Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle: Water soluble crayons

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  • Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
  • Let me show you how I use the popular Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle crayons in my art.
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    Products mentioned:
    Caran d’Ache Neocolor II watercolour crayons
    www.jacksonsart.com/caran-dac...
    Caran d’Ache Neocolor II watercolour crayons - set of 84
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    Arteza Watercolour Sketchbook amzn.to/3Xcrl4q
    Turner Acrylic Gouache - Greyish Green 194
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    Music by Indie Anthony - Alter - thmatc.co/?l=60EE6215
    Music by Brodie Love - Eggs - thmatc.co/?l=00899EAB
    Music by Sarah Gross - For Now - thmatc.co/?l=DD9BFED7
    Music by Blue Sirens - Flowers - thmatc.co/?l=68FFAB9F
    Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    02:25 Starting a painting
    03:58 Underpainting
    05:14 Applying
    06:07 “Watercolour”
    06:42 Mixing colours
    07:40 Dragging through paint
    09:15 Glazing
    11:19 Sealing
    14:17 Swatching
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  • @lisbethdegn-dragenkunst
    @lisbethdegn-dragenkunst 10 місяців тому +36

    Just a little tip for you. If I have to seal something ( which I seldom do, I like the smearing like you do) I don’t have the patience to dap the gloss medium on with a brush. I take my gelli plate and roll a thin layer of mate medium on and put my piece on the gelli plate, like you would do a normal pull. You can also take your wet brush and damp it on the crayon and then paint, it gets very watercolour likely.

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  10 місяців тому +2

      That is a great tip, thank you! I'll have to try that. I only use Neocolor quite sparingly, so the dabbing method is not too bad 😉. But I am grateful for any timesavers

  • @rachelleandrichard
    @rachelleandrichard 10 місяців тому +3

    Swatching is so much fun. I fall in love with color every time. What a beautiful gift.

  • @shirleyross8563
    @shirleyross8563 7 місяців тому +3

    Thank you Jeannine for showing akl the various ways of using these. Now that I finally have my first purchase and own 6, I can start playing 😃🤩

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  7 місяців тому +1

      Wonderful! let me know how you get on with them 😊

  • @CastleMc
    @CastleMc 5 місяців тому +6

    Adding that if you want to paint with them like watercolors, it helps to use a palette, especially for mixing when you don't want the residual marks to show.

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  5 місяців тому +2

      That's a great tip, thank you! I haven't tried to work with them in that way yet, but it would make a fantastic portable alternative to taking watercolour.

  • @riverAmazonNZ
    @riverAmazonNZ 8 місяців тому +6

    I recently discovered that the Karin Decobrush Pigment brush pens work really well with the neocolor II. I wouldn’t have expected it but they are amazing together for mixed media art.

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  8 місяців тому +3

      Interesting! Yes, you can really mix any wet media with them. There is a possibility that the wax will clog up your nibs.

  • @carlaarmour
    @carlaarmour 10 місяців тому +6

    Great Video Jeanine, thanks.
    I also use mat gel medium, ( a very soft flow paste), as my water so when it smears it also seals it.

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  10 місяців тому

      Great tip! I have some acrylic flow medium that's similar to air brush medium, so very fluid. Need to give that a try.

  • @sarahbradley1653
    @sarahbradley1653 9 місяців тому +7

    Hello, I use a thin layer of Dorland’s medium on top of my finished pages. It makes the pages waterproof.

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  9 місяців тому +1

      Good idea! How do you apply it? Does it not smush the crayon?

    • @sarahbradley1653
      @sarahbradley1653 9 місяців тому +4

      @@jclosestudio It has never smudged the crayon, watercolor or gouache I applied it to. It takes just a very thin layer and I apply with my fingers.

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  9 місяців тому +1

      Great, thanks! Need to give that a try. @@sarahbradley1653

  • @brushmovement
    @brushmovement 10 місяців тому +1

    I love this video of urs. Recently found ur work and i have been also obsessed about the neocolor of late ❤ i used it for some abstract forest landscapes

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! THey are so easy to get obsessed with 😉

  • @annrubino6252
    @annrubino6252 2 місяці тому +2

    I have just watched 2 of your videos on using dry media - soft pastels and neo II. You are excellent at these tutorials - very thorough and pleasant to learn from. A lot of work, for us to appreciate. Thank you Jeannine.

