Let me know in the comments if there are any specific art problems you would like me to make a video about! Try this one next: Watercolor Pencils Tutorial (7 Mistakes Beginners Make!) ua-cam.com/video/8IjZa6p1exI/v-deo.html
you do such a beautiful job of TEACHING. I've watched so many other yt videos and feel like i've learned so little but listening to you, you explain EVERYTHING step by step, LOVE IT!! Anybody who stumbles upon your channel is in for a special treat! 💖
Your expertise in so very great in watercolour,Pencil crayons and drawing tips, and so encouraging! I don’t know what you ART EDUCATION IS, but in my books, you must have a PHD! Thanks for your patient tips!
In Germany we also call that stuff kitchen paper. Watercolor pencils are great. I really like them for quick sketches as well as to add details on watercolor paintings or in combination with regular color pencils. It's so important to use good ones though! You can easily make some nice art with low quality watercolors, but low quality watercolor pencils are like a punishment to use. There are some pretty good inexpensive ones though, like Koh-i-Noor Mondeluz, they are decently pigmented and they dissolve really well. I use those a lot, as well as FC Albrecht Dürers. I have not tried the Museum ones yet, and I probably should because everyone says that they are so amazing, so I'm very curious, but overall I'm quite happy with the brands that I have. I don't know why, but somehow watercolor pencils do not trigger my shopping reflexes as badly as normal watercolors do - Thank goodness!
*the pencils i have are mostly Derwent open stock Inktense, Graphitint (also have this one in a half pan set which is phenomenal) and one of the pastel sets...a few other of the other high end range sets obtained over the years when i could afford them or were on sale locally but infrequently used ...i'd rather spend money on quality no nonsense supplies than silly packaging aimed at beginning artists who want pristine supplies to display but are basically useless* *i really appreciate these videos and tutorials/demonstrations...very informative (duh) and the time and effort it takes to produce and edit them before posting them*
@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber *the Graphitent pencils and half pans much like the Inktense pencils are addictive once you start using them...the subtle gradients produced are very nice...think you'll find them a new favorite for any possible multimedia projects or straight experimentation*
Thank you, Michele, this was very helpful. Also, as another "weird freaky vegan" person, I really appreciate your use of animal-friendly brushes and supplies.
I tried to paint the pansies, and the paint wouldn't spread hardly at all. So I sharpened them, but it still didn't work. I had berol prismacolor and Faber-Castell pencils. They're really old...I've never done much with them, so when I saw your video, I gave them a try. I found an onlink person who said to dip them in odorless mineral spirits, but I don't have any, so I think I'll stick to regular watercolor paints. Oh, and I'm pretty sure the paper was high quality...that's mostly what I use now. Thanks though. I'm glad I tried. Those pencils just have been taking up space.
@@thelindasmith1 Linda, thank you so much. So I had 3 different brands. One is Color Grip Faber-Castell and indeed is called Faber-Castell Grip Color EcoPencils, and are "coloring" pencils! The other two were Sargent art watercolor pencils and Berol Prismacolor. These two were a little better, but not great. Berol Prismacolor seemed best. Thanks again.
Lovely. I keep shying away from watercolour but I think I won’t be as intimidated by watercolour pencils. Thankyou for this detailed video Michele. 🙏❤️🦆🐕🐈🕊️🦋
I’ve always thought there was something wrong with me because I like to clean my pallets when I finish a painting. So I stopped doing it. I had about seven crummy pallets. After I watched some of your videos I threw most of my pallet’s into the sink. They are soaking right now. Thank you .
Great tips Michele. I have told several of my students (particularly those who use watercolour pencils for their nature journals or sketchbooks) to take a look at this excellent video.
Thank you for this. I am couple of years beginner and I love working with both watercolor paint and pencils. This was very helpful, particularly wetting the area before the color.
You are the second person to say we should stretch the paper before using it. Please tell me why this is done. Will this make my art better? Is it only done for watercolor and how would I do it on my pads that are glued on 80% of edges? Is it done for all mediums like graphite, acrylic, making books etc? Thank you for sharing. Have a very lovely weekend!! Rose.
