MOST IMPORTANT WATERCOLOR PENCIL TIP!

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This one simple technique will help you improve your drawings and paintings, I'm showing you how with a watercolor pencil illustration in sketchbook.
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@paintingandchocolate 11 күн бұрын

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@dianefrazier6704 10 күн бұрын

I’m always amazed at how beautiful your art with this medium turns out. I don’t practice as often as I should but my favorite subject to paint is people, mostly faces. More videos with watercolor pencils and portraits always gets me excited. And thank you for sharing your insights with all of us.

@paintingandchocolate 10 күн бұрын

You're welcome, I'm glad the medium inspires you 🙂

@PaulaScardamalia 11 күн бұрын

This idea of working with the curves of the animal or object makes so much sense. And yet, it's always a balancing act between imagination and observation, isn't it? And the tidbit about the darker values around the flipper, and for the features of the face is so helpful. Hubby and I just returned from a trip to Vancouver and a cruise up the Alaskan inside passage. We saw a sea lion playing with his food, eagles, whales, a bear. I bet you have lots of wonderful pictures. I do to, of the beautiful landscape. Lots of painting possibilities.

@paintingandchocolate 10 күн бұрын

I love western Canada for the wildlife you're describing, I bet the trip was fun!

@franciscojavier3394 11 күн бұрын

Amazing. I'm starting with watercolour pencils and I appreciate a lot these videos showing the whole process. Thank you!

@paintingandchocolate 11 күн бұрын

You're welcome, thank you for letting me know!

@elideelilley5064 11 күн бұрын

What you said about shading around the flipper to make it stand out and look detached made perfect sense. Excellent video! Thanks

@paintingandchocolate 11 күн бұрын

I'm glad this was helpful, thank you for your feedback !

@tamasurusrex 5 күн бұрын

It’s always an appreciated reminder to think of the dimensions of the object while painting because it’s easy to forget this when you are pianting and focused on shapes! The reminder to still keep this in mind while activating the pencil is great advice… It’s truly walking a tightrope to paint… I also found the advice to wet the surrounding area first before activating the watercolor pencil new and very useful! I also love how you prewet the white pencil for highlights. Thankyou!❤

@paintingandchocolate 5 күн бұрын

Thank you for your feedback ! I'm glad you enjoyed this 🙂

@christinaceuppens4829 4 күн бұрын

I just watched my first video from you and I love your way of teaching. Not too fast or too slow! Love the tip about shape, and the white pencil at the end.

@paintingandchocolate 4 күн бұрын

Thank you for letting me know, I'm happy to know you enjoyed!

@kathyphifer7546 11 күн бұрын

I learned to make art with wax based colored pencils, Prismacolors. But always wanted to learn watercolor. Your tutorials are a great blend. Thank you. 😻

@paintingandchocolate 11 күн бұрын

I was wondering if I had any colored pencils enthusiasts watching because I started with that too, thank you for sharing 🙂

@francinebrown1944 10 күн бұрын

I really liked this video. Especially how you used a limited "palette" of watercolor/soluble pencils. Your realistic paintings are amazing, you make it look so easy. I enjoy your tutorials and I learn so much. Please continue teaching your techniques. 😊

@paintingandchocolate 10 күн бұрын

Thank you Francine, I only like painting with limited palettes nowadays 🙂

@jesmarco374 11 күн бұрын

I haven’t looked at my watercolor pencils in years. You’ve inspired me and will have to bring them back into the light😊 thank you ❤

@paintingandchocolate 11 күн бұрын

You're welcome, enjoy them!

@lorimiller6350 11 күн бұрын

I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. I will try and visualize my subject when painting like you suggested.

@paintingandchocolate 11 күн бұрын

Glad to know this will help, thank you Lori

@dawn4224 7 күн бұрын

Lovely and skilled use of watercolor pencils!

@paintingandchocolate 7 күн бұрын

Thank you Dawn 🙂

@robinpotter900 10 күн бұрын

You always amaze me. I have learned so much from you, thanks so much. I never really thought of the importance of imagining while using a reference photo, but I realized while watching you that I sort of do that already. Now I will practice being more intentional in my imagining. I love your work, thanks so much for sharing. ❤❤❤

@paintingandchocolate 9 күн бұрын

You're welcome, and thank you 🙂

@ChantelleArts 10 күн бұрын

I really should give watercolour pencils another try, I found them so difficult and never got them out again ❤

@paintingandchocolate 9 күн бұрын

What do you find difficult could you tell me?

@nikibee70 11 күн бұрын

I visualise the shape and shade with the curves too, I tend to generally draw or paint animals from reference. I enjoy using watercolour pencils and have had a lot of experience with them, but I love to watch the creation of your beautiful paintings 😊

@paintingandchocolate 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing, it helps a lot every time 🙂

@TaraSueSalusso 10 күн бұрын

I appreciate the details that you provided. I mostly use my watercolor pencils to sketch in the bases for a watercolor. I might also use them to add a little more depth of color in my watercolor painting. I enjoy your videos and I’m glad to be a subscriber.

