Um's and you know's make you a real person and not scripted. When people sound scripted, or practiced, then I feel as though I'm just being sold. I don't care if you purchased with your own money or sent to you by a supplier. What I'm interested in is your honest opinion because of your experience. I've even noticed when you're opinion has changed due to usage and time you update the video with additional thoughts, which means you're consciences. I I love you because you're lively and I feel as though I'm crafting with a girlfriend and just having fun. Please don't change in order to appease the uptight. I want fun and becoming more expressive and fun.
Couldn't agree more! Authentic is good! I do think knowing if was free is good- just transparency.. She is like a ladyfriend you're excited to chill with! Good vibes!
OMG...did someone commented on your speech! Unbelievable 😒. I would like to see them try! All I want to say is keep doing you! You are great as is. Love your videos.
one neat thing about Albrect Durer pencils is the colors are identical to the Polychromos, same colors, same numbers. So you can do watercolor pencils for an underpainting, then finish up the details with Polychromos.
Need to pause, housework you know, but will get back to this for coffee time! My heart hurt when you mentioned the natural manner of your speech, again. I too saw that previous post and was horrified. Please let it pass "through to the keeper" (Aussie term!) to never be thought about again. We the long term fans, love you and appreciate you as you are. In fact, I have been known to put one of your longer videos on to play for company as I do non-crafty tasks.
That could have been me...that had a comment about "slowing down" I started watching this today...saw the comment...not sure who wrote it...but it was not me,,,but it looked like from my post...very odd...I deleted it instantly.....ya I think Lindsay speaks "quickly"...but I know that, and am here to just learn...from her wealth of knowledge...and hear her opinion.I am sorry this weird comment got you all rielled up....yikes...
@@chantalle7340 Me, too. She’s so VERY worth the time spent to watch, so I was THRILLED to find the “speed setting” available on youtube!! I did NOT want to miss ANY of what she had to say as she’s usually SO VERY knowledgeable on her subjects. Android even on the occasion that she doesn’t know an answer she doesn’t ignore the question nor bluff her way through.
Your best is perfect! Don’t beat yourself up over the little things (ums, etc.) Your gift of gab and ability to give a lecture on a subject while making it interesting is phenomenal! I always pause your videos and go get a paper and pencil to jot down notes.
You should use the Faber Castell more. The big investment is when you purchase the whole set the first time. After that, you just spend 2 bucks to replace the ones you use most once in a blue moon.
I bit the bullet and got the full set of Caran D'ache Museum Aquarelle after reading and watching pretty much every single review/video about them. I regret absolutely NOTHING. They are amazing and so pigmented but they are definitely different from normal pencils and standard watercolor. I was 99% sure I'd love them a lot so that's why I bought them, but if you have even an ounce of doubt I strongly suggest you buy only 2-3 pencils to try them out. Watercolor pencils are definitely not everyone's cup of tea. I enjoy that I can have the control of pencils but the finish of watercolor, since I find watercolor intimidating and I'm mostly used to normal colored pencils. This video was so enjoyable, I love your long videos!
100% agreed, Museum Aquarelle are my true love. I also went for the full set right off the bat because I was sure I'd like them and I have no regrets at all. They're hands down my favorite art supply.
Has someone tried to make you feel bad? Please ad lib as much as you want. The ahhhhhs and emmmmm are more than fine and if someone doesn't like it, I'm sure they can get over themselves! 💜
"The evening sky so beautiful,like watercolors and pastels,to be painted on paper with pencils in hand,a little magic and yes you can."-Lynn Lindsay,you're the queen of watercolors,so beautiful and so pretty,your presentations are always the best.🌹
Lindsay, I just read about the rude, obnoxious post. Some people don't have morals or manners and they are petty/ ignorant/pathetic. We know where that comes from and when it started in the U.S.. It disgusted me to see this. You share so much and are such an amazing teacher/person. You treat all of us with grace, respect and kindness. You need to be treated with the same attitudes. Thank you for all that you give. You are appreciated! Sondra
Thank you so much, I appreciate it! I've never had so many accusations hurled at me in my life! The kicker is I was very gentle in my review and it was overly positive. Crazy.
Thanks for this video Lindsay, perfect timing, I just received Arteza water color pencils-I can't wait to try them out!! Also, the "um's" and "you know's" are YOU.... that's why I watch... you are authentic NEVER EVER STOP DOING YOU!!
I love these videos where you have umpteen different tins and sets of the same (or very similar) medium. Eases my conscience when I look at my own stash.
This video was NOT boring and you are awesome. I am learning a lot and getting inspired, plus making judicious choices on what to invest in. On the spectrum noir, they apparently discontinued their “colourtint” sets, sadly. Also, that WOAH when activating the supracolor made my heart happy 😁
I bought the basic Derwent Watercolor pencils with the blue bodies, silver slashing stripe and volored ends about 5 years ago. Ive created watercolor images on watercolor paper as well as mixes media on 65 & 100 lb papets and Im very happy with them. Thanks Lindsay for this series. It's very insightful.
I’m not sure why, but I love Re-watching your comparison videos. If you find yourself running out of new supplies to review, I’d love to hear your thoughts on the Kalour watercolor pencils. Thanks for all you share! 💖
Derwent pencils are made about 30 miles from where I live in Cumbria. The original factory was at Keswick in the Lake District, but they moved to a new purpose built factory in West Cunbria. I love Inktense pencils ( and I agree about the trays / tins ) and l look out for sale bargains all the time.
