How To Use Watercolor Pencils | TIPS FOR BEGINNERS | How To For Beginners

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2018
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  • @kgathercole4728
    @kgathercole4728 5 років тому +1941

    Here is a tip for sharpening watercolor (and regular colored pencils): rotate the SHARPENER AROUND the pencil-holding the pencil in one position, NOT rotating the pencil inside the sharpener. This helps keep the soft "leads" from breaking inside the wooden outer pencil.

    • @redenco
      @redenco 5 років тому +41

      OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS TIP 😊 🙏

    • @redenco
      @redenco 5 років тому +47

      Lol, I might be overreacting, but this tip really helped 👍

    • @stephanies3862
      @stephanies3862 5 років тому +12

      Have you ever heard of using a blow dryer on the water colored pencils to make them harder to break when sharpening? Is this good to do?

    • @cloudy9427
      @cloudy9427 5 років тому +5

      Sex,to me thats what it sounds like

    • @gorway7
      @gorway7 5 років тому +90

      I've moved away from sharpeners for watercolour pencils, I find them too wasteful. The core is valuable colour but each time we put it in a sharpener, more than %50 of the cone we create goes in the bin. Unlike working with normal colour pencils, we don't always need a sharp point and in fact I prefer to side shade as it produces less retained pencil marks. We don't need to fill the divots and get rid of the white bits as we do in colour pencil. We get rid of them when we apply water. I sharpen watercolour pencils with a sharp knife (Scalpel with a standard 10A blade) and only par back the wood to expose core. Rotating the pencil as I side shade, retains a point naturally without any waste and gives me more exposed core for picking up colour with a wet brush when needed. This more bullet shaped tip I find more versatile, giving me smoother laydown, less frequent need to sharpen and sufficient point when I need it. Since I stopped using a sharpener about 5 years ago, I have found my watercolour pencils last way longer and I get virtually no breakage.

  • @claymoma
    @claymoma 5 років тому +2118

    for pencils that keep breaking on you, throw them into a microwave for about 10 to 12 seconds. It melts the inner core some what so they don't break so much. It does work so give it a try!!!

    • @kittenmimi5326
      @kittenmimi5326 5 років тому +189

      Wow, never heard of that tip before. Interesting! Will try soon, hope it will work (and I hope I won't burn down my house)

    • @candyncakes7893
      @candyncakes7893 5 років тому +30

      Kitten Mimi did u try it? If so,did it work?

    • @kittenmimi5326
      @kittenmimi5326 5 років тому +218

      @@candyncakes7893 I tried it, but only for about 5 seconds or so, not any longer (I am still afraid of it catching on fire) and it does get nice and soft, it doesn't break at much and it was a lot more pleasant to color with! But if you have extra time you can also leave them out for a while in the sun (if you are like me and afraid of burning something)

    • @gianpinheirodepaula9253
      @gianpinheirodepaula9253 5 років тому +16

      Does that work for non-water color pencils?

    • @claymoma
      @claymoma 5 років тому +55

      @@gianpinheirodepaula9253 I have never tried this on water color pencils but maybe it will work. I have only tried this on my prisma pencils, Marco Raffine' and Faber Castel's. 10-12 seconds is enough to melt the cores so that it mends a crack. And yes, it really works!!

  • @brendacollinsdeeks7268
    @brendacollinsdeeks7268 5 років тому +288

    I don’t think I’ve come across any other video that explained the actual wash and brush handling techniques for watercolour pencils. This was so helpful. Thank you for sharing you skill and knowledge with those of us who really are just starting out.

    • @markdolan9459
      @markdolan9459 2 роки тому

      Hello friend, how are you doing

    • @Billy_Equines
      @Billy_Equines Рік тому

      Me still not rlly knowing bc my ones are sh*t

  • @FetteHenne2009
    @FetteHenne2009 5 років тому +426

    OMG, i am facepalming myself so hard right now. I always loved the idea of watercolorpencils and i own more than i could justify (especially 'cause i didn't use them), but i could never make them work and did not understand why I would use a watercolor pencil when i could use pans or tubes - all it did was smudging, looking muddy or pale/cheapish. I just never archieved a smooth transition from one color to the next. To be fair to myself - i looked up some tutorials but none of them said to work from light to dark (or i just didn't catch it?!). I just colored it in very rough, did not care to work in circles or from light to dark. Well - i tried it your way a few minutes ago and this tip is as much a life saver as it is a reason to gringe at myself. THANK YOU ALICE! Now i get it and maybe I could enjoy my wc pencils more once inktober is over. :D

    • @OneTrueWord1988
      @OneTrueWord1988 5 років тому +2

      Terry Berry Creates: Same with me. Exactly. This video helped me SO much!

