{"id":2262,"date":"2021-12-28T15:28:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T15:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbsprinters.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2262"},"modified":"2021-12-17T16:01:16","modified_gmt":"2021-12-17T16:01:16","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-to-start-with-watercolour-pencils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sbsprinters.co.uk\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-to-start-with-watercolour-pencils\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know to Start with Watercolour Pencils"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Watercolour\u00a0pencils are one of the staples of the art world, an ever-reliable product that most people start with when exploring the world of\u00a0watercolour\u00a0art. But if you are new to them, you might not\u00a0realise\u00a0how useful they are and how easy it is to get started with them. Let\u2019s get to know these products a little better.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are&nbsp;watercolour&nbsp;pencils?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite their appearance,&nbsp;watercolour&nbsp;pencils are different from your usual&nbsp;coloured&nbsp;pencil. That\u2019s because they are designed to react to water and this allows them to work in a similar way to paints. The pigment in the pencil is water-soluble so it is released when wet and allows for bright and vivid&nbsp;colours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other main difference is that you can\u2019t blend and layer with&nbsp;watercolour&nbsp;pencils because they don\u2019t contain an oil or wax-based binder. But by mixing with water, you can achieve a greater range of effects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How are they different to paints?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been to an art shop, you\u2019ll see both pencils and paints so what are the main differences?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pencils and paints work quite differently from each other. Pencils are the best way to add details to a&nbsp;watercolour&nbsp;painting while paints work best for creating larger subjects such as landscapes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paints have a reputation for being a bit tricky to learn but pencils tend to be much easier. With water involved, you\u2019ll quickly learn how to blend&nbsp;colours, spread paint across a page, and see the effect the water has on the pigment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do you need to start with&nbsp;watercolour&nbsp;pencils?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another benefit of&nbsp;watercolour&nbsp;pencils is that it is relatively simple to start and you don\u2019t need a lot of complicated or expensive equipment. To get started, you\u2019ll need:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sbsprinters.co.uk\/product\/faber-castell-watercolour-pencils-set-of-12\/\">Watercolour\u00a0pencils<\/a>\u00a0<\/li><li>Paper\u00a0<\/li><li>A brush for the water\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also want to have a graphite pencil and some masking fluid handy but these are optional, depending on what you plan to do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of good sets of 12 or 24&nbsp;watercolour&nbsp;pencils that will make the perfect start to your&nbsp;watercolour&nbsp;experiment. In terms of paper, aim for something that is thicker than sketching paper as this is prone to warping when coming into contact with water.&nbsp; Specialist&nbsp;watercolour&nbsp;paper is the best bet as it is designed to hold the extra moisture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need anything fancy in terms of a brush with&nbsp;watercolour&nbsp;pencils. The best brushes are made from sable but are also expensive so don\u2019t be afraid to go with budget brushes while you are learning. Size and shape are more important, a round brush is best because it is flexible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find a technique to try&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of techniques to try when it comes to starting with&nbsp;watercolour&nbsp;pencils.&nbsp; Some artists draw first then add water after or at stages during the project. That\u2019s when a graphite pencil can come in handy. Others prefer to dip pencils into the water to get a thicker, more vibrant&nbsp;colour. Some even draw onto wet paper!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But try a few different approaches and see what works best for you.&nbsp; With just a few basic supplies (that make an excellent Christmas present), you can be&nbsp;watercolour&nbsp;painting in no time &#8211; with no paints in sight!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watercolour\u00a0pencils are one of the staples of the art world, an ever-reliable product that most people start with when exploring the world of\u00a0watercolour\u00a0art. But if you are new to them, you might not\u00a0realise\u00a0how useful they are and how easy it is to get started with them. 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