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In this post I have provided still images I took throughout the drawing process to help demonstrate a comparison video between the Marco Tribute Master Collection Colored Pencils against the Phoenixcolor Colored Pencils.
The artwork in this post was created using the brand new product from Arrtx, the Arrtx 48 set of Soft Pastels. the artwork was completed on a dove grey Clairefontaine Pastelmat paper. Throughout the review I also demonstrate the soft pastels from Arrtx on other pastel surfaces.
The artwork in this post was created using a series of traditional watercolors, however, the reason I am showcasing it is to help demonstrate my review of the Derwent Metallic Mixed Media Set that was sent to me by Cult Pens here in the UK.
I tested the Zen Art Supplies watercolors on two different papers, their own professional watercolor paper and also on some high quality Arch Watercolor Block and the results were surprising to say the least.
I completed this piece using mostly COPIC markers, but also some Ohuhu, Sketchmarker and Arrtx markers. The art work was drawn on Strathmore 400 Series Bristol Smooth paper, this is a strong paper with a beautifully smooth surface, allowing for ample blending time. For me personally the Strathmore range of paper is fantastic, the range of different grades of paper is enough to cover any artists needs.
The artwork was completed using COPIC markers and Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, the paper that I used was the Hahnemühle Bristol Smooth Paper, a really fantastic choice for those wanting to blend markers and add colored pencil for the detail. I did complete a speed drawing video on my YouTube channel if you would like to watch the artwork come to life, simply click the link and it will take you directly to the video.
For this drawing I used COPIC markers along with Faber Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils and the surface I used was the Strathmore 500 Series Bristol Plate 100% Cotton paper. I find the 500 Series from Strathmore, especially the Bristol Plate, to be the perfect surface for Colored Pencil and Markers. The paper allows the marker to layer without bleeding and feathering all over the place, but then when it comes to applying the colored pencil for detail, the 100% cotton content allows for plenty of layers and seamless blending.
The artwork in this piece was completed using Paul Rubens Pastels and for the very first time in my artistic career I used Hahnemuhle Valour pastel paper. If you would like to know more about the actual pastels on review, the Paul Rubens Pastels, you can check out the links at the bottom of this post and check out the relevant post for you.
The artwork in this post was created using the Prismacolor Premier Markers which I have reviewed this week, if you would like to know more about the markers or watch a short speed drawing of the artwork come to life you can follow the relevant links.
The artwork in this piece was created using the Cretacolor Aquagraph Water Soluble pencils, the pencils are actually water soluble graphite but they have a subtle tint of color in them. This is only a set of 6 pencils and the artwork itself was actually created on a Etchr Watercolour Sketchbook; given that the pencils are sold as Cretacolors pocket range, designed for out and about, I wanted to keep in with the theme.
A few years ago I done this Black Panther drawing and I wanted to redo the drawing and see if I had improved. I completed the drawing on Strathmore 500 Series Bristol Plate Paper and used COPIC markers as well as Faber Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils and the occasional Caran d’Ache Luminance Colored Pencils. At the bottom of the post I have an image of the original drawing and you can decided if I have improved.
The artwork in this post was created using the Posca Colored Pencils that were kindly sent to me by Posca, or Uni Mitsubishi if you prefer. As you can see I have added my sketch in the list of images, I have gone over the initial sketch quite heavily in order for you to see it properly, however, ordinarily you would draw your sketch as light as possible.
The artwork in this post was created using the Etchr Watercolour 24 set of half pans, I created the painting on Canson Heritage Watercolor paper which I will be doing a review of very soon due to how much I loved the paper and how well it behaved.
The artwork in this piece was created using the Sketchmarker BrushPro Marker by the Ukrainian company Sketchmarker Club. to help demonstrate the markers I created the character Vanellope Von Schweetz from Wreck It Ralph. I also used the Sketchmarker Liner pens, which are fine liners created by Sketchmarker Club to work in conjunction with their markers.
The artwork created in this post was produced using the Cretacolor Pastel Pencils, the purpose of this piece was to help showcase and demonstrate the Cretacolor Pastel Pencils as part of my review on the product. I have also created a speed drawing video on my YouTube channel which you can watch by clicking the link,
The artwork completed in this demonstration was done using the Arrtx Colored Pencils, a new set of budget ranged colored pencils from Arrtx. I completed the artwork on Hahnemühle Harmony Hot Pressed Watercolor Paper.
The artwork in this piece was completed using the brand new medium from Faber Castell, the Faber Castell Pitt Graphite Matt Pencils. I used a few different papers to test the pencils on but the actual artwork was completed on the Hahnemühle Harmony Watercolor Pad, which although a watercolor paper, this surface is perfect of colored pencils, graphite, charcoal and pastels.
The images in this post are of artwork I completed using the Tombow Irojiten Colored Pencils, as you will see in the review of the Irojiten, I tested the pencils on various paper types, however this artwork was completed on the Derwent Lightfast Paper.
