Derwent Inktense Pencils and Blocks Review | Swatching and Artwork on Inktense Paper

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3 жыл бұрын

Today I will be taking a look at both sets of 72 Inktense Pencils and Blocks. These have matching colours and numbers (except for Turquoise which is only in the blocks). I will swatch them out in my Big Book of Color Charts, and then I will draw a picture with the pencils on Inktense Paper. Check out my previous video where I reviewed both the Lightfast and Inktense paper pads: • Derwent Lightfast and ...
Derwent charts with lightfastness information, sets and colour names etc.
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@RamoArt 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite thing to do with my inktense pencils is to draw with them like with colored pencils and then spray the painting with a fine mist. The color explodes and spreads out in the most beautiful way. None of my other watercolor pencils do that.

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried that technique....I must do now, that sounds awesome! ❤️

@izabellan9706 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I must try that method. I have imagined your picture in my head and looks impressive. 😁😄

@izabellan9706 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Becky, what a great discovery! I have not heard about this difference in any other channels that I've seen. Great pick up!💜

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 😊

@christianebehr138 Жыл бұрын

Dear Becky thank you ever so much for showing how to use the Inktense pencils. I realy enjoyed looking at your painting thank you greetings from Christiane Berlin Germany

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@samteawater7444 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love using the blocks for creating textured areas, mostly for abstract pieces. It reminds me of old wall kind of texture. Love the tulip painting!

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

That's a really great use for them, I love that idea! Thank you 😊

@cindyfromsydney7693 3 жыл бұрын

OMG That book! Fastest press of the buy button ever!😂❤️

@MirandaWatsonArt 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you segue-way from "this paper doesn't like wet media, so here's some music," lol! I love my Inktense pencils and blocks, and your videos always make me want to get out my supplies and play! Thank you for that!

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

Haha you're welcome! The paper was so bad with water, lol.

@Julie-vy3oz 3 жыл бұрын

Me too, Miranda!

@TsukabuNosoratori2 Жыл бұрын

My mumsie just ordered me the full 72 set of Inktense pencils when I explained to her what people use them for, and it was on sale for Amazon US so that was even better! I can't wait to get stuck into these. I love inks- I have acrylic ink, and Bombay India Inks as well. It's so fun, the effects one can get with Inks is so unique and fun.

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

Oh that's awesome! I really hope you enjoy your new set and make some cool artworks. 😆❤

@Horsewoman-pt2ku 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Tulips! The blocks are great for large wash areas. Hence the tray areas by the blocks. If the dry dye is not completely dissolved it will move so that is the problem some people have that say it moves after drying. I cut thin strips of wc paper on the lip of the tray next to the blocks and glued it on and made color swatch and wrote number so i can see it when using. When using the blocks i keep them in the tray and put a brush to them to pick up pigment. To tone down those vibrant greens add a little red to make it more earthly. I love my pencils and blocks.

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

Great ideas, thank you for the helpful tips. I like the strips of paper, I think I'll need to do this. It's definitely a lot cleaner leaving the blocks in the tray, haha! I was pulling them out a few at a time because it was easier to fit them on camera :-)

@INCWorks 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you demonstrating these products. They look like quality items, and your advice on how to use them makes a lot of sense. Your "Yee-haw!" made me crave a big bowl of cowboy chili. 😋

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I don't think I've tried cowboy chilli but I'm sure it's a hearty meal!

@Pocketpebbledesigns 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful tulips!

@BeckyTregear 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😊

@Tonisfarm2024 2 жыл бұрын

I have too, have the full set of blocks and pencils. I know soo many people get hung up on the permanent factor, and while they do not move and lift as much or as easily as watercolor, they will move and lift a little on some papers and surfaces than others. Inktense dry matte unlike watercolor and photograph very well. Unlike watercolor, you can use inktense on other surfaces such as wood, uncoated tile and fabric and they are much more permanent on wood, tile and fabric than they seem to be on some paper. Inktense mix very well and you can make as many colors as you can imagine. The white block is VERY opaque when dry, initially when you lay it down you will think nothing is happening..but wait for it to dry and you will be amazed. The pencil works differently and is not as opaque. Inktense are a lot of fun and possibilities are endless...keep experimenting and have fun!!

