COLORED PENCILS vs WATERCOLOR PENCILS for Drawing Realism | Which is Better?

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  • @lloydlovesart939
    @lloydlovesart9392 жыл бұрын

    After every video I always feel some sort of relief and confidence, we should start calling you Kirsty the Art Doctor

  • @mykittenisaferociousnugget

    @mykittenisaferociousnugget

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here!

  • @cr3ativecass00

    @cr3ativecass00

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol same!

  • @mattslupek7988

    @mattslupek7988

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here!

  • @ForeverJulie1234

    @ForeverJulie1234

    Жыл бұрын

    Same❤

  • @KNKreativeKreations
    @KNKreativeKreations2 жыл бұрын

    This drawing looks just like a real photo. Your drawings keeps getting better all the time every time I take a look at it.

  • @JennaRaineyChannel
    @JennaRaineyChannel2 жыл бұрын

    I love your eye drawings, and of course you make it look effortless!

  • @amvhakaiii2776

    @amvhakaiii2776

    2 жыл бұрын

    exactly!

  • @niki-maria
    @niki-maria2 жыл бұрын

    I would love more water colour pencil drawing! This video was extremely helpful

  • @addeasis
    @addeasis2 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad a video like this came out on your channel. I’m a beginner who mostly bought watercolor pencils because I thought they would be more versatile, but there are very few videos about how to use them! I was caught between watching water color tutorials and colored pencils tutorials just to see how I can apply them to coloring my pages. This has helped substantially in getting more experimental with using the watercolor aspect of my pencils. Thank you

  • @HeatherAnne
    @HeatherAnne2 жыл бұрын

    I bought your course and I just finished the 4 hour strawberries. I have a lot more classes to take in the course but after just a few, my art has gone to the next level. Thank you! I love your quiet, patient manner. After 3 hours you were like nope, keep going another hour and you were right! That extra time made the difference!

  • @VitasArtworks
    @VitasArtworks2 жыл бұрын

    I never tried watercolor pencils this way. Because when I want to draw realistic I go for colored pencils which I already have enough. When I want a more expressive painting I use watercolor out of tubes and pans 😊 which looks realistic but in a more stylized way

  • @MusicalRaichu
    @MusicalRaichu2 жыл бұрын

    I've been using w/c pencils for a while now and i agree with all your advice. i was hesitant with them at first, but i really like them now and use them often. if you want to cover a large area with a wash, then it's much better to use ordinary watercolour with a large brush. but when it comes to fine details, i prefer the better control i have with a w/c pencil than with traditional watercolour. you can also create more interesting textures than with watercolour or ordinary pencils alone. you can apply the w/c pencils and then use a nearly dry brush to half dissolve the pigment. that will help fill in the white gaps beneath the tooth of the paper, but also help preserve the texture you drew. and you can mix media, watercolour for a b/g wash, then w/c pencils on top for further details, and finally ordinary pencils (or unactivated w/c pencils) for fine details and adjustments for realism. or you if your drawing has outlines, you can use ordinary pencils for the outlines, then w/c pencils for the colouring. activating the w/c pencils will leave the outlines intact.

  • @k_kazi_

    @k_kazi_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow your tips seem helpful. I think I'll give it a try. Thanks

  • 2 жыл бұрын

    What watercolor pencils do you use? I'm always open to new brands!

  • @MusicalRaichu

    @MusicalRaichu

    2 жыл бұрын

    @ Derwent Academy. I also got the same set cheaper rebadged as Creative Place. I haven't used them much because it's a only small set, but Crayola have some nice ones too.

  • 2 жыл бұрын

    @@MusicalRaichu hmm I'll try em! Thanks for the recommendations!

  • @mykittenisaferociousnugget
    @mykittenisaferociousnugget2 жыл бұрын

    Im glad I watch these videos, I got some watercolour pencils but don’t know how to use them that well. This is a huge help!

