I've had a Derwent Graphitone 2B woodless pencil for a while now, but I started using it just recently mainly for the base colour and this video definitely convinced me to get different ones and start using them for whole pieces, thanks Teoh!
Hi Teoh! Long time! I ordered the Lyra ws Graphite crayons in a set that contains several grades, 2B, ^B, 9B. You advised me to skip a couple numbers as many were not needed. I guess Lyra figured that out also. I plan to cut ends from each for half-pans, and then go! I am using Charcoal and graphite with great interest as I began drawing lessons today. Thanks for this video. I know it's an older one.
After watching this video I realised that the derwent pencil I had was actually water-soluble. I've had the pencil for 3 years now, kind of embarrassing...
Hanna Paaver The pigment is made by acrylic it is water soluble when wet but when it dry out it is permanent . you can also use this on Fabric or canvas by adding textile medium.. to soften a little bit and when it dry out is washable..
@@czansimone5264 I found that I can rehydrate a dried-out pan of premixed grafitone on the palette. It's a different story when the graphite has already bound to the paper.
Nice video Teoh! I have been using the Derwent Sketching pencils for a while. I really enjoy them. I want to try the graphitone next, they look interesting. I like how you dissolve them first on the palette and then apply them so they look smoother. Nice job.
I have subscribed! The 1st video I watched from your channel was "Watercolor vs Watersoluble Graphite" (November 2019) I like your artwork and I have found your videos helpful. And the comments in your videos too are helpful. People sharing their experience with something on the video. Its just a healthy environment.
Today I bought a Kyra graphite crayon, I thought I was buying the water soluble kind, but apparently there were two kinds that looked almost the same. I bought the normal graphite crayon by accident. I did draw a picture and quite enjoyed it though, it was very comfortable to hold. I didn't realize till I got home I needed a special sharpener!
artgraph is very nice, just one thing, if you cant find artgraph try to search for "viarco" which is the name of the company 😊 their pencils are awesome
+Teoh Yi Chie you're welcome 😊 i highly recommend their watecolor pencils and their basic color pencils too. and i'm happy to know a portuguese company produces products good enough to be used so far away and recommended by artists like you 😁
Nice video, viarco company who makes the artgraf line also has other product watersoluble, it's called black carbon, it looks like charcoal but with the watersoluble property, the black tones are more intense than the graphite line, at the point that its similar to apply ink without dissolve it, I can't find it in my city, but I have the artgraf products and they are awesome, black carbon should be great too
I used to have Black Carbon. For some reason, it soaks up moisture in the air and will always have a wet surface. It's quite messy as a result especially here in Singapore when it's so humid.
I have some of those videos but I don't make too many because they are more difficult to produce. Well, it involves going out and bringing a lot of equipment. Hahaha. Here are some of the past videos (and be sure to check out my playlists): czcams.com/users/teohycsearch?query=timelapse
I have the tin and Artgraf stick and love them. Hadn't paired them with pen very often but I really like how yours turned out. Have your tried the kneadable graphite putty? It looks like a lot of fun though it doesn't fit into sketching category so well. Still, it looks like *a lot* of fun.
Is a water-soluble graphite pencil something that could be used for the initial sketch of a watercolor painting that would disappear or soften when painted over? I struggle with drawing faint lines, no matter how hard I practice.
+Bec M. If you use HB pencils, they mostly can't be seen after you add watercolour. Water soluble graphite can make the watercolour slightly dirty when dissolved
Thanks for this! I also like using water soluble graphite. I have the Artgraf tin, but I have had problems getting really dark tones with it. I have only used it on cartridge paper in a sketchbook and in a watercolour moleskin, so maybe I just need to try it in on different paper? Have you tried the same company's black carbon, also water soluble? It's really interesting to use and you can get dark tones with it.
Black carbon? Is that the square shaped thing? I've tried it before. It's really DARK! I had to throw it away though because it melts in the climate here in Singapore. O_o
Yes you can use fixative over it. This will prevent the graphite from smearing. Note that when you spray fixative over thin paper, the paper may buckle so you may want to clip it down tight first.
