Derwent ProColour colored pencil review and leopard demo w/ Lachri

[@Lachri]

EEP! I was wrong, there are 40 colors that are lightfast enough to use on my colored pencil work! I missed a yellow ochre color! :D

[@jenn_jean_kent_artist]

Lachri Fine Art What pencil did you use for the initial sketch? Water soluble graphite? Or regular graphite pencil?

[@vickychatz304]

Lachri Fine Art What's lightfast? 🙂

[@Lachri]

+Jennifer Kent I used a regular 4h graphite pencil :)

[@Lachri]

Vicky, Lightfast is a term used to determine how long a color will last before it starts to fade when exposed to light :)

[@mackybarr]

Vicky Chatz Lightfast means it will not change color due to light exposure. The higher the lightfast rating the longer the color will stay unchanged. Its how archival theu are

[@tammyeaton4791]

I don't know when this video came out, but Derwent recently came out with a line of lightfast colors, currently at 36. The company plans on expanding the line to 72 throughout 2019. See Art Gear Guide with Harry.

i say this always but I just love these reviews! tells me so much more about the pencils than those normal color swatches people usually do. thank you for doing these! 💖

[@Lachri]

Yeah the color swatches never help me on reviews. Even for making a review I feel like I can't give my full opinion if I don't actually try the product on a project. That's how you find out how well they layer/detail/blend etc :D

Lachri Fine Art that is so right! Also I've found that the best way of finding new art supplies is by finding the artist you admire and whose artworks you wish your own would look like and check what supplies they use. That way you know the problem is not in your supplies if you don't get the results you are looking for, but you only need to practice more. ☺ your channel has been a goldmine to me that way 😄

[@Wickedreptiless]

I was so disheartened when I saw the lightfast chart, but this review has me wanting to buy them ASAP! I am thinking about buying them open stock, so I avoid purchasing the pencils with low ratings. I know I can trust any reviews from your channel as your opinions are always backed up with video. I loved the artwork, so excited to see more work with these pencils.

[@Lachri]

I was really disappointed too. Even more so because I didn't get the ratings until after I had already fallen totally in love with the pencils. I was just showing my husband the ones that are lightfast and there really are some beautiful colors I'm happy to add to my regular "usable" set of polychromos and luminance now, so I'm trying to look at the positive lol.

[@Wickedreptiless]

Lachri Fine Art haha yes positivity is key. I am making a list of future pencils to buy!

[@treasurespastnpresen]

The color is magnificent on this! It is so lifelike, I expect him to turn and look at me at any time.

[@princesshyrule]

Glad to see you back at it! I've been working on my colored pencil skills and I can't wait to tune into more videos!

[@christinacat5846]

I just have to say I've watched this about 4 times. Every time you do a color pencil piece you wow me and when they come to life they just make me so happy. Thank you :)

[@Amyerd-Addie]

You speak the right amount of fast, all the info is crucial, and your voice is gleefully joyous. Thank you, I've learned so much which I have never thought I needed to learn. God bless you💖

[@Lachri]

I'm so glad you find the content helpful! Thank you for your kind words.

[@IllustrationsByPete]

Hello Lisa, great review! I will have to try these and I'm hopeful that they might reformulate because I just checked the Derwent site and they must have reformulated the Inktense! Nearly all of them are now lightfast, pencils and blocks.

[@CityKanin]

So good to hear that Derwent is coming up with something oilier! Derwent was my first love, but lately i've been gravitating towards oil-based coloured pencils... :) Can't wait to get my hands on these!

[@Lachri]

Oh you will love these then!

[@katherinesimonds622]

Another great review! Your color choices in this are stunning. Love the piece!.

[@Lachri]

Thank you!

[@margaretsummers3712]

It's amazing to watch the build up of the pencils. Absolutely fascinating. Thanks

[@Ella-li3pp]

Incredibly helpful! The set that I use from Derwent went out of run ages ago, so I've been considering purchasing Derwent for a while. Thank you!

[@Lachri]

:D

[@UltramarineBlu]

I knew the definitive review of these pencils would come from you Lisa :) I like when reviews show a real project completed with the product, well done as always! And welcome back, I missed you and chicken!

