Watercolor Pencils Tutorial: 10 MISTAKES Beginners Make

To get started in watercolor pencils, knowing the right techniques and supplies, as well as being aware of all potential traps, is essential.
That's why in this video, I'll show you 10 common mistakes beginners make with watercolor pencils, how to avoid them, and how to use them in the best possible way I have found with practice.
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  • @paintingandchocolate
    @paintingandchocolate Жыл бұрын

    For more about watercolor pencils, watch this playliset next: bit.ly/3UdxIC3

  • @caryboss5294

    @caryboss5294

    12 күн бұрын

    What is the difference between water color pens, and water color pencil?

  • @PaulaScardamalia
    @PaulaScardamalia Жыл бұрын

    That blotting the brush so you aren't using too much water is something I haven't seen in other artists' tutorials. Very helpful. As is the tip about dipping the white pencil into water to get stronger highlights. Thank you, Francoise.

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Paula!

  • @stevendavis7628
    @stevendavis7628 Жыл бұрын

    This is building up to be an amazing series on watercolor pencils. Perhaps the best on KZread? I think I've only seen a technique or 2 covered elsewhere that you haven't got...yet...and no one is going into as much depth on this medium. Thank you for your exploration...I can't wait to see where you take it next.

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Steven, that's interesting about the techniques, I will keep digging and experimenting!

  • @iamhuman145
    @iamhuman145 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful hummingbird and thanks for sharing the mistakes and tips.

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome 🙂

  • @melanieschmidt8222
    @melanieschmidt82222 ай бұрын

    amazing.

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @sassycat378
    @sassycat378 Жыл бұрын

    A beautiful bird! Some more great ti0s and things to remember. ♥️♥️♥️

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂

  • @paraskevikonteli6249
    @paraskevikonteli6249 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🤩

  • @pennyclark9079
    @pennyclark90797 ай бұрын

    Absolutely fabulous as always thanks so much for sharing your knowledge 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    7 ай бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @Linda-qq5mg
    @Linda-qq5mg3 ай бұрын

    Your painting is lovely! Thanks for all the wonderful tips.

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    3 ай бұрын

    You're welcome 🙂

  • @sigriston
    @sigriston Жыл бұрын

    YES great tips! I really need to try hot press paper with watercolor pencils… I’ve only used mine on cold press so far and love them, but I suppose their capacity for detail in hot press paper must be really satisfying to work with, as you did with this beautiful hummingbird! 😺

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes I like it for that, although cold press is great too!

  • @karencasebeer2483
    @karencasebeer2483 Жыл бұрын

    So glad you’re going to do more with watercolor pencils. When I decided I liked this medium, I bought the Faber-Castell pencils too. I would like to learn more about shading. Your apple demo about light was helpful. I would also like to see more landscapes with watercolor pencils. Thank you! 😊

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Karen for letting me know!

  • @eclec-Tia
    @eclec-TiaАй бұрын

    This is very helpful, thank you! I just started learning about how to use watercolor pencils and I find your videos to be very informative.

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Ай бұрын

    I'm glad, thank you for letting me know!

  • @Lucia-qw4vk
    @Lucia-qw4vk9 ай бұрын

    I am loving yours vídeos. Thanks.

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    9 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome !

  • @deannakent600
    @deannakent6007 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this excellent video. I have been frustrated with my wc pencils but still want to learn how to use them . Your advice is great and will help me overcome the difficulties.

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    7 ай бұрын

    I'm glad you found it helpful 🙂 have fun with your pencils!

  • @sanaz-art
    @sanaz-art Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful painting ...

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you !

  • @paulavish5482
    @paulavish5482 Жыл бұрын

    Loved the bird! 👍

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Paula

  • @snuuby5468
    @snuuby5468 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your excellent informative video on the use of watercolor pencils. This video is one of the best ones I have seen. The tip on the use of less water is very helpful. Have you tried using Tombow or Zig colorless blenders? I have used both and they work great for certain techniques. The Tombow can just dissolve the pencil or can be pulled out. This is very useful for controlled painting. The Tombow goes on very dry so it can be used on coloring books without buckling the paper. I have used the Tombow blender to even out Neocolor II when it has gone on streaky. The zig blender acts more like a water brush but without water. I have found that using these blenders is a game changer for watercolor pencils especially for coloring books with thin paper.

