Colored Pencil Podcast

Topic:  Deep Dive Into Derwent’s Inktense Pencils   What are inktense? This week Lisa and I talk about Derwent’s Inktense pencils.   They are not really watercolor, although the way you use them can be very similar.  You can also opt to use them dry and without any water at all.  They lay down very smoothly even without applying water.   They are permanent when dry.   They can be painted on lots of different surfaces.   Blocks vs Pencils blocks can be applied directly to the paper, but will have a grainy look. You can also use a paint brush and water to make your own ink mixture and apply the ink directly to the paper for a much smoother look. The blocks are a bit more versatile because you can so easily make your ink mixtures with them. You can then apply that ink with a tiny brush for fine detail or a large brush for larger areas. Pencils can sharpen to a fine point for detail, then add water if desired to blend out directly on the paper. The blocks and the pencils work very well together.   Tips for w