[@Lachri]

Thanks :) The shoulder chicken says hi :P

[@dagrosafinearts]

I recently picked up a copy of Derwent colored pencils for portraits, and I really love them. I'm going to have to invest in these eventually, as that I really like Derwent's quality. I have a whole set of graphite drawing pencils as well.

[@Forgetii]

Just a beginning artist. I found your channel and thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. By the way, I find your voice so relaxing for some reason. Thanks for all your hard work and instruction.

[@nataliemfineart]

One of my favourite videos Lisa! Thank you, glad you're back. I'm interested to see if derwent listens to customers and works on lightfastness for the future :) going to grab some openstock when they come out because of this review ^_^ thanks!

[@Lachri]

Thanks :D

[@armandoalvarado3956]

so glad you made a review on these! i was waiting for it to know your opinion cause im interested on the procolour, and its good to see them in action

[@Lachri]

:D

[@emilyerdbeere9210]

Another wonderful and informative video, amazing art. And every time I am so excited about Lachris lovely bird 🐦

[@thefrugalcrafter]

this is gorgeous Lisa!

[@Lachri]

Thanks Lindsay!! :D

[@dean9152]

I've wanted to give these pencils a try. Thank you for the review it's been very helpful. I wonder, did the pencils wear quickly?

[@BrendaFOBRocks]

your reviews are always so in depth i love them

[@Lachri]

LOL These ones sure work better for my techniques than coloursoft do :P

[@MegaPerson012345]

My bird goes nuts when I watch your video. She loves your voice.

[@UnmaskArt]

So nice to see you back online Lisa ^_^ We were all missing you.

[@Lachri]

Thank you :) My schedule will still be pretty sporadic for a while but I will upload when I can :D This *should* have been this Wednesday's video lol.

[@amandaperry4328]

This turned out beautiful! Would you consider doing a tutorial where you use both the coloured pencils and intense? That would be great to see! Also, as far as the lightfastness goes, if you frame your work under UV glass can you still sell the originals?

[@Lachri]

I will add that idea to my to do list for sure!! For the lightfast issue UV sprays and UV protecting glass do make a giant difference. I know a lot of great artists who use fugitive prismacolor colors in their work and just frame them behind UV glass. I'm personally not comfortable with that for anything I sell. I can't say which of us is right or wrong, we just have to do what we're most comfortable with :)

[@tulip2many235]

Good to see you Lisa! Good to see Shoulder Chicken too! Beautiful work, I can see why you were disappointed with the lightfast ratings for the purples/yellows as they really do add a richness to the colours. I thought I'd finally bought all my requirements for the coloured pencil work, but looks like I'm going to start shopping again!! I'm not always happy with the Polychromos greens, so it will be interesting to see what are available with these Derwent pencils. Thanks again Lisa!

[@Lachri]

There are about 6 lightfast greens in the set :D Lots of browns. I'm actually pretty happy to have this many brown/tan shades to choose from. I'm still mourning the purple and pink colors though lol. They were SO pretty :(

[@tulip2many235]

Lachri Fine Art Oh no, definitely going shopping then, always on the look out for more browns too!! Thanks for the info! 😀

[@desireeclarins5491]

Excellent review and a stunning work of art! Thank you! :)

[@jaish.3389]

Love the review. That piece is so gorgeous and I love how shimmery the fur looks! When I saw the piece on instagram, I wondered if the departure from your usual style came from some limitation in the pencils, and I'm glad to see that it wasn't.

[@Lachri]

Thanks! Nope, the different colors on this one were something that I think I will be doing on future pieces. I really liked the oversaturation on this one! :D

[@sabine2409]

Thanks a lot! I thought I was done purchasing colored pencils...now I want these. Glad you are back. I hope you are feeling better.

[@Lachri]

LOL I still say I'm going to make my slogan "Lachri Fine Art, spending your paycheck one video at a time" haha

[@Tran809]

My life finally feels complete with your videos back!! I've missed you see much! Glad you're back, I hope your healthy as ever again :)

[@Lachri]

haha thanks :)

[@suewilkinson910]

Beautiful work Lisa. You have done a fabulous job of reviewing these pencils.

