These Pencils Paint: The Watercolour Pencil Combo That Changed My Art

Let me tell you a little art story…

I was at one of my weekend mermaid retreats—surrounded by color, creativity, and joy—when it happened.

I picked up a WaterWand pencil and started sketching on a fresh sheet of Flip watercolor paper… and when I brushed water over the lines, something shifted.

✨ The sketch didn’t disappear.
✨ The lines didn’t blur into nothing.
✨ They softened—glowed—melted into the painting.

It was like the pencil had turned into paint, and the paper… had invited it in.

️ What Are WaterWands?

WaterWands are my signature watercolor pencils—rich in pigment, soft on the page, and designed for layering, shading, and dreamy blending.

You can:

• Sketch with them like a regular pencil

• Activate them with water (or clear gesso, matte medium, or even acrylic paint!)

• Use them under LayerCakes or other paints for luminous underdrawings

• Blend areas and still keep beautiful definition

They’re a dream tool for art journalers, illustrators, and mixed-media mermaids.

And Flip Watercolor Paper?

Flip is a watercolor paper pad with a smooth, velvety surface that holds pigment just right. It allows watercolor pencils to grab on—without the grainy scratch of traditional papers—and gives you soft gradients, glowy edges, and that painterly magic I adore.

The combo is pure joy.

✨ Watch the Magic in Action:

I just made a new video showing you exactly how I use them!

Click here to watch: “These Watercolor Pencils Feel Like Painting with Magic”

It’s a real-time demonstration, full of helpful tips, satisfying swatches, and unusual techniques I use to blend, layer, and bring my characters to life.

️ My Favorite Supplies from the Video:

✔️ WaterWands – soft, juicy, vibrant
✔️ Flip Watercolor Pad – paper that lets your pencils shine
✔️ Brush With Fame – my go-to brush for smooth activation
✔️ White Paint Pen – for final flourishes and tiny twinkles

Want it all? I made a special bundle for you!
It includes WaterWands, a matching pencil sharpener, and my wrap-up pencil roll (which fits them all snug as mermaids in a cove).
Grab the Magical Bundle here →

These Pencils Paint | ✨ The WaterWand Magic Bundle

Final Thoughts

Sometimes the most magical art happens when you combine tools that just click.
That’s what this combo is for me—WaterWands + Flip Paper = painterly magic in your hands.

I hope you’ll try them and experience it too.
And if you do—tag me, share it, or drop me a note. I’d love to see your art bloom!

With sparkles, sketchy joy, and pencils that paint,
Jane