Color Pencil Tips and Techniques






Watercolor Pencils



Water color pencils are very similar to color pencils in that, they allow you to have precise control, achieve great detail, they are very flexible, very portable and inexpensive. The difference between regular color pencils and water-soluble pencils are their leads. Color pencil leads are either wax or oil based, whereas watercolor pencil leads have a water soluble base.
One thing to remember, when working with water color pencils, is after you have layered several layers of color, and begin to apply water, a solvent or use a blender, the results will not be the same, as if you were using color pencil. The colors will be darker and they can change to a color you were not trying to achieve. So experiment before you start layering, to see if it is actually the color you want for your project or portrait. Try mixing watercolor pencil with other mediums, such as color pencil, ink or graphite. You will be surprised with the results!



Ways to Apply Watercolor Pencils






Samples



The brand that I work with the most is, Derwent Watercolor Pencils. They are super creamy like Prismas color pencils and they have a wonderful selection of colors.
I also like to use Stabilo Aquacolor Watercolor Pencils to work on skies and small details.

Derwent Watercolor Pencil Sets in Tins  set of 36

Derwent Watercolor Pencil Sets in Tins set of 36

The quality water-soluble pencil for the artist who demands the very best. The pencil combines pure, consistent color with great versatility. Use dry as a conventional color pencil and then wash over with a brush to achieve the true watercolor effect; or dip pencil in water to achieve a soft flow of color. Pencils are non-toxic with lightfast pigment. Packaged in tins.





watercolor samples
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