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much, Ann! What a lovely comment. Have a great weekend!

  • @Lightpoetry.
    @Lightpoetry. 10 місяців тому +2

    Oh these are amazing, it’s been a year or more I want to try them out, so there you go, that got me, I am ordering these babies this week end! Oh and also, I really enjoy your videos! I discovered your channel a week ago or so and have watch them ALL, like a “J.Closethon” 😅 they are soothing and inspiring, so thank you! 😊

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  10 місяців тому

      Haha, thanks so much! I’m so happy you found me. Hope you enjoy using the Neocolors once they arrive. Let me know!

  • @jeraldbaxter3532
    @jeraldbaxter3532 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for this video!😊

  • @SketchesnScrubs
    @SketchesnScrubs 10 місяців тому +2

    Wonderful video! Inspiring and relaxing as always x

    • @SketchesnScrubs
      @SketchesnScrubs 10 місяців тому +1

      I use pastel fixative by winsor and Newton. Probably not the right thing to use but it’s worked /my paintings don’t transfer. I haven’t tried resetting them though

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  10 місяців тому

      Thank you! I think I had that one once upon a time, but before I used Neocolors. Need to get that again.

  • @naomigreen6957
    @naomigreen6957 10 місяців тому +2

    This is literally the exact video I was looking for!

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  10 місяців тому +1

      Fantastic, I'm so glad you found it!

    • @LisaDuBoisArt
      @LisaDuBoisArt Місяць тому

      Me too!! Thank you @jclosestudio

  • @mikelees5093
    @mikelees5093 5 місяців тому +1

    I have just purchased the 40 set neo 2, have to say I am delighted with the colour range.

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  5 місяців тому

      That's so exciting, enjoy experimenting with them!

  • @estelhagdorn7455
    @estelhagdorn7455 Місяць тому +2

  • @neyruzAJ
    @neyruzAJ 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi Jeannine, It's a nice video to have a look at how different artists use the same materials, I do use them as you sometimes, I only have a couple of Caran d’Ache Aquarelles but maybe I will collect some different tones soon, they make me happy when I use them over rough cotton paper as they give me a bold texture that I can soften them later or lapping them over wet papers over other aquarelles, fun. I have subscribed to follow your journey greatings from another UA-camr and artist 😍🇳🇱🖌🖍

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for subscribing 😊
      Interesting! I love hearing how others use them

  • @alisonlyons4691
    @alisonlyons4691 8 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant. Ive beeen thinking of getting some to try, so its great to see how they turn out, thank you. What a super gift, thoughtful husband. ❤ lm lucky to have some wooden boxes of derwent crayons, which contain all their colours. They would be buckets of £'s today........Alioban 😊

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  8 місяців тому +1

      The sets are so beautiful to look at, I still tend to go back to the same kind of colours though. Nice to know the other colours are there when I need them!

  • @melanieconnolly8369
    @melanieconnolly8369 9 місяців тому +2

    I love these too!
    Did you know on the inside of the card sleeve around the tin there are named squares to swatch all the colours, they are quite small.
    I love yours❤

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  9 місяців тому +1

      Yes, I love that they include that! Just a bit small for the video 😊

  • @ainsliematthew4977
    @ainsliematthew4977 9 місяців тому +1

    Happy Belated Birthday.

  • @swl9270
    @swl9270 10 місяців тому +2

    I find the blending outlines is dependent on the paper used z. Cheap plus papers grab and hold the pigment and don’t move with water application. Higher grade papers seem not to grab with will sustain some intense scrubbing.
    I also like to make a puddle water on my painting pallet and dip the crayon in water, dip
    In the puddle on the pallet to make “watercolor paint”.

