbs a lot of water! 5) Act normal. If you get caught looking, instantly avert gaze towards the object behind them or next to them very slowly, but don't look away. They'll just mistakenly feel like you're looking at them, but then they'd be wrong. lol
I have the exact same brushes and I'm really happy with them. I think they are great for going outside and painting or just anywhere because you don't have to carry a container with water with you and I think that's quite nice 🌻
Your sketches are lovely! And yes, i was also hesitant before to paint outdoors thinking i might attract too much attention. Well, a few approached me to see what's on my easel, but really, most people just walked passed me without even a glance. So go ahead and enjoy! I really enjoy your videos. Thanks!
I know exactly how you feel about painting in public... Took me a while also to get comfortable with the Pentel Aquash but after persevering for some time - even at home just swatching colours and experimenting with mixes, I soon got quite proficient controlling the water flow and getting the most out of the brush. I have found a preference for the Larger Round which I feel is most flexible in what I can do with it, from detail to laying a wash and rarely use the smaller ones now. The greatest progress I made in using this brush came in finding a comfortable hold / grip, that gave me control of the brush and the water flow. To start with I was uncomfortable with the odd shape barrel as I like to hold my brushes further back. However supporting the regulator section loosely between an outstretched index and forefinger, places the thumb nicely on the broad flat of the barrel. Light pressure with the thumb regulates flow nicely while giving me a relaxed control of the brush. Previously I had held the brush Pencil-like "tripod grip" on either the front regulator part or the barrel - neither offered comfort or control. I have since tried several makes of waterbrush including the Caran D'ache but find the large Pentel the one I always come back to - it't the easiest to control.
I like painting/drawing outside my room as well! I don't like the attention but once I'n into my drawing I just tend to forget about the people that stare. Also, you and Ed together are THE CUTEST. I literally found his UA-cam channel only a few days ago and I LOOOOVE it!!!
Drawing in public is something that I wanted to do for such a long time but still makes me super anxious when I even get out my sketchbook and opening it haha. Seeing you do this really makes me want to try again so thank you for that!!
I started painting with water colors because of you. I always skipped doing it because of the need to have water to clean and paint. With these brushes you just need a towel or paper. Thanks for sharing this experience. I am painting outside as well and will keep doing.
I love how pink your hair looks in this video It is fantastic. I have some water brushes that I've been too afraid to use. After watching this, they are filled with water and ready to rock and/or roll. Thank you.
Hello, Fran! I have one water-color brush. When I bought it the costumer gave me some advices about using it. The first one is about material the hair made of. Mine looks like from some kind of plastic, even syntetic brushes are much softer. So these can easily harm the paper. But it is realy cool for quick scatches outside. The second advice was about putting some ink with water in the capsule. When your "mix" ends in capsule, you should wash it realy attentively. If not - it could be hard to open or close the brush with time. Have a nice day! You and Ed are cool!
I use these water brushes too and this also happened, I think you're correct in thinking that its the brushes that are messing up the paper. But I love these brush pens because they're great for travelling and painting.
I really love using the water brushes and plan on taking them with me as I travel this summer. I would suggest trying them in other papers. I have not had any problem with paper pulling up. Also, it helps not to have too much water in the brush tip or on the paper. I don't mean use it dry but not soggy!😀. Hope that made sense!
I agree: the paper dissolves because it cannot take so much water. Probably it's not made for watercolours. Watercolour paper (>300g/m2) should not show these problems :)
I love you fran 💕 for your art and for spreading your positivity to this world! you are an amazing person, you should carry on what you're doing because by this art you're transforming our world into a better and much more beautiful place 💜
Loved this video and looking forward to your etsy shop video too! I love it all. It's artists like you that have helped me embrace my style instead of trying to be something I'm not. I bought these watercolor brushes and have yet to use them, but after watching this I think I need to try them out on the go! Thanks Fran
Thanks Hannaaaa! That tshirt was actually the first pj's I bought when we moved to Europe and I kept the top. I found it the other day and I decided to use it as a t-shirt :D
when I first tried this type of brushes it was one cheaper that Pentel, it was an "artmate" medium, and it was fine, but a few days ago my boyfriend gift me a pentel one and omg it was so different and nice and ohh.. I love it so much 😍
Fraaaan, bring Ed back to make vlogs! I know you both are super busy, but watching you guys together always crack me up! I just had a dream about the two of you a couple days ago and now, seeing you together just brought back memories from fredcember and made me realize how much I miss to see one of my fav couples! - You're awesome! ♥ ♥ ♥
Aw, I actually used drawing in public as a tool of getting to talk to people, because I was soooo shy and that way I could get attention easily :D I probably don't always draw what I would if I was alone, but in general, I don't mind people watching me.
The texture that you got happened because of the paper. I had the same thing happen to me and after trying different paper, I figured out it was that. Also, you were the first art thing I discovered on the internet and have inspired me to open my own etsy!