  • @sabinezollner3917
    @sabinezollner39172 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! I’d love to see more of watercolour pencil tutorials - they are so helpful! ❤️

  • @hal4899
    @hal48992 жыл бұрын

    I love this so much! I learned drawing with pencils when doing a level art but I’d love to use colour this is amazing, be my teacher already😭😍

  • @cadencenova
    @cadencenova2 жыл бұрын

    Man! I wish that you had this video out two years ago when first got into colored pencils. I bought watercolor pencils thinking that they would be the same as blending colored pencils with solvent. Boy was I wrong! As always LOVED THE VIDEO, thank you for being such a huge inspiration Kirsty.

  • @venus6858

    @venus6858

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey, I'm a beginner and I want to buy water colour pencils. Would you recommend the coloured pencils, because I thought watercolours would be easier, faster and more efficient I came to a conclusion to buy those but reading your comments has confused me so please do tell me what and why you recommend. Thanks!

  • @cadencenova

    @cadencenova

    Жыл бұрын

    @@venus6858 Well it depends on what your going for. I was going for realism like Kirsty. She has a video on watercolor colored pencils if you want to watch that, she also has a beginners guide to colored pencils too. Both mediums are wonderful but when it comes to watercolor pencils I noticed that they are better for a looser art style (plus they were a little hard for me to work with). Regular colored pencils are better at getting the details and maybe a little less messy lol. In the end, it all depends on YOUR art style and what you find enjoyable. I hope this helps and have a blessed day. (;

  • @miklosnemeth8566

    @miklosnemeth8566

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cadencenova is completely right. Watercolor pencils are perfect for watercolor pan paint replacement. With some effort they can be used as regular color pencils, too. If you watch Kirsty Partridge tiger portrait video, you will recognize that after the first layer of watercolor she draws a second details layer on top of the base layer using her watercolor pencils as regular color pencils: she did not activate this second layer with water, she just left it dry, very tricky. The result looks as if made with regular color pencils.

  • @shubham_M7777

    @shubham_M7777

    Жыл бұрын

    @@miklosnemeth8566 so which one should I buy? I'm beginner

  • @miklosnemeth8566

    @miklosnemeth8566

    Жыл бұрын

    @@shubham_M7777 I have watercolor (Derwent Inktense, Faber Castell), regular color (Prismacolor) and Pastel (Stabilo, Derwent and Faber Castell) I love them all but a tiny bit I am a pastel fan today, ask me in two months and I might see it differently. :)

  • @yahlovesus
    @yahlovesus2 жыл бұрын

    Binge watching your videos. I have always loved art but stopped doing it for awhile. Now I'm feeling inspired to start again ❤️

  • @AveArtz
    @AveArtz2 жыл бұрын

    Look at those eyes.. Truly amazing

  • @BornAgainFarmGirl
    @BornAgainFarmGirl2 жыл бұрын

    You are so gifted , I enjoy watching you work !

  • @nikkislay275
    @nikkislay2752 жыл бұрын

    The drawing look so realistic and amazing they look like we're a picture! And no one had drew it! Like you are talented queennn

  • @simpleartideas
    @simpleartideas2 жыл бұрын

    Yeh, I love watercolor pencils, the effect after adding water is awesome, it's a great tutorial. the eyes look real.

  • @josievanotterlo5191
    @josievanotterlo51912 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial. Understood all you explained and showed. Thank you.

  • @midlifemulligan6505
    @midlifemulligan65052 жыл бұрын

    Wow, your're guide (and skills) is amazing, thank you so much!

  • @chillbro2275
    @chillbro2275 Жыл бұрын

    This was fantastic Kirsty! I've got watercolor paint tubes, instead, and u've got me believing that the effect you've created is possible with those and regular colored pencils.

  • @artistdenisangura3131
    @artistdenisangura31312 жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤ you're the reason behind my improvement in art, Thank you so much

  • @namita3010
    @namita30102 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing the whole eyes tutorial step by step, the drawing is amazing... 🥰🥰

  • @mateusschaeffer9759
    @mateusschaeffer97592 жыл бұрын

    Great content. Thanks for the video. I’m excited to go back drawing.