If your pads are glued then you are using a block so don't need to stretch, although you could if you want. Stretching reduces paper buckling and ensures the paper always dries completely flat. A block does similar, sometimes a little less effectively, but it depends on brand and how much water you use. I have videos on paper stretching :-) In the UK it's cheaper to buy loose paper than a block but that's not the case in all countries.
Glad I’ve watched this video. Just venturing into watercolour pencils as a new dimension to my pencil drawing. Totally agree with the advice on quality over quantity when buying pencils; graphite or colour/watercolour.
Yes quality > quantity.. it is possible to find Quality that isn't gonna break the bank.. I wish there were more Quality brands. (That didn't cost so much)
I so wish that I had seen this well informed video about 3 weeks ago. I attempted to make a card from watercolor pencils (first time user of this medium) and in fact it turned out a bit scratchy looking. The materials I used were of quality but I just didn’t have the skill to execute like you. This has been a valuable tutorial and made me subscribe to your channel. Thank you for sharing your talent and creative mind. You are a great teacher!
Hello Michelle. I am a new subscriber to you. I just wanna say thank you for your channel, sharing with us your skills and knowledge. You explain things very clear and to the point, brilliant tutor. 😁 I have got some watercolour pencils. Faber Castell make (I think 🤔) I was told, they're quite good? Expensive though 🧐🙄. I bought 3-4 years ago and still haven't done much with them ....well, nothing at all, to be honest with you 🤣. So, I have started to look for "all things watercolour" and this is how I've ended up here!
I bought watercolor pencils the way you described in the video, as a progression from coloring pencils. I have some CD Museum Aquarelle watercolor pencils, and I find them to be lovely and soft. However, if I want to create detail with watercolor pencils I use my CD Swisscolor Aquarelle watercolor pencils. They are thinner and keep a point for longer. Thank you for the informative video! EDIT I haven’t tried CD Supracolor watercolor pencils, but they might also keep a firm point for longer.
So helpful! (and entertaining!) Yep, that's me doing it backwards - I've always tried to activate that pencil and spread it out (with unhappy results). So much nicer this way to wet the (leaf) shape on the paper and bring it to meet the pencil color, thank you!
Very detailed and easy instruction, you're a fabulous teacher ☆ thank you for sharing your talents. I have a set of Derwent watercolour.pencils. I don't use them as often with water , but after seeing this.. I'm going to try. ☆☆☆ ~I doubt mine will look as lovely as yours..but I'm sure I'll have fun doing it
Another great video .I always seem to have bubbling paper not to sure what i do but will have to watch your stretching paper video. I imagine you must visit the Cradle then In Sudbury ?
Thanks greatly Michele for your video of using watercolour pencils, clearly explained and of great help for me as I've got myself a 12 peace watercolour pencils and need all the help I can. Found this video clear and inspirational ideas for guides, thanks greatly appreciated stay safe and healthy
This is really good but could you do a watercolour painting version of the same photo. I really want to work towards using watercolour paint and think thst might be a way to probress. Thankyou Michele 🌺🦢🐕🦆🐈
I’ve always considered myself a “beginner”. For me, as long as I’m learning new things, then I’m still a novice at their implementation. Thank you so much, I will try this on my new “Calla Lillies at the Beach” picture. It needed a boost. Should I try it out on my practice paper first (unlike last time, when I went with a new technique, first time, on actual painting)?
Love your ring. But to stay on topic, I love your tutorials. As an absolute beginner I’m learning a lot.😊 *edit* also, I can’t find the link to ‘stretching paper?’ Where can I find that? Sorry total noob here
Thanks! I can't put links here, but the title is something like 'stretching paper with gummed tape' pop it in the search bar with my name and it will come up.
A problem I have is when I apply the wet brush to the dry pigment on the paper, the brush absorbs some of the dissolved pigment or pushes it around unevenly. This leaves a streaky result, especially in larger patches of colour.
