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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[PaulaScardamalia]

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.

[colorneststudios]

Very helpful as a refresher. I painted with watercolor pencils years and years ago and just recently started again. The tip of using less water is often overlooked. Watching YT videos, I often see papers drenched in waters. Unless, it's done deliberately to create certain effects, okay. Painting realistically, certainly not helpful to use a lot of water. So, thanks for that.
Btw, the hummingbird looks amazing. Subscribed! 🙂

[stevendavis]

This is building up to be an amazing series on watercolor pencils. Perhaps the best on YouTube?

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.

[iamhuman]

Beautiful hummingbird and thanks for sharing the mistakes and tips.

[sigriston]

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! 😺

[karencasebeer]

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! 😊

[sassycat]

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

[deannakent]

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.

[ecleARTia]

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.

[pennyclark]

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

[sarahbradley]

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!

[Linda-qqmg]

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

[snuuby]

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.

[pukbandicet]

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

[Slisyg]

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

[rtb]

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

[sumanmandal]

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

[TheHugooo]

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

[Horsewoman-ptku]

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

[locoyo]

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.