In this video I show you how to use a fine line painting pen (it’s basically a precision applicator) so you can use watercolor like a drawing pen. This is especially fun with mica-based metallics, because you can get crisp little sketch lines, doodles, and details that are hard to do with a regular brush. I demo it with the Emooqi metallic 12 pan set, and I also talk about the kind of metallic gold I personally reach for when I want that really classic, rich shine. I walk through how I load the pen, how thick or thin you can make your lines, and the little things that make it work smoothly (like the paint consistency and keeping the tip from clogging). I also mention a couple other paints I’m using alongside the metallics—like Daniel Smith colors—because mixing metallic accents with “normal” watercolor is where this tool really starts to feel useful. If you’ve ever wanted your watercolor to behave more like an ink pen for details, this is a simple, affordable tool to add to your setup.