Being honest, a flat area is always better done with paint than pencils, and in my own work I prefer to combine both. I am also working on a trick to help with this, which will show in a future video if it works out!
@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber I agree in general, but I might prefer pencil if I've based my palette on certain pencils and used them in other parts of the picture. It's not easy to match the colour with paints. Also, one of my sketchbooks isn't thick enough to take paint but thicker than cartridge paper and can handle w/c pencils OK. Looking forward to any future tips.
Let me know in the comments if there are any specific art problems you would like me to make a video about! Try this one next: Watercolor Pencils Tutorial (7 Mistakes Beginners Make!) ua-cam.com/video/8IjZa6p1exI/v-deo.html
I love those weird freaky vegan people! Happy to hear that.
Specifically, stroking the water in towards the color instead of the reverse was a BIG TAKEAWAY for me. Thank you.
You are welcome!
you do such a beautiful job of TEACHING. I've watched so many other yt videos and feel like i've learned so little but listening to you, you explain EVERYTHING step by step, LOVE IT!! Anybody who stumbles upon your channel is in for a special treat! 💖
Aw, thank you!
Your expertise in so very great in watercolour,Pencil crayons and drawing tips, and so encouraging! I don’t know what you ART EDUCATION IS, but in my books, you must have a PHD! Thanks for your patient tips!
Thank you!
In Germany we also call that stuff kitchen paper.
Watercolor pencils are great. I really like them for quick sketches as well as to add details on watercolor paintings or in combination with regular color pencils. It's so important to use good ones though! You can easily make some nice art with low quality watercolors, but low quality watercolor pencils are like a punishment to use. There are some pretty good inexpensive ones though, like Koh-i-Noor Mondeluz, they are decently pigmented and they dissolve really well. I use those a lot, as well as FC Albrecht Dürers. I have not tried the Museum ones yet, and I probably should because everyone says that they are so amazing, so I'm very curious, but overall I'm quite happy with the brands that I have. I don't know why, but somehow watercolor pencils do not trigger my shopping reflexes as badly as normal watercolors do - Thank goodness!
Paint is always more attractive than pencils in the shopping cart, I agree!
*the pencils i have are mostly Derwent open stock Inktense, Graphitint (also have this one in a half pan set which is phenomenal) and one of the pastel sets...a few other of the other high end range sets obtained over the years when i could afford them or were on sale locally but infrequently used ...i'd rather spend money on quality no nonsense supplies than silly packaging aimed at beginning artists who want pristine supplies to display but are basically useless*
*i really appreciate these videos and tutorials/demonstrations...very informative (duh) and the time and effort it takes to produce and edit them before posting them*
Thanks Scott, I must try Graphitint, they have excellent reviews. Yes many hours spent on videos, but it's fun!
@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber *the Graphitent pencils and half pans much like the Inktense pencils are addictive once you start using them...the subtle gradients produced are very nice...think you'll find them a new favorite for any possible multimedia projects or straight experimentation*
This was a wonderful mini flower tutorial. Lots of great tips for great success with use watercolor pencils! Thanks for sharing this with us!
Thank you, Michele, this was very helpful. Also, as another "weird freaky vegan" person, I really appreciate your use of animal-friendly brushes and supplies.
Vegan posse!
I tried to paint the pansies, and the paint wouldn't spread hardly at all. So I sharpened them, but it still didn't work. I had berol prismacolor and Faber-Castell pencils. They're really old...I've never done much with them, so when I saw your video, I gave them a try. I found an onlink person who said to dip them in odorless mineral spirits, but I don't have any, so I think I'll stick to regular watercolor paints. Oh, and I'm pretty sure the paper was high quality...that's mostly what I use now. Thanks though. I'm glad I tried. Those pencils just have been taking up space.
We’re they colored pencils rather than watercolor pencils?
@@thelindasmith1 Linda, thank you so much. So I had 3 different brands. One is Color Grip Faber-Castell and indeed is called Faber-Castell Grip Color EcoPencils, and are "coloring" pencils! The other two were Sargent art watercolor pencils and Berol Prismacolor. These two were a little better, but not great. Berol Prismacolor seemed best. Thanks again.
