Feel the Water

Dipping your toes (or in this case, your pencils) into the water might feel a bit strange at first. It's like entering a new world where colors dance and blend with each brushstroke. You can start by laying down some color on a scrap piece of paper, perhaps a patch of blue, a streak of red, or a splash of yellow.

Then, wet a paintbrush and gently sweep it across the pencil marks. Watch as the lines soften, the colors blur and merge together, forming new shades and gradients, like a melting rainbow. This fluidity, this delightful unpredictability, it's where the magic of watercolor pencils truly happens.

Layer Up

Just like you build color with colored pencils through meticulous layers, you can do the same with watercolor pencils. But the process is slightly different, and the results nothing short of enchanting! Start with a light touch, making soft strokes to lay the groundwork.

Then gradually add more color, slowly building intensity. Remember, you can always add more, but it's a bit tricky to take color away. Once you're happy with your layers, it's time to introduce water.

And here's the exciting part: when you add water, those individual layers meld together into a seamless wash, creating beautiful, deep hues and gradients that are a treat to the eyes.