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How to use Derwent Inktense! Tips & ideas for Inktense blocks & pencils

Katie Moody

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Hi all! Today I’m sharing a video all about using Derwent Inktense. I love using these in my sketchbook to create texture and as a medium it really encourages me to play! I painted this beautiful, bright sketchbook spread inspired by photos I took when visiting the Palm House in Vienna. Hope you enjoy watching it come to life and see how I use Derwent Inktense! Katie x

This is not a sponsored video, but the Inktense blocks and pencils were ad gifted for an earlier campaign I did with Derwent during the summer 💛

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(Derwent Inktense products were gifted)

Derwent Inktense XL blocks * :
UK: https://tidd.ly/4cqxfVR
US: https://tidd.ly/3SZnAOt

Derwent Inktense blocks * :
UK: https://tidd.ly/3RAGaMh
US: https://tidd.ly/442dBwE

21x30cm Royal Talens Sketchbook * :
UK: https://tidd.ly/3Rx0dvm
US: https://tidd.ly/44d9XAe

Derwent Inktense pencils * :
UK :https://tidd.ly/3VtRU4B
US: https://tidd.ly/3T3qfXu

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20 Comments

@gjschlink664 2 years ago

From A 74 YR OLD NEWBIE, Fantastic , totally Inspiringly delightful incentive. Thank you very much! I started using the Derwent Intense pencils around 2014 when I was making quilts. But! I didn’t try the pencils until early 2023, after watching tutorials and YouTube videos such as yours! 😊. Since this earlier time, I have become a newbie Colorist with a growing stash of various makers of various coloring pencils, water coloring supplies and whatever else I find a new interest in trying! Today happened to be my ‘find more tips and inspiration’ before I work on my current project. You were the final one for the time I set to watch YouTube and you have really Lit My Fire. Thank you very much for sharing and posting. Best of wishes and Happy Holidays to you as we approach the New Year of 2024. Bless you and those who have discovered your channel! 👍🏻

@cindyfromsydney7693 2 years ago

This is not only beautiful but must be, to me, the most useful review of the inktense products that I have seen ❤

@judyhammond3181 2 years ago

I really enjoy dipping the pencils in water also. Applying the pencils dry and then spraying lightly with water creates some interesting bleeds.

@sarakatharina2928 2 years ago

Finally a helpful inktense tutorial. Thank you very much!!

@KerryAA7130 2 years ago (edited)

I have 49 inktense pencils , 24 inktense blocks , 24 pan set of paints , love them all , they are all versatile and colours are vibrant . I can recommend them all , I don’t own the XL blocks .

The peices of art you produced using the inktense art materials is really good , beautiful detail .

@impish22 2 years ago

My favorite artist on youtube !! thanks for posting Katie !!

@lesleyegbert4807 2 years ago

Thank you so much for using the Inktense pencil products as intended, and for placing that section right up front in the video! Most of the time when I search YouTube for Inktense pencil tutorials, the pencils make a cameo, while the Inktense pan paints get most of the screen time. That, or they'll draw on a palette and paint with the pencils that way the entire time. Watching you push through that first piece was instructive for me and I'm really impressed how it turned out.

@jessicastrideart 2 years ago

These paintings are so gorgeous Katie! A few years ago I was very lucky to be given a big box of the Inktense pencils and I’ve rarely used them but you inspired me to get them out again and have a play! Thankyou for a lovely inspiration video. x

@EmmaDurrans 2 years ago (edited)

What a beautiful spread! It’s so vibrant. It was fun learning about all the different ways you can use the Derwent Inktense Blocks too 😊

@wulfseig1864 4 months ago

This review was awesome. My Inktense have dust on them from sitting so long. Thank you for giving a reason to go play with them.

@Julie-vy3oz 2 years ago

Fun to see you use this medium. Thanks for sharing! Lovely project.

@liz-anna2365 2 years ago

Great inspiration! I bought a flexible white plastic cutting pad from the dollar store. It has a finely textured side that works beautifully as a palette to rub the Inktense on and then add water to make the liquid colour.

@ChantelleArts 2 years ago

Wow! this spread is gorgeous 😍😍 I'd love to try these out but I feel like I'd struggle to make it look cute messy rather than messy messy haha 😂

@lenorebr69 2 years ago

Beautiful work! I love how you used the bright colors.

@chedoodles 1 month ago

That is so fun!!!

@AngelicscalliwagsArt 2 years ago

I really enjoy hearing your thoughts and experimentation going along 🧡 Thank you for sharing so many ways to use one medium!

@Mumfie91 4 months ago

thank you for the inspiration to play more in art, and for so many useful tips. Love your style and colourwork.

@jlm517rocks 2 years ago

really beautiful spread, smart tips, helpful demos. Been considering using shavings in waterbrushes for plein aire...ty...

@sheilacym 2 years ago

This is such a brilliant video, Katie, and I am so pleased to have come across your YT Channel today for the very first time.
I am also going to enjoy watching your previous videos and can honestly say, having watched hundreds, if not thousands of videos on YT this past year or so, that this video /demonstration with the Derwent Inktense products is absolutely the very best that I have ever seen !
Congratulations. 🤩🤩🥳💕
I have subscribed and would like to wish you every happiness and success for the coming New Year , 2024.