Block Comparison II. 🎨 Inktense blocks vs ArtGraf Tailor Shapes vs Cretacolor Aqua Briques 🌺

Comparison video of pigment blocks. 🌸
Supplies used:
- Hahnemuhle Bamboo mixed media paper
- Derwent Inktense blocks
- ArtGraf Viarco Tailor Shapes
- Cretacolor Aqua Briques
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Disclaimer:
This video is not sponsored and I'm not affiliated
with any brands mentioned in this video.
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Instagram: @gabriella.pastel.art
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Music:
Epidemic Sound
KZbin Audio Library

[@vickilee6335]

What a good comparison. I like the Intense the best, as well.

[@gordonjackson2655]

Well worth doing this comparison, thank you. I much prefer Intense., it's a clear winner for me.I bought a set of 12 a few months ago, I love them. The other two were seemed a little flat and the last one looked very drab.

[@tinakoyama8258]

This was very informative to watch how the different blocks behave side by side. I use both Inktense Blocks (inspired by your previous videos!) and ArtGraf Tailor blocks, and I agree that they behave very differently. Ironically, I have been using ArtGraf on some paper that is not at all intended for wet media, but something about the surface brings out the grainy roughness of ArtGraf that I really love! Also, the "graphite" Tailor block is great for monochrome paintings. (I love the music you picked for this! 😄)

[@gabriellaritaart]

Hi Tina 😊 the ArtGraf blocks are very good on mixed media and all sorts of budget papers (unlike Inktense). So if someone wants to use blocks in let's say more affordable sketchbooks, I would recommend getting the Tailor Shapes instead of the Inktense. I'm glad you liked the music 🐱 Have a nice weekend 🌺

[@ritawilbur6128]

*SIGH* I feel like I have given Inktense a good solid workout and I just. don't. like them. I see how they have many attractive qualities, and I am ALWAYS urging people to use them on black paper, because they are so opaque. But for me, I just don't like them - mainly their texture, that chalkiness. On the other hand, I adore the Viarco! As you said, they both have truly unique qualities, and they are not at all the same. They are certainly both gouache-like, and both of them show up quite well on black paper. I just love the smoothness of Viarco and the fact that they don't get backruns. They do have limitations - or at any rate, differences - compared to watercolor, and yes it's a limited palette. But for whatever reason, I enjoy working with those limitations. I have never seen those Cretacolor blocks. Very interesting comparison among the three!

[@eric_the_egggremlin]

deeply in love with how the Derwent Inktense blocks handle. thank you for this video!

[@user-lx9jh6wh4i]

Hi Gabriella, I love your comparison videos. This was very informative and interesting. I really like the depth on the art graf painting but when it came to using the mediums dry, Inktense was my favorite. Thank you!! - Melissa

[@gabriellaritaart]

Hi Melissa☺️ thank you so much 💕

[@Julie-vy3oz]

This was fun to watch I always so enjoy your art. I’ve not ventured into any of the blocks, yet….

[@gabriellaritaart]

Hi Julie, thank you 😊🌸

[@ChantelleArts]

This is fascinating, such a good video ☺☺☺☺

[@gabriellaritaart]

Thank you 😊🌺

[@templemoore3799]

Yup…I really enjoyed this one too. I considered those cretacolor blocks, but came to the same conclusion & don’t see the need for me w/those. I don’t think I can pic a fave from the inktense vs Artgraf paintings. They both came out rich, with lots of depth. I wonder if adding the new magenta & green blocks would increase your enjoyment of color mixing with those artgraf? The lazy red head channel uses these and has several videos about the , one I remember showing her color mixes. I love them both along with the inktense, graphitint & charcoal xl blocks. All different but so fun. So looking forward to the watercolor + blocks video. Thanks so much for sharing your paintings & thoughts here Gabriella. Hope you are well, take care. 👋💜👋

[@gabriellaritaart]

Hi, thank you for commenting,😊 I'm glad you liked the video. 💕 Glad I'm not the only one who had that impression about the Cretacolor Aqua Briques 🐱😀 Have a nice weekend 🌸

[@GlaryinEurope]

Gabi this is exquisite!!! 💖

[@gabriellaritaart]

Thank you Glary 🌸❤️

[@templemoore3799]

Haven’t watched it yet…I’m on my way now. But I’m certain I’ll 😊 💕 😊

[@izabelakin4740]

😍😍😍

[@riverAmazonNZ]

I had heard so many mixed reviews that when I got the inktense blocks recently I was amazed at how much I liked them! They’re great, and so versatile. The inktense paint pans on the other hand…. Too chalky for me.

[@gabriellaritaart]

Hi, thank you for commenting ☺️ yes, I agree about the Inktense blocks, they are amazing 😍 I wish more people gave them a try. There's not too many process videos about them here on KZbin, mostly swatching and unboxing. I want to make some speedpaints in the near future. 🌸