@paintingandchocolate 10 күн бұрын

Hi Tara, thank you for sharing ! I rarely think of associating them to watercolor, it's a good idea.

@Itsmeandadd 10 күн бұрын

Thank you. Trulybthe best. Haven't been able to do much at lately but I'm glad to be back. Love the seal.

@paintingandchocolate 10 күн бұрын

You're welcome 🙂

@savannahwoods3222 Күн бұрын

I love the colors you choose

@paintingandchocolate Күн бұрын

It's thanks to the beauty of the graphitint, I love them 🙂

@catherinetindall4034 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for the tip about wetting the white before approaching the color with the brush! A game changer.

@paintingandchocolate 11 күн бұрын

Happy to know you found this useful, I use it in watercolor too 🙂

@Lyndaadlng1 7 күн бұрын

First time I’ve seen your videos. Was always a bit disappointed with watercolour pencils but you have inspired me to have another go with them Will be watching more

@paintingandchocolate 6 күн бұрын

They are amazing when you get to know them and the techniques 🙂

@lisajensen1843 6 күн бұрын

This inspired me to bring out my pencils! Great video😊

@paintingandchocolate 6 күн бұрын

Ah I'm happy to hear this 😃

@user-rs6bi5rq1f 4 күн бұрын

I loved this and I’m going to give it a try. Thank you

@paintingandchocolate 4 күн бұрын

You're welcome 😀

@lainehadlow7751 9 күн бұрын

I enjoyed this video very much, thank you Francoise, your explanations made perfect sense 👌♥️

@paintingandchocolate 9 күн бұрын

Thank you for letting me know 🙂

@lainehadlow7751 9 күн бұрын

@@paintingandchocolate you're welcome ☺️

@michedaisy 8 күн бұрын

Thank you. I have some beautiful water soluble pencils it have been so intimidate by them. You have given me hope. Thank you.

@paintingandchocolate 7 күн бұрын

You're welcome ! What intimidates you about watercolor pencils ?

@SheilaLandry 11 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I have these pencils and would like to use them more. What you say makes a lot of sense. Much appreciation. :)

@paintingandchocolate 11 күн бұрын

Thank you Sheila,.I love the graphitint they're so nice, paints and pencils alike!

@dorenemargaret394 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for the video :) I almost forgot that I own a Graphitint set... I haven't found a reason to use them. I found watercolor pencils more interesting. But for sure, with Graphitint I am not distracted with colors, but I have to be focused on the shape and shading. I have already learned much from you, thank you for every professional and practical advice gou give.

@paintingandchocolate 11 күн бұрын

Hi Dorene, I shall be sharing more from that sketchbook with the graphitint. I love they're muted colors. I also enjoy the regular watercolor pencils. Have you tried the graphitint paints? They're beautiful!

@dorenemargaret394 10 күн бұрын

@@paintingandchocolate Graphitint paints? I didn't know they exist until now :) Surely I'll check them out!

@paintingandchocolate 9 күн бұрын

I made a video about them 3 months back, I love them!

@suziejane4345 11 күн бұрын

Enjoyable and useful video, thank you!

@paintingandchocolate 10 күн бұрын

You're welcome Suzie

@irmabenus7001 10 күн бұрын

Beautiful work! Thank you!

@paintingandchocolate 9 күн бұрын

You're welcome !

@lanabunn 11 күн бұрын

you are very clear to follow thank you

@paintingandchocolate 11 күн бұрын

Thank you Lana for your feedback 🙂

@kennethmullen-qe9hg 9 күн бұрын

Cute! He turned out really nice! Looks like he is throwing him a tantrum, before bopping off of where he sits to go steal some unsuspecting boatman's fish! Maybe either a leopard seal, an octopus, a chameleon, or, even duck-billed platypus next would definitely be pretty cool if you're looking for suggestions, that is! LmMFaO!!! ;) :P :o)

@paintingandchocolate 8 күн бұрын

Thank you for these suggestions 🙂

@lindamacleod7055 11 күн бұрын

I've just started using color last November & haven't drawn in YEARS. I love your videos & learn so much from you. Thank you!

@paintingandchocolate 11 күн бұрын

I'm glad it helps, thank you for letting me know 🙂

@SMCCRADY2 7 күн бұрын

I love this!

@paintingandchocolate 6 күн бұрын

Thank you for letting me know 🙂

@letitiarosenthal2286 11 күн бұрын

You're very talented.

@paintingandchocolate 11 күн бұрын

Thank you Letitia, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@millydee33 9 күн бұрын

So helpful thank you😊

@paintingandchocolate 8 күн бұрын

You're welcome

@skybluelife1 11 күн бұрын

Thanks very much. Good info!

