I like how honest this video is. I don't think any of us viewers really minded that you postponed the video (I for my part didn't) but as a fellow creator I know how frustrating it is not being able to keep your own deadlines. So thank you for showing your very human moments as well♥️
Once you started struggling, I started thinking, Maybe she could just recommend which is best to use on different mediums? I got teary-eyed when you admitted your frustrations, having felt similar pressures to deliver and feeling like I was coming up short. I’m so glad you had the same thought, being able to break down what works best on different papers, different paints, etc. Your videos are always a joy to watch, and this one weirdly hit me in the heart (in a good way) ❤️
I was thinking the same thing, it might be good to have a “what pens best for each surface”, although I know the idea is so that people esp newbies don’t have to go out and spend a lot on buying lots of pens. But I think this is a good idea for artists a bit further along in their journey
Once you started struggling, I started thinking, Mabye she could just recommend which is best to use on different mediums? I got teary-eyed when you admitted your frustrations, having felt similar pressures to deliver and feeling like I was coming up short. I'm so glad you had the same thought, being able to break down what works best on different papers, different paints, etc. Your videos are always a joy to watch, and this one weirdly hit me in the heart (in a good way) ❤
I was thinking there probably isn't "one white pen" that works on everything. It's great you found one that works well on most things, but I will likely still have several white pens to use on different surfaces or mediums. Still, it's really interesting to see how some reacted to the different surfaces. Thanks for grinding this out for us.
Your frustration just goes to show how much consideration and empathy you have for fellow artists who want to buy a product and be able to use it with confidence. I speak for so many of us when I say we greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness and time spent making decisions. Awesome video!
I discovered Posca pens a while ago and have been using them a lot, mostly to paint on the cover of my sketchbooks. White poscas are a safe choice, but you're right, the smaller sizes really somehow don't hold up to the larger ones
Surprisingly enough my small white posca works better than my large one. I feel like there are a lot of manufacturing irregularities with all of these white pens and you gotta buy a few to have a good one which sucks.
I also love Posca BUT have had a handful of times when it unexpectedly spit out a big white blob which ruined my painting. If anyone knows a way to ensure that doesn't happen, I'd be back to Posca in a heartbeat, but for now I don't trust them.
(FOR WATERCOLOR ARTISTS!!!) My favorite actually is the Dr.PH Martin ink white! It works better than any other paint pen or gel pen when using it overtop watercolor pieces. All the other stuff tends to reactivate the paint underneath and you never get a perfect opaque white, HOWEVER the Ink white does not reactivate the paint! I usually use it with a dip pen and it’s incredible ! Just a tip for anyone who struggles to find White ink for Watercolor pieces that will STAY white!!!💖💖💖
This is what I use (the Bleed Proof White, specifically). I've found it looks clumpy/feels heavy when compared to the watercolor underneath it, but that might just be the nature of whites that are that white. It also separated from its solivant a bit, like unstirred yogurt.
I love how you tested them all with dedication and not letting them defeat you. I actually have a signo and I find it scratches my art. I prefer using a white paint pen for highlights. I love the posca fine point. Drawing on black makes everything pop. Vader actually looks amazing even just for a doodle.
if you ever have to delay a video to get it right again, dont worry about it! we would all totally understand if it takes a little longer if it means you do it the right way
As someone who’s not an artist but I do enjoy coloring and journal/bullet journaling to help with anxiety, I enjoy high quality art supplies because I have ocd so if it’s not how I can stand I can’t leave it and constantly start over, I don’t mind a postponed video like other have seen! I’m a newer subscriber but have moved your personality and videos thus far!
The correction pens we used in school covered pen ink mistakes very well and stayed stark white. I loved using the Pentel with metal tips, they were great for small details and should work on oil or wax pencils easily including different surfaces and types of paper. You should try that too.
It's great to find more than 1 great white pen since sometimes they're out of stock locally and we'll be able to maybe get one at the store when the other is gone instead of driving to another store to check or wait on shipping. Please don't work yourself into exhaustion!! We appreciate your tests to help us, but if your brain gets too tired, it saps you of your creativity.💞 Thank you for doing this for us
Thank you so much Sarah for caring about us, your viewers, this is one of the many reasons that we watch your videos, because you care about us so much. From me in Australia Keep up the hard work ❤️
Your stress in the middle of this video was so relatable! I struggle with suggesting art supplies because everything needs context and it means a lot to know you want to consider things from every angle. The details of what works well on what and a range of pens (for accessibility!) is a great conclusion and I'm definitely glad to hear the "winners" are on the cheaper end - adding them to my list of pens to grab :D Ive been frustrated with fine-tip poscas on cheaper sketchbook pages, and with colour changes on alcohol markers, so it's nice to see that it's not only a me-problem! One thing I will say for anyone who scans their work - the colour change doesn't always translate to a scan. I did WANT it to translate in one work I did so it was funny when it didn't! But it means if you're okay with the on-paper version looking a little off, a version that you post might not be messed up in the same way. This was a lot of work and very impressive!
Oh my goodness, Sarah! I felt like you put more time and effort into this one video than a lot of people do for an entire year of videos. I was really, really empathizing with you. I'm sorry you experienced so much frustration at times, but hope you know that we, your viewers, greatly appreciate it. I hope you had a much-needed and deserved break after this one. I think there should be an academy awards association for content creators. Why is that not a thing? You would definitely snag some awards if it were. Thanks again! You rock!!! 👍👍👍❤❤❤
I genuinely love your content. The way you speak, everything is well thought out. The way you deliver information is really easy to understand. The way the visuals are edited with what you're saying are spot on. you're my favorite art channel. You know your audience
I struggled to find a really good, opaque white pen as well for my mixed media art. My usual go to gel pen was wonderful at first, but for some reason, I then tried several brands after that, finally switched to a chalk pen, and stuck with that, it worked wonderfully, very opaque and smooth application. I use mine over acrylic paint, watercolor paint and markers.
Thank you for the tip! I need a paint pen that goes over my mixed media, and the pens like the uniball and posca that everyone love don't write over gesso, hardened glue, modge podge and other varnish very well. I'll try chalk pens. Thanks
Thank you so much for all of your hard work on this one. Also thank you for showing the struggle you were feeling when you wanted to stick to your schedule. When I saw your post about needing some more time, I completely understood, it’s a huge undertaking. I was happy to know the video would be later because I knew you were doing your best to do it right and that the video would be better for the extra time it took. I know I’m just one subscriber but know that you could take a full month to do a video and I would still be here ready to watch it.
