Art Supplies Haul! Beginner to Professional Supplies, How and Why I Use Them

[@rayne6737]

The Inktense pencils really pop with water. I prefer them over the blocks. One of my all time favorites.

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

I briefly tried them with a bit of water and I was so impressed with the colour! A lot of people really like them

[@nancyloomis3046]

I agree, cheap or "student grade" supplies are just fun. and can be used to make some very satisfying art with...whether you keep it for yourself...to learn or experiment with or if you end up loving it 😍 you scan it to use digitally or make prints from. My only caution is to probably stay away from the "super cheap" supplies that may perform badly in the most talented hands. In the U.S. we have discount stores called "Five Below" and they have really pumped up their art and crafting supplies in the recent past. I bought a set of metallic liquid watercolors there and got the nicest results when just playing around with them. And of course, there's always "Dollar Tree" (US) and other dollar plus type stores all over the world now that have some decent and very cheap art supplies. We can usually be safe with well-known brands of student grade or even "kids" supplies ...those are really the best for your money! Thanks for sharing!

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

It sounds like you have some really great options in the US for a variety of supplies. Thanks for sharing those and your experience with some of them! I agree the super cheap supplies can just be frustrating and knowing why something is cheaper always helps too. I really appreciate your thoughts! 💖✨

[@SeventiesGirl1961]

I find the Inktense pencils to be handy to make a base layer of color that doesn't reactivate when I layer more color over the top. Also when I need an outline to not smudge etc as they are permanent once dry. I use a brush that does not hold a lot of water to activate the pencil. A small flat straight brush usually.

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

That’s a really great idea to use them that way!

[@marit4660]

Great suggestion to jot down details about the sketchbook on the back page! It's so true, you usually lose info about the paper weight, # of pages, etc. Thank you!

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

I’m glad it was helpful! I always want to know for one reason or another

[@Jackjonesis]

Try Arches Hot Press I buy the sheets to save money. Micheal's carries it in 3 packs and with my 40% off coupon and $5 voucher it only cost me $8!!! Don' be afraid to use good cotton paper. It is sustainable versus trees.

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

That’s a really great deal!! I do actually use the Arches too and that’s a great point about it being sustainable♥️I tend to go through a lot of paper so it’s always nice to have a variety!

[@annamarielewis7078]

Glad to know this

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

❤️❤️

[@sueallen952]

Just found you and have subscribed. I didnt like the inktence when I first bought them but there is a learning curve to them, they are AMAZING, ive done some gorgeous pieces with them. Ive seen people wet the tips and take the colour off with the paint brush but the water eventually seeps up the pencils and they disintergrate just a little tip not to do that

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

Hello! It’s so great to have you as part of our community🧡That’s a really great tip about the Inktense, I didn’t know that! Thanks for sharing your experience, I’m excited to create an illustration with them😃

[@AK00777]

Great vid and really cool stuff, Thanks!! 😘💕

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

So happy you enjoyed, thanks!!💖✨

[@elisecharlenefineart]

Great Video, Well done! I hope your channel grows fast! Love you work, you are quite talented!

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

Awww thank you so much!! I really appreciate your feedback and lovely comments, especially since this is all pretty new🥰😘

[@mindseye1785]

GREAT video I keep meaning to do one not so much a haul but ,what I use thank you for shareing

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

Thank you so much!🥰I’m really happy you enjoyed it. You should definitely do one. I’ve always appreciated hearing other artists perspectives and preferences around supplies and mediums

[@mbh0422]

Michael’s does price match as well. Which is nice.

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

Thanks, that’s really good to know!

[@neecywatson8250]

New subscriber!!! Nice Haul❤️

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

It’s so nice to meet you!!!❤️ I’m glad you enjoyed it:)

[@veystone2580]

My OCD got a lil bit triggered when u didn't activate the Inktense. 😂

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

Oh no! I know, they’re new to me and I wasn’t really doing full testing but there are others, don’t worry, who I think feel the same! I think I’ll do another video creating a piece of art with them and I’ll fully activate them!!♥️

[@veystone2580]

@@kerriesartandslowliving That would be awesome! 🥰

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

🥰♥️

[@jcfromupstate1693]

Same here. I love my Inktense and wanted to see her excitement! LOL

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

I’ll definitely do a new video creating an illustration with the Inktense!

[@PerfectlyImperfectColour]

i just hauled some acrylic ink too! I also get the mont marte brand, i actually got that brands acrylic ink set. I wanted the liquitex or daler and rowney but ive never tried acrylic ink before so i figured id try it out. You got some awesome colors in the inktense!

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

Thats exciting! I’d love to know how you make out with them. I’m really looking forward to playing with the inks! I think you’re smart to start with the mont mart to see if you like it first. I’m thinking I’ll love it but you never know!

[@PerfectlyImperfectColour]

@@kerriesartandslowliving I’ve tried them and loooove them!!! I actually just filmed a haul with them. I’m so happy I bought them. I ended up getting both sets. The fluorescent set as well as the main set of 12(ish) colors. I ended up finishing off my inketense set of pencils! I adore those things. I’ve got to swatch them out to make sure I’ve got all of them… if I don’t it’s because it’s a pretty similar color to another or it’s out of stock. Sorry for the late response, I was hit by hurricane Milton ( we’re safe and healthy ) and I’ve been in a deep funk but finally getting out of it! Looking forward to catching up on KZbin! Hope all is well! Xoxo

[@chende62]

I just discovered your channel and subscribed! Great video and you are so talented! ❤

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

That’s so kind, thank you so much!😘♥️I’m so happy you’re here!

