The Colored Pencil Course: Watercolor Pencils - Part 1
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5 Hours of Instruction
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Lesson Description
The first of a two-part series on watercolor pencils. This module takes a look at the properties of watercolor pencils and how they differ from traditional colored pencils. The process of drawing a gargoyle begins in this module.
Lesson Materials
140 lb. watercolor paper, graphite transfer paper, Derwent watercolor pencils, nylon brush, water, paper towel.
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Course Curriculum
Lesson 1: Introduction and Materials (4:12)Lesson 2: Colored Pencil Basics (15:44)Lesson 3: The Magic of Burnishing (19:20)Lesson 4: Value and Underpainting (17:11)Lesson 5: Color Theory (21:53)Lesson 6: Composition and Still Life (23:08)Lesson 7: Reflection and Transparency (15:56)Lesson 8: Transferring Images (9:03)Lesson 9: Creating Texture - Part 1 (17:13)Lesson 10: Creating Texture - Part 2 (15:55)Lesson 11: Landscape Drawing - Part 1 (14:42)Lesson 12: Landscape Drawing - Part 2 (16:05)Lesson 13: Portrait Drawing - Part 1 (15:55)Lesson 14: Portrait Drawing - Part 2 (11:29)Lesson 15: Portrait Drawing - Part 3 (12:13)Lesson 16: Portrait Drawing - Part 4 (13:03)Lesson 17: Portrait Drawing - Part 5 (9:37)Lesson 18: Watercolor and Colored Pencils - Part 1 (15:03)Lesson 19: Watercolor and Colored Pencils - Part 2 (10:48)Lesson 20: Watercolor Pencils - Part 1 (13:07)Lesson 21: Watercolor Pencils - Part 2 (11:07)Lesson 22: Conclusion (4:32)
Do Inktense brand watercolor pencils behave as a regular watercolor pencil or are there some distinct differnces in how they are activated?
Hi Nancy,
Inktense pencils are actually ink, so they will behave slightly differently when layered. They are more permanent (and opaque) than watercolor pencils and cannot be easily reactivated like watercolor pencils. The colors are more intense with Inktense pencils (as the name implies). They can still be used in a similar manner as watercolor pencils, just be aware of the permanence.
I am struggling finding the best way to sharpen watercolor pencils. What do you recommend?
Hi Gale,
I use a handheld manual pencil sharpener. You can also sharpen them with a knife.
what is the best colors to use for flesh tones in watercolor pencils?
Hi Michelle,
Different brands produce different colors and of course they name them all kinds of different names. The best approach is to use a combination of red, yellow, brown, and white. This video may help a bit…http://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/the-colored-pencil-course-portrait-drawing-part-4/
Skipped for now
Have skipped watercolor pencils as I’m not ready for them and prefer to stick with regular colored pencils and build my skills first with them. Barbara
Hi Matt, Thanks for such comprehensive lessons. I really enjoyed this one and would like to find your landscape course for Watercolor pencils. I may be blind but I wasn’t able to locate it. Where can I find it and what is the fee?
HI Darien,
There isn’t a course offered for landscapes with watercolor pencils. There is a live lesson series though…http://thevirtualinstructor.com/members/watercolor-pencils-landscape-part-1/
Hi Matt…..I’m not sure where you are but the time isn’t 12:31 AM here. It’s 5:30 Pm in the PNW, USA
matt,
i used albrecht durer watercolor pencil #8200=275 warm grey vi
(faber castell)
was that #68 eqivalent to derwent blue gray?
thanks,raquel
Hi Raquel,
Since the Albrecht Durer pencil is labeled as “warm grey”, I doubt it will be a match. Blue Gray is a cooler gray.
Dear Matt , I am a doctorin India and I subscribed for the course last October. I planned to download the videos as I could not catch up with the course ,given my schedule. But now with Corona and even less time on my hands I was disappointed to find that you have discontinued the video download option. And I have not learnt at all systematically. I enjoyed going through most videos. They were very scientific and easy to follow but I definitely need more time with each. Can you consider giving us the download option so that we can learn at our own pace ?
Hi Nisha,
You can watch the videos as many times as you wish while your membership is active. The removal of download links for video files does not change this at all. You can still learn at your own pace.