[@suewilkinson910]

Also, I love seeing your bird. I had a female cockatiel when I was a teenager. They are so beautiful and clever.

[@Lachri]

Thank you :)

[@dianneranney9482]

Yay are inspirational. I have had fun getting back to playing with art. Thank you.

[@Lachri]

Thank you :)

[@landidecruz522]

So glad to see you back and doing what you love most...I think we all missed you so much. Thank you for doing this review, I have the Derwent Artist pencils and to be honest, I really don't like them but that should improve with practice.

[@Lachri]

These blow the Derwent Artist pencils out of the water!

[@artmc2573]

Im so excited! just got this set along with lyra rembrant colored pencils!

[@der...bunnies9305]

Good to have you back Lisa!

[@Lachri]

Thank you :)

[@anyacavan3877]

Wow I’m so happy fir you Lisa it’s been awhile since Iv watched KZbin and I’m amazed youv gained #’s in audience as you should! your the best at what you do...you should be a consultant fir every art supply productivity testing.. although you basically are now : ) you can pick up anything and figure them out pros and cons with unbiased reviews ; ) thats how I found you ..when u started then switched with polychromos, then watching you dabble with water solubles... so happy what ink-tense or derwent has done promoting your art [ the way I look at it )keep being your awesome self

[@dayarbro1]

Your reviews are exceptional! Thank you for taking the time to give us the information we need to move forward in our art.

[@carlaa.1617]

Thank you so much Lisa for this great review! I am so excited about these pencils. I cannot justify paying the price that the Luminance cost in Canada as I am a hobby artist. These sound fantastic 😀

[@Lachri]

They were wonderful to work with!!

[@wolfloof]

I'm so happy your back and better! :D I love your videos and you are a huge motivation for me, missed you :3

[@Lachri]

Thank you :)

[@rkmcc551]

I am so pleased with the vast amount of info you present. I am disappointed to see these are not light fast because I was looking for pencils water soluable. When I was young I had allergy problems with mineral spirits, so please tell me which are water soluable. Thank you

[@farahware7934]

Yay! glad to see you back in my feed. I hope you are feeling better :)

[@Lachri]

Thank you :)

[@hamzanaveed826]

any tips on creating good realistic black hair, so it does not look flat. love ur videos

[@Lachri]

Check out this video :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJqQZYV5esmZm5I

[@dawnhill2508]

I hope you're feeling better! I can see myself going broke with pencils lol

[@variegatedvelvet]

Wow! Another AMAZING work of art! so glad you're feeling better. I'm so excited to get my hands on those pencils. great review. thank you.

[@Lachri]

Thanks :D

[@deirdrewoolford7476]

Thank you soooo much for all the information you give in all your utube demonstrations. This particular demonstration was really informative and makes me feel like getting a set for myself..thank you

[@Lachri]

I'm glad you liked it :)

[@roviannet]

Thanks for the review Lisa. I've got a question, do these add an extra to f.i. a Polychromos set or Prismas? Like in different colors/shades? Or just easier/better in use? I've got both these sets and are contemplating if I really need this extra set, if it adds something to my collection. I'm not a professional artist, I just love to color.

[@Lachri]

There are some shades that are different for sure so that is a bonus, plus I just really like how these perform :)

[@greyareaRK1]

Gorgeous image. Lots of great tips. Thank you. Is the technique of layering colour with blacks applicable to watercolour or gouache?

[@Lachri]

Guache yes, watercolor is a bit different. You can layer but it's not quite the same because it can also lift when water is reapplied.

[@elisebonapart7573]

It would be really really cool if you could test the caran dache pastel pencils!!!

[@pmb5005]

Wow you are an incredible artist! The leopard is amazing and beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[@Lachri]

Thank you :)

[@stefos6431]

Hi Lacri Fine Art, Have you considered doing a Redo of the Procolour pencils? Derwent probably tweaked the quality.

[@MartinesFineArt]

beautiful piece! so glad to see you drawing again!