    • @ciannacoleman5125
      @ciannacoleman5125 4 роки тому +3

      Dance Attempts Inktober is a world wide art challenge where you do daily (or weekly or whatever works for you) ink drawings and/or paintings for the entire month. You can then post it on social media or just enjoy knowing you are improving your skills

    • @joyceramirez2979
      @joyceramirez2979 4 роки тому +1

      InkTober is all year now. There’s daily & weekly prompts in Instagram. Lots of fun!

    • @Miguelthedestroyer
      @Miguelthedestroyer 3 роки тому

      Please don't say God's name in vain

    • @jojobtrcook1808
      @jojobtrcook1808 3 роки тому

      @@Miguelthedestroyer maybe OMG is short for Oh My Gosh? Many people say this.

  • @miriampalmer3778
    @miriampalmer3778 5 років тому +123

    I appreciate the affordable and high end options you gave us because not everyone can buy expensive art supplies. Thx

  • @rob3197
    @rob3197 3 роки тому +204

    I'm looking to start drawing as a hobby at the age of 41 and this is such a great video with lots of useful tips...thank you very much Alice. Subscribed, Liked and will buy my supplies via your links! :)

    • @kimberlynolan2573
      @kimberlynolan2573 3 роки тому +12

      Starting at age 64! Never too late! Thank you for the help and your knowledge of beginners needing a step by step video!

    • @sabuai1
      @sabuai1 2 роки тому +7

      Snap Rob Same here I am 43 and I got disabled also I got learning difficulties
      But I try my level best to learn art.

    • @bluebird3042
      @bluebird3042 2 роки тому +4

      I'm 61 and starting. I used to love drawing as a child. All the best & enjoy yourself 😊

    • @bluebird3042
      @bluebird3042 2 роки тому +1

      @@sabuai1 don't expect perfection straight away & just enjoy yourself.

    • @karnerblue7658
      @karnerblue7658 2 роки тому +3

      To everyone in these comments: just keep at it. You’re all going to be great artists. And, it’s a lot of fun. 🙂

  • @KateGoesExploring
    @KateGoesExploring 5 років тому +11

    That tip about blending from the lightest area first is super helpful! Thank you!

  • @neerurathore4772
    @neerurathore4772 5 років тому +15

    Your technique made a sudden and massive impact in the look of blend! Love u for helping me so much.

  • @k8tina
    @k8tina 4 роки тому +7

    Thank you for sharing this "tutorial" with everyone! Watercolor pencil artwork is something new for me to try, so I appreciate the attention to detail. Thank you 😊

  • @janetdanes7945
    @janetdanes7945 5 років тому +244

    Thank you. This video is very helpful for me, a newbie with watercolour pencils. You’ve given very clear and useful information. It’s also very interesting to watch. Must say a BIG thank you for NOT having background music competing with your voice. So many videos include music which is extremely annoying. Thought I’d add this to encourage you not to change anything. 😃👏👏

    • @stellabar623
      @stellabar623 5 років тому +15

      Janet Danes I also find music annoying for the most part. It is very subjective.

    • @OneTrueWord1988
      @OneTrueWord1988 5 років тому +9

      Janet Danes: Agreed!!

    • @PaulaBean
      @PaulaBean 4 роки тому +4

      especially working from light to more saturated is important

    • @wendywilson1736
      @wendywilson1736 2 роки тому +5

      Right! I don't mind music on those that don't have spoken explanations. But since I tend to read lips, I miss a lot of what is said, as it is.

    • @moyrahood
      @moyrahood 2 роки тому +5

      @@wendywilson1736 wendy, hit the CC button at top right of screen to bring up text.

  • @siyanageorgieva7206
    @siyanageorgieva7206 4 роки тому +4

    Really good tutorial! I love how you managed to explain every single stroke you did and yet keep it interesting

  • @callmewonder7813
    @callmewonder7813 4 роки тому +168

    This helped soo much just got watercolor pencils for Christmas!

