So I'll start with the pitt pens and Caran d'Ache neocolor crayons--
I also want to mention that everything that I show you here, I purchased from Dick Blick online--they really do have the best prices--even better than their own store. I compared prices when I was there, and it's cheaper to order online even with the shipping. The crayons I usually order individually--there are SO many colors to choose from, and they come in the soluble and non-soluble. I love these. When you combine the non-soluble crayons with acrylics you get such a cool effect.
And these are the Faber-Castell brush tip pitt pens--I'm telling you--every color of the rainbow and then some. These are permanent when dry, but I like them because they'll smudge with your finger or wet brush when you first apply them, which I like. I don't like a clean line when I outline--I like that imperfect look, but if you like the clean line, then they're great for that too.
These are the prisma pencils--I have to admit that I don't use these that much. This is how I first learned to color faces from my Suzi Blu class, and the way I like to use them is by using many LIGHT layers of them, which takes time (something that I don't have right now), but I'm planning on playing with them when I DO have the time. And also, do you see that brush in with them? Well that's a Loew-Cornell scrub brush. I found it in the fabric paint dept. at Michael's. When you dry brush over your colored pencil art--it gives a very soft effect to the piece--try it--you'll see what I mean.
The one thing that I've had a problem with concerning these pencils, is that I can never get them sharp enough without breaking them--but no more-- thanks to Katherine from Sleep and Her Sisters. She showed this sharpener on her blog--
It really works!! It opens in the middle, and it has a universal sharpener (big and small hole) on the bottom part, and the top part has a color grip sharpener, and that's the one that I use for the prisma pencils--works like a charm!
And here are my absolute favorite paints--
I know, I know--the Golden paints are expensive-and worth every penny. You really don't need a lot of colors though--you can mix them to make your own unique color palette. I get a few at a time, because they last forever. The fluid acrylics are my favorite. And of course there are the metallic paints there too--wonderful!
Some of the mediums that I like to use--
and some tools other than paintbrushes--my latest discovery--the woodless graphite pencil blended with a paper stump--LOVE it!! I use an 8B pencil--it's very dark, almost like charcoal, but not as messy.
And I never make art without some kind of paper involved--anywhere from my own painted papers, handmade speciality papers, ephemera, old book pages and sheet music, and without a doubt--scrapbook paper. This is my latest purchase from Scrapbook.com--Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante paper pad--I know this post is long, but I'm so excited about these papers. I'll just show you some of the pages, and I'll shut up.
And they're double--sided too--just to add to the confusion, and the last 2 pages have these die-cut punch out tags and images--
These are all so gorgeous I don't even want to use them--I just like to look at them...but I have some ideas going around in my head.....
So sorry this post was so long--but when I get going about art supplies, I just can't stop. So you might want to think twice when you ask me to show you something ; ) (but ask anyway!!!)
what a delicious array
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can i swing by
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rice krispy bars
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& DANCE?!
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Thank you for sharing your tools ! I must try those Golden Fluids ... I use Galeria acrylics, and sometimes I think they are a bit too thick. Maybe I just buy one bottle of the Golden, and compare ;-) Love the neocolors too ! And scrapbookpapers, o well, they can be very addictive ;-) Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteThis is so informative. As someone who couldn't draw anything recognizable, I don't often have need for the pencils. I've seen the crayons, but never bought any. I know I must do so one of these days, though.
ReplyDeleteAfter discovering the fluid acrylics, I want to give my other paints away. I agree they are the best.
Of course, I'm not a scrapbooker and usually make my own backgrounds. In fact, I started playing with background designs after seeing a few Basic Grey papers. I simply refused to buy paper that I could emulate. Then I saw Graphic 45 paper and fell madly in love with their designs, papers, and tags. They have a look, no matter what group it's from, that can't be duplicated. Thanks for sharing your favs today.
Oh wow. I can move in with you and play with your stuff, right? ☺☺
ReplyDeleteI love the Golden fluid acylics too and I have had the four bottles I currently own for about six months. They seem to last forever!
Thank you for your wonderful and supportive comments on my blog - they mean everything! ♥
Thank you so much, Diane. It's so much easier when you have some idea of what to look for. I really want to have a go at making something using that little mermaid I did. I think I'll have to start by making some papers. You are so generous to share your knowledge with us. Thank you again :)
ReplyDeleteOk the good news is I have almost everything. I thought I was going to go out and buy a bunch of new stuff. The only thing I didnt have was the new graphic 45 paper and those pitt pens, well I have the black pitt pen. I love it,its my favorite pen to journal with,oh and I don't have that pencil sharpener,I seen it but just never got it.Off to go and look for that grapic 45 paper. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNever apologize for long posts about favorite art supplies!!!!! I LOVE this. Thank you for sharing and for teaching. It's always best to hear about great products from artists who really use and love them. I really appreciate your tips and techniques given. Enjoy your weekend, Kathy
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite posts...when an artist shares their favorite art supplies! I'll make a list! Thanks! ♥ I'm a wanna be artist! ♥
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this post so much. And you have some stuff that I don't but I will just prance right over to Mr. Blick's and get some of the pitt pens and that sharpener.
ReplyDeleteI only have the soluble neocolors (and love them) but you mentioned the use of the non-soluble with acrylics. Sounds interesting, I use the soluble that way and I'm wondering how it is different. Thanks
Oh I really like that sharpener. I have just a little plastic one and the the pencils break! thanks for showing some of the steampunk papers--I look at those tablets on line and they only show small swatches, so you don't really know what you will get! My new favorite tool is a crop a dile. You probably know about this, but it was new to me.
ReplyDeleteI love all your yummy supplies!!! Gotta love golden products and arent the Graphic papers awesome?