@BeckyTregear 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Ah yes, I have since discovered that the white does indeed dry much more opaque than I first thought, so that's a win! I still want to try them on fabric to see what they're like.

@elizabethdelarosa9343 3 жыл бұрын

Your tulips are beautiful, the inktense media is so intense! I can’t wait to try them out.

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yes they are super bright and layer so well. Endless colour!

@NaomiCoutureArt 3 жыл бұрын

I just realized I started watching this the other and then had to leave so I'm watching the rest now. Also I need that turquois color from the blocks, I love that color :)

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

It's such a pretty colour, and I really wish there was a turquoise pencil too! 😱

@travelwell6049 3 жыл бұрын

The pencils can be shaved and the shavings mixed with water to use as paint. An option for people who don’t have the blocks. Also, using the pencils on very wet paper will not result in the pencils texture lines that you seem to dislike.

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

I'll try wetting the paper more and trying that out, thank you! 😊

@sueallen952 3 жыл бұрын

I found putting the pencils to wet paper left marks immediately that you couldn't then blend

@be_a_bright_sparkle3687 2 жыл бұрын

This is what I do…I keep the shavings in a jar to use later…🥰

@fuzzydragons 3 жыл бұрын

i love how bright the inktense pencils are, i have a small set of the blocks which i dont even think i've used in the 5 years ive had them lol i think i prefer smooth paper for the pencils, much easier to get detail very pretty finished piece 😀

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm in full agreement that smooth paper is so much better with pencils, lol.

@nattyw495 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this review and the painting...👩‍🎨✍🎨

@BeckyTregear 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad! 😊

@nattyw495 Жыл бұрын

Im thinking about cutting my blocks down to fit into a travel palette since i have a very small set it will be very interesting to see how it turns out i know derwent offers a new 24 intense travel palette and id love to purschase it except sigh......i havent won the lottery yet and my art bucket list is growing ever so long so im trying to adapt my art supplies...mikelle art mom👩‍🎨🎨✍

@margaretf667 3 жыл бұрын

Most of the inktense are lightfast according to the official derwent website current chart, however there are older charts that have derwent branding circulating on the Internet that gives them low lightfast ratings.

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I'll have to have another look, as I was remembering a chart from when I got my first small set years ago. I just use them all anyway these days. 😂

@lozantoninocreations Жыл бұрын

I love my Inktense pencils and wish I had the turquoise on a pencil. It's such a pretty colour and I think a lot of us would prefer it to the Outliner. I wonder why they chose to do that. Generally anyone who spends this much on pencils will already have an outline type pencil, as these aren't beginner supplies. I saw a video yesterday with someone who got a 24 set and she still got that pencil and was disappointed. I haven't used my Inktense for a couple of months and want to get back to them soon.

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

I saw Alexis’ video in that too! Yes, a turquoise pencil would be far more preferable than the liner….it’s such a gorgeous colour.

@eileenvalachovic9435 3 жыл бұрын

Got a 24 set of the pencils a couple of years ago when I took an art Journaling class. I enjoy their vibrancy. Haven't tried them on hot press paper. Looking forward to trying them together. LOVE the tulips. Thank you. Enjoy your videos.

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I think hot press paper is easier to use with pencils, though it dries more quickly than cold press.

@eileenvalachovic9435 3 жыл бұрын

Been using several colored water soluble ink in fountain pens for quick plein air. Think I prefer hot press paper ink to cold press.. Though I usually use a Strathmore Visual Journal 100% cotton vellum finish for when doing quick standing sketches.

@lesleyritchie5085 2 жыл бұрын

wow gorgeous tyfs

@AlexisCassandraArt 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful video :) I find I have the same problem if I try to use watercolor pencils on cold pressed paper, it’s just too textured and frustrates me. It’s nice to see the color range of these and I love that you use so many bright colors in your artwork, that botanical piece came out gorgeous! The blocks seem as messy as pastel sticks😂 I’m still kicking myself for forgetting to buy some inktense pencils open stock to try them out, but another time will come😂 the ability to be able to layer without worrying about lifting up color seems great!

