Do watercolor pencils work the same as colored pencils?

Watercolor pencils look and operate like normal colored pencils at first glance, but create soft painted effects when water is added to them. As a result, watercolor pencils tend to offer less intense colors. It’s more difficult to blend colors together, but relatively easy to lighten a color by adding water.

Are watercolor pencils good for beginners?

Staedtler Triangular Watercolor Pencils (Set of 24) Thanks to their triangular barrels, Staedtler’s watercolor pencils are easy to grip. These pencils are known for their intense colors and are great for both beginners and professionals.

Can you draw with watercolor pencils?

Watercolor pencils can help you create beautiful watercolor works of art without having to use paints. Draw with your pencils on watercolor paper or thick papers that will hold water. You can then apply water by brushing it on or spraying your drawing.

How long do watercolor pencils last?

In general, colored pencils can last anywhere from 2 to 5 years. When kept in a cool, dark place and stored correctly, colored pencils can last even longer (10 years or more). I’ve even read about an artist who had her colored pencils for 25 years and they were still in good, working condition! What is this?

Are watercolor pencils permanent?

With watercolor pencils you should leave some “white space,” which allows for light shading with the water. Once a regular pencil mark is made, it is permanent and stays set on the surface. On the other hand, watercolor pencil marks can be activated with water for blending and movement.

What are watercolor pencils for?

Watercolor pencils are a unique medium for creating art. They combine drawing with painting in a manner that no other medium can replicate. Watercolor pencils are a medium that give the artist the best of both worlds of painting and drawing.