  • @fatoomisdead.
    @fatoomisdead. 5 років тому +61

    This video came in the right time... Today in the art class the teacher was explaining how to use watercolor pencils but she didn't mintion some of the basic things because the class was about to end.... NOW I CAN GET HIGH MARKS!!!!!

    • @lizzythesmolcat7975
      @lizzythesmolcat7975 3 роки тому

      so did you get high marks???

    • @fatoomisdead.
      @fatoomisdead. 3 роки тому +1

      @@lizzythesmolcat7975 i don’t remember but i think i did since that i’ve got an A in that class

  • @carolinejeffers4503
    @carolinejeffers4503 5 років тому +675

    I couldn’t find water in the description
    Edit: thanks for the love 💕

    • @tqiga
      @tqiga 5 років тому +23

      This comment needs more love

    • @marionmiller7735
      @marionmiller7735 5 років тому +3

      Kitty Cat27 ochristmas tree. Decorations

    • @looloo18
      @looloo18 5 років тому +2

      Kitty Cat27 😂😂😂

    • @Spyvee222
      @Spyvee222 5 років тому +2

      Lmao😂😂

    • @carolinejeffers4503
      @carolinejeffers4503 5 років тому +2

      Scarlett Rose thank youuuu

  • @brendacollinsdeeks7268
    @brendacollinsdeeks7268 4 роки тому

    This was a wonderful tutorial on using watercolour pencils. I've watched dozens of videos trying to figure out the techniques but I'm almost certain none of them ever mentioned about blending from light to dark with the damp brush! I was getting exactly the. Result you described. Now I can't wait to pull out my pencils to give them another try. Thank you so much for giving such clear instruction.

  • @andysartz
    @andysartz 4 роки тому +13

    Hi, Alice! Thank you so much for sharing these tips!! I'm just getting started with watercolor pencils and I was honestly lost here, hahaha! Your demonstration was great and it gave me some cool ideas for things that I want to try with them. So thanks a bunch! I just subscribed to your channel as well. It's always great to see what other artists have to share. =)

  • @ImageryDoesntFit
    @ImageryDoesntFit 5 років тому +118

    This is helpful and fun to watch even when not a beginner. I do have to say though that the camera angle made it somewhat difficult to follow what was going on. It's a pretty angle for stills and the like but for moving image it made it hard to see what you were saying you were doing. Still full of helpful tips though!

    • @HulloAlice
      @HulloAlice  5 років тому +28

      I agree with you and really dislike the angle! By the time I realized it I didn't have time to refilm :( don't worry I won't be using this angle again for this type of video!

    • @suesmith5496
      @suesmith5496 5 років тому +2

      I just rotated the laptop!

  • @aliyahblidner
    @aliyahblidner 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much for making this! I found an old case of watercolor pencils from my grandma’s old art kit, and I wanted to try them out! Thank you for making this video to teach people like me who have no idea how to use watercolor pencils how to use them

  • @h.sinclair
    @h.sinclair 2 роки тому +1

    wow your demonstration of pushing the water up into the dry pencilled area (instead of pulling away from it) to create a wash is fantastic! what a difference! thank you

  • @DarkWaterfall
    @DarkWaterfall 5 років тому +3

    Excellent video! I have the Arteza Watercolor pencils and been itching to try them out before really jumping into watercolor ( I’m more of a soft pastel artist/color pencil artist ). I was just going to wing it, but then you’re video popped up in my feed! It’s has been really helpful! Thanks so much!

  • @cab552
    @cab552 5 років тому +4

    Thanks so much for this tutorial!! I've been dabbling with watercolor for a couple of years with mixed results, so I decided to see if watercolor pencils would give me the control I'm looking for. Your demo and explanation is so clear and helpful!! I can't wait to give it a try!

  • @justtubingby129
    @justtubingby129 5 років тому +1006

    Seeing the water so close to the computer caused me anxiety, lol.

