Can watercolor pencils be used to create higher levels of realism? How do you prepare for a successful watercolor pencil painting? How can I choose my colors in order to arrive at cohesive, harmonious results? Can watercolor pencils be layered? Watercolor pencils are such an exciting art medium! However, it can be tricky to learn to use them because they are both a drawing and a painting medium, all wrapped up in one. They can be used in a variety of different ways, depending on the outcome you wish to create. Do you enjoy drawing mediums and the "sketchy" texture they create? Consider using less water throughout the process. Do you enjoy more of a painterly effect? Bring in more water throughout the process to "activate" your pigment. Looking for a combo of pencil texture and painterly effects? Use both techniques! After years of honing my skills with watercolor pencils, I'm happy to say that I've found a process, and specific supplies, that lead to the results I love, every time. In the full tutorial below, as well as others I've shared over at my YouTube channel (I have a full watercolor pencil playlist!), I spill the tea on my favorite techniques and main tips that have helped me create better work. The tutorial below includes: -My 5-Phase process for painting with watercolor pencils -How I create my preliminary sketch using pencil -How I pick the specific colors I'll be needing for higher levels of realism -How I layer watercolor pencils to develop believable depth -How I activate watercolor pencils with water -How I avoid overworking my watercolor pencil pieces -How I bring in a "wildcard color" to push contrast as well as develop greater color integration and harmony -How to create subtle textures -Must-know tips for success
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Original Reference photo can be found here. My 5-Phase Watercolor Painting Process
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