Watercolor Pencils For Beginners (Master these 10 EASY Techniques Today!)

In this beginners tutorial video I demonstrate the ten basic techniques you use to confidently master Watercolor Pencils. Using Caran d'ache pencils I show you how to improve your paintings and get better results!

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MATERIALS USED IN THIS VIDEO

SAA Practice Paper 140lb rough, various brushes inc SAA Silver and my branded Jackman's synthetic brushes. Caran d'Ache Museum Aquarelle colors: Scarlet 070, Phthalocyanine Blue 162, Rose Anthraquinoid 571, Yellow 010, Dark Ultramarine 640, Periwinkle Blue, Phthalocyanine Green 710, Dark Phthalocyanine Green 919, Orange 030. Plus Daniel Smith Green Gold, Winsor and Newton Naples Yellow (tube paints). Caran d'Ache Palette Aquarelle for mixing.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Introduction
1:18 Turn your pencils into paint
2:48 Flat color
4:03 Graduated wash
5:46 Blended edge
7:12 Mixing colors
8:41 Blend one color into the next
11:09 Drawing on Wet Paper
12:00 Working into Wet Paint
12:59 Applying Brush to Pencil
13:31 Dipping your Pencil in the Water Jar
14:23 Pencil shavings onto Wet Surface

[lmkstamps]

I have used a small white cutting board for a palette . It's roughness is similar to the Caran d'Ache palette.

[alyjiyu]

I can never have enough of the basics.
You have no idea how many new pieces have emerged after watching a good teacher demonstrate simple technique that lead to an "AHA!" moment...and a happy solution.
Bless those who share their skills & insights✨️

[aliciashackley]

I really think all these tips are fab. 😊My two favorites are the splattering with pencil and brush and rubbing the watercolor pencil on the board to make watercolor paint with a wet brush. But the rest of the tips are great too. Thx as always Michele for this useful video. 🥰💕🐶💕🥰

[jayblakeslee]

Makes me want to get out my watercolor pencils and play around.😊

[resilientangel]

I have owned a few sets of water color pencils. My children and grandchildren enjoyed them. Now I have a box of my own.

[rodneycook]

Michele, thank you for providing some basic instruction on the use and techniques for using watercolor pencils. I understand that producing these videos require a lot of time and effort on your part. I purchased the watercolor pencils to carry easily on my bicycle and do a quick sketch if I found something that sparked my interest. What I liked about them was not only did I have a sketch but also a color reminder. Thank you again, and I hope your channel continues to grow as you give good, solid advice.

[missiwoods]

I love your channel, these are very helpful tips! Thanks so much!

[JamesWilliam]

I've used toothbrush spatter, but never before seen shavings used. You learn something every day! Thank you Lovely lady.

[jff]

I just found your channel. This was a very helpful video. I’m excited to try some of these techniques.

[susankelly]

Hi Michele I love the way you did the petal. The graduating tip. Lovely. Also shaving the pencils for texture. My watercolour pencils have been hiding in the dark for a while now', it's time to bring them out into the daylight for some fun. Thank you for your genius tips Michele. Susan ❤❤❤😂

[lefnui]

I almost exclusively dip my pencils - add a bit of medium to the water before dipping the pigment so it’s a bit more sticky and then let it sit for a few seconds until i get an oil/pastel-ish texture before I roll or smudge onto the paper

I go through pencils pretty quick but the textures are my absolute favourite

[ChantelleArts]

so many amazing tips, its wonderful ☺☺☺

[pellucidsul]

Thank you for these tips and clear instructions! I literally only just bought watercolour pencils so cant't wait to start experimenting with these tips! 😊

[nereida]

Thank you so much for your dedication and work. You are awesome and wonderful!
You are a special blessing for those of us who have limited access to formal art classes.

[Ms.Mel.Creates]

Fully cat approved is so important! A very underrated certification!!!

[dianemcdonald]

Thank you so much! These tips are so helpful!!

[cousinjesse]

I do not have a lot of experience with watercolor pencils but that scrapping technique is amazing. Bravo!

[marlenaamalfitano]

This as been so helpful in expanding my use of these pencils. I was just using them to draw so there would be no graphite lines. Rally appreciate this.that

[madhyahusta]

Michele 😄 I sometimes find Catracho’s hair in my mix. Thanks for bringing them (Gimlet and Catracho) up 😊
Also, shaving the pencils is awesome. Not only gives a great texture, but if I save the shavings after I sharpen the pencil, I can turn it into paint 😊

[caroles]

Thanks for a renewal for me of using my watercolour pencils.