Great video! I’m a stitcher mostly (cross stitch/embroidery), but also dabble in art occasionally. Your testing vids are so helpful for people that aren’t as versed in the product world. Thank you!
Thank you for all your hard work and determination testing ALL of these pens! I could feel your struggle towards the end. People aren't aware how much work goes into videos like this, you showing the human side made me have a much deeper appreciation for the work you do for us. Thanks so much!
great review Sarah! the multitude of white pens out there is crazy and you did such a good job of working through your process to find the one that best suits you and many of your viewers. I can sympathise over struggles to find the right one... its never as simple as it seems, i use mixed media and find that different whites have always reacted differently especially when dealing with water, polymer or wax bases. I do not think one size fits all and using different whites on different mediums is part of experiencing art in different ways and that can be wonderful and equally frustrating. You are always so lovely to watch and thank you for your informative research.... Happy Arting xx
Thank you so much for your valuable time in making this video. I’ve purchased so many white pens and experienced disappointing results time and time again. I’ve put the artistro pens in my shopping cart for purchase thanks to this video and I’m super excited to get them and try them out!!! Tytytyty sooooooo freaking much!!!! You rock!!💜💜💜💜💜
Thank you so much for all the work you put into this video! Seriously, thank you. On a personal note, though, please take care of yourself! I love watching your videos, and I know that knowing there's so many people relying on your advice must be stressful, but remember that we want you to be happy and healthy as well, even if it means pushing back a video. Your commentary and honesty is half the reason I love your channel so much; it helps me to relax in a world that's incredibly stressful, and I really hope that making videos and engaging with your subscribers does the same for you. I'll definitely check out the pens 😀. Never know when you might need 60 extra lol.
Thank you so much for your dedication! It was painful to watch you go through such frustration - I wanted to reach through the screen and give you hug.❤This video was amazing, and at least for me, ALL of the information you presented in it was invaluable. I've been really looking forward to this video/blog post, because white pens have been a constant struggle for me - and as usual, not only did your video not disappoint, it went above and beyond my expectations, and I learned so much more than I expected. I know you hold yourself to high, perfectionist standards, and I thank you for the great content you produce because of it... but for your next video, I hope you pick a subject that's a little easier on YOU!
Dont worry Sarah, we can always wait for results! Just the fact that you tried all these pens, showed them w different media, & found some favorites, is very helpful.
I had a thought that may be helpful. Adding a sealant, like hairspray, to your artwork before applying your white pen may help it be more opaque, more vibrant, and apply easier. I don't think there is a white pen that is overall better than the rest, because as frustrating as it is, it truly does depend on the type of paper, the type of medium, as well as if you burnish, how many layers of your medium you apply, What type of white pen you're using, or how many layers of the white pen you apply. That being said, this video was extremely helpful because obviously there are some that are better quality than others, just maybe not a "one white pen beats all" type deal. It just depends on what you're using it for.
As an artist whose main medium is black paper and white pens this video helped me a lot, I am so glad this was in my recommended! Definitely earned a new subscriber!
Exactly! I think she should always take a step back, do something else, then go back and relook at what she was doing with a fresh eyes; mind. I'm sure I'm speaking for others, we really appreciate her hard work and dedication. 🤗🤗🤗
Wow what an effort you have put down for this video. I’m amazed how much time and energy you and your team have spent. Thank you so very very much!!! I have bought some of the pens you tested and I for what I using them for I’m happy but I will definitely come back and watch it all again if I need a white pen for something different or on another medium than I use now. Take care of yourself and your team/family. I love your channel.
It’s so much fun to watch your videos and how professional you are. Well deserved break you took, no need to worry about your delay! Thank you so much for making this test! It was super fun.
Minimize color changing by waiting longer between "finishing" a piece and adding those final white marks. I use ohuhu markers specifically, and can prevent/avoid color changes entirely if I wait at least 3-5 hours
I appreciate that you take into consideration people needing affordability, you helped me not get overwhelmed when researching colored pencils... You and ADC got me to try adding colored pencils into my art and it really brought my art up a level.. as well as my confidence in my work... to THANK YOU! 💙
I remember borrowing my friend's white posca for a piece and it was water and not pigmented. it also ripped the paper up after a few coats if I wasn't careful. This was nice to watch and I learned a lot. I currently don't have a white pen so I'm excited to pick up the best one :)
Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is a problem I have struggled with, buying pens that work sometimes and not on others. I really felt for your frustration and wanted to say, 'hey don't worry about finding the best, just give us a top 5 or something' but you did it 👏 Well done for your perseverance and determination on our behalf. Thank you again ♥
Watched you video last night. Ordered my pens and got them just now. Finally a white pen!!!! I love the Artistro!! Exactly what I've been looking for to use with my watercolor paintings. THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Why did I take to heart when I saw you frustrated? You've really become a kind of colouring buddy for me! I couldn't watch you get so upset over white pens, and thinking that you were doing all this for us, made me realize how much you care for your audience. Lots & lots of love for you Sarah! Wish some of those white pens were available in Pakistan.
this again is a very insightful video. you proofed a wide range of ideas for choosing the only one. and you said one important thing "maybe there isn't the only one". bc it depends on what effect you like. so I would choose a thin one and a thicker one. to reach your goal and find the only one is great 🎉 bc as you said for beginners it is often a problem of costs. thank you for your work and your will to reach your goal. 🌸
Thank you for working on this for us!!! I have tried to find the best white pens/markers for watercolor on a much smaller scale. Your frustrations mirrored my own. Great job!
Hi Sarah! 💚 💚 💚 Another great video and thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and what you have discovered. I personally love the effect the scribbled background gave the first piece. It gives it a real unique feel. I have tried loads of different white pens myself and honestly the thing that has really worked for me and that I still use is a white out BIC pen.
