In a previous video, I experimented with using watercolour pencils and sandpaper to create textured backgrounds. I loved the effect — but reactivating pigment became an issue when I worked back into the surface.
In this follow-up experiment, I swap watercolour pencils for Inktense to see whether their permanent, ink-based formula changes the outcome.
• Scraping Inktense onto sandpaper to create pigment dust
• Applying dust to dry watercolour paper
• Activating with a fine mist of water
• Comparing dust-first vs water-first methods
• Drawing and layering over the dried surface
I also share what worked, what didn’t (a slightly over-enthusiastic spray bottle moment…), and how the finished sheets performed as a base for a developing seascape composition.
This is very much a process-led exploration — less about perfection, more about understanding how materials respond.
If you enjoy experimental art techniques, textured backgrounds, and honest material testing, you’re very welcome here.
I hope you find it useful !