Artist and Derwent Product Manager, Sarah Taylor explains all about the new Derwent range; Artbar and how to use them to great effect. Running time approx. 13 minutes.
I acquired some of these quite some time ago as a gift, but haven't had an opportunity to use them until now. The cost of getting the Shave & Save tool here in Canada is lunatic (which is not your fault, but that of the sellers). So, a razor should achieve the same effect, yes? (but with far more care on my part)
I heard that Derwent doesn't make Artbars anymore. they seem so unique and a bit different from watercolor or oil pastels. I wish I could try them and would if they weren't so hard to get and expensive. Is there any chance of them being brought back? Please bring them back!
Just got some of these - at first wasn't an immediate fan, but they are growing on me. However, for the work I do, I doubt I use them as a stand-alone medium. With mixed media, I'm finding them helpful in their versatility of laying down both opaque fields of rich color and creating washes. It sounds like I'm coming late into the game on this product since I've seen mentions of them being discontinued. So...I suppose I shouldn't become too attached to using these! :(
But what I would like to add, after sitting for a while in a box, strangely about 1 cm of only one Artbar wax bar turned completely to crumble. It was a mess to squeeze it back together and naturally that piece lost it's strength to be put against the paper. And most other bars from that 72 tin crumble quite a bit at the ends when you first use them (after use those parts smooth out and stop crumbling). Perhaps there is some solution? Like, should I spray them with water, dry them out and use?
I think there should be a better demonstration of the product. Derwent should do a range of different pictures with all there newer products to give us ideas how to use them in actual paintings.
My most favourited shade turned out to be Duck Egg Blue. I love it. I have three of it. Earth tones are quite dark, but those are useful in painting shadows etc. I'd say Artbar wax bars are not for kids to play with but rather for some work. Daniele, I do not mean you're a kid, but I mean to say maybe you can try to use them differently, like less opaque - just take them off the crayon with a paint brush and use as an in-between poster paint and watercolours.
These are wax based - more like crayons than pastels, though formulated to be water soluble. Oil pastels are just that - oil based; they don't play well with water.
can i take over your office i would have great time with all your products ha ha i do have a few of your products only it hard to get from ireland expensive
***** Inktense are different. These are like watersoluble crayons. Inktense are watersoluble colored pencils. There are Inktense sticks as well, which are decidedly different from Artbars. I know this because I buy everything because I'm addicted to art supplies... :)
pumkin54 i know the addicted to art supplies feeeeellls!! yh i have inktense im not too keen on them tbh. Im not keen on derwent anymore either :/ only their graphites and studio pencils!
DRAKONETTA I just like Inktense because once it's dry it doesn't budge, so you can do some nice layering and visual mixing right on the paper. I do watercolor though, which does kind of budge, so Inktense took some getting used to.
Hi everyone, Thanks for your comments, we will certainly take your comments on board. We do have other videos on the Artbar which you might find more useful. If there is something in particular you would like to see then please e-mail us at derwent.pencils@acco.com as we would love to hear your thoughts. For anyone wanting to buy please visit our website pencils.co.uk which has information on where you can buy any Derwent product. Please accept our apologies for the delay in our response.
I bought a 24 box, and I'm glad I didn't go for a 36 or a 72. What a delusion! Muddy, lifeless, dull, muted colours, the worst I used in my life. Any of the cheapest school gouache colors shine as artist paint in comparison, believe me. If you want to try them go and buy ONE of the colour you like best and test it on paper. You will understand what I mean. A total waste of money, Derwent should refund us the money paid, shame on them.
Well I thought this video was perhaps done before really knowing the product as it seemed quite simple as if trying it out for the first time,sorry but a disappointment to try and sell a new product with a video like this instead of showing what it can do in a painting and not just craft
Dreams, I was't kidding (pun intended). This stuff is a scam. I would not dump this gooey stuff not even on my enemy's kids. Even taking it off the crayon with a brush doesn't make the paint any better: it is always the same dull, lifeless, muted mud. Worse that the worst poster paint off a supermarket shelf. And 30 times as expensive. But if you like it it's ok with me. I don't :-))
I was quite interested in the Derwent Artbars and was on the point of ordering a box but decided to watch this demonstration first. What an unattractive mess and waste of bars and there is nothing bright or vibrant about these colours at all. The video has completely put me off buying. At least that has saved me a whole heap of money because these bars are not cheap.
Great stuff. I just got my artbars for the first time today and they are GREAT. Wonderful, helpful video: thanks very much.
Anybody else cringe when she snapped off a piece? I was like noooOoOOooo... lol
me! me! NoooooooOooooOooooo.... lol
Derwent has interesting water soluble things.
Best. Job. Ever.
Love these. Must have these. When will they be available in the US?
Love it. I want them!
ooooh I want to play with them right now!
Would a pastel fixative work with these if I use them in a sketchbook to stop pages sticking together
I think I need this!
I acquired some of these quite some time ago as a gift, but haven't had an opportunity to use them until now. The cost of getting the Shave & Save tool here in Canada is lunatic (which is not your fault, but that of the sellers). So, a razor should achieve the same effect, yes? (but with far more care on my part)
I heard that Derwent doesn't make Artbars anymore. they seem so unique and a bit different from watercolor or oil pastels. I wish I could try them and would if they weren't so hard to get and expensive. Is there any chance of them being brought back? Please bring them back!
Try Caran d'Ache NEO COLOR II water soluable wax pastels...they are amazing.
