Today I will go over the different water-soluble media I have with the exception of acrylics because they are a different animal altogether. I will show you what I have for paint, watercolor pencils, watercolor crayons, ink sticks, pastels etc. I will compare kids supplies to artist’s quality and advise when to save and when to splurge. Here is a sampling of the media will will try out in the video:
I will warn you, I have a lot of water-media. I have been adding to my collection for 15 years and I teach art professionally so please do not feel bad if you do not have as much. Nobody would go out and buy everything at once, get a few items and try them out, see what they can do and add to your collection as budget permits. I hope this video will help you make smart decisions when buying your supplies:
If you have any questions about the products I showed in the video or want to add your recommendations for products please leave a comment. I think it would be impossible to have every kind of water-media out there (it would be fun trying to collect it though!) but I hope I covered all the types of media so you can see what will work best for you. Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!
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Awesomeness and sooooo much info!!!! By the way, I did get the envelope glue to work. Still don’t know what I was doing wrong, but it is fine now. Thanks so much for all the info and ideas!!!!!
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Thank you
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Thank you for showing us all the different mediums, that has helped a lot.
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I just finished watching this video – WOW! I paused and went to look at each product online and then came back to watch the next portion of the video.
I learned quite a bit, and have decided that my 12 set of Faber Castell watercolor pencils – Albrecht Dürer are just fine. I also have a field set by Cotman from Windsor and Newton and I’ve added a few 1/2 pans to that – I really enjoy painting with that set! Then the two sets of Spectrum Noir with the gamsol blending solution. I think I have spent just about all I can manage at this point. Ha!!
I am, however, purchasing the metalic watercolors from Yasutomo 21 Pearlescent set, and I think I will be set. I will try the watercolors, let them dry, and then come back in with a touch of the metallic. I also think the Hummer can be treated that way too. . . I love humming birds! They are so feisty.
I also went out and looked at the single Koi watercolor. I am so not ready to take that on. Why? I do not know. That little fish just intimidates me beyond reason. . .
My GOODNESS! I just spent 2.5 hours watching and researching with your video. I am usually way to antsy for sitting still that long. It was indeed intense, but I learned soooo much. Thank you Lindsay. Great job!!!
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Thank you Lindsay! I’m sure that I will be referring back to this review as I build onto my supply of watercolors.
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I have the 72 Derwent Watercolour pencils and am now getting the Inktense pencils. I also have the Faber Castell Polychromos. Love my pencils.
Really enjoy your videos, Lindsay. I have learned so much.
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Great Video Lindsay…good to keep on hand as I try my different types…the key word here being TRY them. I have them, but keep going to my Copics….must TRY them all out in my new journal book!!!
TFS
Jan
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hola Lindsay, soy de mexico y verdaderamente disfruto tus videos. ¡eres inspiradora y divertida! . este gallo quedo super divertido y colorido de una manera tan suelta pero con mucho color. tengo poco usando prismacolor y ahora tu me has inspirado para usarlos diferentes. gracias por toda tu energia.
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I appreciate your frank opinions. Derwent products have worked well for me also, save for the metallic pencils, which were a disappointment.
Have you tried the Faber Castell polychromos pencils?
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I’ve had a set for years, they are wonderful. I posted a colored pencil review 2 weeks ago if you want to see, I show them as well:)
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