[@Jimkirkwood24]

Thank you for a great review. I don't know if you read the comments of older reviews Lisa but I would like to ask if the colours are the same as the polychromos to which they seem to be similar in feel and qualities. Are they worth getting in addition to the Polychromos or would the colours only duplicate them. Perhaps only the lightfast ones. Thanks again. Jim

[@Miauwies]

I needed this review so much, thank you! I don't have a lot of money and couldn't deside wich pencils to buy, so I think I'm going to buy these ones. The poly's and luminance are my dream, but I can not afford these. 😔 I hope you can answer this question.. How long does it take a drawing to fade when they are not the best lightfast like the luminance? When they are hanging in a living room for example.. And I found on the websites that the best lightfast only counts in museum light/conditions... So how long it takes to fade in normal light etc etc. I watched a lot of video's aboit this topic, but it's sooo confusing. My mom bought me a big present I did not know of, Prismacolors. I am sooo happy, but also scared because of the softness lol. . Do you know if the Prisma's and Proclours are good to combine? And if these to are good for drawing animals (hair)? Sorry long message and more than one question. 😊😊 Maybe other people whom read this can advice me also. Thank you so much😊😀

[@DrawingWithFire]

Great video Lisa! 😁 Soooo, would you say you liked the pencils...lol 😆 That really sucks about the lightfast. By any chance will you try testing the 33 pencils with a UV spray? I know you don't do finishes on your cp pieces, but if the UV spray worked, then you could use all the colors. 😃

[@Lachri]

UV sprays and UV protecting glass do make a giant difference. I know a lot of great artists who use fugitive prismacolor colors in their work and just frame them behind UV glass. I'm personally not comfortable with that for anything I sell. I can't say which of us is right or wrong, we just have to do what we're most comfortable with :)

[@randiromkugle]

Hi Lisa,Welcome back,we missed you a lot. I hope you're feeling better, you look great.

[@Lachri]

Thanks :)

[@luthien2531]

Have you ever used Soho Urban Artist pencils by Jerry's ArtaRama? I own the 36 set and they've held up well with my beginner attempts to learn a more painterly style, but I'm curious what a more experienced artist would think of them. The CPSA has rated them for lightfastness, but I'm not a member so I don't know what the ratings were.

[@theskullyart]

I was wondering if there could be a way to review blick studio colored pencils? I did some reading on them and I read that they are light fast and easy to work with but I'm not convinced yet.

[@dawncfoster7698]

You did a beautiful work. Thank you

[@ladyamalthia7688]

Lachri!!!!!!! Im so glad your feeling better. welcome back. 😉 This is my favorite peice youve done. ive seen LOTS of your videos. super cool these pencils worked so good. one question, how does the white compare to luminance? you mentioned the chinese white. below the touch up white, what is the next brightest white? thanks so much for sharing! love your work.

[@Lachri]

This is not as opaque as the white luminance but more opaque than the polychromos white :) Derwent drawing chinese white is the most opaque IMO.

[@ladyamalthia7688]

Thanks!!

[@Peeachez]

So when you’re blending (this may sound like a stupid question but when you’re blending are you basically taking like turning the pencil into paint and then moving around like paint because that’s where I get confused when you try to use “blenders”??

[@Michael-tz9sm]

Hi Lisa I am a big fan of your work and I have just gotten the polychromos set of 36 and I am loving them, I am thinking of doing some projects with the canson mix media pad but I don't know what to draw. I dont have much access to strathmore because of shipping and also fabriano because of price range. Do you have any suggestions for cheaper and good papers? Thanks Michael

[@Lachri]

Maybe try the canson Mi-Tientes (work on the smooth side). That's worked nicely for me :)

[@lucypher5200]

Lisa, I'm a huge fan! Love your work. I'm trying to get back into art; I've always had talent but never really developed my skills. My question is, I'm trying to build a collection of work but I'm unsure of how to go about it. Do you start many different pieces at once and work on them as the paint dries or start one and finish one at a time? I currently have 3 pieces started now; I try to start a new one to wait for the paint to dry (oil paint). Just not sure what to do to build a huge body of work...any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

[@Lachri]

I normally recommend one at a time so that you actually finish everything. When having a lot of projects going at once it's too easy not to get anything finished because you lose interest :)

[@benfineart9301]

I wish these were lightfast so I could buy the original 😍😍 gorgeous leopard, nice video!!