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

Cold pressed paper just doesn't feel right with pencils! You'll definitely have to try some of the pencils, and they're easy to get (at least here they are). I really enjoy using them, but the blocks are definitely pastel-level messy!

@theartworld6396 3 жыл бұрын

Video is more than amazing

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

@bksnow125 3 жыл бұрын

Becky, Use clear watercolor ground; you paint the page like using gesso it will protect the paper.

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

I have white ground but not clear...will see if I can find some!

@xargothunter5746 3 жыл бұрын

I never thought about the outliner not beeing in the block set. Good spotting! The shave and save I am quite sure was originally made for their now discontinued triangular Artbars. But they work for the Inktence too. You can get one with a grater on top too. I got both, never use either really. You can give the pages a coat of transparent gesso first, if you need to swatch more waterdissolvables in that book. -Colourist tip. :D

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

I forgot about the artbars! I will probably try using gesso on another page because that paper just carked it immediately when water was added, lol.

@xargothunter5746 3 жыл бұрын

@@BeckyTregear Oh I know how that paper is like with water. :D It was one of the things that annoyed me with colouring. Colourists are amazing at working with crappy paper. There is also Schminckes watercolour ground that works quite well, but I thought it was more likely that you already got gesso in your stash, and/or would find it useful to have. The watercolour ground is smoother though.

@creategirl1 3 жыл бұрын

beautiful

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

@grahamekellermeier8280 6 ай бұрын

Great video have to review the 100 set of Inktense.

@BeckyTregear 6 ай бұрын

I haven't got the new colours yet....😭

@brigitteitg 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video - I love my Inktense pencils too! There’s a palette by Caran d’Ache that has a rough side to release pigments from watercolour pencils. I used it for a study with my Inktense pencils and it works really well for mixing colours. It might be useful for the blocks too but I haven’t tried it.

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

I have that little palette somewhere in my collection and I of course forgot to test it with the blocks! 🤣

@nattyw495 Жыл бұрын

Rewatching this video i agree i like both but im going to cut down my blocks and add them into a palette for convenience i dont have a big set but i saw other artist cut these down add them sideways to pans and use them more convient so i was inspired to do this with my blocks first i have to find a container as i have half pans but need to adhere the pans to a container...lol wish i could purschase a empty derwent pan palette lovely painting..still waiting on the big lottery win so i could purschase art wish bucket list.....mikelle art mom 👩‍🎨🎨✍

@BeckyTregear Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't that be nice, haha! 🤑 I think I might end up cutting my blocks too - the thought of cutting them fills me with anxiety though, lol!

@reannasharp1144 2 жыл бұрын

The outliner pencil is not water reactive as it is supposed to stay so you can still see your drawing marks when you add the other colors and wet them.

@artdinhxuanquynh 3 жыл бұрын

coloring very nice

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

thank you! ❤

@lafterthefact6939 2 жыл бұрын

The blocks may be a bit more lightfast too. It must be the pencil binder.

@imethan-youtubetips2420 3 жыл бұрын

Good review Becky. Thumbs up from a fellow creator 😅

@nafordebi 2 жыл бұрын

darn i took the inktense pencils out of the tin and put it in my watercolor/ water soluble pencil case now no clue it's going to take me hours to figure it out ugggghhhh

@justindwyerartistry 3 жыл бұрын

These look awesome Becky. I love the result in your flower drawing. How would you compare these to using traditional liquid ink?

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

They're actually pretty similar, especially if you mix them on a palette first. Though they're a bit more particulate even when wet. Thank you! 💜

@zenlife1200 6 ай бұрын

I see on the inktense pencil chart pdf there is a 1215 but it's named mineral blue not turquoise. I really like the intensity of the color in these pencils once they're wet, compared to normal watercolor pencils. I'd like to buy a few watercolor pencils and might end up with these instead. I don't want a big set though. I'd prefer to just buy a few colors that I really like and I can pick the more lightfast ones that way. I find too many choices overwhelming so big sets are wasted on me because I just use my favorites and ignore the rest 😄 The other pencils that interest me are the graphitints so I'm off to watch your video on those now

@BeckyTregear 6 ай бұрын

Choosing the most lightfast colours is a great idea! A lot of these aren't, so it's a little hit and miss as to which are going to last the longest. Graphitints from what I've heard from other people don't hold their lightfastness for long and the colours may fade, leaving only the graphite. I haven't had any issues myself, but it's worth noting that.