    • @HulloAlice
      @HulloAlice  5 років тому +249

      Sometimes I use my laptop as a tray table to carry soda and food to other rooms 🙃

    • @justtubingby129
      @justtubingby129 5 років тому +70

      A "don't mess with me attitude" 😀 👍🏽

    • @alejandrarosales7836
      @alejandrarosales7836 5 років тому +22

      My laptop is currently under a stack of books water containers my pan paints surrounded by half drunk cups of tea

    • @SUGAR_XYLER
      @SUGAR_XYLER 5 років тому +34

      @@HulloAlice
      And one day your laptop will say goodbye alice 😁

    • @uhnoah3974
      @uhnoah3974 5 років тому +6

      HulloAlice That makes my stomach hurt

  • @fromsunni
    @fromsunni 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much Alice! I stumbled upon your channel today and I just really want to say, I absolutely love your personality! Normally it’s so difficult for me to learn from people but learning from you it was so simple for me 💞

  • @katepanthera7265
    @katepanthera7265 4 роки тому +1

    This is fantastic - gives me a real feel for how to start working with the watercolor pencils. Thanks !!

  • @KateNotKatiefoo
    @KateNotKatiefoo 5 років тому +6

    I have had this huge case of watercolor pencils for probably fifteen years at least and I have never used them for watercolor purposes (just been using them as straight up colored pencils because I wasn’t sure how). I’m so excited to finally be able to use them properly! Thanks for the video! 😊

  • @angelikabilska7622
    @angelikabilska7622 5 років тому +592

    When I was watching this video, the only thing that was circling my mind was
    "turn it towards me! Turn ittttt!".....
    SPOILER ALERT *She didn't*

    • @kenhope8629
      @kenhope8629 5 років тому +4

      Angelika Bilska I

    • @Natalia.alvees
      @Natalia.alvees 5 років тому +18

      Yeah...that was the only thing I didn't like about the video.

    • @alittleweirdo1014
      @alittleweirdo1014 5 років тому +6

      I couldn't see much like by angle.

    • @Octoboobs
      @Octoboobs 5 років тому +12

      Just turn your phone around

    • @amandahess9228
      @amandahess9228 4 роки тому +4

      @@Octoboobs lol. I was thinking the same thing. Just turn of the screen rotation on your phone and then just turn the phone so that the picture is facing you.....

  • @Poko7on
    @Poko7on 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Alice! I'm due for my watercolor work tomorrow and your tutorial is really helping me out. Thanks for the awesome video!

  • @Aidryanna
    @Aidryanna 5 років тому +10

    I have absolutely no experience with watercolor, let alone water-soluble pencils, and a friend bought me the 60 pencil set of Albrecht Durer for my birthday. I've been scouring the web for videos and tutorials on how to use them with no luck really understanding them until watching this video. You have saved my sanity, Alice. This helps me so much and finally clicked on the lightbulb for using these beauties. Thank you so much!

  • @zahavas3963
    @zahavas3963 5 років тому +4

    Just wanted to say thanks for this awesome tutorial. I am new to watercolors and will definitely be trying watercolor pencils as it seems less daunting than sketching out with regular pencils or with watercolor brush. I also wanted to say what a great teacher you are. I have watched many, MANY, tutorial videos and not only are you accessible (easy to understand) but you really take the time to show and explain what to do and what not to do and WHY. It's also great to understand HOW. For the painting from light to dark, this is something NO ONE in ANY of the videos that I have seen has ever said. So I have subscribed to your channel and hope to learn more from you on an ongoing basis!

  • @dawsonweatherford3409
    @dawsonweatherford3409 5 років тому +391

    I'm glad you made this cause I didn't know what watercolor pencils we're for. Lol

  • @ChericeByler
    @ChericeByler 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic tutorial! Just getting into watercolors and this was super helpful. Thank You!

  • @violetnewby
    @violetnewby 3 роки тому

    The blending techniques were very clear! I feel better equipped to blend watercolors now. Thank you

  • @crystal-jeanroat2885
    @crystal-jeanroat2885 5 років тому +29

    Thank you for this video! There is a serious lacking on UA-cam in 'how to use Watercolor Pencils', and yours is awesome! I appreciate that you are showing how to use these in a realistic way as opposed to just unboxing, swatching, and suggesting or 'trying for the first time'. I've been playing with my watercolor pencils and want to use them as an under-painting for colored pencils to speed up some of the 30 hour portraits. Thank you again! If you feel like making more watercolor pencils videos, I'd definitely watch! :-)

  • @Alexis-kd9tm
    @Alexis-kd9tm 5 років тому +5

    Thank you for this tutorial! I started watercoloring with paints last year and just bought the faber castell grip eco watercolor pencils a few weeks ago. Your video definitely helped. Hope to see more watercolor pencil tutorials!

