In this article I share about using Paul Rubens watercolor pencils to both accent watercolor paintings and with which to make full artworks. It’s so easy to layer and color mix with watercolor pencils, making them a clean “paint” to carry, along with a water-brush, for quick sketches.
During the live video session I warm-up painting a watercolor lighthouse accented with watercolor pencils, then make a full lighthouse landscape all with watercolor pencils. I hope you’ll try some of the tips and tricks shared in the class video.
“Remote Lighthouse” is a watercolor pencil painting on watercolor panel by Tristina Dietz Elmes. At the time of writing, this original art piece is available on my Etsy Shop HERE.
Some of the things you will learn from this workshop include:
how I like to swatch watercolor pencils using the Painter’s Color Diary;
comparing the Paul Rubens watercolor pencils to Derwent watercolor pencils;
how to use watercolor pencils to accent paintings done with regular watercolor paints
some tips to liquify the pigment from watercolor pencils;
how to paint a full lighthouse landscape with watercolor pencils;
and more…
Painter’s Color Diary page with swatches of the Paul Rubens Watercolor Pencils 36 set.
Watercolor Pencils Painting Workshop Video Replay
Below is the full video workshop of my Live painting session. The paints, surfaces and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
Here are the video timeline sections if you want to jump to a particular part of the live session:
0:00:00 - Intro to Watercolor Pencils and Supplies
0:18:24 - Demo Brushes
0:23:30 - Warm Up Lighthouse with Watercolor and Pencils
1:05:45 - Lighthouse Painting with Paul Rubens Watercolor Pencils
Here are links to Unsplash and Pixabay, the image databases I mentioned during the class:
https://pixabay.com/
https://unsplash.com/
Feel free to ask me any follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching! 😍
Blending the Paul Rubens Watercolor Pencils.
Supplies List for Painting with Paul Rubens Watercolor Pencils Workshop
Here are links to the supplies list for the paint and accessories shown during the video.
As a Blick Affiliate and Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below.
Paul Rubens Watercolor Pencils - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GBVWSVKT?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.1UQQNN753MSWZ&linkCode=tr1&tag=dietzart-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.1UQQNN753MSWZ_1789356423381
Derwent Watercolor Pencils Tin of 24 - https://link.amazon/B06jD0Yk9
Koh-I-Noor 3 Size Pencil Sharpener - https://link.amazon/B02HFa27k
Caran d'Ache Palette - https://link.amazon/B02SM3Cs5
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Canson XL Watercolor Paper Spiral 140lb 9x12in 36 Sheets - https://amzn.to/3UDSoIC
Canson Plein Air Cold Press Watercolor Artboard Pad 8x10in 10 Boards - https://link.amazon/B0i03Suht
Fabriano Hot Press Watercolor Paper 140lb 9x12in 50 Sheets - https://link.amazon/B03TauiTo
Legion Stonehenge Aqua Hot Press Paper 100% Cotton 9x12in 15 Sheets - https://link.amazon/B0arc6Bqu
Mat Boards 11x14in with 9x12in Hole - https://link.amazon/B01h1zUdF
Wood 4-Brush Rest Set of 2 - https://amzn.to/4wxnpuY
The Master's Brush Soap and Conditioner Tub - https://amzn.to/4hrTwrU
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Paul Rubens synthetic squirrel quill brush set.
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“Lighthouse Rock at Sunset” original watercolor pencil painting on watercolor paper by Tristina Dietz Elmes.
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