  • @eli.abramovitch
    @eli.abramovitch2 жыл бұрын

    Both results looks great! For the colored pencils, why did you chose to use a colorless blender pencil rather then Pencil blend solution (like zest it)? Could be really cool video to see

  • @artifexmom3824
    @artifexmom38242 жыл бұрын

    Kristy, thank you so much for sharing this topic to us. ☺️❤️ God bless you.🙏🏻

  • @jonugrohoart
    @jonugrohoart2 жыл бұрын

    Thank You Kirsty for full inform video about choosing watercolor pencil.🙏👍

  • @nataliamidzio
    @nataliamidzio2 жыл бұрын

    This video will be interesting! You draw so well

  • @yumeart
    @yumeart2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work💕Thak you.

  • @claritzairosario68
    @claritzairosario68 Жыл бұрын

    Many thanks for this video! It's awesome to see how the watercolor pencils, is easy to add the first layer, and blend easily! Without any efforts! Thats nice, and the case of the watercolor pencils, you can add details with the gel pen, it most archival than use in colored pencils. Because of the componets of the gel pen. Thank you!!!

  • @ThurmanArt
    @ThurmanArt2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome eye drawings, keep it up ❤️

  • @blankacct6421
    @blankacct6421 Жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favorite videos.

  • @masha_hamburg
    @masha_hamburg2 жыл бұрын

    Stunning drawing and great video!📷🎨🌸🌿🦋✨

  • @jasonquitorianoart1612
    @jasonquitorianoart16122 жыл бұрын

    Wow amazing!! realistic eyes drawing!!✍️🎨🎨

  • @animalsmyheart783
    @animalsmyheart7832 жыл бұрын

    I like your drawing 🙂. I have lots of experience with watercolor pencils. Because I can only find watercolor pencils in my area. It is superb for realistic drawings. It is the similar of using solvent with colour pencils ☺️

  • @thambaarts319
    @thambaarts3192 жыл бұрын

    Extra ordinary work... With magical hands

  • @grahamekellermeier8280
    @grahamekellermeier82802 жыл бұрын

    You make great videos Kirsty Porridge Art.

  • @BlancaVarguesArt
    @BlancaVarguesArt2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video, very nice drawings!!😍

  • @oilonpaper
    @oilonpaper2 жыл бұрын

    I'm surprised that you're surprised the watercolor pencils worked so well for realism. 😉:) I love them because they are so versatile and easy to use. You don't need any harsh blenders, just water, no burnishing on large areas required either (your hand will thank you), just at the end when you want to put detail in. What's not to like, right? ;)

  • @diogoxavier3287

    @diogoxavier3287

    Жыл бұрын

  • @jekalambert9412
    @jekalambert94122 жыл бұрын

    Very informative. Thank you!

  • @karamarinas
    @karamarinas2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks for this.

  • @anacoeur5261
    @anacoeur52612 жыл бұрын

    The eye with watercolor pencils has a more sophisticated effect

  • @cre6260
    @cre62602 жыл бұрын

    More watercolor pencil drawings please ..!!! This was great.

  • @v.mishrasart43
    @v.mishrasart432 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work👍👍👍👍

  • @dhiemhiecraftdiy
    @dhiemhiecraftdiy Жыл бұрын

    amazing art thanks for sharing

  • @leroyweekes11
    @leroyweekes112 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ,I enjoyed this video and it has helped me understand my mistakes .thank you

  • @Pansyachan06
    @Pansyachan06 Жыл бұрын

    Idk which is better, both look goooddd😭💜

  • @manjudraws6260
    @manjudraws62602 жыл бұрын

    Very attractive n looking as real,

  • @CristinaTeixeiraTV
    @CristinaTeixeiraTV2 жыл бұрын

    Very good. Thanks very much.