I loved how your husband let you work out your problem on your own even when you had given him the answer just seconds earlier. And his input was just give yourself a little more time and relax before deciding. ❤😊 Love is so awesome when its caring and respectful
I use Winsor & Newton white calligraphy ink for the highlights in my watercolor as well, of course, gouache. For the ink I use a dip pen with a few nice fine tip nibs. Highly recommend that for watercolor paintings. But for wax/oil colored pencils I'm not sure. Anyways, loved the video Sarah! You did a fantastic and very honest and open review process for all the white highlight options.
Sharpie used to have several sizes available for their water-based white markers but, for whatever inexplicable reason, they decided to phase out the extra fine a few years ago. This really ticked me off as the extra fine was a pen I used all the time and LOVED!! It was perfect for my use (which was mostly over black India and acrylic inks). I guess they've now decided to phase out some of the larger sizes, as well.
As a big fan of yours, who loves watching comparison videos and using your recommendations! I have to say its actually best for me, when you cant pick a single winner! I am based in Denmark, and some brands just cant be bought here or have exorbitant import fees, both for me and the stores here. Take prismacolor, only ONE danish based webshop sells them and they have to price them nearly as high as the Caran D'ache Luminance 😱 So from my viewpoint, a selection of great pens from various brands, allow me to actually try some without the import fees and postage, that add up if I try to buy from America. Also, if the white pens havnt broken you, this video 100% needs a complementary guide for HOW to use the winner(s) on coloured pencils. Thank you for you and your content from a fan who hopes some of the big pencil companies would develop white pens specially for using on their pencils 😁
I am a bullet journaled and also do scrapbooking. I have tried so many white pens I go over black pen and they have all bleed to grey. Even the posca pen. I find I have to do multiple layers but lately I have been covering it with other papers. Thank you for the recommendation.
I have used art supplies for over 40 years and I have never found any one solution that works every time! I use some supplies for watercolors and another set for acrylics and oils are a completely different choice too! Going from paper to canvas to metal or glass! You must adjust your expectations and techniques as well! This was a great video and you have done quite a bit to justify your conclusions! I have used several coats on some surfaces even more at times! I do not believe there is 1 winner but it was nice that you gave it a go!
Best video ever! Shows how much you care. I appreciate it SO much!! I have put off buying a white pen because the couple I have bought to have have had troubles. So I keep putting it off. I love your summation.
I must tell you that this was a really impressive video! 🍩 Not only did you do every conceivable test know to art! But you made really excellent and considerate decisions when keeping or eliminating pens! 🍩 I personally use my Sakura Glaze on 90% of my artwork. I draw on the covers of all my sketchbooks and the Sakura Glaze is brilliant for that! 🍩 But you have really opened my eyes to all the different pens and given me some amazing ideas! 🍩 Brilliant video, and you’re the absolute winner when it comes to these research/testing videos 🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩 Thank you for all your hard work 🎨💜🏴🍩
13:45 to 14:45 It's like you jumped into my mind for a minute....I'm an over thinker...always! It's something I can't seem to prevent. This was a great video! It's helped me a lot. Thanks! 😎
Hi Sarah, thank you for this thorough review. I was quite surprised with the results. If you feel like you want to test more white in the future there is also the Acrylograph pens by Archer and Olive. They are sold with sets of pens, not individually. I think they would probably compare well to the two finalists being a kind of acrylic based pen but it still water based. Thanks again!
Here's my cheap alternative and very long lasting: white tempera paint and a tiny brush (like a 10/0 round brush). It requires a steady hand, but I use this for highlights on my watercolor, colored pencil and chalk pastel art projects. I just can't with the clogged tips of white pens!
I feel like smudging or draging color around would be something to consider. Also if you use it on a surface previously covered by the same thing, will it clug or stop working? this is a problem for some light on dark projects. I would've try on pastels maybe? dried gouache and watercolors.
Wow! I am so impressed & thankful for all of the creative ways you used to find the best one on so many levels. Appreciate all time thinking of & testing. You rock! 😊
my favs (not just white!) (that still work after years of non-use) are molotow one4all acrylic based pens. And the edding paint markers are way up there too and hold a nostalic value cause they were the first ones I ever discovered. the super-fine nibs have always been an issue for me though, regardless of what type of pens/brands/whatevs. I prefer angling a broader nib to get a fine line over those metal nibs that will clog the f up no matter what. oh, and of course there's always nail polish too. (plus tip for keeping nail-polish fresh over years, that I learned from my grand-aunt: keep em in the fridge! Sounds ridiculous but does actually work!)
Woo-Saa Woo-Saa. We all have been their and you are definitely over thinking, but i really REALLY admire that you actually care about giving people an honest opinion so we dont waste our money and you are not being bought out by a company. Hats off to you my lady
I actually use steadtler mars matic with thinned down acrylic paint. They come in tons of different sizes from 0.1mm - 1.2mm this allows me to make any sized line or dot required. It is the same tool used by cartoon and comic artists back in the day everything was hand drawn.
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To ne honest, this helped me to find markers that are also translucid and not so opaque white. So I'm glad that you've tested them on diferent surfaces. Thanks so much. I'm so happy that I have three sizes of one of the last five you've talked about.🤗🤗🤗
Thank you for using so much of your time, talent and nerves for this project Sarah and team! ❤️ The result is a little bit surprising to me but I'm happy to find out that my favorite has some legs to stand on and now I'm informed to try out a few alternatives! :)
I always seem to pick up Gelly Roll white pens But they are hit or miss Sometimes they work amazing other times not so much Will take a look at the arteza Thanks 😊
It's completely okay if you have to delay any videos because of issues! We all know you are trying ur best. I have had similar issues with white pens and also get frustrated!
Great video! I love how thorough you are, testing out the materials in question. Whether it's colour pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners... I know I'll get quality comparisons with real explanations about why you choose some things over others. I'm sorry you got so frustrated during the process. That's never a fun place to be. Good call to postpone the video, and I think a vast majority of your viewers didn't mind. I've tried out a few different white pens myself, and have landed on the posca as my personal favourite. I never minded that it didn't always stay completely white. I feel that works really well with my style. I AM however super interested in those white inks! I'll have to get my hands on some and try them out! One of them might work better with my ink paintings than the posca. So thank you for that 😊
Every art tool is different and after watching so many reviews I have come to learn that there is NO such thing as a number one. For example my main purpose in using a white pen is whiting out the heavy black coloring lines (which you didnt even test here) and you eliminated the one I like in the first round-Faber Castell Pitt Pen 1.5-I never use white ink on black so I really don't care about that test-I want it to cover black lines on coloring books. Tombow Blender Marker dipped in professional white gouache is what I use for most of what you do in the test and it requires layers. POCA is a piece of crp as far as I am concerned and I am annoyed at how much money I have spent on them over the years due to everyone "just loving them".
