Caran D’Ache is a formidable player in the colored pencil world. Their attention to quality shows in every aspect of their products and they certainly have the price tag to match. For those who may still be dreaming of the day when they can own a coveted set of Luminance, the slightly more affordable Pablo … Continue reading Pablo Colored Pencils Review
Colored pencil artists in North America have been patiently awaiting the availability of Japanese-based art supply brand Holbein's colored pencils. Up until recently the only way artists here could purchase the product was through online retailers like Amazon and in some cases people were getting imitation products. The issue was that the line of pencils … Continue reading Holbein Colored Pencils Review
Derwent Drawing pencils are not new to the colored pencil scene but are definitely somewhat overlooked from my perspective. I have long been a fan of the superior opaque qualities of their Chinese White pencil but have never gotten the chance to explore the other colors in the set. I finally decided to splurge and … Continue reading Derwent Drawing Review
As a mixed media artist, I'm always on the lookout for new products that do awesome things. While my primary medium is colored pencil, painting was my first love and is still something I enjoy doing today. I first tried Liquitex Acrylic Gouache in an Artsnacks box back in November of 2018. I've been a … Continue reading Liquitex Acrylic Gouache Review
The quest for the perfect long point sharpener – where does it end?! With so many products to choose from, this task on a good day can be challenging. The price point varies greatly as well as the options available. Electric or Manual? Battery-operated or plug-in? Hand-held or desktop? This review may not give you … Continue reading AFMAT Long Point Sharpener Review
One of the most common questions asked by beginner colored pencil artists in Facebook forums revolves around what pencils to buy and also what paper to pair it with. Recently I did a review of one of Derwent's latest addition to their product line - Lightfast paper. Fans of the Lightfast and INKTENSE colored pencils … Continue reading Derwent Inktense Paper Review