Yes, PLEASE Derwent, do bring the Artbars back!
incredibly versatile.
Just got some of these - at first wasn't an immediate fan, but they are growing on me. However, for the work I do, I doubt I use them as a stand-alone medium. With mixed media, I'm finding them helpful in their versatility of laying down both opaque fields of rich color and creating washes. It sounds like I'm coming late into the game on this product since I've seen mentions of them being discontinued. So...I suppose I shouldn't become too attached to using these! :(
Do art bars resist watercolour, or are they able to be used like gouache in watercolour work?
Are they available in the US? Would have loved to see them used in creating a piece of art,
But what I would like to add, after sitting for a while in a box, strangely about 1 cm of only one Artbar wax bar turned completely to crumble. It was a mess to squeeze it back together and naturally that piece lost it's strength to be put against the paper. And most other bars from that 72 tin crumble quite a bit at the ends when you first use them (after use those parts smooth out and stop crumbling). Perhaps there is some solution? Like, should I spray them with water, dry them out and use?
I think there should be a better demonstration of the product. Derwent should do a range of different pictures with all there newer products to give us ideas how to use them in actual paintings.
My most favourited shade turned out to be Duck Egg Blue. I love it. I have three of it. Earth tones are quite dark, but those are useful in painting shadows etc. I'd say Artbar wax bars are not for kids to play with but rather for some work. Daniele, I do not mean you're a kid, but I mean to say maybe you can try to use them differently, like less opaque - just take them off the crayon with a paint brush and use as an in-between poster paint and watercolours.
LOVELY product! I have a set, and reviewed them on my blog A Girl Named Wendy
Can you use these on fabric?
I would use Inktense blocks. Have you tried them?
Wish 5hey were still available
Do you guys have this product in India??
Hi this product is no longer available as it has been discontinued. Best, Derwent
@@derwent thank you.!.
whats the difference between this product and oil pastels?.. is it like.the same? or not really?
These are wax based - more like crayons than pastels, though formulated to be water soluble. Oil pastels are just that - oil based; they don't play well with water.
ohh i see.. that is so cool..haha :D.. thank you..
+Jana Euxine Rivera more like, what's the difference between this and inktense?
can i take over your office i would have great time with all your products ha ha i do have a few of your products only it hard to get from ireland expensive
I was expecting these to be more like oil sticks.
The added benefit is that they are water-soluble making them extremely versatile.
Looks a lot like artist crayon.
those grate and shake and save products are a waste why couldn't they combine them into one.
Too bad they don't exist anymore...such a great medium😢
We have Inktense blocks which are a good alternative. Best, Derwent
I WANT.... WANT!!!! where can I get them in Israel?
please make these into pencils...
***** are you sure? i own the inktense if thats what you mean
***** hmm i already have inktense set, maybe i should just get the artbars!! lol
***** Inktense are different. These are like watersoluble crayons. Inktense are watersoluble colored pencils. There are Inktense sticks as well, which are decidedly different from Artbars. I know this because I buy everything because I'm addicted to art supplies... :)
pumkin54 i know the addicted to art supplies feeeeellls!! yh i have inktense im not too keen on them tbh. Im not keen on derwent anymore either :/ only their graphites and studio pencils!
DRAKONETTA I just like Inktense because once it's dry it doesn't budge, so you can do some nice layering and visual mixing right on the paper. I do watercolor though, which does kind of budge, so Inktense took some getting used to.
i want theses. WHERE THE FUCK CAN I GET THEM. I CANT FIND THEM ANYWHERE. DO THEY EXIST? or is this just a big joke to fuck with me?
Hi Angela, unfortunately these have been discontinued so you can no longer buy them. Best, Derwent
This art work is so dirty.
Hi everyone,
Thanks for your comments, we will certainly take your comments on board. We do have other videos on the Artbar which you might find more useful. If there is something in particular you would like to see then please e-mail us at derwent.pencils@acco.com as we would love to hear your thoughts.
For anyone wanting to buy please visit our website pencils.co.uk which has information on where you can buy any Derwent product.
Please accept our apologies for the delay in our response.
I bought a 24 box, and I'm glad I didn't go for a 36 or a 72. What a delusion! Muddy, lifeless, dull, muted colours, the worst I used in my life. Any of the cheapest school gouache colors shine as artist paint in comparison, believe me. If you want to try them go and buy ONE of the colour you like best and test it on paper. You will understand what I mean. A total waste of money, Derwent should refund us the money paid, shame on them.
Well I thought this video was perhaps done before really knowing the product as it seemed quite simple as if trying it out for the first time,sorry but a disappointment to try and sell a new product with a video like this instead of showing what it can do in a painting and not just craft
Dreams, I was't kidding (pun intended). This stuff is a scam. I would not dump this gooey stuff not even on my enemy's kids. Even taking it off the crayon with a brush doesn't make the paint any better: it is always the same dull, lifeless, muted mud. Worse that the worst poster paint off a supermarket shelf. And 30 times as expensive. But if you like it it's ok with me. I don't :-))
Daniele. Pianciola n
Not a good example of an Artist and Product Manager demonstrating a new product. This video would not make me look twice at Art Bars.
I was quite interested in the Derwent Artbars and was on the point of ordering a box but decided to watch this demonstration first. What an unattractive mess and waste of bars and there is nothing bright or vibrant about these colours at all. The video has completely put me off buying. At least that has saved me a whole heap of money because these bars are not cheap.