We’ll need to keep this in mind moving forward.Īlthough erasing after activating with water is nearly impossible, you can soften the intensity of the covered area by applying water once again and dabbing it with a paper towel or a brush.
The pencils are water soluble – in other words, they can be activated with water, so the colors become richer and more intense.Īfter applying water or “activating”, the mark becomes very difficult, almost impossible to erase (unless you use a rough eraser that removes the paper as well).
As opposed to ordinary graphite pencils, which are various shades of grey, each pencil is pigmented with color.Here are some of the unique characteristics of Graphitint pencils… These pencils are best described as a combination of colored pencils, watercolor pencils, and graphite drawing pencils. I’ll be using several pencils from a set of 24 colors. I’ll be using pigmented graphite pencils made by Derwent – Graphitint pencils. Let’s first take a quick look at the pencils. The main goal of this project is to capture the essence of the subject we’re drawing and creatively use our knowledge of color and light to create a fun drawing! The Art Supplies for this Project Along the way, we’ll explore the advantages of textured paper and using toned paper instead of the customary white! We’ll also discuss ways to make your artwork more believable by including cooler and warmer colors.Īlso, I’m going to show you some useful tips and tricks on transferring your sketch to your final drawing surface and dealing with any unexpected issues that may arise with this technique. Today, we’ll dive into the world of sketching with tinted graphite pencils.
Summer is the time of bright colors, fun, and constant inspiration there are so many subjects to draw and paint! Let’s use these recourses wisely and get the most of them.