  • @skqueen7200
    @skqueen72002 жыл бұрын

    Your videos help me too much... 😊😊😊

  • @baizhuwaitingroom7057
    @baizhuwaitingroom70572 жыл бұрын

    I love using watercolour pencils for sketching when I want to go for lineless style. They're so forgiving, too, since all you have to do to correct mistakes is just blend them a bit, and it's also easier on the paper than using rubber. I got mine ages ago, when I was still a kid and for the longest time I didn't know how to use them cause there was no one to teach me nor was I able to find any tutorials myself. I used to think they're crap because I would dip them in water and try to draw like that lol. I wouldn't say I'd replace regular watercolours with them, but they have their uses and truly are an underrated medium.

  • @donnawalter3061
    @donnawalter30612 жыл бұрын

    Great video sweetheart, both eyes look fantastic, very striking 🥰😍

  • @Royal.r08_fitness
    @Royal.r08_fitness2 жыл бұрын

    Both are really good 💖💖☺️

  • @kuraiandkawaii6809
    @kuraiandkawaii68092 жыл бұрын

    Early!! ❤️❤️❤️😘 4 min , love your work!😘

  • @kmycorner749
    @kmycorner74911 ай бұрын

    I m learning a lot FROM u dear 😊

  • @leenabheda8625
    @leenabheda86252 жыл бұрын

    awesome work good job

  • @graphitesmiles9688
    @graphitesmiles96882 жыл бұрын

    Wow I love that 🥰

  • @AimansArt
    @AimansArt2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful eye drawing 💖💖💖💖 so realistic Art work impressive 🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @peteryoung3341
    @peteryoung33412 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kirsty. Great presentation. One question how do you avoid smudging when you are finished? Sweating hands may cause smudges or is there a way of sealing the picture?

  • @kerrinwinona
    @kerrinwinona2 жыл бұрын

    Very practical approach

  • @Anime_1133
    @Anime_11332 жыл бұрын

    Ur so talented ✨ 💖 💓

  • @rolandserafini
    @rolandserafini2 жыл бұрын

    It depends on what you're going for really. I've noticed a wax or oil based pencil is better for photorealism. While the same look can be achieved with watercolor, I feel it's properties are somewhat wasted going for that look. But I also like to do some parts of a watercolor painting realistic, and other areas more abstract and have a drip look. But I suppose that's all just preference.

  • @cemmous5219
    @cemmous52192 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for these excellent tips. My drawings seem very different under full day light and in normal the room ambient. What kind of light should we use in order to catch better drawings. Thank you

  • @louisphilips6169
    @louisphilips61692 жыл бұрын

    Ur awesome... thanks for sharing...

  • @femaf5262
    @femaf52622 жыл бұрын

    I'm your biggest fan

  • @srgoesarts
    @srgoesarts2 жыл бұрын

    Linda arte!!!👏👏👏

  • @smiles9704
    @smiles97042 жыл бұрын

    Very good wow

  • @DeevaA.26
    @DeevaA.262 жыл бұрын

    Can you insert the link for the reference picture in the description, love your videos!

  • @user-vt3kq8jq5r
    @user-vt3kq8jq5r2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. Thank you

  • @keyaniriche6324
    @keyaniriche63242 жыл бұрын

    Can you make a video in which you test which is better white pencil or colourless blender

  • @yumnamherojit299
    @yumnamherojit2992 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for improve me I keep up it

  • @laxmidharart4966
    @laxmidharart49662 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so mach Beautiful Post

  • @liza3069
    @liza30692 жыл бұрын

    A great job

  • @realartacademy
    @realartacademy2 жыл бұрын

    Very nice 👍

  • @titanoboaoficial2014
    @titanoboaoficial20142 жыл бұрын

    INSANEEEEE!!!

  • @gilashroot8697
    @gilashroot8697 Жыл бұрын

    Eye am stunned ❤! 😅 You are truly talented. Thank you for this side-by-side comparison. Curious, did this inspire you to do more watercolour pencil art now?