  • @heartchitect1960
    @heartchitect1960 4 роки тому

    This is the best example and teaching I've seen so far on watercolor pencils. I will have to watch and study it a few times. Thank you for showing us.

  • @LittleHiveCrafts
    @LittleHiveCrafts 4 роки тому +1

    This has been on my wish list for so long ! I can't wait to get some post the lockdown and try.

  • @ufovirgo2892
    @ufovirgo2892 5 років тому +3

    This was very helpful and informative. Thank you! 😁

  • @KarissaCutie
    @KarissaCutie 5 років тому +6

    I got watercolor pencils for my birthday when I was younger and for some reason I thought you were meant to dip the actual pencil into the water and now the pencils are ruined...
    Thank you for your tutorial, this is very helpful! I definitely learned something. :)

    • @ciannacoleman5125
      @ciannacoleman5125 4 роки тому

      You can use that as a technique but you have to be careful not to get the wood wet

  • @gillyslikejillysart7458
    @gillyslikejillysart7458 5 років тому +1

    Great video Alice and so well explained how you use these! I look forward to trying some of these techniques. I also had never thought about how portable the pencils would be. Thanks again for all your info!

  • @Cammyru123
    @Cammyru123 Рік тому +1

    This was very helpful. You explain things in a way that's easy to understand and also fun to pay attention to.

  • @eliestrations4906
    @eliestrations4906 3 роки тому +5

    The pencils always add great texture but it’s also great to mix with other media like you did ❤️

  • @lauraaqui219
    @lauraaqui219 5 років тому +3

    This was great, thank you for taking the time to make this video, for us beginnners. i found this encouraging, i was feeling inspired to try more with my watercolour pencils after watching this, your a good teacher, you explain things really well. thanks laura in uk

  • @teresakayintexas9929
    @teresakayintexas9929 5 років тому +2

    This was wonderful! Very clear instructions and you broke it down so simply!

  • @pamreese8847
    @pamreese8847 Рік тому

    I just started watercolor and was so happy when I found your video! You make it so easy to follow along and give some amazing tips. Please keep making videos and I'll keep watching!! Thank you for sharing your talent!!

  • @jessicachan6273
    @jessicachan6273 5 років тому +7

    OMG THIS WAS SOOO HELPFUL! I never used my watercolor pencils before because it never turned out right but this was so helpful!

  • @nixthelapin9869
    @nixthelapin9869 5 років тому +8

    Yes!!! I actually got some arteza watercolor pencils because you used them in your bujo! Super happy for this tutorial! (Btw, are you going to be uploading an October plan with me? I absolutely love your bujo and it's actually was got me into bullet journaling!)

    • @HulloAlice
      @HulloAlice  5 років тому +2

      Aww yay!! And yes I am it will be up next week! My timing just got messed up this month :)

    • @nixthelapin9869
      @nixthelapin9869 5 років тому

      HulloAlice omg I got a response!! So excited to hear that! Sorry about your timing problem, but I can't wait to see what you have planned!!!

  • @lauraweiss7875
    @lauraweiss7875 4 роки тому +1

    This is exactly why I needed. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

  • @h4plus8
    @h4plus8 5 років тому +1

    thank you so much for this video! I watched a few of them to catch some tips and yours is the most begginer friendly lol everything is so clear and easy to see and understand! And you make it look so fun! I happy to give it another try to my watercolor pencil with your tips and tricks :D

    • @HulloAlice
      @HulloAlice  5 років тому +2

      I'm so happy to hear that! I tried to make it really beginner friendly so I'm glad to hear it was clear to you! They are really fun once you get the hang of them! I used to HATE them and now i love them!!

  • @vickylikesrats4514
    @vickylikesrats4514 5 років тому +76

    Thanks, now i'll finally now how to use my water color pencils. :')

  • @jisuki6731
    @jisuki6731 5 років тому +25

    OMG! This tutorial was so Freaking helpful! Was about to rip my hair out blending my WCP to flat oblivion! THANK YOU SO MUCH! You are AWESOME!

  • @megscorner3596
    @megscorner3596 5 років тому

    You’re so pretty. I just got watercolor colors for Christmas and I’m super excited! Thank you!