I've been having fun with the Derwent Inktense and Graphitint. I like that company, they are willing to have 3-4 different products in one market, and have them sufficiently different as to justify them all existing. Their workmanship is very nice and the pencils smell good, too. I'd like to try their Drawing, Watercolor, Pastel, LIghtfast, if they make it then I'll happily try it. They're still working to innovate and debut new products in the pencil category.
I love your comparison videos. So often I'm tempted to try out a new line of media, just because it's new and cool. You try them for us, and your unflinching (but never mean) comparisons allow me to think twice about whether I need something. They are also very useful for someone who wants to purchase art supplies for friends and family. I've never been disappointed in anything you have recommended, and I've been watching you for years.
I could watch you talk about art supplies every day and dream about making art, but I think it's time to move on to one of your tutorials and actually make some art! Love your energy. I agree with lots of the people below, ignore the Debbie Downers out there. You are engaging and authentic.
I just got my first set of watercolour pencils from my friend, they are Derwent. I wanted to see what you thought of them so thanks for the comparisons. Now I will go and try them out.
Just FYI the Koh-I-Noor Mondeluz come in 72 colors, and they match the 72 regular colored pencils as well. I have both sets which I bought about 4-5 years ago and love both. Personally I find both the color payout and the way they disolve is much better than the arteza and the price is comparable. I also bought the 72 Arteza when they first came out and was quite disappointed with the quality in comparison. I have several Koh-I-Noor products and find all of them were very good quality for the price. (Colored pencils, watercolor pencils, soft pastels and the pastel pencils). Hope that helps!!! I also found the Lyra watercolor pencils are good as well and also have the same 72 colors as their polycolor colored pencils.
1/31/23... Love ❤️ your tutorials!!! Learned so much... I also learn from viewer's comments about their experiences with watercolor pencils! I bought a few Derwent and Albrecht Durer from Blick. Beautiful colors! Now I think I should buy a 36 Albrecht Durer set... perfect colors for me as a beginner in watercolor. Lindsay, you're the best! Thanks 😊 for sharing ... ❤️ A California Gramma ♥️
I enjoyed the review. I have several of the mentioned products and it is good to see how they stack up. Thanks for the tip of using the woodless pencil on rubber stamps. 😀
Lots of very good information! When I see all the pencils you have, I would have a hard time deciding which ones to use!!! I really like these videos ,there is no way to know how well they work! Thank you for sharing!
I love your videos, Lindsey! I feel like we are *friends in my head*! I appreciate your talent, intelligent, and integrity to give us your true opinion. Will follow you forever and value what you have to say!💗
I'm happy I could go back and check your reviews. I'm looking to get a nice set of watercolor pencils. Going with the Inktense. Thank you for all the reviews
Always love your product reviews and comparisons as you always tell it like it is with your follower’s best interests at heart. Where would the art world be without you?! I hasten to think. Blessings....XO
I love everything made by Derwent, even if some products aren't great. It has something to do with the feeling they give you when you take them out of the box, exclusive quality if you ask me. For some reason no other brand gives me this vibe. It's a pleasure just to hold their products. Also Lyra's Rembrandt watercolor pencils surprised me a lot. I don't have a lot of experience with this kind of medium, but they have such lovely colors, intense and vibrant, not sure about the rest of products you show here, since most of them aren't available where I live, but happy to see you test them all.
Hi Lindsay ✋It’s been a while since you did this video. But if anyone is wondering about the Spectrum Noir watercolor pencils Florals set (the only ones I have from that brand) here’s my take: I bought the Florals set at a cheap clearance price maybe a few years ago (I think SN still makes them.) I fiddled with them a bit and thought “meh.” I put them aside. Sometime later I saw them, sitting very sadly 😢 in my supply drawer and decided to get them out of the drawer and give them a good workout on some better paper. Wow 🤩! The beautiful and delicate light pinks and violets were some of the prettiest light pastel shades and fairly transparent watercolors; especially in wc pencils that I’ve seen. It’s hard to describe that certain quality they showed, but trust me, it was fabulous if you’re a fan of soft pastel colors.
Thank you for your extensive review! I have a set of wcp's buried in my storage and can't remember for the life of me which ones they were, but watching your vid is wanting me to get new ones, even though I've used wc paints but haven't tried the pencils. 🤗💐🌷
The Caran d’ache Museum aquarelle really are beautiful, extremely vibrant colours and easier to use than Albrecht Durer, a little goes a long way. The range is not as big as Albrecht Durer, but you can do all sorts of mixes to get new shades. I like both; not cheap, you get what you paid for.
Lindsay you are amazing! It's not only a success to be noted for your natural talent, skill, intellect, and experience- It's STAYING "up"! People are pulling down, don't give em a piece of you to pull on. Pretty sad when someone dedicates themselves to subscribe and Immediately give a thumbs down to Every video. Keep rockin it Lindsay. Sometimes I can't watch the videos, but I'll listen and your Um's are familiar and like hearing a good friend. 💓
Ooooh I just get all ooey gooey inside when I see all those colors! Great job and thank you for the review. Always interesting to see how they all stack up. Martha Stewart, lol! I’m good with the ums and you knows!
Great video and explainations. Be yourself always like you do. Ignore the nit pickers about anything. Being human and humble makes you the delightful instructor you are!