+pakidood You can use normal watercolor brushes with water soluble graphite. Just wash the brush properly after each use, like you would if you use watercolour
Teoh, I have a question about the squirrel mop brushes. Do I remove the thick plastic that’s around the wire that’s rapped around the hairs and handle of the brush? Also I love ur videos😍
+WerewolfCas I don't like the look of graphite with watercolour. When used together I feel that graphite looks dead and lifeless. I know there are artists who like to use gray as an underpainting, but not for me. A gray mixed with watercolour will be more lively than the graphite.
Great video today, Teoh! Could you explain why I would use the water soluble graphite instead of just a pan of black watercolor paint? I can see the advantage of using the pencils because you can draw with them too like a watercolor pencil, but if I have black watercolor paint, why would I want to get the pan of graphite to use instead? Just wondering. I am learning so much from your videos. Thanks! :)
Teoh what kind of pen did you used in this one because using Gel pen and combining it with watercolor the ink of the gel pen is kinda joining the water with the watercolor pigment. What kind of pen is it?
+Cathy Mumford I've tried that. Indeed it is very dark. But for some reason it will absorb moisture from the air and is always wet. That is a problem because here in Singapore it is humid. So when it's wet, it's messy to use.
+Samermc9 Graphite is nice because you can get very even and flat washes but it's a bit inconvenient because you have to use the water brush to brush off the graphite to dissolve so it takes a while to create a large amount of wash. I think overall I still like Graphitone for that. Artgraf is a bit too textural for me, and has a tendency to cover ink lines.
And when reviewing this a few years later, I think that a more intense black (be it black ink, black watercolor or black colored pencil) can enhance the contrast in a graphite painting. Which is a good thing - no need to conserve the 'consistency of the graphite painting'.
For some people, not getting a flat wash and seeing the graphite texture is a great thing!
I have the Lyra crayon and I love it, especially for quick figure drawings. Get the soft one so you have the most range.
I've had a Derwent Graphitone 2B woodless pencil for a while now, but I started using it just recently mainly for the base colour and this video definitely convinced me to get different ones and start using them for whole pieces, thanks Teoh!
+Julia Z That's great. Have fun. 😁
The artwork in this video is superb teoh..
Thank you for the video and showing your amazing sketches! This gave me an idea. I will take a brush pen with me when I take artgraf.
+Rebecca Nelson Thank you 😀
Hi Teoh! Long time! I ordered the Lyra ws Graphite crayons in a set that contains several grades, 2B, ^B, 9B. You advised me to skip a couple numbers as many were not needed. I guess Lyra figured that out also. I plan to cut ends from each for half-pans, and then go! I am using Charcoal and graphite with great interest as I began drawing lessons today. Thanks for this video. I know it's an older one.
I LOVE YOUR ARTWORK!!! YOUR STYLE AMAZES ME!! love from Singapore
I agree! Much love in North America
The company that makes those graphites is called VIARCO and it is a portuguese brand!
After watching this video I realised that the derwent pencil I had was actually water-soluble. I've had the pencil for 3 years now, kind of embarrassing...
Same thing happened to me with other watersoluble materials...tombow markers for example, and yes it's embarrassing xD
Hanna Paaver The pigment is made by acrylic it is water soluble when wet but when it dry out it is permanent . you can also use this on Fabric or canvas by adding textile medium.. to soften a little bit and when it dry out is washable..
How funny.
@@czansimone5264 I found that I can rehydrate a dried-out pan of premixed grafitone on the palette. It's a different story when the graphite has already bound to the paper.
Nice video Teoh! I have been using the Derwent Sketching pencils for a while. I really enjoy them. I want to try the graphitone next, they look interesting. I like how you dissolve them first on the palette and then apply them so they look smoother. Nice job.
+IllustrationsByPete I do that because they are slightly more difficult to dissolve on the paper.
I have subscribed! The 1st video I watched from your channel was "Watercolor vs Watersoluble Graphite" (November 2019)
I like your artwork and I have found your videos helpful. And the comments in your videos too are helpful. People sharing their experience with something on the video. Its just a healthy environment.
Thanks for the review.........your artwork is so beautiful. I wish I had your talent!!!
+Debbie Lee Just practise more 😀
excellent review! you really answered all the questions I've ever had about water soluble pencils!
+bboyias Thanks 😀
Thank you for all the great information. It helps me to see the different products and their applications.
Thank you. My water soluable graphite products arrived today so I needed some instruction. You were very helpful.
