Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Introduction 00:00
Pencil Sketch: 00:59
Watercolor Pencil Process: 06:09
► Download my outline sketch for free here: patreon.com/posts/watercolor-tips-123943949
This week, I worked on my first watercolor pencil building façade piece, and I wanted to share my process with you, along with the key takeaways I'm bringing forward.
The first five tips focus on creating a strong pencil sketch, which serves as the foundation for your piece. Tips 6-10 cover watercolor pencil techniques that help me achieve depth and vibrant, expressive results. 👩🎨
If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the Comments below. 💙
► Join my Patreon for immediate access to my sketching and watercolor tutorials 👉 patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist
► Recommended Resources
How to Blend With Watercolor Pencils 4 Exercises youtu.be/sticdxiQtf8
Watercolor Pencil Orange Still Life Tutorial
youtu.be/bXzZdgNCxL0
Watercolor Pencil Pears and Basket Still Life Painting Tutorial
youtu.be/ylObjV9ef-s
Watercolor Pencil Yellow Rose Tutorial (Shading With Analogous Colors)
youtu.be/m6VgZAbYqkc
How to Use Simple Shapes to Draw Anything Beginner Series
youtu.be/2DJN4SCBQkU
How to Use Simple Forms to Create 3D Drawings Beginner Series
youtu.be/bnuPY1k_ooE
Drawing Practice for Beginners: Understanding 1 and 2 Point Perspectives
youtu.be/SV6W3ASH8wU
How To Draw A House (Beginner-Friendly Tutorial) *Blue House Tutorial Pt.1
youtu.be/8JZYcMDF2Ng
Line + Wash Blue House Tutorial (Urban Sketching for Beginners) *Blue House Tutorial Pt. 2
youtu.be/Vvvj3p8C7eg
Pen and Ink House Scene Drawing Tutorial
youtu.be/klQpTeiZ6wY
Pen + Watercolor Wash House Scene Tutorial
youtu.be/GZ8uPck0JFo
Drawing a Room in 1-Point Perspective youtu.be/gZI8k5juUHc
Form + Perspective Exercises Live Workshop Recording youtu.be/Mic8bcT7Bb8
► Supplies used in video:
-Faber-Castell Goldfaber Aqua (Set of 36 Colors) amzn.to/3DA5azt
-Faber-Castell 9000 Series Drawing Pencils Set of 6 (HB was used in this video) https:// amzn.to/4idAF1l
-Arches Hot Press 100% Cotton 140 lb Watercolor Paper amzn.to/4hjVVRM
-Mr. Pen Kneaded Erasers (12 pack) amzn.to/3zwpDyZ
-General’s Gum Eraser (2 pack) amzn.to/3C62NUp
-Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolors shrsl.com/4hs6y
-1” Artist Tape amzn.to/3VWTTjJ
-Scott Shop Absorbent Towels amzn.to/3FbmV8R
► Join my Patreon community for exclusive real-time sketching and watercolor tutorials, individualized feedback from me on your work, classes on Art Fundamentals, live art practice and chat every month, and more: patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist
► Become an art email insider to receive special messages from me and resources to help you improve your sketching and watercolor skills:
https://lancaster-e85-gmail-com.ck.page/d32ef80353
► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera
amzn.to/2Xt69HY
-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Lights for Video Filming amzn.to/45JPfrd
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
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#watercolorpencilhowtouse #watercolourpencilpainting
Introduction 00:00
Pencil Sketch: 00:59
Watercolor Pencil Process: 06:09
► Download my outline sketch for free here: patreon.com/posts/watercolor-tips-123943949
This week, I worked on my first watercolor pencil building façade piece, and I wanted to share my process with you, along with the key takeaways I'm bringing forward.
The first five tips focus on creating a strong pencil sketch, which serves as the foundation for your piece. Tips 6-10 cover watercolor pencil techniques that help me achieve depth and vibrant, expressive results. 👩🎨
If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the Comments below. 💙
► Join my Patreon for immediate access to my sketching and watercolor tutorials 👉 patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist
► Recommended Resources
How to Blend With Watercolor Pencils 4 Exercises youtu.be/sticdxiQtf8
Watercolor Pencil Orange Still Life Tutorial
youtu.be/bXzZdgNCxL0
Watercolor Pencil Pears and Basket Still Life Painting Tutorial
youtu.be/ylObjV9ef-s
Watercolor Pencil Yellow Rose Tutorial (Shading With Analogous Colors)
youtu.be/m6VgZAbYqkc
How to Use Simple Shapes to Draw Anything Beginner Series
youtu.be/2DJN4SCBQkU
How to Use Simple Forms to Create 3D Drawings Beginner Series
youtu.be/bnuPY1k_ooE
Drawing Practice for Beginners: Understanding 1 and 2 Point Perspectives
youtu.be/SV6W3ASH8wU
How To Draw A House (Beginner-Friendly Tutorial) *Blue House Tutorial Pt.1
youtu.be/8JZYcMDF2Ng
Line + Wash Blue House Tutorial (Urban Sketching for Beginners) *Blue House Tutorial Pt. 2
youtu.be/Vvvj3p8C7eg
Pen and Ink House Scene Drawing Tutorial
youtu.be/klQpTeiZ6wY
Pen + Watercolor Wash House Scene Tutorial
youtu.be/GZ8uPck0JFo
Drawing a Room in 1-Point Perspective youtu.be/gZI8k5juUHc
Form + Perspective Exercises Live Workshop Recording youtu.be/Mic8bcT7Bb8
► Supplies used in video:
-Faber-Castell Goldfaber Aqua (Set of 36 Colors) amzn.to/3DA5azt
-Faber-Castell 9000 Series Drawing Pencils Set of 6 (HB was used in this video) https:// amzn.to/4idAF1l
-Arches Hot Press 100% Cotton 140 lb Watercolor Paper amzn.to/4hjVVRM
-Mr. Pen Kneaded Erasers (12 pack) amzn.to/3zwpDyZ
-General’s Gum Eraser (2 pack) amzn.to/3C62NUp
-Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolors shrsl.com/4hs6y
-1” Artist Tape amzn.to/3VWTTjJ
-Scott Shop Absorbent Towels amzn.to/3FbmV8R
► Join my Patreon community for exclusive real-time sketching and watercolor tutorials, individualized feedback from me on your work, classes on Art Fundamentals, live art practice and chat every month, and more: patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist
► Become an art email insider to receive special messages from me and resources to help you improve your sketching and watercolor skills:
https://lancaster-e85-gmail-com.ck.page/d32ef80353
► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera
amzn.to/2Xt69HY
-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Lights for Video Filming amzn.to/45JPfrd
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
*Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
#watercolorpencilhowtouse #watercolourpencilpainting