If you ever feel like doing it, I would love to see a look at any mediums you have that focus on hair and skin tones. I struggle with skin tones especially. Lovely comparison of pencils. Thank you for sharing this.
I have a small set of Generals/Kimberly watercolor pencils, so I could try out the media to see if I liked or not, actually it is a drawing kit. I figure they are student grade but that's okay, better than spending a small fortune (that I don't have) for a professional set, to only find out that I might not like this particular media. Ignore the fussy people and just be yourself with the multitude of subbies who love you just the way you are. Thanks Lindsay for being a bright spot in my day. Take care and God bless you and yours. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas
I’m mostly interested in the watercolor & gouache videos but I watch every thing you put out because it feels like I’m listening to a friend chat. I have Derwent watercolor pencils and Polychromos colored pencils that I don’t use near enough. Keep up the good work.
Thorough review Lindsay, tfs. I never noticed the ums, etc till you mentioned them. Doesn't bother me cause I like to hear the reviews and watch the art. ✌🖖
Thank you for doing this video. I’m just getting into watercolors, especially after your video of the painted cards for your mom. Even though I’m just a beginner, I don’t want to be disappointed by the products I choose. So after watching this about half way, I decided to go with the Pagos (72-color set) and they were $27.50 on their website with free shipping to me in Hawaii. Mahalo! ❤️
What fun! I got a set of Kahlour on Amazon.I like them a lot for the price. I dislike Arteza, and I finally splurged on a set of 36 Faber Castel AD, and I LOVE them! I am happy to use both sets together while I collect the AD pencils open stock in the future. Glad to hear your opinions on a wide range. I'm loving them for cleaning up edges on my watercolor paintings.
I love how you can put intense , from their 24 pan set down, as an under-colour or the graphitint in the pans, then paint watercolour over the top and they will not disturb underneath...and the colour shows through if your watercolour wash is not too opague
Great comparisons Lindsay, excellent for those of us looking to purchase more, I gave the Derwent inktense. You should not feel compelled to justify the supplies that you have, a mechanic wouldn't have to justify how many tools he had! And I love the way you speak, it's so much more authentic, would rather hear your erms than feel like you're reading a speech. Take care 😊
Thanks for the great review! I want a woodless watercolor pencil, and after your review, I narrowed it down to the Scribble Sticks or the Mungyo crayons (neither of which were even on my list). Arteza products seem to change, with totally different versions sold without Arteza making this clear (or seemingly knowing themselves which product is shipping), otherwise I would go with your recommendation for those. You should look at General’s Kimberly watercolor pencils., and maybe try a set for review/affordable recommendation in future videos. They handle (IMO) so like Albrecht Dürer that someone who can’t afford Fabre Castell artist quality would get a very similar experience. Their set of 24 is currently $19 on Amazon (but I paid $16 a few months ago). Open stock is available on Blick ($1.44 currently). I liked them so much that I ordered all colors available, as open stock. I can find 36 colors, although 2 unique colors are called “yellow”. No set includes all colors, with some unique colors in small sets that have duplicates of the 24 set. Obviously they don’t have lightfast ratings, and color range is much smaller than the Albrecht Dürer, without color matching to Polychromos. I mostly use for adult coloring (I also got a set for each of my elementary school aged daughters). I still love my Albrecht Dürer, but as you frequently say they feel “precious “, and I’m more likely to play around with the Kimberly pencils. I have them swatched and could share a photo, but probably easy to find with google search or Blick or Amazon reviews.
I love Derwent products and that’s mainly what I have in pencils of all sorts, but yes, the cap colors are sort of random. It’s not just you or because they’re old.
Very informative 🤩 ! I’m pretty new to the art world, so I didn’t know there was such a selection 😳 ! Since I lean more toward mixed media & stamping, I may have to track down those scribbles !... I really like the intensity & the smooth lay down... & it seems Artiza watercolor pencils have the intensity I like too ! Thanks for sharing ! 😃💚🐰🐥🌹
I have a 12 set of Derwent and 24 set of Reeves. I honestly like the Reeves more! Derwents don’t liquify as easily and leave behind pencil streaks. Reeves blend like a dream and at such a better price point. I also like the color pallet more. I wish I had gotten them first. 😂 Glad to see the scribble sticks in here because when they first came out I really wanted them but now that I see they are so similar to watercolor pencils I’ll probably pass and use what I have. Thanks for doing all the effort with these comparisons vids Lindsay!! ❤️
Hi Lindsay! Thanks for this comparison video - I really enjoyed watching you go through so many options... and... a bit surprised by just how many of these sets I also own although none of them have had any love lately. Now I’m encouraged to play and do my own hands on comparison of available options. I have my favorites (FC AD, CA Supra, D Inktense) and those that I should eliminate (Cretacolor, Prisma, Derwent) as well as others that fall in between. I was glad to see you incorporate the Scribble Sticks into the woodless category as I was not pleased with them as crayons. I’ve found in general that I prefer highly pigmented options that dissolve easily as opposed to those that were designed to keep some of the original lines in tact. I do love that you’re real, Lindsay. It’s like you’re sitting across the table from me and sharing your thoughts. I’ll have to replay this video when I do my comparison and we’ll chat. LOL Thanks for all you do to brighten our world. Have a great day and stay safe. 🙂
Thank you Lindsay for your video. I'm a noob to art and UA-cam, you are one my biggest inspiration, I also to card making and scrapbooking. One of the my favorite watercolour pencils I like are Marco Renoir Watercolour pencils. If you ever have a chance you can take a look at Marco Renoir. Thank you
Great video. Loved the comparisons and you adding the Scribble Sticks - heard they were fun. Thinking about getting a large watercolor pencil set, that first one you tried. All I have are the Derwent Inktense, a 12 pencil set. I like them but I do want more variety. Thanks for the comparisons! It's much appreciated.