[@BW2Color.Stephanie]

Hi, enjoyed your video. You’ll love the Inktense once you brush water across them. You mentioned sites for figure drawing, but I didn’t see the links you mentioned.

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

Thank you!😘Yes, sorry, thanks so much for pointing that out - I just added two links to the description for the figure drawing sites, they’re both great! I have since tried the Inktense with water and you’re right, they’re beautiful!

[@BW2Color.Stephanie]

@@kerriesartandslowliving The beauty of inktense is that, once they have dried, they don’t re-wet like watercolor. Also, they work great on fabric projects,

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

I didn’t know that! Thanks for sharing your experience with them. That’s a great benefit, I’m eager to really give them a thorough try

[@PerfectlyImperfectColour]

Your art work is stunning!

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

Oh thank you so much!🥰♥️

[@katkatykatrin1018]

You sounds a bit sad when you tried Derwent Inktense pencils. They are basically watercolours. Tricky to use but fun to work with them. I'll say they are bit magical 🤗

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

Thanks so much for your thoughts on the Derwent Inktense pencils. I did actually try them briefly with water at a later date and debated adding that into this video - I should have:) next time I’ll know better! I have to say, I was really impressed with the vibrancy of the colour when wet and how much pigment they have. I’ll have to start using them more now! I think I agree, they do look like they could be quite magical!✨😃

[@annamarielewis7078]

These are on my wish list, but I’m going to experiment with my Castle Arts first. I have too many pencils anyway. My current favorite pencil is the Artxx. 🌹

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

I haven’t tried either of those, I’d love to know how they are!

[@hansendesigns]

Curious, why not just use hot press (smooth, sized) watercolor paper rather than bristol?

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

That’s a good question, thanks! I do also use a hot press watercolour paper but back in the day you could only buy cold pressed watercolour paper so I got used to using a hot press illustration board and then Strathmores Bristol paper. I’ve used it quite a lot so honestly I’m just used to it and I like the results I get for the way I work.

[@suzannehulton2571]

I will be interested to see what te acrylic guasch is like. Also the ink tense can be used as a watercolor pencil. I am also in Canada. Hello neighbor

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

Hi neighbour! So nice to meet you. I’m planning on doing some pieces with both and I’m pretty excited! Thanks for the info about the intense, I’ve played a bit with them with water, the colour is beautiful♥️

[@TjVoelkerArt]

I enjoyed seeing all of your supplies. Good luck on your channel. I've subscribed. One question....why are art supplies so expensive in Canada?

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

Thank you so much! I’m really glad you enjoyed it and it’s so lovely to have you join our little art community! Good question, I’m not sure I have the exact answer! I think a part of it is really just inflation that I know many are feeling, not just here in Canada but we also have less options and art stores here too - it’s a tough and expensive business for the stores too. Also, it’s just generally a little more expensive in Canada I think:)

[@TjVoelkerArt]

@@kerriesartandslowliving thanks for answering! I live in a small town in Indiana and we don't have any art stores other than Michaels, which as you know is pricey. I usually order from Amazon or Blick and now I get my favorite pastels from Dakota's, which is based in Seattle. Happy creating to you! Nice to meet a fellow artist!

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

It’s so nice to meet you too! I also live in a rural community so I totally understand those challenges:)

[@marilynmcpheron3231]

I am sure you know this but did not mention. The Derwent colored pencils have a paint brush on them. This means they are water soluable or, in other words, they are watercolor pencils. I really like my Derwent watercolor pencils. I hope you have fun experimenting with them.

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

Thank you! I’m looking forward to playing with them more for sure and creating some art with them✨💖

[@ewelinaskoczylas3301]

Sometimes buying better quality paints can save you time and your mental health - I bought some cheap acrylics set, and while most of them were usable, the reds are so shitty that the only thing I could do with them was throw them straight into trash can 😂 They didn't provide decent coverage, and when I tried to add another layer, the one that already was there started to chip 😂 I agree that you don't need the most expensive materials, but if you're easily getting frustrated get some decent ones, don't make my mistake 😁

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

Oh sorry to hear about your experience but it’s great that you shared it! I definitely agree with you, some really cheap art supplies can be frustrating for sure. My daughter had some cheap gouache and it was the same. Student grade by a decent art supplies manufacturer is usually a good starting point😃

[@ewelinaskoczylas3301]

@@kerriesartandslowliving I got some lesson from it - always google the opinions about the product or/and company before buying something :D But I agree that student grade supplies are good for a start, and sometimes you can like it even better than some professional stuff :)

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

Great lesson for all of us!💖

[@canvastea7044]

Can you show us what tou mean by adding a gasket to make the container air tight?

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

Oh I can for sure! I’ll try and add one to mine and show you how I make out:)

[@margaretmcglynn5077]

The things you are calling "pencil crayons" are just pencils. "Crayon" is French for pencil, so they put that word after "pencil" because it's the French translation.

[@kerriesartandslowliving]

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