  • @vickigoodman1614
    @vickigoodman1614 5 років тому +2

    Awesome tutorial, Alice! I just subscribed. You are so artistic!!! ❤

  • @paulinajohnson9440
    @paulinajohnson9440 5 років тому +80

    Love you Alice you’re so talented. Do you think you could do a how to use gouache tutorial I think it’d be very helpful

    • @HulloAlice
      @HulloAlice  5 років тому +15

      Yes I will add it to the list :)

    • @paulinajohnson9440
      @paulinajohnson9440 5 років тому +6

      HulloAlice great! Thank you so much love

  • @justaracoonchillinginatoilet69
    @justaracoonchillinginatoilet69 5 років тому +231

    I just recently bought a set of 12 water colour pencils and this tutorial would actually be helpful if i had a bRUSH AND WATERCOLOUR PAPER TO USE THEM WITH SMH

    • @SamirCCat
      @SamirCCat 5 років тому +5

      Why are you writing "so much hate" at the end of your comment??? Are you angry at Alice for not giving you paper or what??

    • @noumanahmed3760
      @noumanahmed3760 5 років тому +71

      @@SamirCCat lol smh means shake my head which basically implies disappointment not anger

    • @SamirCCat
      @SamirCCat 5 років тому +2

      So smh means both shake my head and so much hate? How do you know which the person means?

    • @sariaht.5478
      @sariaht.5478 5 років тому +51

      @@SamirCCat It usually means shaking my head.

    • @ericawilliams8164
      @ericawilliams8164 5 років тому

      lol same

  • @holleybusch2922
    @holleybusch2922 5 років тому +2

    You’re very talented and did a great job explaining this!

  • @sbjabber
    @sbjabber 4 роки тому

    Awesome demo!! I will finally put to use the watercolor pencil set I have forever!! Thank you sooo much, Alice, for breaking it down for beginners. 💖💖

  • @ParasolMushroomStudios
    @ParasolMushroomStudios 5 років тому +244

    ALICE THIS ISNT FAIR! XD
    IM STARTING INKTOBER I HAVE NO TIME TO PAINT BUT NOW I WANNA USE MY WATERCOLOR PENCILS !!! XD

    • @fate7525
      @fate7525 5 років тому +8

      Why not both ? You could always incorporate the watercolor pencils into ink drawings. ^^

    • @TMcocoa
      @TMcocoa 5 років тому +7

      Use them! I wanted to do inktober but i have a colored pencil in my hand. Just create who cares what u use as long as you are happy 😊☺️

    • @myapinion7532
      @myapinion7532 5 років тому +1

      What is inktober?

    • @anamarymartinez7229
      @anamarymartinez7229 5 років тому +3

      @@myapinion7532 inktober is a month long challenge that you use ink for

    • @joyceramirez2979
      @joyceramirez2979 4 роки тому

      InkTober 2020 has expanded... it’s all year now. There are daily/weekly prompts in Instagram. I don’t know if it will catch on, but it’s still fun.

  • @hellanistpunk3282
    @hellanistpunk3282 5 років тому +29

    I never use printer paper to even print anymore I use card stock so I can sketch nicely on what I print

  • @Zarajpat
    @Zarajpat Рік тому

    Thanks so much for this. I used to study art in high school and worked with mixed medium - watercolor, pen, colored pencils, oil and acrylic, pencils. I hardly worked with watercolor, but once I started, I realized I liked working with it more than oil and acrylic. Fell off the wagon after I graduated and picked up writing stories - which I love to no end - but I want to pick back up watercolor/pen/colored pencil drawings.

  • @LightUpTonight
    @LightUpTonight Рік тому

    You have given me hope for my watercolor pencil journey! Like you I have hated those things, but I am realizing that all I need is proper technique and patience, thank you!!😍✨👏

  • @saraelizabeth6576
    @saraelizabeth6576 5 років тому +5

    this was very helpful, being a traditional graphite artist who blends from dark to light I will definitely have to try light to dark with my watercolor pencils

  • @SegaRobotnik
    @SegaRobotnik 5 років тому +13

    you should try derwent watercolor pencils. Especially inktense line they have. They are SUPER pigmented

  • @beneachus4901
    @beneachus4901 5 років тому

    Great tips. I’m learning how to color my sketches and I’m going to start using my watercolor pencils. Just trying to research a little before I try it. Very helpful!