@@PensAndAPlan yes you can color over them that is why I like them. I use them on my underlayer and then usually have to apply at least one more time. I don't use them for highlights, but they are perfect for my needs for covering up lights
I wouldn’t say posca are crap, but they’re not as amazing as people say they are. The really fine ones clog up way too fast, and they lose opacity as they age as well.
AMAZING video. THANK YOU for your service!! I’m a Posca pen girl! Love the uni signo broad fir the fell pen category. Artistro to me was a disappointment because they just take tooooo loonggg to shake up. I won’t give up on them 💯 though - I still have several from buying a multipack! Thanks again.
Thank you so much for your hard work!! What an experiment you devised! Really good information and you got me with the Artistry which I never heard of before.
i filled an staedtler marsmatic (its like those sakura microns but refillable) a 1.2 mm size with the Dr. Martin´s pen white and it works great, you just need to add a few drops of water so it flows better
The Acrylograph white paint pen in 0.7 is my fave for opaque fine detail. You have to buy it in a set though, I think. Also I did encounter a dud once that wasn’t opaque. But usually they are amazing! Not cheap, but excellent.
Hi, I loved the video. I'm new to oil pastels and want to do some rain drops on flowers so some of the issues you experienced wouldn't happen as they will just be dots. Do you think that the results you mentioned about the oiler pencils will be similar to using on oil pastels? Also some of the larger drops might need to have some of the background colour glistening through. "Can you suggest anything for this final stage?" Thank you
Yes you‘re right, this IS a very extensive task, but remember that all of us are endlessly thankful to you since we now get to see which white marker will highlight our drawings the best, specifically on different kinds of paper too! So thank you, for all the time, effort and love you‘ve spend to create this video, you irreplaceable person! 💗 And also, we all know how important breaks are to us artists in order to have fun working, so don’t worry about that. We all go through that situation, it‘s only natural. So it‘s good you postponed it, otherwise it would have made an impact on your health and so on. So glad you got the motivation to continue when you were ready for it again tho! Keep it up and never give up! ✨
It's a marketing strategy to get us to spend more money. If consumers stopped buying them, they would be forced to cater to their consumers needs/desires or lose business/money. I refuse to buy anything from Arteza until they stop marketing some of their outlandishly priced productss as "budget-friendly" and "professional/expert/artist-grade" at the same time. I hate all the deception.
What I really want to understand is why it feels SO GOOD watching your videos even though I'm not planning to buy any pen/pencil/marker/whatsoever at the moment. Really, it's just... 🤯 The amount of delight I'm getting is NUTS. 😂 And I know I'm not the only one. Could it be a video Topic? Or is off target? 😬 I remember that as a kid, I was constantly organising "Which [....] one is the best?" contests when I was playing alone. Testing and comparing markers, pencils, papers, choosing the best card, marble, sticker, even lollies, and then later even lipsticks, nail polishes (still on paper with names and ratings 🙃)... I was spending so much time in art supplies stores, comparing cotton yarn, beads, glitters... And it wasn't annoying, it was THE fun. 😂 (I mean, for me, obviously not for my parents, luckily now I can do it without bothering anyone 😇).
This is probably my favorite comment of the week ❤️ My team and I work really hard to make sure our videos are enjoyable and interesting, even if you’re not watching to learn or shop. So your comment is appreciated!
Thank you for the effort you put into this video and showing us your frustrations and struggles you had through this video 🙏❤️ i will definitely refer back to this video when looking for a good white pen
Domostanton (he works with Marvel and does AMAZING work) uses a correction pen called Pentel Fine Point Quick Drying Correction Pen. He's used it over alcohol markers (copics) and I believe JimLee uses this product as well.
Thank you for enduring the test if nothing else I really enjoyed your show mostly because it sounds like you were reading out of my head. It’s always nice to meet yourself and someone else. Thank you so much for sharing. Your new subscriber and fan
I like how honest this video is. I don't think any of us viewers really minded that you postponed the video (I for my part didn't) but as a fellow creator I know how frustrating it is not being able to keep your own deadlines. So thank you for showing your very human moments as well♥️
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Once you started struggling, I started thinking, Maybe she could just recommend which is best to use on different mediums? I got teary-eyed when you admitted your frustrations, having felt similar pressures to deliver and feeling like I was coming up short. I’m so glad you had the same thought, being able to break down what works best on different papers, different paints, etc. Your videos are always a joy to watch, and this one weirdly hit me in the heart (in a good way) ❤️
My sentiments exactly! I was crying for her too. She's so sweet and such a joy and delight to watch.
I was thinking the same thing, it might be good to have a “what pens best for each surface”, although I know the idea is so that people esp newbies don’t have to go out and spend a lot on buying lots of pens. But I think this is a good idea for artists a bit further along in their journey
+1 to the teary eyed. 14:30 made me respect her so so so much. she wants to do well by us :')
good idea
Once you started struggling, I started thinking, Mabye she could just recommend which is best to use on different mediums? I got teary-eyed when you admitted your frustrations, having felt similar pressures to deliver and feeling like I was coming up short. I'm so glad you had the same thought, being able to break down what works best on different papers, different paints, etc. Your videos are always a joy to watch, and this one weirdly hit me in the heart (in a good way) ❤
I was thinking there probably isn't "one white pen" that works on everything. It's great you found one that works well on most things, but I will likely still have several white pens to use on different surfaces or mediums. Still, it's really interesting to see how some reacted to the different surfaces. Thanks for grinding this out for us.
Your frustration just goes to show how much consideration and empathy you have for fellow artists who want to buy a product and be able to use it with confidence. I speak for so many of us when I say we greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness and time spent making decisions. Awesome video!
I discovered Posca pens a while ago and have been using them a lot, mostly to paint on the cover of my sketchbooks. White poscas are a safe choice, but you're right, the smaller sizes really somehow don't hold up to the larger ones
Surprisingly enough my small white posca works better than my large one. I feel like there are a lot of manufacturing irregularities with all of these white pens and you gotta buy a few to have a good one which sucks.