Lindsay, Jane says to use a damp paper towel or rag and gently wipe around the tip of the aqua pastels. The outside of the pastel has been finished in some way to help keep the pastel tips from breakage in shipment. That might help.
I don't know if it's available in the US (should be though), but here in Europe there's a 72 set of the Koh-I-Noor Mondeluz (I've had one of those for almost 11 years now :D), for the last few years they've been selling them in a fabric roll pencil case as well as the standard tin or cardboard packaging (and the roll case is so pretty!) and here the open stock availability is decent, I can buy them open stock pretty much in every art store
I love the prismacolor water soluble pencils so far for the softness and vibrancy but I’m just getting into playing with watercolor pencils and only have goldfaber Aqua to compare. I just use mine for card making.
Hallo, I am a little late for the comment because your video is 2 years old. So I don't know if you looked for information about Caran d'ache. But the brand Supracolor could be defined as middle range quality. The cheaper version is Prismalo. They also are developed and made in Switzerland. This was for a simple explanation 🙂 Anyway, thanks for the video 👍
Thanks for the great comparo. I have an ancient 72 set of Derwent watercolour pencil. They definitely have the old logo Rexel Derwent logo like on yours but the image is a couple of fish and fly fishing rod and tackle. I think my husband may have bought them for me when we were first dating about 35 years ago - so might be even older than yours. By the state of the relative mintness of most of the pencils its was obvious I never loved them much. Well at least hubby and I are still together.
The Arteza watercolor pencils are the ONE product I like from them. I have a watercolor pencil problem... I tend to collect them. I did give the Arteza ones away when I downsized my art space to things I knew I would use. However, I gave them to my granddaughter because I support her art habit, for the most part, financially. I gave her the Arteza watercolors too because she wanted them but I wouldn't never ever use them. I'm just glad I got them even cheaper on Amazon deals. If she only had one set I would get her almost anything other than Arteza but since she has another set of W&N that I gave her I let her take them. She can use them for messing around I guess.
Great watercolour pencil info, just got Derwent inktense the other day am enjoying them greatly. I didn’t like the watercolour pencils I have so thought watercolour pencils were light and not the best, after seeing this though I can see they aren’t the best set. Thanks for doing this enjoyed it immensely.
For me, you're the easiest...um...like... to listen to. Your communications training comes through. I appreciate your bright tone, and really, the most important thing is the listenable tone. The color you've chosen looks Opera-ish. I wonder if even the FC is light fast in that color. I'd love to see an Inktense fabric demo.
Loved this video!!! I recently invested in the albrecht durer magnus 24 set and I really love it! I also love that it lines up with the original AD pencils so I can open stick any colors I think I’ll need that the magnus set doesn’t have!
Um's and you know's make you a real person and not scripted. When people sound scripted, or practiced, then I feel as though I'm just being sold. I don't care if you purchased with your own money or sent to you by a supplier. What I'm interested in is your honest opinion because of your experience. I've even noticed when you're opinion has changed due to usage and time you update the video with additional thoughts, which means you're consciences. I I love you because you're lively and I feel as though I'm crafting with a girlfriend and just having fun. Please don't change in order to appease the uptight. I want fun and becoming more expressive and fun.
Couldn't agree more! Authentic is good! I do think knowing if was free is good- just transparency.. She is like a ladyfriend you're excited to chill with! Good vibes!
I feel exactly the same way. You articulated my thoughts so well.
Right!!!
"This is not Martha Stewart and I'm doing my best guys!" Yesss!!!!!!
Thank goodness!
OMG...did someone commented on your speech! Unbelievable 😒. I would like to see them try! All I want to say is keep doing you! You are great as is. Love your videos.
one neat thing about Albrect Durer pencils is the colors are identical to the Polychromos, same colors, same numbers. So you can do watercolor pencils for an underpainting, then finish up the details with Polychromos.
Similarly, the Caran Dache’ Supracolors are color indexed to their Pablo colored pencils.
Thank 😊 you!
It's like a candy store with pencils
🍬🖍️🍭✏️🥰💖🤩
It sure is! I'm sure your studio is like a candy store too!
My computer room is like a candy and toy store lol!
Who needs candy when there are art and office supplies - my addiction fo sho
Need to pause, housework you know, but will get back to this for coffee time!
My heart hurt when you mentioned the natural manner of your speech, again. I too saw that previous post and was horrified. Please let it pass "through to the keeper" (Aussie term!) to never be thought about again. We the long term fans, love you and appreciate you as you are. In fact, I have been known to put one of your longer videos on to play for company as I do non-crafty tasks.
That could have been me...that had a comment about "slowing down" I started watching this today...saw the comment...not sure who wrote it...but it was not me,,,but it looked like from my post...very odd...I deleted it instantly.....ya I think Lindsay speaks "quickly"...but I know that, and am here to just learn...from her wealth of knowledge...and hear her opinion.I am sorry this weird comment got you all rielled up....yikes...
@@kookatsoonjan you can always adjust your settings to slow down her video. I just learned this.