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Жыл бұрын

    I used similar blenders and I didn't like the outcome as much, maybe Tombow's works well and it makes sense about the coloring books. Thank you for sharing!

  • @sweethomes674
    @sweethomes674 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 😊

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @liviariviello9474
    @liviariviello947411 ай бұрын

    Complimenti, è bellissimo!

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    11 ай бұрын

    Grazie mille

  • @sarahbradley1653
    @sarahbradley1653 Жыл бұрын

    Could you give us any tips on particular techniques that make a piece of work look more realistic than another? Also key tips in creating depth in a piece. Thanks so much!

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for these suggestions!

  • @pukbandicet
    @pukbandicet11 ай бұрын

    This is beautiful! Do you have the step-by-step tutorial for this hummingbird?

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    11 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately, no.

  • @rtb03791
    @rtb03791 Жыл бұрын

    What is best for watercolour pencils hot pressed paper like you are using or cold pressed watercolour paper

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it depends, for landscapes I personally prefer cold pressed (lots of wet in wet work), for this, hot press. I have a video on that, the one with the cherry picture.

  • @idkwhattoput815
    @idkwhattoput8156 ай бұрын

    What do you think of Renaissance watercolor pencils? I plan on buying them but couldn't find any review of it

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    6 ай бұрын

    I haven't tried them at all so I can't help you right now on that.

  • @TheHugooo15
    @TheHugooo15 Жыл бұрын

    what's the name of that black brush you always use?

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Жыл бұрын

    Silverbrush black velvet and I always use sizes 4 and 8 for my size of work.

  • @sumanmandal7558
    @sumanmandal7558Ай бұрын

    I have a question.. Can i use watercolor pencils as dry colored pencils.. Will it blend well without water??

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Ай бұрын

    Yes you can but then not too blunt and on good drawing paper.

  • @sumanmandal7558

    @sumanmandal7558

    Ай бұрын

    What type of paper should I use then ma'am?​@@paintingandchocolate

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Ай бұрын

    Thick drawing paper like Strathmore 500 Bristol or similar

  • @Horsewoman-pt2ku
    @Horsewoman-pt2ku Жыл бұрын

    Please do a skillshare class on skin tone and you could use a pic from coloriage Wild. And do the hair. Thanks

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Жыл бұрын

    For now I have one for dark skin tones there.

  • @locoyo386
    @locoyo386 Жыл бұрын

    I don't know much, but it seemed to me that the last (the bottom) of the red and purple did not blend at all.

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Жыл бұрын

    Not sure where this is, what I can add is those pencils are easily blended but you can also leave them unblended for added texture.

  • @locoyo386

    @locoyo386

    Жыл бұрын

    @Painting and Chocolate starts at the 5:50 mark and it goes to the 6:10 mark. You use the term blend. Or do you mean activate the color with water to create a smooth look within one color only. I am thinking you meant to blend two colors together. Either by creating a gradient look or completely blending them to create a third color.

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah I see ! I thought you were talking about the bird 🙂 yes I meant activate plus blend both and yes the bottom doesnt blend that much because I avoid meddling in the area where both colors meet. Maybe wrong choice of term, I see now what you meant.

  • @locoyo386

    @locoyo386

    Жыл бұрын

    @Painting and Chocolate I love your bird, though. Looks really beautiful.

  • @brendarudman8806
    @brendarudman88062 ай бұрын

    My first purchase was Bic😢 Horrible The pigment is so weak Going harder doesn't help The better quality is too expensive

  • @paintingandchocolate

    @paintingandchocolate

    2 ай бұрын

    I can relate although even more expensive ones than BIC perform worse

  • @brendarudman8806

    @brendarudman8806

    2 ай бұрын

    @@paintingandchocolate Hi thanks for responding