There ok, the problem I run into is that it just soaks into the paper too well ig because it ends up being clearish and not matte
Color’s bleed through white posca pens. Very disappointed
I also love Posca BUT have had a handful of times when it unexpectedly spit out a big white blob which ruined my painting. If anyone knows a way to ensure that doesn't happen, I'd be back to Posca in a heartbeat, but for now I don't trust them.
(FOR WATERCOLOR ARTISTS!!!) My favorite actually is the Dr.PH Martin ink white! It works better than any other paint pen or gel pen when using it overtop watercolor pieces. All the other stuff tends to reactivate the paint underneath and you never get a perfect opaque white, HOWEVER the Ink white does not reactivate the paint! I usually use it with a dip pen and it’s incredible ! Just a tip for anyone who struggles to find White ink for Watercolor pieces that will STAY white!!!💖💖💖
Yes! It stayed a true white above all the other pens. It’s such a shame it reacted with the pencils.
Do you know of watercolor pencils will react on the paper?
This is what I use (the Bleed Proof White, specifically). I've found it looks clumpy/feels heavy when compared to the watercolor underneath it, but that might just be the nature of whites that are that white. It also separated from its solivant a bit, like unstirred yogurt.
Thanks as that’s what I needed to know…white over watercolor
I love how you tested them all with dedication and not letting them defeat you. I actually have a signo and I find it scratches my art. I prefer using a white paint pen for highlights. I love the posca fine point.
Drawing on black makes everything pop. Vader actually looks amazing even just for a doodle.
if you ever have to delay a video to get it right again, dont worry about it! we would all totally understand if it takes a little longer if it means you do it the right way
As someone who’s not an artist but I do enjoy coloring and journal/bullet journaling to help with anxiety, I enjoy high quality art supplies because I have ocd so if it’s not how I can stand I can’t leave it and constantly start over, I don’t mind a postponed video like other have seen! I’m a newer subscriber but have moved your personality and videos thus far!
I love that you changed the plan and pushed the video back. It shows that you are not prepared to just put anything out there. Thank you.
The correction pens we used in school covered pen ink mistakes very well and stayed stark white. I loved using the Pentel with metal tips, they were great for small details and should work on oil or wax pencils easily including different surfaces and types of paper. You should try that too.
Yes, the metal tip ones! Pentel fine point correction pen. An amazing smooth white. You have to frequently clean the tip but it’s not a problem.
I'm an artist and I also prefer the Pentel fine point correction pen above everything else.
Guys ! Guys ! Guys ! Muji's corrector !
Trust me, it's a banger ! ❤
It's great to find more than 1 great white pen since sometimes they're out of stock locally and we'll be able to maybe get one at the store when the other is gone instead of driving to another store to check or wait on shipping. Please don't work yourself into exhaustion!! We appreciate your tests to help us, but if your brain gets too tired, it saps you of your creativity.💞 Thank you for doing this for us
Thank you so much Sarah for caring about us, your viewers, this is one of the many reasons that we watch your videos, because you care about us so much.
From me in Australia
Keep up the hard work ❤️
Your stress in the middle of this video was so relatable! I struggle with suggesting art supplies because everything needs context and it means a lot to know you want to consider things from every angle. The details of what works well on what and a range of pens (for accessibility!) is a great conclusion and I'm definitely glad to hear the "winners" are on the cheaper end - adding them to my list of pens to grab :D
Ive been frustrated with fine-tip poscas on cheaper sketchbook pages, and with colour changes on alcohol markers, so it's nice to see that it's not only a me-problem! One thing I will say for anyone who scans their work - the colour change doesn't always translate to a scan. I did WANT it to translate in one work I did so it was funny when it didn't! But it means if you're okay with the on-paper version looking a little off, a version that you post might not be messed up in the same way.
This was a lot of work and very impressive!
Oh my goodness, Sarah! I felt like you put more time and effort into this one video than a lot of people do for an entire year of videos. I was really, really empathizing with you. I'm sorry you experienced so much frustration at times, but hope you know that we, your viewers, greatly appreciate it. I hope you had a much-needed and deserved break after this one.
I think there should be an academy awards association for content creators. Why is that not a thing? You would definitely snag some awards if it were. Thanks again! You rock!!! 👍👍👍❤❤❤
I genuinely love your content. The way you speak, everything is well thought out. The way you deliver information is really easy to understand. The way the visuals are edited with what you're saying are spot on. you're my favorite art channel. You know your audience
Thanks!
I struggled to find a really good, opaque white pen as well for my mixed media art. My usual go to gel pen was wonderful at first, but for some reason, I then tried several brands after that, finally switched to a chalk pen, and stuck with that, it worked wonderfully, very opaque and smooth application. I use mine over acrylic paint, watercolor paint and markers.
What chalk pen do you use? I am needing something to add white lines to a watercolor piece I am working on.
Thank you for the tip! I need a paint pen that goes over my mixed media, and the pens like the uniball and posca that everyone love don't write over gesso, hardened glue, modge podge and other varnish very well. I'll try chalk pens. Thanks
Thank you so much for all of your hard work on this one. Also thank you for showing the struggle you were feeling when you wanted to stick to your schedule. When I saw your post about needing some more time, I completely understood, it’s a huge undertaking. I was happy to know the video would be later because I knew you were doing your best to do it right and that the video would be better for the extra time it took. I know I’m just one subscriber but know that you could take a full month to do a video and I would still be here ready to watch it.
Great video! I’m a stitcher mostly (cross stitch/embroidery), but also dabble in art occasionally. Your testing vids are so helpful for people that aren’t as versed in the product world. Thank you!
Thank you for all your hard work and determination testing ALL of these pens!