@@chantalle7340 Me, too. She’s so VERY worth the time spent to watch, so I was THRILLED to find the “speed setting” available on youtube!! I did NOT want to miss ANY of what she had to say as she’s usually SO VERY knowledgeable on her subjects. Android even on the occasion that she doesn’t know an answer she doesn’t ignore the question nor bluff her way through.
Your best is perfect! Don’t beat yourself up over the little things (ums, etc.) Your gift of gab and ability to give a lecture on a subject while making it interesting is phenomenal! I always pause your videos and go get a paper and pencil to jot down notes.
You should use the Faber Castell more. The big investment is when you purchase the whole set the first time. After that, you just spend 2 bucks to replace the ones you use most once in a blue moon.
I bit the bullet and got the full set of Caran D'ache Museum Aquarelle after reading and watching pretty much every single review/video about them. I regret absolutely NOTHING. They are amazing and so pigmented but they are definitely different from normal pencils and standard watercolor. I was 99% sure I'd love them a lot so that's why I bought them, but if you have even an ounce of doubt I strongly suggest you buy only 2-3 pencils to try them out. Watercolor pencils are definitely not everyone's cup of tea. I enjoy that I can have the control of pencils but the finish of watercolor, since I find watercolor intimidating and I'm mostly used to normal colored pencils. This video was so enjoyable, I love your long videos!
Thanks for the review, that will help others:)
100% agreed, Museum Aquarelle are my true love. I also went for the full set right off the bat because I was sure I'd like them and I have no regrets at all. They're hands down my favorite art supply.
Has someone tried to make you feel bad? Please ad lib as much as you want. The ahhhhhs and emmmmm are more than fine and if someone doesn't like it, I'm sure they can get over themselves! 💜
I wish the people who put Lindsay down all the time would just go away and watch someone else.
Amen.
"The evening sky so beautiful,like watercolors and pastels,to be painted on paper with pencils in hand,a little magic and yes you can."-Lynn
Lindsay,you're the queen of watercolors,so beautiful and so pretty,your presentations are always the best.🌹
I love your umms and ahs! Much better than buying products and not knowing what to do with them!
Lindsay, I just read about the rude, obnoxious post. Some people don't have morals or manners and they are petty/ ignorant/pathetic. We know where that comes from and when it started in the U.S.. It disgusted me to see this. You share so much and are such an amazing teacher/person. You treat all of us with grace, respect and kindness. You need to be treated with the same attitudes. Thank you for all that you give. You are appreciated! Sondra
Thank you so much, I appreciate it! I've never had so many accusations hurled at me in my life! The kicker is I was very gentle in my review and it was overly positive. Crazy.
Thanks for this video Lindsay, perfect timing, I just received Arteza water color pencils-I can't wait to try them out!! Also, the "um's" and "you know's" are YOU.... that's why I watch... you are authentic NEVER EVER STOP DOING YOU!!
I love these videos where you have umpteen different tins and sets of the same (or very similar) medium. Eases my conscience when I look at my own stash.
I loved seeing the comparison! Recently started using Clear Gesso is coloring books so I could use my watercolor pencils!
Good idea!
This video was NOT boring and you are awesome. I am learning a lot and getting inspired, plus making judicious choices on what to invest in.
On the spectrum noir, they apparently discontinued their “colourtint” sets, sadly.
Also, that WOAH when activating the supracolor made my heart happy 😁
I bought the basic Derwent Watercolor pencils with the blue bodies, silver slashing stripe and volored ends about 5 years ago. Ive created watercolor images on watercolor paper as well as mixes media on 65 & 100 lb papets and Im very happy with them. Thanks Lindsay for this series. It's very insightful.
I just bought a set on clearance at Michael's to go with the Coloursoft I got a few months ago. Figured they would play well together.
I’m not sure why, but I love Re-watching your comparison videos. If you find yourself running out of new supplies to review, I’d love to hear your thoughts on the Kalour watercolor pencils. Thanks for all you share! 💖
Derwent pencils are made about 30 miles from where I live in Cumbria. The original factory was at Keswick in the Lake District, but they moved to a new purpose built factory in West Cunbria. I love Inktense pencils ( and I agree about the trays / tins ) and l look out for sale bargains all the time.
I've been having fun with the Derwent Inktense and Graphitint. I like that company, they are willing to have 3-4 different products in one market, and have them sufficiently different as to justify them all existing. Their workmanship is very nice and the pencils smell good, too. I'd like to try their Drawing, Watercolor, Pastel, LIghtfast, if they make it then I'll happily try it. They're still working to innovate and debut new products in the pencil category.
FYI I followed Lindsay’s suggestion and taped cardboard to the bottom of the tray and added string as a handle. They’re finally safe, lol.
Good information nice. 👍
I love your comparison videos. So often I'm tempted to try out a new line of media, just because it's new and cool. You try them for us, and your unflinching (but never mean) comparisons allow me to think twice about whether I need something. They are also very useful for someone who wants to purchase art supplies for friends and family. I've never been disappointed in anything you have recommended, and I've been watching you for years.
Nice video and great review on lot of different Products!!! Lovely work and thank you!!
I like Inktense to make designs on paper for paper beads. The colors don't bleed all over when you're working with them.
Love your comparisons. Please do more of you like making them. You are very knowledgeable across the art supplies spectrum!
I could watch you talk about art supplies every day and dream about making art, but I think it's time to move on to one of your tutorials and actually make some art! Love your energy. I agree with lots of the people below, ignore the Debbie Downers out there. You are engaging and authentic.