  • @DaanArt-UK
    @DaanArt-UK Жыл бұрын

    So, you recommend to use white gel pen for highlighting over wax/oil based drawings? I mean on polychrome pencil drawings?

  • @Lingchow1
    @Lingchow12 жыл бұрын

    I tried to pick up some tips but this girl is so pretty i couldnt even think about drawing.

  • @buttonuk
    @buttonuk Жыл бұрын

    Hi Kirsty, can I use my watercolor pencils on black paper? I wouldn't activate them. Thanks for your encouraging and inspiring tutorials.

  • @nopenah2957
    @nopenah29572 жыл бұрын

    SO WOW SO MAGNILOQUENT. SHOW ALL COLORS CLEARLY USED IN ONE EYE AT THE END OF THE EYE WORK DONE .

  • @jackiesidman6464
    @jackiesidman64642 жыл бұрын

    I had water colered pencils b4 and they were so fun

  • @wowmequeen7393
    @wowmequeen73932 жыл бұрын

    I mostly work in watercolor and here’s a tip. Idk if it works for all brands but at least my water colors get a more vibrant color if I dip them in water before beginning to draw.

  • @drawwithsweg2124
    @drawwithsweg2124 Жыл бұрын

    Will it give the same effect if we use watercolors(not watercoloured pencils) as the base and then use normal coloured pencils on top of it.

  • @hisinfernalmajesty1849
    @hisinfernalmajesty184911 ай бұрын

    what kind of paper were you using for the watercolor pencils?

  • @taijseesharmaart3146
    @taijseesharmaart31462 жыл бұрын

    Very nice

  • @hahaha00000
    @hahaha000002 жыл бұрын

    I have the same 60 abrecht Durer watercolours as yours.

  • @helenayousefi5476
    @helenayousefi54762 жыл бұрын

    Wow wow 🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @ursulaoreilly3013
    @ursulaoreilly3013 Жыл бұрын

    Could you do the same thing with watercolour pencils but no water? Just wondering how would that turn out? Great video.

  • @cliveangelaedwards8854
    @cliveangelaedwards8854 Жыл бұрын

    That was very interesting... have you tried brushing the end of the water colour pencils onto a pan with lots of water, then painting with them... it is just like water colouring and very successful... I do prefer water colours to colour pencils but that is just habit... 😊😍

  • @stephenwilson7865
    @stephenwilson7865 Жыл бұрын

    I am a full time carer for my wife who has dementia. I am finding it hard to even get started. Many times energy levels and opportunity windows are not synchronised. Haha

  • @uncleatelier8495
    @uncleatelier84952 жыл бұрын

    Wow, it's amazing and amazing drawing skills. ~~~ ^^💚😉Please play it often in my room, too.~~^^👍👍👍

  • @tonyarodgers-beute8537
    @tonyarodgers-beute8537 Жыл бұрын

    Where is the How To Guide you mentioned?? I do not see the link. thanks!!

  • @ZeldasMask
    @ZeldasMask2 жыл бұрын

    What was the pen you used at the end to add the white dots?

  • @trishania7176
    @trishania71762 жыл бұрын

    Such a sweetheart ❤️

  • @JRDrawing68
    @JRDrawing682 жыл бұрын

    love drawing

  • @deannareti7205
    @deannareti7205 Жыл бұрын

    I love drawing eyes2❤️😊

  • @The.English.Cup.Center
    @The.English.Cup.Center Жыл бұрын

    Wanted to see how good the water color pencils are when you use them to color without adding water. As in doing good job in both areas

  • @marisawilson9963
    @marisawilson99632 жыл бұрын

    Are the watercolor pencils lightfast?

  • @tonyarodgers-beute8537
    @tonyarodgers-beute8537 Жыл бұрын

    Where is the How To Guide you mentioned?? I do not see the link. thanks!! 😊

  • @Becca-UK
    @Becca-UK Жыл бұрын

    What paper are you using?

  • @Knona._.
    @Knona._.2 жыл бұрын

    Wow