I could feel your struggle towards the end. People aren't aware how much work goes into videos like this, you showing the human side made me have a much deeper appreciation for the work you do for us. Thanks so much!
great review Sarah! the multitude of white pens out there is crazy and you did such a good job of working through your process to find the one that best suits you and many of your viewers. I can sympathise over struggles to find the right one... its never as simple as it seems, i use mixed media and find that different whites have always reacted differently especially when dealing with water, polymer or wax bases. I do not think one size fits all and using different whites on different mediums is part of experiencing art in different ways and that can be wonderful and equally frustrating. You are always so lovely to watch and thank you for your informative research.... Happy Arting xx
Thank you so much for your valuable time in making this video. I’ve purchased so many white pens and experienced disappointing results time and time again. I’ve put the artistro pens in my shopping cart for purchase thanks to this video and I’m super excited to get them and try them out!!! Tytytyty sooooooo freaking much!!!! You rock!!💜💜💜💜💜
Thank you so much for all the work you put into this video! Seriously, thank you. On a personal note, though, please take care of yourself! I love watching your videos, and I know that knowing there's so many people relying on your advice must be stressful, but remember that we want you to be happy and healthy as well, even if it means pushing back a video. Your commentary and honesty is half the reason I love your channel so much; it helps me to relax in a world that's incredibly stressful, and I really hope that making videos and engaging with your subscribers does the same for you.
I'll definitely check out the pens 😀. Never know when you might need 60 extra lol.
Your comment is so spot on. You expressed a lot that I think about. Love your last sentence because I feel that way too 🤣.
Thank you so much for your dedication! It was painful to watch you go through such frustration - I wanted to reach through the screen and give you hug.❤This video was amazing, and at least for me, ALL of the information you presented in it was invaluable. I've been really looking forward to this video/blog post, because white pens have been a constant struggle for me - and as usual, not only did your video not disappoint, it went above and beyond my expectations, and I learned so much more than I expected. I know you hold yourself to high, perfectionist standards, and I thank you for the great content you produce because of it... but for your next video, I hope you pick a subject that's a little easier on YOU!
THANK U SOOOOOO MUCH for taking the time to do this video. I could feel your struggle and is understandable. Your efforts are highly appreciated!!!
Dont worry Sarah, we can always wait for results! Just the fact that you tried all these pens, showed them w different media, & found some favorites, is very helpful.
I had a thought that may be helpful. Adding a sealant, like hairspray, to your artwork before applying your white pen may help it be more opaque, more vibrant, and apply easier. I don't think there is a white pen that is overall better than the rest, because as frustrating as it is, it truly does depend on the type of paper, the type of medium, as well as if you burnish, how many layers of your medium you apply, What type of white pen you're using, or how many layers of the white pen you apply. That being said, this video was extremely helpful because obviously there are some that are better quality than others, just maybe not a "one white pen beats all" type deal. It just depends on what you're using it for.
As an artist whose main medium is black paper and white pens this video helped me a lot, I am so glad this was in my recommended! Definitely earned a new subscriber!
I'd love a mini tutorial on the best way to use paint pens. Thanks for all this great info!
Sarah, I've never pressed a video sooner than when I saw your new video
Exactly! I think she should always take a step back, do something else, then go back and relook at what she was doing with a fresh eyes; mind. I'm sure I'm speaking for others, we really appreciate her hard work and dedication. 🤗🤗🤗
I really appreciate all of the work that you do in making these videos. I couldn't imagine doing that. Thank you.
Wow what an effort you have put down for this video. I’m amazed how much time and energy you and your team have spent.
Thank you so very very much!!!
I have bought some of the pens you tested and I for what I using them for I’m happy but I will definitely come back and watch it all again if I need a white pen for something different or on another medium than I use now.
Take care of yourself and your team/family. I love your channel.
It’s so much fun to watch your videos and how professional you are. Well deserved break you took, no need to worry about your delay!
Thank you so much for making this test! It was super fun.
Y'know one could say you are obsessed, but I think we all appreciate that you are! So much good info, and presented in a fun & understandable manner.
Minimize color changing by waiting longer between "finishing" a piece and adding those final white marks. I use ohuhu markers specifically, and can prevent/avoid color changes entirely if I wait at least 3-5 hours
I appreciate that you take into consideration people needing affordability, you helped me not get overwhelmed when researching colored pencils... You and ADC got me to try adding colored pencils into my art and it really brought my art up a level.. as well as my confidence in my work... to THANK YOU! 💙
I remember borrowing my friend's white posca for a piece and it was water and not pigmented. it also ripped the paper up after a few coats if I wasn't careful. This was nice to watch and I learned a lot. I currently don't have a white pen so I'm excited to pick up the best one :)
Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is a problem I have struggled with, buying pens that work sometimes and not on others.
I really felt for your frustration and wanted to say, 'hey don't worry about finding the best, just give us a top 5 or something' but you did it 👏 Well done for your perseverance and determination on our behalf. Thank you again ♥
Thanks Sarah (and team)! This is such good information on which pen to choose.
Thank you for always looking out for us and being so considerate!
Watched you video last night. Ordered my pens and got them just now. Finally a white pen!!!! I love the Artistro!! Exactly what I've been looking for to use with my watercolor paintings. THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Why did I take to heart when I saw you frustrated? You've really become a kind of colouring buddy for me! I couldn't watch you get so upset over white pens, and thinking that you were doing all this for us, made me realize how much you care for your audience. Lots & lots of love for you Sarah! Wish some of those white pens were available in Pakistan.
this again is a very insightful video. you proofed a wide range of ideas for choosing the only one. and you said one important thing "maybe there isn't the only one". bc it depends on what effect you like. so I would choose a thin one and a thicker one.
to reach your goal and find the only one is great 🎉 bc as you said for beginners it is often a problem of costs.
thank you for your work and your will to reach your goal. 🌸
Thank you for working on this for us!!! I have tried to find the best white pens/markers for watercolor on a much smaller scale. Your frustrations mirrored my own. Great job!
I love how you show your mistakes and admit you messed up! Thank you!
Hi Sarah! 💚 💚 💚 Another great video and thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and what you have discovered. I personally love the effect the scribbled background gave the first piece. It gives it a real unique feel. I have tried loads of different white pens myself and honestly the thing that has really worked for me and that I still use is a white out BIC pen.
I loved how your husband let you work out your problem on your own even when you had given him the answer just seconds earlier. And his input was just give yourself a little more time and relax before deciding. ❤😊 Love is so awesome when its caring and respectful
I use Winsor & Newton white calligraphy ink for the highlights in my watercolor as well, of course, gouache. For the ink I use a dip pen with a few nice fine tip nibs. Highly recommend that for watercolor paintings. But for wax/oil colored pencils I'm not sure.
Anyways, loved the video Sarah! You did a fantastic and very honest and open review process for all the white highlight options.