[@leogabriel5422]

okay so I have just started practicing drawing again so far for four months, for the first time in 8yrs, do you have a broken down beginners guide for colored pencils, and the proper materials and brands?

[@sambeawesome]

Such a shame that not all of them are lightfast, those colors are just gorgeous! Definitely would love to see them expand the line with more lightfast ones :) Beautiful work! That purple is just wow! :D

[@Lachri]

I agree! :)

[@1p53gen]

Hi Lisa, have You tried to blend with Sansodor of Winsor and Newton? I'm new atte painting with colors and I can 't find Mineral Spirits un my country.

[@himanshusinha5241]

I watched some of your videos that were awesome but I also want to learn drawing or fine art so where should I start watching from?

[@djsubliminalreeve]

i know the pencils are not light fast but can you protect an image with a fixative spray as i'm not sure what types of art you can use the spray on.

[@Heytheresaan]

I'm in love with your art! I recently got a 60 set of polychromos but I can't find gamsol nor monalisa odorless paint thinner here in spain so i was wondering if you knew of another brand i could use that works the same as those two? It would help me a lot!

[@tulip2many235]

Heytheresaan Hi, I don't know if it is available in Spain, but I use Windsor & Newton Sansodor. I hope this helps you.

[@Heytheresaan]

I saw Winsor & Newton white spirits here but i dont know if it is the same as mineral spirits? Anyways I will look for the one you said, thank you!!

[@magalivasquez7977]

OMG just Gorgeous !!! I'm new to your channel I don't know how I found you but anyway .I didn't use color pencils but my daughter does . Can you tell me please what name brand are those pencils ?? Also do you blend with a brush over your pencils ???

[@marwieart3703]

Maggie Vasquez it says in the tittle- they are derwent procolour

[@germaicanlady]

It's turned out beautifully!😍

[@Lachri]

Thanks :D

[@gpsoedarso3815]

I'm not an artist, and just started visiting my childhood hobby of drawing again. I'm interested in the procolor pencils. What is the difference between lightfast and non-lightfast pencils for an artist? Do they have the same results. I know Derwent has sets of lightfast color pencils now. Thank you. Look forward to watch and learn from your other videos 😊.

[@alizafar2624]

Lightfast means a colour being able to withstand fading from Ultraviolet light. UV is dangerous in long term as it causes skin cancer, and fading colours. Non lightfast colours even in artists grade are probably made from dyes or pigments that have a poor lightfast rating. Bright colours such as pinks, purples, reds tend not to be lightfast, whereas earth tones and neutrals tend to be the most lightfast. Performance wise of these pencils are the same for all the colours, they feel like the Derwent artists pencils but lay down much better pigment. Artists still do love fugitive colours, as there is no replacement for specific colours such as opera rose and alizarin crimson. Coloured pencil is not the most lightfast medium for artists as there isn't many brands that make lightfast coloured pencils aside from Derwent lightfast and Caran dache luminance. Acrylic and oil paint tend to be the most lightfast (not sure about pastels).

[@JessieNebulous]

@@alizafar2624 the Polychromos Faber-Castell are lightfast as well.

[@annmayer8251]

Hi Lisa, I tried to find the Titanium White touch up mixture on Dick Blick, is there a brand name which will find it in the search? Enjoyed your review very much, thank you, Ann

[@DrawingWithFire]

Ann Mayer Brush & Pencil is the name of the brand. 😁 This is what I could find on blick: www.dickblick.com/search/?q=Brush%20and%20pencil&unbxd_x=0&unbxd_y=0&unbxd_sp_cs=UTF-8&unbxd_s=unbxd Here is where you can find all of the blender products: www.brushandpencil.com

[@annmayer8251]

Valarie Connell /DrawingWithFire Thank you Valarie, I have now found it on Jackson Art Supplies. Ann

[@sabrinahilton4840]

Hello I love your drawings,question I noticed that you are using a brush for blending is it dry or wet? With what if so?