Lovely. I keep shying away from watercolour but I think I won’t be as intimidated by watercolour pencils. Thankyou for this detailed video Michele. 🙏❤️🦆🐕🐈🕊️🦋
I actually love combining both, in many ways a smoother effect is much easier with paint.
Just looooove the Museum Aquarelles. The Rolls Royce of watercolour pencils!
They are!
I’ve always thought there was something wrong with me because I like to clean my pallets when I finish a painting. So I stopped doing it. I had about seven crummy pallets. After I watched some of your videos I threw most of my pallet’s into the sink. They are soaking right now. Thank you .
Thank you, really enjoyed your videos Definitely like the fact that you showed the tools that you needed first
Adding the water at the bottom of the petal and moving it up into the color is a helpful hint!
Some very helpful tips, encouraging me to get my watercolour pencils out again, thank you.
Great tips Michele. I have told several of my students (particularly those who use watercolour pencils for their nature journals or sketchbooks) to take a look at this excellent video.
Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for this. I am couple of years beginner and I love working with both watercolor paint and pencils. This was very helpful, particularly wetting the area before the color.
I'm so glad!
Loved the tutorial . Love doing flowers but never with watercolour pencils. Will have a go now. Thank you.
You’re welcome 😊
You are the second person to say we should stretch the paper before using it. Please tell me why this is done. Will this make my art better? Is it only done for watercolor and how would I do it on my pads that are glued on 80% of edges? Is it done for all mediums like graphite, acrylic, making books etc? Thank you for sharing. Have a very lovely weekend!! Rose.
If your pads are glued then you are using a block so don't need to stretch, although you could if you want. Stretching reduces paper buckling and ensures the paper always dries completely flat. A block does similar, sometimes a little less effectively, but it depends on brand and how much water you use. I have videos on paper stretching :-) In the UK it's cheaper to buy loose paper than a block but that's not the case in all countries.
Thanks so much for all the helpful hints.. you do great work... and enjoyable videos. I've learned so much.
Glad I’ve watched this video. Just venturing into watercolour pencils as a new dimension to my pencil drawing. Totally agree with the advice on quality over quantity when buying pencils; graphite or colour/watercolour.
Good luck with your paintings :-)
Yes quality > quantity.. it is possible to find Quality that isn't gonna break the bank.. I wish there were more Quality brands. (That didn't cost so much)
Thank you, always seem to learn something from your methods. Again thank you for sharing
My pleasure!
I so wish that I had seen this well informed video about 3 weeks ago. I attempted to make a card from watercolor pencils (first time user of this medium) and in fact it turned out a bit scratchy looking. The materials I used were of quality but I just didn’t have the skill to execute like you. This has been a valuable tutorial and made me subscribe to your channel. Thank you for sharing your talent and creative mind. You are a great teacher!
Glad it was helpful, thanks so much for subscribing!
Gee wiz..your videos are so inspiring! You’re a wonderful teacher.
Thanks so much 😊
Thank you for all your help!
Thank you for this tip, it's really helped me achieve better results when I'm using watercolour pencils compared with my previous efforts.
Hello Michelle.
I am a new subscriber to you.
I just wanna say thank you for your channel, sharing with us your skills and knowledge. You explain things very clear and to the point, brilliant tutor. 😁
I have got some watercolour pencils. Faber Castell make (I think 🤔) I was told, they're quite good? Expensive though 🧐🙄. I bought 3-4 years ago and still haven't done much with them ....well, nothing at all, to be honest with you 🤣. So, I have started to look for "all things watercolour" and this is how I've ended up here!
Well it's certainly one of the best brands so hopefully they will be good. I am definitely all things watercolour, so thanks for subscribing!
@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber
Thank you 😊
Great lesson. I had the watercolor pencils but hadn't tried them yet.
Thank you!
Great video! thank you for your help and for sharing your knowledge...and talent!
My pleasure!
Loved this. Very helpful. Thanks!
