Watercolor Pencils for Beginners Must Know Tips and Techniques

Introduction 00:00
Introduction to watercolor pencils 2:03
Similarities/differences between watercolor pencils + watercolor paint 8:22
Watercolor pencil supplies to have on hand 18:25
Why swatching watercolor pencils is important + my process 24:19
12 Must-know techniques to explore 30:22
Final thoughts + who I'd recommend watercolor pencils for 45:24

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This week I'm sharing a full class on watercolor pencils that I put together especially for beginners getting started with this very fun (and super versatile) medium.

As I've mentioned before, watercolor pencils are very different from traditional watercolor paint, and also from wax-based/oil-based colored pencils, as they're a drawing and painting medium all wrapped up into one.

Topics covered include: what watercolor pencils are, similarities and differences between watercolor pencils and traditional watercolor paint, my must-have supplies, why swatching watercolor pencils is important (I share my own swatching process), 12-must know techniques to explore with this medium, and I finish up with sharing my thoughts on who I feel watercolor pencils would be great for (and who perhaps they're not as great for).

I want to encourage you guys to use the colors you have available and hope you find this one helpful! 💙

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► Supplies Used
-Strathmore Ready Cut Cold Press 140 lb Watercolor Paper https://amzn.to/3oh5UNn -Strathmore 300 Series Tracing Paper Pad 9"x12" https://amzn.to/34nmIIy
-Factis Soft Graphite Eraser https://shrsl.com/2cj1m -Prismacolor Drawing Pencils (HB) https://shrsl.com/2cj1p
-Royal & Langnickel 1” Flat Brush https://shrsl.com/347nn
-Princeton Neptune Mop Brush Size 6 https://amzn.to/3yOSMnF
-Princeton Snap Brush Round Size 6 https://shrsl.com/347np
-Princeton Snap Brush Round Size 8 https://shrsl.com/347nt
-Silver Brush Black Velvet Brushes and Sets https://shrsl.com/2k9an
-Da Vinci Casaneo Synthetic Squirrel Watercolor Brushes https://shrsl.com/2k9az
-Arteza Water-Fillable Brushes https://amzn.to/2VZ3RnX
-Derwent Professional Quality Watercolor Pencils (12-Colors) https://amzn.to/3hQib7G
-Faber-Castel Watercolor Pencils (24-Colors) https://amzn.to/3sgVOyE
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-PRO ART 1-Inch by 60-Yards White Artist Tape https://amzn.to/2FJgmrC

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-Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera
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-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black)
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