+MaryAnne Long Thanks 😊
Today I bought a Kyra graphite crayon, I thought I was buying the water soluble kind, but apparently there were two kinds that looked almost the same. I bought the normal graphite crayon by accident. I did draw a picture and quite enjoyed it though, it was very comfortable to hold. I didn't realize till I got home I needed a special sharpener!
Awesome sketches, especially the first one. Thanks for sharing!
+Debbie Riley Thanks 😁
Always get valuable tips from your videos. That's how the number of your subs increase quadruple in 7 months. Thanks and keep sharing !
+Fred Ooi Thanks 😁
Your sketches are spectacular
Thank you! Great info.
That last sketch is amazing
Thanks :-)
I love this medium, use mostly Artgraf and Caran d Ache Technalo pencils.
artgraph is very nice, just one thing, if you cant find artgraph try to search for "viarco" which is the name of the company 😊 their pencils are awesome
+Karpa Koi Thanks 😁🙌
+Teoh Yi Chie you're welcome 😊 i highly recommend their watecolor pencils and their basic color pencils too. and i'm happy to know a portuguese company produces products good enough to be used so far away and recommended by artists like you 😁
Nice video, viarco company who makes the artgraf line also has other product watersoluble, it's called black carbon, it looks like charcoal but with the watersoluble property, the black tones are more intense than the graphite line, at the point that its similar to apply ink without dissolve it, I can't find it in my city, but I have the artgraf products and they are awesome, black carbon should be great too
I used to have Black Carbon. For some reason, it soaks up moisture in the air and will always have a wet surface. It's quite messy as a result especially here in Singapore when it's so humid.
Have you ever thought of making a video while you're sketching? I personally think that would be really cool! I love your videos, great job!
I have some of those videos but I don't make too many because they are more difficult to produce. Well, it involves going out and bringing a lot of equipment. Hahaha. Here are some of the past videos (and be sure to check out my playlists): czcams.com/users/teohycsearch?query=timelapse
+Teoh Yi Chie thanks Teoh!
Keep posting videos, I love your channel!
+Kevin Michael Thanks 😁
Thanks so much for your wonderful videos.
+Judi King Thanks 😀
hello cool video ! I loooove Artgraph, i will make a video on it too in few weeks
I like to use an eraser to pick up unwanted graphite or to just add light or fix something.
excellent- thanks for posting
Love it. Thank you
I have the tin and Artgraf stick and love them. Hadn't paired them with pen very often but I really like how yours turned out. Have your tried the kneadable graphite putty? It looks like a lot of fun though it doesn't fit into sketching category so well. Still, it looks like *a lot* of fun.
Have you tried the putty? I want to try it but I don't know how useful it will be for my style.
Hm, I guess I didn't notice my sketch pencil was water soluble, seems interesting enough to try out! Thanks!
This has been a very helpful video Teoh, thank you so much for sharing! ~Carole
+MademoiselleAsphodel Thanks 😁
OH my word I love it!!!
Is a water-soluble graphite pencil something that could be used for the initial sketch of a watercolor painting that would disappear or soften when painted over? I struggle with drawing faint lines, no matter how hard I practice.
+Bec M. If you use HB pencils, they mostly can't be seen after you add watercolour. Water soluble graphite can make the watercolour slightly dirty when dissolved
I think the graphite pencil in the Derwent Inktense line is made to not muddy up your work after you add water.
I love your art style! Subscribbled! :D
Thank you for the video!
It turning to granulated like watercolor! interesting~😵😏
I have a question, Is it erased with rubber after dried?
+노수빈 It is almost permanent. Very difficult to erase. If you run your finger over, you can still pick up tiny amount of graphite.
Thanks for this! I also like using water soluble graphite. I have the Artgraf tin, but I have had problems getting really dark tones with it. I have only used it on cartridge paper in a sketchbook and in a watercolour moleskin, so maybe I just need to try it in on different paper? Have you tried the same company's black carbon, also water soluble? It's really interesting to use and you can get dark tones with it.
Black carbon? Is that the square shaped thing? I've tried it before. It's really DARK! I had to throw it away though because it melts in the climate here in Singapore. O_o
thanks for your videos, Teoh. Went out and bought a tin of artgraf. Should/ can I treeat with a fixative after?