@paintingandchocolate 11 күн бұрын

You're welcome 🙂

@juliehopkins5784 10 күн бұрын

Thank you, I have forgotten my Inktense pencils. Your tips are very helpful, although I am not good at drawing I will keep on trying.

@paintingandchocolate 9 күн бұрын

Have fun using them 🙂

@carolcasson2182 3 күн бұрын

Very helpful thankyou

@paintingandchocolate 3 күн бұрын

You're welcome !

@elliegreen872 7 күн бұрын

Such a good video, great advice.

@paintingandchocolate 7 күн бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂

@user-ti1ev2bv7p 11 күн бұрын

Very helpful advice.

@paintingandchocolate 11 күн бұрын

Thank you Elizabeth 🙂

@carmenzaldivar4393 11 күн бұрын

I love how watercolor pencils are so forgiving and versatile.On my drawings I like to live some lines pure color not activated .

@paintingandchocolate 10 күн бұрын

So many ways to use them yes , i bet it must look great when you leave them without activating too!

@PeterQuentercrimsonbamboo 8 күн бұрын

Oohh… when where are/ were you on Vancouver Island, Francoise? Could possibly have arranged a sketch-meet - love your style - hope you have fabulously fun and creative travels -:) - peter

@paintingandchocolate 7 күн бұрын

I am not there now the trip was almost 15 years ago 🙂

@PeterQuentercrimsonbamboo 7 күн бұрын

@@paintingandchocolate - Whoa... 15 years ago... I'm only here for 1 1/2 years now - it is a fine place, for sure - hope , wherever you may be now, you are surrounded by good-energy nature, too :-)

@seahorse5689 8 күн бұрын

Great video! Thank you for all your watersoluble pencil tips. Am still struggling with them a bit. I think that the tip about several layers may help.

@paintingandchocolate 7 күн бұрын

What struggles do you see?

@seahorse5689 7 күн бұрын

@@paintingandchocolate Mainly a sort of grainyness to the pigment once I've activated it on the paper. I find it slightly fixed by using a stiffer brush, but then that lacks some flow when pushing the pigment around. Not sure if I'm laying down too much or too little pigment. But your tip about layers makes me think I may be giving up too early and just need to keep working on it. I do love those watersoluble graphite pencils though.

@paintingandchocolate 6 күн бұрын

Yes layers help, and the paper may also play a part.

@Nasauniverse001 6 күн бұрын

Lovely

@paintingandchocolate 6 күн бұрын

Thank you !

@teresamitchell-banks2286 10 күн бұрын

Please keep doing water pencils. Have you thought about florals?

@paintingandchocolate 10 күн бұрын

Thank you for your feedback. I painted one with them recently but I think it's only on Patreon not here. Overall I get bored quickly doing florals and seeing so many in the watercolor community, why I don't do that many.

@lesleypickard9732 11 күн бұрын

I haven’t used my watercolour pencil much but I am going to get them out and used them. I kinda forgot I had them.

@paintingandchocolate 10 күн бұрын

I also left mine aside for 2 years until I started making videos about them 🙂

@lesleypickard9732 11 күн бұрын

I do love more muted colours. But I don’t have any graphite watercolour pencils at the moment.

@paintingandchocolate 10 күн бұрын

I hope you get to try them, they're nice 🙂

@brucetidwell7715 11 күн бұрын

Your sea lion is beautiful! What are the particular advantages do the graphite based pencils offer, beyond traditional watercolor pencils?

@paintingandchocolate 11 күн бұрын

To me they offer these natural color I really like about them, as I tend to stay away from bright ones. It's mainly it. Also the quality is enjoyable with Derwent, even if Faber Castell and Caran d'Ache professional lines are even better. With other brands than these 3 I haven't found much I like for watercolor pencils.

@revinakeener7299 10 күн бұрын

if you could put the photo by the drawing it would be great to see what you are describing. love watching you draw.

@paintingandchocolate 10 күн бұрын

Thank you for letting me know!

@scchawla2507 11 күн бұрын

I came across your channel while I was and am a little stuck about deciding which water color pencils to buy after I fell for the water color medium... I almost work with ten mediums and you are someone who came as pretty interesting to me as you work with I think what can be labelled as water soluble mediums.. I draw hyper realistic portraits too... To I always felt why did they get graphtint Or tinted charcoal for that matter out... Then I thought some people may like sepia sort of stuff... But since I love animals too... It's for the first time I got interested while looking at you draw... Coz you seem like drawing and using for fun.. But hey I am stuck between 48 set of Albrecht durer and drewent inktense... What do you recommend and why...

@paintingandchocolate 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing about your journey! Between both sets I'd say the Albrecht Dürer feel a bit more pro and versatile, while the Inktense are fun and vibrant. I would pick the former for professional art and the latter for play (painting, coloring, mixed media...). But that's just me.