Since I invented my old passion for coloring and drawing, you inspire me so much! Just wanted to say I love you and Fred! PLEASE PLEASE make a new vlogmas in 2017?! I loved your vlogmas and fredcember!!!!! Oh and buy the way also love your: let's go out!!! Kisses and love from me from Belgium!
One reason for the textrue could be you had some excess paper crumbles in the bristles of your waterbrush, that happend to me a lot of times. :) The weird texture on your paper looked like destroyed surface of the paper. This happens when you for example erase on it or rub over it (for whatever reason). This happens especially on hot pressed cotton paper since the texture is so smooth and most often easier to destroy/damage. Another reason could be using too much water, but that is very unlikely to destroy a paper like Arches, but with cheaper watercolor paper that could happen too. If your paper was only slightly wet or if you are in a really humid area that could damage it as well. Thats everything I could think of. Maybe try not to erase on the paper / using a lighttabel or at least keep the erasing to a minimum/ use a kneaded eraser and only gently tap on the paper instead of rubbing over it. Also keep your paper dry when you store it. Hope that helps. I used waterbrushes for travelling or painting on the go some years ago, but I got back to regular travel brushes, the reversible ones. I just dont like the bristles of the waterbrushes, I prefer normal ones since they hold a lot more water and are better to handle for me since I am in full control of the amount of water and pigment I use.
I love your videos so much, they always make me feel really cozy, relaxed and happy! Your illustrations are always beautiful, especially the colours. Your hair looks awesome too!
thank you for this video.. you are so inspiring! I never tried painting (or even drawing) outside. I really would like to do it it but I just feel shy! This video inspires me to try it for real. thanks Fran
adorable illustrations Fran! i love using water brushes! it takes a little while to get used to but once you get a hang of it its really awesome!! I like the portability most of all :)
I felt really skeptic about the waterbrushes too and I hated it in the beginning but now it's all I'm using when painting outside. It's so~~ useful. I'm glad you enjoyed it, the drawings you made look lovely! ^^
With the texture oddity you experienced, I find this sometimes too and I'm not a crazy fan of water brushes. I find too much water comes out or it's hard to control the release of water, and manual brushes give you much more control. But they're not easy to transport. :) Painting outside also freaks me out too - hehe. I've done it a couple times but I find it's easier to concentrate and focus at my art desk. Thanks for the fun video! :)
I´m exactly the same when it comes to drawing in public. Even back at school I hated if someone was standing right behind me (like a teacher) and watching me drawing something. I would immediately stop doing what I was doing and I would wait until this person behind me had moved on... ^^ I also might try and draw more outside! And I´ll give these brushes a try!! Thanks Fraaan!! :)
Hola ! saludos desde México sinceramente te acabo de descubrir desde ayer mientras estaba buscando respuestas para mi futuro por que estar horriblemente perdida y ya que me esta llamando terriblemente el mundo de la ilustración , pum ! apareces tu y me resuelves muchas dudas y me motive a iniciar este camino muchas gracias y felicidades haces un magnifico trabajo gracias en verdad! :)
Frannnnn !!!!!! Me encanta levantarme (6:30 am aprox) y ver que subiste un vídeo!!!!!!! Te quiero mucho ... gracias por inspirarnos siempre ... abrazos ayacuchanos desde Perú!!!!!!
This video is lovely Fran! i totally agree, if your in a funk its time to get out the house and mix it up. In terms of your paper/brush problem - you need to use water colour paper with those brushes because they are really wet and they need a heavier paper because if you keep revisiting the same spot it'll just bubble the paper, sometimes even put a hole through it D:. If you get a super heavy paper you can paint straight onto it in a sketchbook fashion on the go, whereas a lower weight paper you may need to stretch it with gum tape onto a board. Hope that helps and thank you for making this video :3
You may just convinced me to try these water brushes Fran, as I've been thinking about buying them for years! Oh, I also love that little shadow under the tree, turned out great.
The water brushes are my favourite thing to paint with! I'm always on the move so they are perfect for me! I only have one size because I can't find them in Australia :(
Oh I'm so happy you said it's hard for you to paint in public. So I'm not alone :D Thank you again for the lovely and honest video. I'm totally going out my comfort zone: moving to Toronto Canada for the Fall for to do exchange studies in 3d animation and I'm so nervous and so excited. Love the suprise visit from Ed :D
EEEEDDDD!!!! Hehehe I love your vids Fran! I'm in love with your art style so literally whenever I get a notification from ur channel I watch it straight away!! I love your personality and ed in the video just added to the cheerfulness! Ilysm! Keep being amazing!