Sharpie used to have several sizes available for their water-based white markers but, for whatever inexplicable reason, they decided to phase out the extra fine a few years ago. This really ticked me off as the extra fine was a pen I used all the time and LOVED!! It was perfect for my use (which was mostly over black India and acrylic inks). I guess they've now decided to phase out some of the larger sizes, as well.
Omg this will be UA-cam gold. Humongous undertaking. Love the humor/ presentation too!!!
I love the posca because its very versitile, it can be used on art, with paint, on wood and more!
Fabric aswell
As a big fan of yours, who loves watching comparison videos and using your recommendations!
I have to say its actually best for me, when you cant pick a single winner!
I am based in Denmark, and some brands just cant be bought here or have exorbitant import fees, both for me and the stores here.
Take prismacolor, only ONE danish based webshop sells them and they have to price them nearly as high as the Caran D'ache Luminance 😱 So from my viewpoint, a selection of great pens from various brands, allow me to actually try some without the import fees and postage, that add up if I try to buy from America.
Also, if the white pens havnt broken you, this video 100% needs a complementary guide for HOW to use the winner(s) on coloured pencils.
Thank you for you and your content from a fan who hopes some of the big pencil companies would develop white pens specially for using on their pencils 😁
Underrated, passionate, caring, stressed, over-thinker= good content creator.
I am a bullet journaled and also do scrapbooking. I have tried so many white pens I go over black pen and they have all bleed to grey. Even the posca pen. I find I have to do multiple layers but lately I have been covering it with other papers. Thank you for the recommendation.
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I have used art supplies for over 40 years and I have never found any one solution that works every time! I use some supplies for watercolors and another set for acrylics and oils are a completely different choice too! Going from paper to canvas to metal or glass! You must adjust your expectations and techniques as well! This was a great video and you have done quite a bit to justify your conclusions! I have used several coats on some surfaces even more at times! I do not believe there is 1 winner but it was nice that you gave it a go!
Best video ever! Shows how much you care. I appreciate it SO much!!
I have put off buying a white pen because the couple I have bought to have have had troubles. So I keep putting it off.
I love your summation.
I must tell you that this was a really impressive video! 🍩
Not only did you do every conceivable test know to art! But you made really excellent and considerate decisions when keeping or eliminating pens! 🍩
I personally use my Sakura Glaze on 90% of my artwork. I draw on the covers of all my sketchbooks and the Sakura Glaze is brilliant for that! 🍩
But you have really opened my eyes to all the different pens and given me some amazing ideas! 🍩
Brilliant video, and you’re the absolute winner when it comes to these research/testing videos 🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩
Thank you for all your hard work 🎨💜🏴🍩
13:45 to 14:45 It's like you jumped into my mind for a minute....I'm an over thinker...always! It's something I can't seem to prevent. This was a great video! It's helped me a lot. Thanks! 😎
Hi Sarah, thank you for this thorough review. I was quite surprised with the results. If you feel like you want to test more white in the future there is also the Acrylograph pens by Archer and Olive. They are sold with sets of pens, not individually. I think they would probably compare well to the two finalists being a kind of acrylic based pen but it still water based. Thanks again!
Here's my cheap alternative and very long lasting: white tempera paint and a tiny brush (like a 10/0 round brush). It requires a steady hand, but I use this for highlights on my watercolor, colored pencil and chalk pastel art projects. I just can't with the clogged tips of white pens!
Thanks so much for being working so hard to find out which one works better for your art ! Amazing video !
You take this at the level 1000, congrats Sarah
seeing how much you care abput the recommendations and your viewers stole my heart, i am now a subscriber ❤
really appreciate how thorough your test videos get, you rock!
I feel like smudging or draging color around would be something to consider. Also if you use it on a surface previously covered by the same thing, will it clug or stop working? this is a problem for some light on dark projects. I would've try on pastels maybe? dried gouache and watercolors.
Wow! I am so impressed & thankful for all of the creative ways you used to find the best one on so many levels. Appreciate all time thinking of & testing. You rock! 😊
I really admire your persistence and determination. Great video.
Thankyou for your hard work, I am so looking forward to getting the hard copy diary. It’s awesome
this is the first time i’m watching you, but im in love tbh. love your honesty and you kinda have a podcast voice
I use the uniball signo for detailed stuff but use the pentel for bigger coverage.. I do struggle with the blend through on markers.
my favs (not just white!) (that still work after years of non-use) are molotow one4all acrylic based pens. And the edding paint markers are way up there too and hold a nostalic value cause they were the first ones I ever discovered. the super-fine nibs have always been an issue for me though, regardless of what type of pens/brands/whatevs. I prefer angling a broader nib to get a fine line over those metal nibs that will clog the f up no matter what. oh, and of course there's always nail polish too. (plus tip for keeping nail-polish fresh over years, that I learned from my grand-aunt: keep em in the fridge! Sounds ridiculous but does actually work!)
Woo-Saa Woo-Saa. We all have been their and you are definitely over thinking, but i really REALLY admire that you actually care about giving people an honest opinion so we dont waste our money and you are not being bought out by a company. Hats off to you my lady
I actually use steadtler mars matic with thinned down acrylic paint. They come in tons of different sizes from 0.1mm - 1.2mm this allows me to make any sized line or dot required. It is the same tool used by cartoon and comic artists back in the day everything was hand drawn.
Theo dõi thầy từ những video đầu tiên của thầy. Thấy hiện tại thầy thành công như vậy, đạt được nhiều thành tựu như vậy..... rất ngưỡng mộ thầy. Chúc thầy ngày càng thành công và thành đạt nhiều hơn nữa. Và thầy cũng là 1 hình mẫu, để e cố gắng và phát triển bản thân mk
I was chanting "try them on gouache" like I was at an art sporting event. It's where all my white pens go to die.
To ne honest, this helped me to find markers that are also translucid and not so opaque white. So I'm glad that you've tested them on diferent surfaces. Thanks so much. I'm so happy that I have three sizes of one of the last five you've talked about.🤗🤗🤗
Thank you for using so much of your time, talent and nerves for this project Sarah and team! ❤️ The result is a little bit surprising to me but I'm happy to find out that my favorite has some legs to stand on and now I'm informed to try out a few alternatives! :)
I always seem to pick up Gelly Roll white pens
But they are hit or miss
Sometimes they work amazing other times not so much
Will take a look at the arteza
Thanks 😊
It's completely okay if you have to delay any videos because of issues! We all know you are trying ur best. I have had similar issues with white pens and also get frustrated!