@zenlife1200 6 ай бұрын

@@BeckyTregear If you could only have one brand of watercolor pencil which would you pick? I'm now watching your Caran d'Ache video lol. The price doesn't matter so much if I can buy the pencils separately, so it gives me more options in the expensive brands.

@Ahmed-gl3gt 3 жыл бұрын

good like 🌹🔔👍Ahmed

@sueallen952 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Becky you probably know but derwent made little plastic holders you put on the blocks to save your hands getting dirty

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen those! I will look for some, thank you. 💜👍

@pennypop408 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely tulips, how would the Inktense go on fabric. Thanks Becky.

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

You can use them on fabric too apparently. I have yet to try this.

@dees3179 3 жыл бұрын

Works great. Use the grater thing to make paint. You can add fabric medium if you have trouble with bleeding at the edges. Use the tip of a rigger brush if you need fine detail.

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

@@dees3179 great advice, thank you!

@marannawilson3281 3 жыл бұрын

I've never tried any inktense media or anything like it, so this may be a dumb question....but since from what I gather of how they work...(you wet it, then paint with it, and let it dry down and then it's basically unmoveable and unable to be reactivated with water)....if you use the water directly on the block and then when your done, let that block dry...would that mess up the block or give you issues of being able to reuse that technique and get pigment from it again from the spot that dried down from the previous use, sense your only supposed to be able to activate it just once?

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

That is a very interesting question and not one I had even thought about! I've wet and rewet the blocks, it doesn't seem to be affecting them. I might need to do some more research on that! Really great question, thank you!

@dees3179 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t cause a problem. I’ve done it a lot.

@jonmahashintina 3 жыл бұрын

yeey har.

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

😆

@Horsewoman-pt2ku 3 жыл бұрын

What did you use for your reference?

@BeckyTregear 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh thanks for reminding me, I forgot to put that in! Fixed now, I've added the link into my description. I found the photo on Pixabay and used part of it rather than the whole image which is quite a lot larger.

@MoonSpinners 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve just returned my set of 36 inktense blocks because they activate like watercolour once dry, they’re not permanent at all. Did I get a dud set?

@BeckyTregear 2 жыл бұрын

I am going to have to check my set now, I don't remember them doing that though! 😱

@MoonSpinners 2 жыл бұрын

@@BeckyTregear ..I hope yours are ok, please let me know if you can 🤗

@BeckyTregear 2 жыл бұрын

@@MoonSpinners Hi there! Sorry for taking a while to get back to you, but I actually did some testing and I found with mine that while they were mostly permanent, some of the colour did indeed lift off, though I did need to scrub it quite a lot with my brush. They definitely weren't completely permanent! But factors which could possible affect this include me testing them about 15 minutes after they were dry, and also the type of paper used (celluose lifts way more easily than cotton). They possibly would become more permanent over many hours/days, but I haven't had a chance to do this yet. I also found some other differences between the blocks and the paint pan set, so I have a feeling this is going to end up being an entire video on its own, comparing all of the inktense products, lol! I hope this helps for now though. Mostly difficult to lift off paper, but not impossible.

@MoonSpinners 2 жыл бұрын

@@BeckyTregear ..thank you sooo much for replying, this has actually helped enormously. I think you’re right, the paper is a definite factor. I’ve been using mine on cheap paper and they lift days after drying just like watercolour, but I’ve tried them on 100% cotton paper and though it’s harder to lift, but mine still do. I would love to see a whole video on this topic. I bought the inktense blocks deliberately so there’s no scratchy lines of undesolved pigment left behind, but it’s been a terrible disappointment. I contacted Derwent, who said they’d ask their lab experts, but they’ve not got back to me. If it turns out that you can only use them on the super expensive paper like Arches, then I’ll never use them again 😕 thanks again for your time. 👍🇬🇧