You are so welcome!
Really good tips. Thank you.
I bought watercolor pencils the way you described in the video, as a progression from coloring pencils. I have some CD Museum Aquarelle watercolor pencils, and I find them to be lovely and soft. However, if I want to create detail with watercolor pencils I use my CD Swisscolor Aquarelle watercolor pencils. They are thinner and keep a point for longer. Thank you for the informative video!
EDIT I haven’t tried CD Supracolor watercolor pencils, but they might also keep a firm point for longer.
Thanks for sharing!
@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber you’re welcome!
Thx as always Michele for a very nice tutorial. 🥰💕🐶💕🥰
You’re welcome 😊
Thanks Michele 💜
Wow!! that was a great tip, it makes everything so easy and so much better
Glad you think so!
This video or session is so so so useful and has made my day.Thank you Michelle.
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you, from Hungary!
You're welcome!
Very helpful!
So helpful! (and entertaining!) Yep, that's me doing it backwards - I've always tried to activate that pencil and spread it out (with unhappy results). So much nicer this way to wet the (leaf) shape on the paper and bring it to meet the pencil color, thank you!
Very detailed and easy instruction, you're a fabulous teacher ☆ thank you for sharing your talents. I have a set of Derwent watercolour.pencils. I don't use them as often with water , but after seeing this.. I'm going to try. ☆☆☆ ~I doubt mine will look as lovely as yours..but I'm sure I'll have fun doing it
Another great video .I always seem to have bubbling paper not to sure what i do but will have to watch your stretching paper video. I imagine you must visit the Cradle then In Sudbury ?
Occasionally :-)
Thank you!!!
Thanks greatly Michele for your video of using watercolour pencils, clearly explained and of great help for me as I've got myself a 12 peace watercolour pencils and need all the help I can. Found this video clear and inspirational ideas for guides, thanks greatly appreciated stay safe and healthy
You make it look so easy! 😊
Thank you!
Só helpful Michele! You teach me so much. THANK YOU
Thanks for watching ☺️
I use an emery board to freshen up my erasers.
I have learned alot from your experience. Thank you
Glad to help
Thank you that’s very helpful
Nice work, thank you .
It’s so beautiful
Thank you!
This is really good but could you do a watercolour painting version of the same photo. I really want to work towards using watercolour paint and think thst might be a way to probress. Thankyou Michele 🌺🦢🐕🦆🐈
I may do some flowers this year, yes!
I got distracted at some point and thought I heard you say the paper cost 40 pounds... LOL...!!!!
I’ve always considered myself a “beginner”. For me, as long as I’m learning new things, then I’m still a novice at their implementation. Thank you so much, I will try this on my new “Calla Lillies at the Beach” picture. It needed a boost. Should I try it out on my practice paper first (unlike last time, when I went with a new technique, first time, on actual painting)?
Always try stuff first!
Wonderful!
Many thanks!
Love your ring.
But to stay on topic, I love your tutorials. As an absolute beginner I’m learning a lot.😊
*edit* also, I can’t find the link to ‘stretching paper?’ Where can I find that?
Sorry total noob here
Thanks! I can't put links here, but the title is something like 'stretching paper with gummed tape' pop it in the search bar with my name and it will come up.
@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber Thank you!
A problem I have is when I apply the wet brush to the dry pigment on the paper, the brush absorbs some of the dissolved pigment or pushes it around unevenly. This leaves a streaky result, especially in larger patches of colour.
Being honest, a flat area is always better done with paint than pencils, and in my own work I prefer to combine both. I am also working on a trick to help with this, which will show in a future video if it works out!
@@IntheStudiowithMicheleWebber I agree in general, but I might prefer pencil if I've based my palette on certain pencils and used them in other parts of the picture. It's not easy to match the colour with paints. Also, one of my sketchbooks isn't thick enough to take paint but thicker than cartridge paper and can handle w/c pencils OK.
Looking forward to any future tips.
I cannot see a like button
It's the thumbs up Sylvia :-)
Great information. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!