I totally get you when you say that you feel uncomfortable painting outside. I usually go sketching at bars or cafes together with other sketchers from Berlin, because that's less intimidating. People still look at you, but not at you only :'D In the future I also want to go sketching outside by myself to be more productive... otherwise I talk so much with the other guys. But maybe you can find some people who go out sketching with you and just try that out? What also helps me with these water tank brushes is to pre-wet my paints. I have a little spray bottle with water that I can lock to prevend it from leaking (it's called 'distress spray stain' by Tim Holtz). I just spray some water on my palette and it makes the painting process feel much more natural when I work with these brushes. I really like how your ilustrations turned out! Your video really makes me want to do more cartoony stuff with my watercolors and to try different styles when I draw from life!
the tiny specs are the paper being harmed in some way it could be the quality of it, the brush being harsh on it, you rubbing it too much or too harsh. could be more stuff but thats what i thought of and i finally bought one of my own so in super hype to try it^^
Thanks Linneaaaa! YEAH, Celes (a fellow viewer who commented down bellow) said that it could also be excess water! So I'm going to try using less water next time! Water brushes are tricky to use because once you stop pressing them, water keeps pouring out a little longer, so I still don't know how long and how much should I press. I need to keep practicing, thank you so much for your input!
I love these brushes, specially if I have to paint outside (like I'm sketching and I just want to add a bit of color) BUT I got too used to them (because of the confort or the price or everything, idk). So for a loooong time these were which I used every time I needed to paint with watercolors and I started to notice that there were some issues (the paper thing is real). And then, one day, I rescued one good brush (not very good but good enough) and the change was AMAZING. So my personal recommendation is that the quality-price relationship is great and they are incredible for casual works, but they are not a replacement of good watercolor brushes. Having said that, I love your videos. I was a bit shy about commenting in this public way (it is the first time) but I get really excited talking about materials. I sent you an instagram pm a few months ago because I couldn't find an e-mail address, but I get it's not a very easy way to communicate ( I hate instagram pm system). So anyway, keep on the amazing job :)
Thank you for this!! I've been in a really bad place over the last week with anxiety and ADHD issues. I have been trying my best to sketch everyday with my gorgeous copics and col-erase pencils and sometimes it worked and relaxed me, other times it didn't. I'm glad you gave this advice because it made me feel a little more human and less guilty xD As for waterbrushes... ugh. I totally feel your discomfort with them!! I'm not sure I could go out and use them as my only brush. The biggest thing I struggle with them is switching colours. I know you're supposed to squeeze them a little so the water drips through the brush and washes away the colour, but when I was doing that I felt like the water was being used too quickly and it wasn't long before the water barrel was empty. Maybe I should practice more with them before going out into the wild. I recognised Alexandra park :D I loved that place!! Enjoy all the fantastic weather we're getting!! It feels so good for our artist's souls.
I do on occasion go to the park or cafe to draw. During the week those places are pretty empty in my area and it's actually kinda relaxing. I have a few of those brushes. Like you I haven't gotten to comfortable with them yet but this is making think I should try to use them again.
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Esa aparicion de Ed en el video me hizo el dia! Extraño sus vlogs chicos! 😂♥
I really enjoy your videos! I've been using this water brushes because they are really cheap and quite easy to carry around. About the texture, as far as I can see, you have the pentel brushes. They are really good ones and have really soft bristles. I guess the texture is formed because these brushes have a constant and unpredictable water flow. Sometimes the amount of water dispensed by the brush is too hard to control and you end up saturating the paper with water. So, if the paper already has got damaged some way, it will pop out. Depending on the brand (really low price ones) (actually, depending on the system of the brush), you cant control the water at all.
Another beautiful video ♡♡ I have tried those brushes and they worked pretty well for me. I looove the colours you used in these gorgeous paintings... and your hair is peeerfect!!! The colour is amazing. I have pink & purple in my hair atm :) Love you Fran ♡♡
Hej Fran! I have tried the water brushes before. Here ist my tip: try to fill in some of the Ecoline colours, or mix and match them with water. Then you will have your own "pentel like" colour brush. For drawing outside i like them, but i prefer to use real watercolour brushes for my drawings.
I find the pentel water brushes to be super watery! too much water flow for my liking, so I switched to the Kuretake ones and they are a lot less wet, which helped me a lot of control of my colour and a lot less colour bleeding accidents! Your pink hair is just stunning Fran!
LittleRavenInk i agree, but i love the pentel brush tips more than the kuretake ones. the pentel ones are a lot more pointy, you can get fine lines and thick lines. But that's hard to do with the water gushing out lol
Hi! I have recently 'discovered' your yt channel and for the first time in my life I've run out of the internet in my phone. It was totally worth it 💕💕
I love water brushes, but I did recently start using those Chinese calligraphy brushes and have found them to be the best brushes for painting in watercolour. :)
Hi Fran I noticed that you are using professional winsor&newton watercolours and I don't know if you know it, but they contain ox gall so they aren't vegan friendly!
this weird texture happens if you damage/harm the paper in some way before putting colour on it. Arches is a great paper and it's hard to damage it and I would say waterbrush is not harsh enough to harm Arches. It might be the rubber, some kinds are not working well with cotton watercolour papers and may damage the seizing on the surface of them. This texture also happens if the paper is exposed to moisture, for example if the block/pad wasn't stored peoperly for some time. Maybe this info will help you:) As always, amazing video, Fran!