  • @jacquerigsby8155
    @jacquerigsby8155 5 років тому

    Excellent teaching style: clear, concise, no time or effort that's not needed. Thanks!

    • @HulloAlice
      @HulloAlice  5 років тому

      Thank you, I really appreciate that!!

  • @clovatryx4218
    @clovatryx4218 5 років тому +26

    Watercolor pencils are my fav. Have you tried the Derwent Inktense pencils? They aren't exactly watercolor, but they work almost the same and are quite vibrant and a lot of fun to use. :)

    • @anikaphillips1372
      @anikaphillips1372 5 років тому +3

      I love the way you can do layers with the inktense

  • @auggiemain
    @auggiemain 5 років тому +3

    I have watercolor pencils and I never knew they were watercolor pencils until today :))

  • @prismaticmochi
    @prismaticmochi Рік тому

    This is so useful, thank you! I just started to try out watercolor pencils and this is definitely the easiest tutorial I've found so far (:

  • @znancymendoza
    @znancymendoza Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this beautiful, fun, and informative watercolor pencils tutorial.

  • @shao2959
    @shao2959 5 років тому +3

    I've got some new watercolor pencils and I have 0 idea how to use them...
    Thanks Alice for this tutorial! I badly needed this.

  • @caitlinsart6689
    @caitlinsart6689 5 років тому +6

    I really needed this video I’m SO bad at using watercolour pencilssss :)))

  • @libbyz.g.8411
    @libbyz.g.8411 5 років тому +1

    I think you are a fine artist and your video tutorial was very informative and I’m looking forward to more of your videos 👍🏼

  • @mar666lo
    @mar666lo 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for this video, Alice. Very helpful, keep up the good work

  • @haileyandfriends635
    @haileyandfriends635 5 років тому +64

    I’m here to learn how to use my watercolor pencils........ from the dollar store. I was wondering why they weren’t dissolving.🤔

  • @kagashuri7
    @kagashuri7 4 роки тому +45

    I have watercolor pencils but the thing is I DIDNT EVEN KNOW THEY WERE WATERCOLOR PENCILS! I literally have been using them like normal colored pencils.....

    • @estixscrackworld4046
      @estixscrackworld4046 3 роки тому +8

      I remembered when I was a toddler my dad got me a 12 pack of staedler colouring pencils to draw, i remembered thinking the brush is a free gift when a few years later I found out is watercolour pencils like oop-

    • @jenniferlopez901
      @jenniferlopez901 3 роки тому +1

      Me 😭😭😭

    • @user-bt7jj5gg3v
      @user-bt7jj5gg3v 3 роки тому +3

      @@estixscrackworld4046 I got water colour pencils too as a kid, but it didn't come with a brush so I thought you had to dip the pencils in the water and then draw lol

    • @estixscrackworld4046
      @estixscrackworld4046 3 роки тому

      @@user-bt7jj5gg3vlol

    • @nojena37
      @nojena37 3 роки тому +1

      I was like you before... Then I felt so dumb after realising it...😔

  • @wordscrafter
    @wordscrafter 5 років тому

    I've watched many wc tutorials and not one of them ever said half the things you did. Wow. No wonder I couldn't get anything right. Thank you very much for creating this video!!!

  • @maryjohnson-goeldner6351
    @maryjohnson-goeldner6351 5 років тому +1

    My first time watching you and watercolor pencils. Just love the way you explain everything so simply. Thanks Mary

  • @addieh5791
    @addieh5791 4 роки тому +15

    I don’t even have watercolor pencils!😂🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @violetvelet
    @violetvelet 4 роки тому +8

    When she said "140 pounds" I thought she meant weight wise and was really confused for a moment 😂 lol

  • @maryammm859
    @maryammm859 4 роки тому +1

    this was so so helpful as i am a beginner and just purchased my water colour pencils today!! thank you so much

  • @ethicsexistentialism4191
    @ethicsexistentialism4191 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Alice! Super helpful :) love your nails too :)

  • @elessarsgirl4883
    @elessarsgirl4883 5 років тому +17

    It would help a lot if your camera was over your shoulder or above your paper.

  • @doodlebirdy9175
    @doodlebirdy9175 5 років тому +4

    I honestly don't use my watercolor pencils too much, this definity makes me want to play with them! Are you going to do inktober? You should show us your inky tricks!