Yes you can use fixative over it. This will prevent the graphite from smearing. Note that when you spray fixative over thin paper, the paper may buckle so you may want to clip it down tight first.
Is it ok to use regular watercolor brushes with water soluble graphite or have seperate brushes for it?
+pakidood You can use normal watercolor brushes with water soluble graphite. Just wash the brush properly after each use, like you would if you use watercolour
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Teoh, I have a question about the squirrel mop brushes. Do I remove the thick plastic that’s around the wire that’s rapped around the hairs and handle of the brush? Also I love ur videos😍
That plastic is to hold the hair together. Don’t remove it.
I love all your video. (Sorry for my bad english. I hope you understand what I writing to you) 😊
Thanks for making this video. I might just do this. Have you ever layered watercolours over the graphite?
+WerewolfCas I don't like the look of graphite with watercolour. When used together I feel that graphite looks dead and lifeless. I know there are artists who like to use gray as an underpainting, but not for me. A gray mixed with watercolour will be more lively than the graphite.
+Teoh Yi Chie Thanks for the answer. I'll keep that in mind.
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Great video today, Teoh! Could you explain why I would use the water soluble graphite instead of just a pan of black watercolor paint? I can see the advantage of using the pencils because you can draw with them too like a watercolor pencil, but if I have black watercolor paint, why would I want to get the pan of graphite to use instead? Just wondering. I am learning so much from your videos. Thanks! :)
I think it's for the look of the tone. Some people prefer Sepia tone or other earth colours. Black is a little harsh, like a black and white photo.
Thanks for responding. I think I will have to get some of the graphite in the pan just to try it out. Thanks!
+Enid Jackson (midlifegoddess) They are great for practicing your values. However, they don't work well when used together with watercolour
oh i love that pen/brush that has water already in it! is it refillable, and can you fill it with normal water or is it a special made for the pen?
That's a waterbrush
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Great video as always. Have you tried this on hot press paper? If so, are the washes smoother? Thx.
+Paint Rag Hot Press will result in smoother washes. However, the textural and extremely granulating look from Artgraf will still be present.
+Teoh Yi Chie Ok, thanks.
Can the graphite be erased after it’s dry? This is really cool.
The watersoluble graphite is almost permanent when dry.
Teoh what kind of pen did you used in this one because using Gel pen and combining it with watercolor the ink of the gel pen is kinda joining the water with the watercolor pigment. What kind of pen is it?
I usually use Sakura Gelly Roll or the Uniball Signo white gel pens.
Interesting. Do you know how this stuff compares to Derivan's Liquid Pencil?
+lalaithan The look of Liquid Pencil is quite similar to Artgraf Watercolor Graphite. It's easier to mix because it is already liquid to start.
Can you draw back over the top of the graphite wash after it has dried to add detail? With regular pencil or ink?
Yes you can. But test it first on scrap paper. Ink lines will appear thicker.
Teoh Yi Chie Thanks!
hey Teoh. Have u tried the Art Graf Carbon Black? It comes in a square disk. Very dark.
+Cathy Mumford I've tried that. Indeed it is very dark. But for some reason it will absorb moisture from the air and is always wet. That is a problem because here in Singapore it is humid. So when it's wet, it's messy to use.
Which watersoluble graphite product you like the most? (Graphitone, pencils or pan ArtGraf)
+Samermc9 Graphite is nice because you can get very even and flat washes but it's a bit inconvenient because you have to use the water brush to brush off the graphite to dissolve so it takes a while to create a large amount of wash. I think overall I still like Graphitone for that. Artgraf is a bit too textural for me, and has a tendency to cover ink lines.
Hi Tech Yi Chie. What is the brush at 4:20? Normal brush? Very nice point.
It's a Nevskaya Palitra Watercolour Brush
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Thank you very much!
14:05 I feel that adding black ink would break the consistency of the graphite painting. Ink is too dark and also has a different surface.
And when reviewing this a few years later, I think that a more intense black (be it black ink, black watercolor or black colored pencil) can enhance the contrast in a graphite painting. Which is a good thing - no need to conserve the 'consistency of the graphite painting'.
Faber-Castell's watersoluble pencils are permanent after dried.
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I think you should add music in the background!! It'll liven up your videos and wont be as awkward when you're not talking lmao
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That poor poor brush... :(
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