Arches =
I have the personal experience that it can be a really weird combo of the Aquash and some watercolors. It rubs the paper of. Without any earasing. (Although the paper has to be really wet for this. Which happens to me quiet often if I don't watch how hard I squezze this damn wonderful brushes. xD )
You are like my biggest inspiration in art, thanks to you i got into illustration :)
stephanie 😂 same with me !
stephanie me too! 😂😂
stephanie same
and me! 😂
Aw you and Ed are really cute! I don't think I've ever heard him talk lol.
hahahah HE HAS A UA-cam CHANNEEEEEL!!! ua-cam.com/users/ProfetaParanoiavideos
I'd love to paint and draw in public or at cafes but I get such awful stage fright the second someone walks anywhere near me D: But thank you so much for this video. It's really inspired and encouraged me to get out and push through it ♡
Christy Anne Jones I liked your illustration of the swing. It's one of my favorite paintings too.😉
Omg thank you!
Hola Fran! Por lo que yo he experimentado con los waterbushes creo tienen su técnica, y principalmente se trata de aprender a controlar, con tiempo y práctica, el apretar para la salida del agua.
Por otro lado, estos pinceles tienden a ser más rígidos que los pinceles sintéticos tradicionales, y por lo que veo en el video pintas como si estuvieras usando un marker más que un pincel, y pienso que lo que sucede es que si pones agua y frotas en exceso terminas levantando el papel, y de ahí esa textura de pelotillas...
Nunca había comentando antes, pero soy muy fan! Besis para ti y Edu!
When people stare at you while you're painting, stare back at them and draw their horrified expressions! I recommend using Pentel waterbrushes - never had a problem and I've used them for a long time. Sakura and Holbein also make excellent waterbrushes, but I don't use mine as often, I prefer the Pentel. The Sakura Koi watercolor field kit is an excellent watercolor set that comes with a waterbrush. I have two Koi sets and adore them when I go out into the world. Lovely video, today! Thank you! Cheers! :)
i love love love that you're using the blue shade as your linework, it's so beautiful and fresh! i personally love painting outside, people coming over and asking about it can be a little scary but always makes me feel excited to be an artist.
watching your videos really feels like just having a chat with a friend, it's really nice
YOUR COLOURS OMG AMAZING! I love how those shapes just came together with the pen lines. I think the texture on the paper is because of the quick scrubbing motion you use with the brush. Water brushes are a little bit firmer and pointier than regular brushes so when you do a quick motion it can pill the paper a bit.
totally agree with your comment. That scrubbing motion using the tip of a synthetic brush is what will pill wet paper. i think if Fran used the side of the brush a let the colour flow on to the paper more it would be better.
I don't know why I teared up when ed appeared after fran thanked him .. LOL ...that was SO CUTE !! RELATIONSHIP GOALS ❤️❤️
Every time when I watch and listen to your video I become so calm and relaxed. You really help me to be more happy and confident with my life and art. Thank you Fran, you are wonderful!
Yes!It's very useful to use brush pen. Especially outside. I use one more then 1,5 years and it's still good. Most that I like is that you can create lines in different sizes. So it means that all you need for good drawing outside are only sketchbook/ paper/ note, paints and brush pen! Brush pen will replace other brushes.
Final mark 8/10
I TOTALLY understand what you mean about feeling uncomfortable being looked at when drawing in public. I have many a time gone out with all good intentions of doing some drawing in a museum or park, got my pencil case and sketchbook out, ready to go, and then chickened out from self-consciousness. I once went sketching in Covent Garden in London and people would constantly come up and stand looking over my shoulder. I have expressed this to other people who say that it's just something I have to 'get over'. But it's hard to shake off that feeling. Glad it's not just me who struggles with this feeling!
Hi Fran! I actually really like these types of brushes. I love that you don't have to deal with a cup of water, and they are really helpful on the go. I keep them in my pencil case in my backpack for easy access.
I too am self conscious about drawing/painting in public. I feel like everyone is staring at me, and its very intimidating, but I'm getting better at it. Keep at is love!
Have fun Fran! XOXO.
Hola Fran! mi super consejito con los brush pen es que tengas varios, uno para el agua y los otros dos con colores.
Y sobre todas las cosas no acabes sustituyendo los pinceles reales, siempre van a ser mejor.
- Lo llenas entero de agua y echas unas gotitas del color que te guste, por ejemplo un par de gotas de tinta negra y y otro par de cyan y ya tienes un pincel con la mezcla hecha perfecta para dar las sombras a todo. No tengas miedo, prueba todo lo que puedas, créeme que lo aguanta.
- Otra mezcla que me encanta y que no se si podrás hacer es tener uno lleno de agua, (siempre empieza con agua, nunca lo rellenes solo de pintura, excepto ecoline y acuarelas líquidas) y a este le añades colorante alimenticio, aquí en España hay unos polvos que se echan a la paella para darle ese color porque el azafrán es muy caro, Y MADRE MÍA! no hay amarillo más bonito que ese, te lo prometo.