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  10 місяців тому

      Ooh you’ve reminded me that I used to dip my Neocolor in water, and it makes lovely creamy lines. Completely forgot about that. Thanks for reminding me!

  • @colleensmith2038
    @colleensmith2038 7 місяців тому

    Eek......I've just ordered the 84 set. Can't wait to get busy with these.

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  7 місяців тому

      Oooh that’s so exciting! Enjoy playing with them!

  • @lynnhuntington3498
    @lynnhuntington3498 9 місяців тому +2

    So … have you started to use that beautiful set of neocolor ll?

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  9 місяців тому

      Haha, yes, I've played around with it a few times now.

  • @labcat647
    @labcat647 10 місяців тому +2

    Your sketchbook paper really holds the line of the neocolor II mark compared to the wash that I get when I apply water to my neocolor II.

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  10 місяців тому +1

      So much depends on the paper you use. This sketchbook is on the cheaper side and soaks up the paint a lot. It's worth testing a few papers if you have options.

    • @donnacarraway9182
      @donnacarraway9182 23 дні тому +1

      @@jclosestudioThank you! That seems like such an important point. I was wondering because in a video that I watched yesterday there wasn’t any line left…paper makes sense!😊😊

    • @donnacarraway9182
      @donnacarraway9182 23 дні тому +1

      A question about the finish on the paper after adding the gloss medium… does the finished piece have shiny and matte areas? Have you ever sealed with just matte medium? Is there a special reason that you choose to use the gloss? TYSM! Very informative video!!😊😊😊

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  23 дні тому

      @@donnacarraway9182 Yes, and I think on smoother paper you'll also be able to wash away the line better.

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  23 дні тому

      @@donnacarraway9182 Thanks, Donna!
      I use gloss medium because it's slightly clearer than matt medium. To make matt medium matt they add little particles, so the colours don't show up as vibrant after matt medium. But in my sketchbook I use either, I don't mind if parts are shiny and others are not there.
      On finished paintings I add a satin varnish at the end, so everything will be the same sheen, even if some areas were more matt and some more glossy.
      Hope this helps, let me know if it's unclear!

  • @lynnhuntington3498
    @lynnhuntington3498 10 місяців тому +1

    Who is the music by? And happy birthday!

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much! I left it so long that it’s almost my birthday again (November) 😄
      This is the music I’ve used:
      Music by Indie Anthony - Alter - thmatc.co/?l=60EE6215
      Music by Brodie Love - Eggs - thmatc.co/?l=00899EAB
      Music by Sarah Gross - For Now - thmatc.co/?l=DD9BFED7
      Music by Blue Sirens - Flowers - thmatc.co/?l=68FFAB9F
      It’s usually in the description, just in case you’ll want to know on another video

    • @lynnhuntington3498
      @lynnhuntington3498 10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! Use those!! Now they’re all swatched so go have a grand time with them. Thanks for the music, I looked in the description but I must have missed it. @@jclosestudio

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  10 місяців тому

      No worries! You are right, think I'm going to play with them this afternoon. It's just a shame not to!@@lynnhuntington3498

  • @elKachivache
    @elKachivache Місяць тому +1

    How can they be made of oil and be water soluble? I'm guessing it's just a "creamy" water medium?

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  Місяць тому +1

      Hi Anlo! They still leave a mark when you dissolve them, which I think is the wax. They are oil based.

    • @elKachivache
      @elKachivache Місяць тому +1

      @@jclosestudioAwesome! Thanks! I did a little research and learned that oil and wax can actually mix with water through emulsification!

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  Місяць тому

      @@elKachivache Thank might be why then! Either way, they are little magic crayons 😉

    • @elKachivache
      @elKachivache Місяць тому +1

      @@jclosestudio I just got mines! I’m in love! Thank you so much!!

  • @lisachapman7489
    @lisachapman7489 2 місяці тому +1

    I fix mine by mixing PVC in my water .

  • @mysoulrambles
    @mysoulrambles 10 місяців тому +1

    Yes you have an amazing husband 😁

    • @jclosestudio
      @jclosestudio  10 місяців тому

      Haha, yes, I’m very lucky