I just got my first set of watercolour pencils from my friend, they are Derwent. I wanted to see what you thought of them so thanks for the comparisons. Now I will go and try them out.
Just FYI the Koh-I-Noor Mondeluz come in 72 colors, and they match the 72 regular colored pencils as well. I have both sets which I bought about 4-5 years ago and love both. Personally I find both the color payout and the way they disolve is much better than the arteza and the price is comparable. I also bought the 72 Arteza when they first came out and was quite disappointed with the quality in comparison. I have several Koh-I-Noor products and find all of them were very good quality for the price. (Colored pencils, watercolor pencils, soft pastels and the pastel pencils). Hope that helps!!! I also found the Lyra watercolor pencils are good as well and also have the same 72 colors as their polycolor colored pencils.
Thanks, I couldn't find modules in a set larger than 36 so thanks for the info!
1/31/23... Love ❤️ your tutorials!!! Learned so much... I also learn from viewer's comments about their experiences with watercolor pencils! I bought a few Derwent and Albrecht Durer from Blick. Beautiful colors! Now I think I should buy a 36 Albrecht Durer set... perfect colors for me as a beginner in watercolor. Lindsay, you're the best! Thanks 😊 for sharing ... ❤️ A California Gramma ♥️
Thanks for sharing!!
I do love these comparison videos. You give good information for us to base our choices on. Thank you!
I enjoyed the review. I have several of the mentioned products and it is good to see how they stack up.
Thanks for the tip of using the woodless pencil on rubber stamps. 😀
Lots of very good information! When I see all the pencils you have, I would have a hard time deciding which ones to use!!! I really like these videos ,there is no way to know how well they work! Thank you for sharing!
I love your videos, Lindsey! I feel like we are *friends in my head*! I appreciate your talent, intelligent, and integrity to give us your true opinion. Will follow you forever and value what you have to say!💗
Great review, thanks Lindsay! I never noticed the um’s 😀 that’s a crazy thing to pick at, who doesn’t say um?
For sure like totally. Seriously we like that you are down to earth. Very informational thank you.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I know I am not the only one who values your opinion. Thank you again.
Hurray! I so enjoy your art supply comparison videos; they are so relaxing! Thank you.
Love these comparisons. Gets me excited about the stuff I already own.
Tfs.
Thank you👍🏻😊I love my Derwent pencils 😍
I'm happy I could go back and check your reviews. I'm looking to get a nice set of watercolor pencils. Going with the Inktense. Thank you for all the reviews
You will love them!
I am loving this series so much! Thank you for bringing it!
The Mondulez Pencils are so nice, vibrant, creamy and affordable!
I always enjoy your reviews, and learn so much from them! Thanks So much Lindsay.🤗
Always love your product reviews and comparisons as you always tell it like it is with your follower’s best interests at heart. Where would the art world be without you?! I hasten to think. Blessings....XO
Aww, you are so sweet:)
I love everything made by Derwent, even if some products aren't great. It has something to do with the feeling they give you when you take them out of the box, exclusive quality if you ask me. For some reason no other brand gives me this vibe. It's a pleasure just to hold their products. Also Lyra's Rembrandt watercolor pencils surprised me a lot. I don't have a lot of experience with this kind of medium, but they have such lovely colors, intense and vibrant, not sure about the rest of products you show here, since most of them aren't available where I live, but happy to see you test them all.
I think most people won't love all their products because they make a wide range for different preferences.
Great video , you went above and beyond , Thank you for helping me decide xoxo
I think you do a wonderful job. Don’t listen to the hatters. I love your videos and learn a lot from you.
You can um all you want, I LOVE your channell!
I have a whole bunch of watercolor pencils! They’re so much fun to use!
I love the video, Im lucky to have a lot of these and you’re inspiring me to dig them out again and make some art . Thanks !
Hi Lindsay ✋It’s been a while since you did this video. But if anyone is wondering about the Spectrum Noir watercolor pencils Florals set (the only ones I have from that brand) here’s my take: I bought the Florals set at a cheap clearance price maybe a few years ago (I think SN still makes them.) I fiddled with them a bit and thought “meh.” I put them aside. Sometime later I saw them, sitting very sadly 😢 in my supply drawer and decided to get them out of the drawer and give them a good workout on some better paper. Wow 🤩! The beautiful and delicate light pinks and violets were some of the prettiest light pastel shades and fairly transparent watercolors; especially in wc pencils that I’ve seen. It’s hard to describe that certain quality they showed, but trust me, it was fabulous if you’re a fan of soft pastel colors.
Thank you for your extensive review! I have a set of wcp's buried in my storage and can't remember for the life of me which ones they were, but watching your vid is wanting me to get new ones, even though I've used wc paints but haven't tried the pencils. 🤗💐🌷
The Caran d’ache Museum aquarelle really are beautiful, extremely vibrant colours and easier to use than Albrecht Durer, a little goes a long way. The range is not as big as Albrecht Durer, but you can do all sorts of mixes to get new shades. I like both; not cheap, you get what you paid for.
Lindsay you are amazing! It's not only a success to be noted for your natural talent, skill, intellect, and experience- It's STAYING "up"! People are pulling down, don't give em a piece of you to pull on.
Pretty sad when someone dedicates themselves to subscribe and Immediately give a thumbs down to Every video.