Desiree de Miguel OMG!!! Nunca se me habría ocurrido usar el colorante para la paella como pigmento. Ahora tengo que probarlo!!
supongo que hablas de la Curcuma o "azafran de camote" como se le conoce en méxico, es super pigmentante, un amigo creía que la mostaza tenia colorante y era lo que le daba ese color amarillo fosfo, pero no, lo que tiene es curcuma, supongo que funciona como pigmento natural, pero yo tendría cuidado de llenar un warterbrush con algo que no fuera agua por miedo a que se tapara, pero ya cuestión de cada quien
no es curcuma, no tiene sabor, y creo que si no trasteas con los waterbrush te estás perdiendo más de la mitad de su potencial, a demás es un material "barato" está pensado para que no te duren toda la vida, no son para nada delicados y es mejor sacarles todo su potencial
ya que estamos en eso de echarle cosas a los pinceles, le haz hechado alcohol? pensé que jalaria chido para mezclar col prismacolor xD pero igual y no retienen mucho el alcohol y se les evapora, no se xD
¡El consejazo de la vida! Nunca se me hubiese ocurrido. Ahora voy a llenar todos mis aquabrush, a ver qué tal!
Fran omg your hair matches your lipstick,your lipsticks matches the writing on your shirt and once again your illustrations look so soft and cute
I'm in awe of your amazing~ aesthetic~
I love love love the way your illustrations are developing their style atm. So nice !!
I used to hate water brushes but now I am kind of addicted to them mostly because I spend a lot of time drawing in buses and subways. It's really funny how people stare at you when you're drawing outside. Love your videos!
Also the color of your hair is incredibly beautiful in this video.
I love painting/drawing in public, taking inspiration from real objects/scenes, and the thrill of getting caught adds to the excitement! I also have many sneaky techniques in order for people not to stare: 1) sit at a strategic spot. 2) wear sunglasses or tinted lenses. Bangs over your face also helps 3) hide everything in a large folder/notebook/binder on your lap or on your desk. A laptop also helps hide stuff. 4) Keep your set up small. Limit everything! Use a chamois cloth instead of paper towels. They're reusable and absorbs a lot of water! 5) Act normal. If you get caught looking, instantly avert gaze towards the object behind them or next to them very slowly, but don't look away. They'll just mistakenly feel like you're looking at them, but then they'd be wrong. lol
I have the exact same brushes and I'm really happy with them. I think they are great for going outside and painting or just anywhere because you don't have to carry a container with water with you and I think that's quite nice 🌻
I'm pretty sure I lose all of my art skills when I walk outside with my art supplies.
Your sketches are lovely! And yes, i was also hesitant before to paint outdoors thinking i might attract too much attention. Well, a few approached me to see what's on my easel, but really, most people just walked passed me without even a glance. So go ahead and enjoy! I really enjoy your videos. Thanks!
I know exactly how you feel about painting in public... Took me a while also to get comfortable with the Pentel Aquash but after persevering for some time - even at home just swatching colours and experimenting with mixes, I soon got quite proficient controlling the water flow and getting the most out of the brush. I have found a preference for the Larger Round which I feel is most flexible in what I can do with it, from detail to laying a wash and rarely use the smaller ones now. The greatest progress I made in using this brush came in finding a comfortable hold / grip, that gave me control of the brush and the water flow. To start with I was uncomfortable with the odd shape barrel as I like to hold my brushes further back. However supporting the regulator section loosely between an outstretched index and forefinger, places the thumb nicely on the broad flat of the barrel. Light pressure with the thumb regulates flow nicely while giving me a relaxed control of the brush. Previously I had held the brush Pencil-like "tripod grip" on either the front regulator part or the barrel - neither offered comfort or control. I have since tried several makes of waterbrush including the Caran D'ache but find the large Pentel the one I always come back to - it't the easiest to control.
I like painting/drawing outside my room as well! I don't like the attention but once I'n into my drawing I just tend to forget about the people that stare. Also, you and Ed together are THE CUTEST. I literally found his UA-cam channel only a few days ago and I LOOOOVE it!!!
Your art videos never fail to inspire, motivate and cheer me up. thank you so much
Drawing in public is something that I wanted to do for such a long time but still makes me super anxious when I even get out my sketchbook and opening it haha. Seeing you do this really makes me want to try again so thank you for that!!
I started painting with water colors because of you. I always skipped doing it because of the need to have water to clean and paint. With these brushes you just need a towel or paper. Thanks for sharing this experience.
I am painting outside as well and will keep doing.
yes these brushes are so wonderful 😍😍😍 I love painting with these and watercolor pens 🤗
I love how pink your hair looks in this video It is fantastic. I have some water brushes that I've been too afraid to use. After watching this, they are filled with water and ready to rock and/or roll. Thank you.
I hope someday I can meet you in person and tell you how much you inspire me as an artist and as a human being. You're awesome Fran. ♥️
Hello, Fran! I have one water-color brush. When I bought it the costumer gave me some advices about using it. The first one is about material the hair made of. Mine looks like from some kind of plastic, even syntetic brushes are much softer. So these can easily harm the paper. But it is realy cool for quick scatches outside.