    • @myapinion7532
      @myapinion7532 5 років тому +1

      What is inktober?

    • @doodlebirdy9175
      @doodlebirdy9175 5 років тому +1

      @@myapinion7532 inktober is a month long drawing challenge to draw every day in October! The original challenge is to use ink, but many artists are doing a medium they want to practice. It's a personal challenge that is definitely time consuming, but worth it!

    • @myapinion7532
      @myapinion7532 5 років тому +1

      @@doodlebirdy9175 hi, thank you for explaining that, sounds good, especially as there are so many fantastic things around in October to draw. I'm loving all the leaves that are lying everywhere, and all the colours. I'd like to try drawing them with coloured charcoal pencils. Gonna treat myself!

  • @caseyslove
    @caseyslove Рік тому

    Fantastic tutorial- the best I’ve seen so far ! Thank you.

  • @Anarchy1968
    @Anarchy1968 Рік тому

    I am just getting started and this was perfect! Thanks so much!!

  • @blandsalsa8796
    @blandsalsa8796 5 років тому +3

    Love your videos..!! Would you consider Trying/Review Autodesk Skethbook Digital Drawing App..?. I would love to see a video like this from you..❤❤

  • @randomartist8528
    @randomartist8528 5 років тому +6

    :0 UR HAIRS LIKE MINE IT GOES FROM BROWN TO BLONDE OMGGGGGGGGGG xD (fangirls over the hair) ok ok....keep up the good art :3 and have a great day I'm at the hospital with my mom so this was a good distraction!!!

  • @stephaniebuzzella1
    @stephaniebuzzella1 5 років тому

    watercolor pencils are genius for sketching out your project before you put down watercolors too! I'm excited to get some and try them out

  • @MP-sz7hb
    @MP-sz7hb Рік тому

    Super video! I'm going to use colored pencils to create a few details in my watercolor painting.

  • @craftynanna53
    @craftynanna53 5 років тому +17

    My word this lady talks sooo fast. Or it may be cos I'm getting on a bit.

    • @HulloAlice
      @HulloAlice  5 років тому +5

      Nah I talk really fast haha! You can slow down the speed in settings a bit if that helps!

    • @nojena37
      @nojena37 3 роки тому

      She's excited, that's all😁

    • @nojena37
      @nojena37 3 роки тому

      @@HulloAlice my friend also talks fast as she was like rapping words😂 😂😂😂

  • @MzChrisyKK
    @MzChrisyKK 2 роки тому

    So happy I found this; fantastic for a beginner like me!!! Thank you!

  • @saritajc
    @saritajc 2 роки тому

    I really like how you explained it, so simple, thanks!!🥰💕

  • @meshavillar
    @meshavillar 2 роки тому

    You are a great teacher! I needed these details! Thanks 🙂

  • @artbyjavier
    @artbyjavier Рік тому

    Loved your video it was very helpful. You did a great job explaining how the pencils work. Time for me to try it! Thank you for making the video. 😃

  • @parthbhoir8358
    @parthbhoir8358 3 роки тому +1

    Real helpfull video ❤❤hope i get to watch more of these

  • @mourneswanderer1767
    @mourneswanderer1767 3 роки тому

    Many thanks for your very educational tutorial. I have just received a tin of watercolor pencils and can't wait to try them out. Exciting.

  • @inkandreflections6634
    @inkandreflections6634 4 роки тому +1

    I was JUST about to search how to use watercolor pencils! And then I found this on my feed. So glad!

  • @ghosr_ghost
    @ghosr_ghost 2 роки тому

    Thank you for helping me for my art 🖼 I didn’t skip any words you said 🤩 amazing love your vids.

  • @oilonpaper
    @oilonpaper 5 років тому +2

    I've wondered for a while how to use watercolor pencils for good effects. Thanks so much for this video! Light to dark. Not too much water. I should have guessed. 😅

  • @cynthiasterling7892
    @cynthiasterling7892 Рік тому

    Thanks, l learned so much from your two tutorials 😀 Looking forward to more paintings. I am an acrylic painter and abstract. I’m going to give this a try, now that you have explained more ♥️♥️🌹

  • @nothin2u360
    @nothin2u360 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much !!! Very helpful !! I am just starting to learn to use watercolor pencils !!