Keep rockin it Lindsay. Sometimes I can't watch the videos, but I'll listen and your Um's are familiar and like hearing a good friend. 💓
I absolutely love your reviews. Authoritative and instruction filled. Thanks so much.
Great video I really like the review videos I can actually see what looks good and your opinion for what's the best for the money tyfs.
Ooooh I just get all ooey gooey inside when I see all those colors! Great job and thank you for the review. Always interesting to see how they all stack up. Martha Stewart, lol! I’m good with the ums and you knows!
Great video and explainations. Be yourself always like you do. Ignore the nit pickers about anything. Being human and humble makes you the delightful instructor you are!
Hey, I love this series and idk if you already plan to do it but please do oil pastels as well.
Another GREAT video, Lindsay! Tfs your expertise with us. I have purchased many things that you've suggested and I love them all and trust you.
If you ever feel like doing it, I would love to see a look at any mediums you have that focus on hair and skin tones. I struggle with skin tones especially. Lovely comparison of pencils. Thank you for sharing this.
I have a small set of Generals/Kimberly watercolor pencils, so I could try out the media to see if I liked or not, actually it is a drawing kit. I figure they are student grade but that's okay, better than spending a small fortune (that I don't have) for a professional set, to only find out that I might not like this particular media. Ignore the fussy people and just be yourself with the multitude of subbies who love you just the way you are. Thanks Lindsay for being a bright spot in my day. Take care and God bless you and yours. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas
Jennifer at coloring bliss recommends those so I dont think you are missing out.
I have used kimberly's for years.
I’m mostly interested in the watercolor & gouache videos but I watch every thing you put out because it feels like I’m listening to a friend chat. I have Derwent watercolor pencils and Polychromos colored pencils that I don’t use near enough. Keep up the good work.
Thorough review Lindsay, tfs. I never noticed the ums, etc till you mentioned them. Doesn't bother me cause I like to hear the reviews and watch the art. ✌🖖
Thank you for doing this video. I’m just getting into watercolors, especially after your video of the painted cards for your mom. Even though I’m just a beginner, I don’t want to be disappointed by the products I choose. So after watching this about half way, I decided to go with the Pagos (72-color set) and they were $27.50 on their website with free shipping to me in Hawaii. Mahalo! ❤️
Thank you. These comparison videos are very useful.
What fun! I got a set of Kahlour on Amazon.I like them a lot for the price. I dislike Arteza, and I finally splurged on a set of 36 Faber Castel AD, and I LOVE them! I am happy to use both sets together while I collect the AD pencils open stock in the future. Glad to hear your opinions on a wide range. I'm loving them for cleaning up edges on my watercolor paintings.
Thanks for sharing!
TQ
U always do a gd job with product introductions
Fair useful comments
I love the Derwent Graphitint pencils and the pans. So pretty for landscapes!
I love how you can put intense , from their 24 pan set down, as an under-colour or the graphitint in the pans, then paint watercolour over the top and they will not disturb underneath...and the colour shows through if your watercolour wash is not too opague
@@kookatsoonjan I’ll have to try that. I haven’t gotten to use them much yet, but have really enjoyed them. I think the colors are beautiful!
Great comparisons Lindsay, excellent for those of us looking to purchase more, I gave the Derwent inktense.
You should not feel compelled to justify the supplies that you have, a mechanic wouldn't have to justify how many tools he had! And I love the way you speak, it's so much more authentic, would rather hear your erms than feel like you're reading a speech. Take care 😊
Thanks for the great review! I want a woodless watercolor pencil, and after your review, I narrowed it down to the Scribble Sticks or the Mungyo crayons (neither of which were even on my list). Arteza products seem to change, with totally different versions sold without Arteza making this clear (or seemingly knowing themselves which product is shipping), otherwise I would go with your recommendation for those.
You should look at General’s Kimberly watercolor pencils., and maybe try a set for review/affordable recommendation in future videos. They handle (IMO) so like Albrecht Dürer that someone who can’t afford Fabre Castell artist quality would get a very similar experience. Their set of 24 is currently $19 on Amazon (but I paid $16 a few months ago). Open stock is available on Blick ($1.44 currently). I liked them so much that I ordered all colors available, as open stock. I can find 36 colors, although 2 unique colors are called “yellow”. No set includes all colors, with some unique colors in small sets that have duplicates of the 24 set. Obviously they don’t have lightfast ratings, and color range is much smaller than the Albrecht Dürer, without color matching to Polychromos. I mostly use for adult coloring (I also got a set for each of my elementary school aged daughters). I still love my Albrecht Dürer, but as you frequently say they feel “precious “, and I’m more likely to play around with the Kimberly pencils.
I have them swatched and could share a photo, but probably easy to find with google search or Blick or Amazon reviews.
Always look forward to all your videos
I love Derwent products and that’s mainly what I have in pencils of all sorts, but yes, the cap colors are sort of random. It’s not just you or because they’re old.