The second advice was about putting some ink with water in the capsule. When your "mix" ends in capsule, you should wash it realy attentively. If not - it could be hard to open or close the brush with time.
Have a nice day! You and Ed are cool!
This video filled me with happy. xx
I love the way you look all glow-e and happy and very very pink!
I bought these brushes a while back but haven't used them yet! I am now feeling inspired to give them a go - Thank you Fran x
Thank you, Fran. As always, you are an inspiration. Your video are helpful either way - either planned or spontaneous. I enjoyed the video! HI Ed!!
The illustrations turned out wonderfully. It gives me so much hope for my watercolors haha!! Thank you for inspiring me 😊
I use these water brushes too and this also happened, I think you're correct in thinking that its the brushes that are messing up the paper. But I love these brush pens because they're great for travelling and painting.
I really love using the water brushes and plan on taking them with me as I travel this summer. I would suggest trying them in other papers. I have not had any problem with paper pulling up. Also, it helps not to have too much water in the brush tip or on the paper. I don't mean use it dry but not soggy!😀. Hope that made sense!
I just love it how you are drawing and ed is writing ... youre sooo a dream couple!!! 😋😊
i've been using water brushes for ages and sometimes I have the same problem as you have but this definitely depends on the paper :)
I agree: the paper dissolves because it cannot take so much water. Probably it's not made for watercolours. Watercolour paper (>300g/m2) should not show these problems :)
romicagawon I've had this problem with very cheap water colour paper as well but some paper in medium price range works well based on my experience :)
I love you fran 💕 for your art and for spreading your positivity to this world! you are an amazing person, you should carry on what you're doing because by this art you're transforming our world into a better and much more beautiful place 💜
Thank you for the video, Fran! It's such a joy to watch it :D
And your illustrations in cafe turned out so beautiful!
Loved this video and looking forward to your etsy shop video too! I love it all. It's artists like you that have helped me embrace my style instead of trying to be something I'm not. I bought these watercolor brushes and have yet to use them, but after watching this I think I need to try them out on the go! Thanks Fran
Yay! Ed!!!! I really love how those pieces turned out. The purple-y shadows looks so lovely. Also I love your shirt. ☺☺☺
Thanks Hannaaaa! That tshirt was actually the first pj's I bought when we moved to Europe and I kept the top. I found it the other day and I decided to use it as a t-shirt :D
when I first tried this type of brushes it was one cheaper that Pentel, it was an "artmate" medium, and it was fine, but a few days ago my boyfriend gift me a pentel one and omg it was so different and nice and ohh.. I love it so much 😍
Fraaaan, bring Ed back to make vlogs! I know you both are super busy, but watching you guys together always crack me up! I just had a dream about the two of you a couple days ago and now, seeing you together just brought back memories from fredcember and made me realize how much I miss to see one of my fav couples! - You're awesome! ♥ ♥ ♥
I couldn't agree more about painting in public......but I will keep trying...love you!!
Fran, the result is sooo pretty! I love it!!!
Aw, I actually used drawing in public as a tool of getting to talk to people, because I was soooo shy and that way I could get attention easily :D I probably don't always draw what I would if I was alone, but in general, I don't mind people watching me.
FRAN YOUR HAIR LOOKS FANTASTIC !!!
The texture that you got happened because of the paper. I had the same thing happen to me and after trying different paper, I figured out it was that.
Also, you were the first art thing I discovered on the internet and have inspired me to open my own etsy!
thank you fran for posting this video. i've been overwhelmed all week. time to go outside with my watercolors :3
Since I invented my old passion for coloring and drawing, you inspire me so much! Just wanted to say I love you and Fred! PLEASE PLEASE make a new vlogmas in 2017?! I loved your vlogmas and fredcember!!!!! Oh and buy the way also love your: let's go out!!! Kisses and love from me from Belgium!
LOVE YOUR VIDS. its so calming to watch your videos and always get excited when you do!
One reason for the textrue could be you had some excess paper crumbles in the bristles of your waterbrush, that happend to me a lot of times. :)
The weird texture on your paper looked like destroyed surface of the paper. This happens when you for example erase on it or rub over it (for whatever reason). This happens especially on hot pressed cotton paper since the texture is so smooth and most often easier to destroy/damage. Another reason could be using too much water, but that is very unlikely to destroy a paper like Arches, but with cheaper watercolor paper that could happen too. If your paper was only slightly wet or if you are in a really humid area that could damage it as well. Thats everything I could think of. Maybe try not to erase on the paper / using a lighttabel or at least keep the erasing to a minimum/ use a kneaded eraser and only gently tap on the paper instead of rubbing over it. Also keep your paper dry when you store it. Hope that helps.
I used waterbrushes for travelling or painting on the go some years ago, but I got back to regular travel brushes, the reversible ones. I just dont like the bristles of the waterbrushes, I prefer normal ones since they hold a lot more water and are better to handle for me since I am in full control of the amount of water and pigment I use.