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Hugs,
Debby
i love that sharpener and use pitt pens too, been using prismas forever and I agree about fluid acrylics, have you tried golden open paints?
ReplyDeleteLove the tools you use and I will have to try the sharpener bc Im having the same problem, oooo and the papers are wonderful!! Beautiful to look at:O) Thanks for inspiring and sharing:O)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your supplies. I love to see what others are using because it helps me decide what to buy and what not to buy. Keep the posts long and informational when it comes to supplies. The more info the better.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Diane! Thanks for sharing these! I have black pitt artist pens that I like for outlining but I may have to get some colors! I had no idea they had those. I am mostly shopping in Michaels where they have limited stuff. And I have heard about these crayons....May have to try those too! lol
ReplyDeleteSo much to learn! This was great! :)
love that you are so open to share, diane. i'm drooling!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Diane! I do have to say I have 99% of these items and I too love the products very much. I just went out and got the graphite pencil and I really like it a lot. I love your stuff too and the books with the pages, I have about 6 of them and just haven't decided what to do. Oh you excited me and now I have to go start on #37. Thanks for such a great post.
ReplyDeleteDiane, what a wonderfull bunch of great and fantastic art supplyes you have shown here, I loved reading and looking, on it all. I tryed to go to scrapbooking.com -registrered -and wanted to buy, but they keep on telling me ,my account dont match any mail account--well I will try tomorrow aagin., I doo believe they send worldwide ?
ReplyDeleteAnyway thanks for the adress ,it is a great place,where to use time and money.
Hugs,Dorthe
No appologies needed - this was a great post! I was especially happy to hear about the sharpener since I have the same problem, I always break the tip. At the risk of asking you to show something else (your words, not mine - LOL!) I would love to see how you store your pens. I always here they should be stored flat but so far I haven't come up with a solution I really like. Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteOh Diane this is a wonderful post filled with lots of information and for me very helpful since I am not the "painting artist" type. I love seeing your supplies that help you make your beautiful art. I wonder if I buy these...if I could draw or paint...hmmm...
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure trove and thanks for sharing that sharpener! I had the same trouble with my prisma colours. I use a scalpel to sharpen them now which works much better - but this looks less likely to chop my finger off so may well be a very wise investment!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I really loved seeing your art stash. Thanks for sharing all the goodies you use to create your amazing works of art! :) Theresa
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these!!! Fun, fun!!!
ReplyDeleteI love how you mix all those different medias... Your art is amazing... I'm still trying to get courageous enough try all the wonderful supplies out there!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Diane, with so many awesome supply ideas. And I LOVE the Graphics 45 paper and tags ~~ awesome!
ReplyDeleteWEll I had fun exploring your tools with you...some I would know how to use, other's not. Would learn. Now show what you make using them!!!
ReplyDeleteI too love golden products and all your wonderful stuff.
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Have a wonderful weekend!
Gaby xo
Wow Diane, these photo are simply delicious. Art supplies are golden treasures and what a beautiful collection you have shown us here(O:
ReplyDeleteOh how I love seeing all the favorite things you use. I have the woodless graphite pencil but haven't figured out what to do with it. I will pick it up again and see if I can find that out. Love those papers too! I have the last one with the punch outs. Love it! Thanks for posting this!
ReplyDeleteOh wow this is great ...so much wonderful info and a feast for the eyes too! You are awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteHaha, no art supplie post can be too long if you ask me. I like about the same things as you do, acrylic paints and caran d'arche crayons - yum! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if Golden paints are available in Australia....have never seen them in the art shops so I make do with other brands which I like. Your art supplies are cool!
ReplyDeleteHidy Ho, Diane - Loved your post. You know, Graphic 45 is evil, very evil, I love every single page of their paper! Love the penicl sharpner. I'm always breaking my points also. Thanks for the hint about the brush in the fabric paint section of Michaels. Hugs,
ReplyDeleteI love my neo crayons too! Thank you for sharing all of this Diane!! It is your talent that creates those wonderful pieces you make!
ReplyDeleteI am like you Diane, I use all of the stuff you do and when I pack for Spain all of the above come with me...
ReplyDeleteAs for papers I have to buy 2 of whatever one I choose so that I can keep one to look at and use the other (find it easier to use them if I do that!) otherwise they get kept for "best"
this is such a great post...i LOVE LOVE my lumiere paints too, Diane. i even dyed cheese cloth to make curtains out of it...it's the coolest, but this is the first time i've heard anyone mention them. i hope i never have to be on a deserted island and have to choose ANYTHING, omg. i ask my after school kids this question, a lot...my answer is bananas if it were only one thing to bring, i figured i could hone something to fish with and the bananas would keep up a good protein and potassium level for the strength to do all the other tasks at hand...including PAINT! xo
ReplyDeleteLove Graphic 45 paper too! These Steampunk ones are great.
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Melissa
Great post! I am addicted to art supplies!! I could read about them all day. This post was not too long! Tell us more! Anyway, thanks. I also love the golden fluids in addition to those I have found that mixing there glazing fluid with the cheaper acrylics available at craft stores helps them spread smoothly and not dry as fast so you can work with them better. Also, this gives the paint a sheer quality I like.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I love art supplies and you have some great ones that I haven't tried! I think I'll be going to Dick Blick's site soon! Thank you, so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a post! I think I will do the same..heehee...awesome toys and goodies! Thanks for your comment too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane! I love all this information! Your work is so inspiring to me, so I've been looking around at some of your older posts..thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you! I was looking for a pencil sharpner that can handle everything. Especially my charcoal and Inktense pencils with out breaking the lead. Don't know why more people don't use Golden paint. It lasts forever. I mean years. It's much cheaper than anything else I've used, including craft paint. That stuff starts drying as soon as you open it. :) thanks again for the Faber-Castell shapener info!
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