Very informative 🤩 ! I’m pretty new to the art world, so I didn’t know there was such a selection 😳 ! Since I lean more toward mixed media & stamping, I may have to track down those scribbles !... I really like the intensity & the smooth lay down... & it seems Artiza watercolor pencils have the intensity I like too ! Thanks for sharing ! 😃💚🐰🐥🌹
Wow, good sharing 💕😍😍
I have a 12 set of Derwent and 24 set of Reeves. I honestly like the Reeves more! Derwents don’t liquify as easily and leave behind pencil streaks. Reeves blend like a dream and at such a better price point. I also like the color pallet more. I wish I had gotten them first. 😂 Glad to see the scribble sticks in here because when they first came out I really wanted them but now that I see they are so similar to watercolor pencils I’ll probably pass and use what I have. Thanks for doing all the effort with these comparisons vids Lindsay!! ❤️
Hi Lindsay! Thanks for this comparison video - I really enjoyed watching you go through so many options... and... a bit surprised by just how many of these sets I also own although none of them have had any love lately. Now I’m encouraged to play and do my own hands on comparison of available options. I have my favorites (FC AD, CA Supra, D Inktense) and those that I should eliminate (Cretacolor, Prisma, Derwent) as well as others that fall in between. I was glad to see you incorporate the Scribble Sticks into the woodless category as I was not pleased with them as crayons. I’ve found in general that I prefer highly pigmented options that dissolve easily as opposed to those that were designed to keep some of the original lines in tact. I do love that you’re real, Lindsay. It’s like you’re sitting across the table from me and sharing your thoughts. I’ll have to replay this video when I do my comparison and we’ll chat. LOL Thanks for all you do to brighten our world. Have a great day and stay safe. 🙂
I appreciate your reviews of all these products. I have the same old set of Derwents too, same size. They sat unused until last year.
Thank you Lindsay for your video. I'm a noob to art and UA-cam, you are one my biggest inspiration, I also to card making and scrapbooking. One of the my favorite watercolour pencils I like are Marco Renoir Watercolour pencils. If you ever have a chance you can take a look at Marco Renoir. Thank you
Great video. Loved the comparisons and you adding the Scribble Sticks - heard they were fun. Thinking about getting a large watercolor pencil set, that first one you tried. All I have are the Derwent Inktense, a 12 pencil set. I like them but I do want more variety. Thanks for the comparisons! It's much appreciated.
Excellent content!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
Lindsay, Jane says to use a damp paper towel or rag and gently wipe around the tip of the aqua pastels. The outside of the pastel has been finished in some way to help keep the pastel tips from breakage in shipment. That might help.
Love this!
I honestly never noticed the ummms, and who cares you are human!!!!! Be you Lindsey, we like you just the way you are!
I love !! I have many colors too😊✏✏✏💕
I love your video tutorials. Getting ready to make Christmas cards...and love your ideas! Is Sarah ever coming back to help you with videos?
I don't know if it's available in the US (should be though), but here in Europe there's a 72 set of the Koh-I-Noor Mondeluz (I've had one of those for almost 11 years now :D), for the last few years they've been selling them in a fabric roll pencil case as well as the standard tin or cardboard packaging (and the roll case is so pretty!)
and here the open stock availability is decent, I can buy them open stock pretty much in every art store
I love the prismacolor water soluble pencils so far for the softness and vibrancy but I’m just getting into playing with watercolor pencils and only have goldfaber Aqua to compare. I just use mine for card making.
Hallo, I am a little late for the comment because your video is 2 years old. So I don't know if you looked for information about Caran d'ache. But the brand Supracolor could be defined as middle range quality. The cheaper version is Prismalo. They also are developed and made in Switzerland.
This was for a simple explanation 🙂
Anyway, thanks for the video 👍
Thanks for the great comparo. I have an ancient 72 set of Derwent watercolour pencil. They definitely have the old logo Rexel Derwent logo like on yours but the image is a couple of fish and fly fishing rod and tackle. I think my husband may have bought them for me when we were first dating about 35 years ago - so might be even older than yours. By the state of the relative mintness of most of the pencils its was obvious I never loved them much. Well at least hubby and I are still together.
The Arteza watercolor pencils are the ONE product I like from them. I have a watercolor pencil problem... I tend to collect them. I did give the Arteza ones away when I downsized my art space to things I knew I would use. However, I gave them to my granddaughter because I support her art habit, for the most part, financially. I gave her the Arteza watercolors too because she wanted them but I wouldn't never ever use them. I'm just glad I got them even cheaper on Amazon deals. If she only had one set I would get her almost anything other than Arteza but since she has another set of W&N that I gave her I let her take them. She can use them for messing around I guess.
STABILIO! Carb Othello and Woody. Your welcome. HANDS DOWN FAVORITE. Especially for loose and abstract work.
Very helpful video. TY
i have more than one set of pencils because i like the pigment
Did you get rid of your Fantasia WC set?? Great review Lindsay… thank you! 🥰🙏🏾🤘🏾
I gave it to a friend who needed a watercolor pencil set.
Really appreciate your wisdom and advice 😅
Happy to help!
Great watercolour pencil info, just got Derwent inktense the other day am enjoying them greatly. I didn’t like the watercolour pencils I have so thought watercolour pencils were light and not the best, after seeing this though I can see they aren’t the best set. Thanks for doing this enjoyed it immensely.
I love the Lyra Crayons and Neo’s. I think they are kinda close in quality.
For me, you're the easiest...um...like... to listen to. Your communications training comes through. I appreciate your bright tone, and really, the most important thing is the listenable tone. The color you've chosen looks Opera-ish. I wonder if even the FC is light fast in that color. I'd love to see an Inktense fabric demo.
Loved this video!!! I recently invested in the albrecht durer magnus 24 set and I really love it! I also love that it lines up with the original AD pencils so I can open stick any colors I think I’ll need that the magnus set doesn’t have!
Great education on all of these.