I love your videos so much, they always make me feel really cozy, relaxed and happy! Your illustrations are always beautiful, especially the colours. Your hair looks awesome too!
thank you for this video.. you are so inspiring! I never tried painting (or even drawing) outside. I really would like to do it it but I just feel shy! This video inspires me to try it for real. thanks Fran
Thank you so much, altought you hated drawing outside, you did it!! thank you I really enjoy watching this videos when you go outside :D
I love the water brushes! Now I just need different sizes!
adorable illustrations Fran! i love using water brushes! it takes a little while to get used to but once you get a hang of it its really awesome!! I like the portability most of all :)
I love using these. I might try them with watercolour pencils on the go :)
You guys are so cute!!! Waterbrushes are awsome, i have eight different one with different nibs, they´re so handy and easy to use!
I like your hair. Nice that you just got yourself out there to do it. I never tried painting in public before. Maybe when the weather gets warm again.
I felt really skeptic about the waterbrushes too and I hated it in the beginning but now it's all I'm using when painting outside. It's so~~ useful. I'm glad you enjoyed it, the drawings you made look lovely! ^^
With the texture oddity you experienced, I find this sometimes too and I'm not a crazy fan of water brushes. I find too much water comes out or it's hard to control the release of water, and manual brushes give you much more control. But they're not easy to transport. :) Painting outside also freaks me out too - hehe. I've done it a couple times but I find it's easier to concentrate and focus at my art desk. Thanks for the fun video! :)
I´m exactly the same when it comes to drawing in public. Even back at school I hated if someone was standing right behind me (like a teacher) and watching me drawing something. I would immediately stop doing what I was doing and I would wait until this person behind me had moved on... ^^
I also might try and draw more outside! And I´ll give these brushes a try!!
Thanks Fraaan!! :)
I already use these brushes for a while now and I really love them😁😁 Even at home, I just use these instead of normal watercolor brushes
Hola ! saludos desde México sinceramente te acabo de descubrir desde ayer mientras estaba buscando respuestas para mi futuro por que estar horriblemente perdida y ya que me esta llamando terriblemente el mundo de la ilustración , pum ! apareces tu y me resuelves muchas dudas y me motive a iniciar este camino muchas gracias y felicidades haces un magnifico trabajo gracias en verdad! :)
Frannnnn !!!!!! Me encanta levantarme (6:30 am aprox) y ver que subiste un vídeo!!!!!!! Te quiero mucho ... gracias por inspirarnos siempre ... abrazos ayacuchanos desde Perú!!!!!!
This video is lovely Fran! i totally agree, if your in a funk its time to get out the house and mix it up. In terms of your paper/brush problem - you need to use water colour paper with those brushes because they are really wet and they need a heavier paper because if you keep revisiting the same spot it'll just bubble the paper, sometimes even put a hole through it D:. If you get a super heavy paper you can paint straight onto it in a sketchbook fashion on the go, whereas a lower weight paper you may need to stretch it with gum tape onto a board. Hope that helps and thank you for making this video :3
Your hair looks so so good, that shade of pink really suits you
yay ! New video
You may just convinced me to try these water brushes Fran, as I've been thinking about buying them for years! Oh, I also love that little shadow under the tree, turned out great.
New video so soon!!!!! THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY FRAN!
YAAAAY! Thank youuuuuuuuu
The water brushes are my favourite thing to paint with! I'm always on the move so they are perfect for me! I only have one size because I can't find them in Australia :(
lovely!!!
yaaayy Ed!!!
Oh I'm so happy you said it's hard for you to paint in public. So I'm not alone :D Thank you again for the lovely and honest video. I'm totally going out my comfort zone: moving to Toronto Canada for the Fall for to do exchange studies in 3d animation and I'm so nervous and so excited. Love the suprise visit from Ed :D
EEEEDDDD!!!! Hehehe I love your vids Fran! I'm in love with your art style so literally whenever I get a notification from ur channel I watch it straight away!! I love your personality and ed in the video just added to the cheerfulness! Ilysm! Keep being amazing!
I totally get you when you say that you feel uncomfortable painting outside. I usually go sketching at bars or cafes together with other sketchers from Berlin, because that's less intimidating. People still look at you, but not at you only :'D In the future I also want to go sketching outside by myself to be more productive... otherwise I talk so much with the other guys. But maybe you can find some people who go out sketching with you and just try that out?
What also helps me with these water tank brushes is to pre-wet my paints. I have a little spray bottle with water that I can lock to prevend it from leaking (it's called 'distress spray stain' by Tim Holtz). I just spray some water on my palette and it makes the painting process feel much more natural when I work with these brushes.