I'm looking for detailed pen for watercolours and I cannot thank you so much for this!!! I love you! And I'm subscribing on this video alone
Thank you for making this!
I love the art you made in the process, especially the ink on top of the prismacolor! 💜🖋️
Great video!
I love how thorough you are, testing out the materials in question. Whether it's colour pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners... I know I'll get quality comparisons with real explanations about why you choose some things over others.
I'm sorry you got so frustrated during the process. That's never a fun place to be. Good call to postpone the video, and I think a vast majority of your viewers didn't mind.
I've tried out a few different white pens myself, and have landed on the posca as my personal favourite. I never minded that it didn't always stay completely white. I feel that works really well with my style.
I AM however super interested in those white inks! I'll have to get my hands on some and try them out!
One of them might work better with my ink paintings than the posca.
So thank you for that 😊
Every art tool is different and after watching so many reviews I have come to learn that there is NO such thing as a number one. For example my main purpose in using a white pen is whiting out the heavy black coloring lines (which you didnt even test here) and you eliminated the one I like in the first round-Faber Castell Pitt Pen 1.5-I never use white ink on black so I really don't care about that test-I want it to cover black lines on coloring books. Tombow Blender Marker dipped in professional white gouache is what I use for most of what you do in the test and it requires layers. POCA is a piece of crp as far as I am concerned and I am annoyed at how much money I have spent on them over the years due to everyone "just loving them".
Can you color over the Faber Castell PItt Pen? Or write over it ? What do you use? Thanks.
I didn't think about this, but similarly, I would like to know which white works well to cover those pesky hidden objects in some books!
@@PensAndAPlan yes you can color over them that is why I like them. I use them on my underlayer and then usually have to apply at least one more time. I don't use them for highlights, but they are perfect for my needs for covering up lights
I’m curious as to why you say posca is crap ?
Is it bad just for your purposes?
( I don’t have any ; wondering if I should get)
I wouldn’t say posca are crap, but they’re not as amazing as people say they are. The really fine ones clog up way too fast, and they lose opacity as they age as well.
AMAZING video. THANK YOU for your service!! I’m a Posca pen girl! Love the uni signo broad fir the fell pen category. Artistro to me was a disappointment because they just take tooooo loonggg to shake up. I won’t give up on them 💯 though - I still have several from buying a multipack! Thanks again.
wow! never knew so many white pens existed! thank you for buying them just to show us!!
Thank you so much for your hard work!! What an experiment you devised! Really good information and you got me with the Artistry which I never heard of before.
i filled an staedtler marsmatic (its like those sakura microns but refillable) a 1.2 mm size with the Dr. Martin´s pen white and it works great, you just need to add a few drops of water so it flows better
The Acrylograph white paint pen in 0.7 is my fave for opaque fine detail. You have to buy it in a set though, I think. Also I did encounter a dud once that wasn’t opaque. But usually they are amazing! Not cheap, but excellent.
Hi, I loved the video. I'm new to oil pastels and want to do some rain drops on flowers so some of the issues you experienced wouldn't happen as they will just be dots. Do you think that the results you mentioned about the oiler pencils will be similar to using on oil pastels? Also some of the larger drops might need to have some of the background colour glistening through. "Can you suggest anything for this final stage?" Thank you
Yes you‘re right, this IS a very extensive task, but remember that all of us are endlessly thankful to you since we now get to see which white marker will highlight our drawings the best, specifically on different kinds of paper too! So thank you, for all the time, effort and love you‘ve spend to create this video, you irreplaceable person! 💗
And also, we all know how important breaks are to us artists in order to have fun working, so don’t worry about that. We all go through that situation, it‘s only natural. So it‘s good you postponed it, otherwise it would have made an impact on your health and so on. So glad you got the motivation to continue when you were ready for it again tho! Keep it up and never give up! ✨
I love Arteza, I just wish they would sell their markers colors individually instead of having to buy a set of four..
It's a marketing strategy to get us to spend more money. If consumers stopped buying them, they would be forced to cater to their consumers needs/desires or lose business/money. I refuse to buy anything from Arteza until they stop marketing some of their outlandishly priced productss as "budget-friendly" and "professional/expert/artist-grade" at the same time. I hate all the deception.
Really appreciate your comprehensive reviews!
What I really want to understand is why it feels SO GOOD watching your videos even though I'm not planning to buy any pen/pencil/marker/whatsoever at the moment. Really, it's just... 🤯 The amount of delight I'm getting is NUTS. 😂 And I know I'm not the only one. Could it be a video Topic? Or is off target? 😬
I remember that as a kid, I was constantly organising "Which [....] one is the best?" contests when I was playing alone. Testing and comparing markers, pencils, papers, choosing the best card, marble, sticker, even lollies, and then later even lipsticks, nail polishes (still on paper with names and ratings 🙃)... I was spending so much time in art supplies stores, comparing cotton yarn, beads, glitters... And it wasn't annoying, it was THE fun. 😂 (I mean, for me, obviously not for my parents, luckily now I can do it without bothering anyone 😇).
I really hope I'm not alone 🤣
This is probably my favorite comment of the week ❤️
My team and I work really hard to make sure our videos are enjoyable and interesting, even if you’re not watching to learn or shop. So your comment is appreciated!
Sharpie does have more sizes. Love them. Gonna check out the arteza ones.
I've been waiting for this, and you can bet I'll be coming back to this video for reference in the future.
Let's go!
Thank you for the effort you put into this video and showing us your frustrations and struggles you had through this video 🙏❤️ i will definitely refer back to this video when looking for a good white pen
Domostanton (he works with Marvel and does AMAZING work) uses a correction pen called Pentel Fine Point Quick Drying Correction Pen. He's used it over alcohol markers (copics) and I believe JimLee uses this product as well.
Thank goodness for an updated white pen comparison! Do you have a black fineliner one too?
Thank you for enduring the test if nothing else I really enjoyed your show mostly because it sounds like you were reading out of my head. It’s always nice to meet yourself and someone else. Thank you so much for sharing.
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