subject: Tips for Working With Watercolor Pencil Sets [print this page] Tips for Working With Watercolor Pencil Sets
If you like drawing with watercolor, then you should take a look at watercolor pencil sets. Everybody is familiar with how drawing in watercolor can be messy and also how accurate a colored pencil is. You can get the best of both worlds in watercolor pencils. The result is a more precise application when using the pencil and no more messy clean ups.
A water color pencil is very easy to use. You hold it on to it as you would a normal pencil. It basically works the same until you actually add water into the equation. You can either apply the water in two ways. You can put clean water on to the watercolor paper or actually take the paint from the pencil and onto the paper. From there, you can wet the pencil and start using it that way.
What's unique about using watercolor pencil sets is the way you draw with them. You can decide how much first apply the paint or water (depending on how you're drawing) and use the pencil to determine the wash of the drawing. For example, depending on how hard you press down or how wide you use the pencil, you can create brighter colors and play with different textures of washes.
A new way to create art is to use these pencils is to complete your drawing. Once you are done, you can decide to use a wet brush to brush through only certain parts of the drawing. What this does is create a drawing that is a hybrid of watercolor and colored pencils. You can also use very light strokes with little water on other parts of the painting to create some interesting texture.
Sometimes getting an idea of what you want to draw can be hard when using brushes. The pencil will allow you to draw what you want with precision. After you feel like you have completed the drawing, you can use the brush to complete your masterpiece. You can almost say the pencil is like laying the foundation and the brush is finishing the small details.
When using a pencil, you should start by adding light colors first. This will allow you to get that you're looking for when drawing. You can then add darker colors and start blending the colors as you see fit. When blending, remember that the colors get lighter the more you stroke the brush. So if you want a darker color, you only want to brush the top lightly.
In conclusion, using watercolor pencil sets is a new way to use watercolor. They can give you precision in your overall drawing, control over the textures of the painting, and add a new style using both wet and dry techniques. If you love drawing with watercolor, it's highly recommended that you try using a watercolor pencil. You may get better results and have more fun with your drawing.