I really like how your ilustrations turned out! Your video really makes me want to do more cartoony stuff with my watercolors and to try different styles when I draw from life!
you're my inspiration in art and lifestyle!
the tiny specs are the paper being harmed in some way
it could be the quality of it, the brush being harsh on it, you rubbing it too much or too harsh. could be more stuff but thats what i thought of
and i finally bought one of my own so in super hype to try it^^
Thanks Linneaaaa! YEAH, Celes (a fellow viewer who commented down bellow) said that it could also be excess water! So I'm going to try using less water next time! Water brushes are tricky to use because once you stop pressing them, water keeps pouring out a little longer, so I still don't know how long and how much should I press. I need to keep practicing, thank you so much for your input!
Fran Meneses thank you for great content and for you !
i love these illustrations :) they turned out beautifully ;)
Perfect advice! Great video 😊
I love the colors :)
I love these brushes, specially if I have to paint outside (like I'm sketching and I just want to add a bit of color) BUT I got too used to them (because of the confort or the price or everything, idk). So for a loooong time these were which I used every time I needed to paint with watercolors and I started to notice that there were some issues (the paper thing is real). And then, one day, I rescued one good brush (not very good but good enough) and the change was AMAZING.
So my personal recommendation is that the quality-price relationship is great and they are incredible for casual works, but they are not a replacement of good watercolor brushes.
Having said that, I love your videos. I was a bit shy about commenting in this public way (it is the first time) but I get really excited talking about materials. I sent you an instagram pm a few months ago because I couldn't find an e-mail address, but I get it's not a very easy way to communicate ( I hate instagram pm system).
So anyway, keep on the amazing job :)
Thank you for this!! I've been in a really bad place over the last week with anxiety and ADHD issues. I have been trying my best to sketch everyday with my gorgeous copics and col-erase pencils and sometimes it worked and relaxed me, other times it didn't. I'm glad you gave this advice because it made me feel a little more human and less guilty xD
As for waterbrushes... ugh. I totally feel your discomfort with them!! I'm not sure I could go out and use them as my only brush. The biggest thing I struggle with them is switching colours. I know you're supposed to squeeze them a little so the water drips through the brush and washes away the colour, but when I was doing that I felt like the water was being used too quickly and it wasn't long before the water barrel was empty.
Maybe I should practice more with them before going out into the wild.
I recognised Alexandra park :D I loved that place!! Enjoy all the fantastic weather we're getting!! It feels so good for our artist's souls.
I do on occasion go to the park or cafe to draw. During the week those places are pretty empty in my area and it's actually kinda relaxing. I have a few of those brushes. Like you I haven't gotten to comfortable with them yet but this is making think I should try to use them again.
Esa aparicion de Ed en el video me hizo el dia! Extraño sus vlogs chicos! 😂♥
hey, trying new things is always cool. i am personally still not the biggest fan of the waterbrushes, but they are convinient for day trips out.
AMEN, I think the same!
I really enjoy your videos! I've been using this water brushes because they are really cheap and quite easy to carry around. About the texture, as far as I can see, you have the pentel brushes. They are really good ones and have really soft bristles. I guess the texture is formed because these brushes have a constant and unpredictable water flow. Sometimes the amount of water dispensed by the brush is too hard to control and you end up saturating the paper with water. So, if the paper already has got damaged some way, it will pop out. Depending on the brand (really low price ones) (actually, depending on the system of the brush), you cant control the water at all.
Thanks so much for this video! I struggle with these feelings more frequently than I'd like! It's good to know there's nothing wrong with me. haha
Another beautiful video ♡♡ I have tried those brushes and they worked pretty well for me. I looove the colours you used in these gorgeous paintings... and your hair is peeerfect!!! The colour is amazing. I have pink & purple in my hair atm :)
Love you Fran ♡♡
Want to buy it next month....thanks for the video Fran~~~lotsaaaaaalove
Oh and btw really love how you make your watercolor turn out to be like using marker. It is incredible.!
Thanks for this video, Fran! I really have been judgmental of watercolour brushes too ._. this encouraged me to try them out
love your blue nails 💙💙💙💙
Hej Fran! I have tried the water brushes before. Here ist my tip: try to fill in some of the Ecoline colours, or mix and match them with water. Then you will have your own "pentel like" colour brush. For drawing outside i like them, but i prefer to use real watercolour brushes for my drawings.
I find the pentel water brushes to be super watery! too much water flow for my liking, so I switched to the Kuretake ones and they are a lot less wet, which helped me a lot of control of my colour and a lot less colour bleeding accidents! Your pink hair is just stunning Fran!
LittleRavenInk i agree, but i love the pentel brush tips more than the kuretake ones. the pentel ones are a lot more pointy, you can get fine lines and thick lines. But that's hard to do with the water gushing out lol
Hi! I have recently 'discovered' your yt channel and for the first time in my life I've run out of the internet in my phone. It was totally worth it 💕💕
i use these brushes as a substitute for the pentel brushpen by filling it with ink (and a tiny bit of water because otherwise the brush will clog up)
I love water brushes, but I did recently start using those Chinese calligraphy brushes and have found them to be the best brushes for painting in watercolour. :)
Hi Fran I noticed that you are using professional winsor&newton watercolours and I don't know if you know it, but they contain ox gall so they aren't vegan friendly!