[@Lachri]

It has Odorless Mineral Spirits on it :)

[@krystine49]

Beautiful drawing, I have a cockatiel too!!

[@hamzanaveed826]

another very important question, how do I add details on small faces, or small sections on the drawing; I have prisms, and ur right about not maintaining that fine point, which is a major problem.... ;-;

[@amandanguyen3324]

Love watching your tutorials. One question. A lot of my prisma color pencils break after I sharpened it. They are old. But in good condition. Have u had these kinda problems. And what can you recommend about that or other colored pencil that a decent.

[@Lachri]

Try an electric sharpener. Breaking pencils and Prismacolor pretty much go hand in hand unfortunately :)

[@amandanguyen3324]

Lachri Fine Art. Ok thank you

[@katywuste9054]

I would buy that, regardless of coloured fastness, it's that beautiful

[@Lachri]

Thank you :)

[@szabolcsbak4629]

Hi there!I was wondering what solcent do you use for layering the base colours?Apparently this is the blocking point in my coloured pencil drawing..although I am also using the procolour pencils..

[@rockstarkate78]

Thanks for the great review! I may have missed it, but are these pencils the diameter of a polychromos or a luminance or a different size?

[@Lachri]

These are thicker than the Polychromos. I'm not sure of the exact number though. They both sharpen in the same sized sharpener though.

[@Itsjess13]

Hello! Thank you for the great review! I was thinking about getting some of these after I heard about them however I am not a professional and would be primarily using them for Colouring things(like in adult colouring books). Would you recommend them for that purpose?

[@Lachri]

Absolutely! :)

[@ianjackson5834]

looks good and am look forward to seeing how they work in comparison to my derwent artists set. tfs

[@Lachri]

I hope you share the comparison :D

[@saisweta1263]

Can you please tell me whether I should buy them or prismacolors for portraits?? Also prismas are too expensive in my area..

[@apcraft2456]

Awesome review, very helpful specially for us beginner's

[@shannonwolff698]

Just wondering for the non-lightfast colours can you use a lightfast spray or UV protected glass to overcome that problem?? I realize it's not ideal, but at this stage I am still a beginner and not selling my work, it frequently is given to family/friends.

[@Lachri]

You can use sprays, I'm not sure how they will react to these pencils, I know a lot of UV sprays behave badly with polychromos for example. Better yet would be framing it behind UV protecting glass. While I personally wouldn't be comfortable selling the work with non lightfast colors, framing it behind uv glass and giving it to friends and family shouldn't be a problem for you :D

[@sayantansaha3427]

great work.. here it is seen that somewhere brushes is used to blend or getting better effect, can we use brushes in pencil colour ?? how??

[@Lachri]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/naCap5popN94hNE

[@sharonericson4125]

Do you have a video of pinks and purples that are light fast?

[@janjcks]

I loved that, such a gorgeous big cat

[@kitse_xiii8334]

wow, I just got the derwent artists. Great video. Also, maybe the full blender works on the pricolours because both are a mixture of wax and oil?

[@Lachri]

It's possible, whatever the reason I'm happy to see that full blender work for something lol. I don't like them for Luminance at all.

[@dcslye8330]

Great video and your "shoulder chicken" is adorable!

[@Lachri]

Thanks :D

[@andyrxsart564]

Hey lisa, about the colored pencil painting kit, do you use the textured fixative on your normal paint thinner color pencil projects? I just tried out the textured fixative on my project, and while it really does work, theres a problem- it leaves a shine layer that is really noticeable if you don't put additional color pencil on top. My artwork turned out fine, but dear god the shine unevenness...do you experience it with powder blender?

[@Lachri]

I've only used the texture fixative spray on projects where I was working on sanded paper with powder blender. Sometimes it spits droplets out that are shiny but I just cover them with colored pencil and everything looks even. It may be a difference of how much we're using. On projects where I'm working on watercolor HP paper like this I've used touch up texture (the one in the nail polish like bottle). That one adds a bit of gloss but anywhere I use it I always go over that area with colored pencil completely so there doesn't end up being shine issues for me there.

[@RaymondOreFineArt]

Great info and amazing Leopard demo

[@Lachri]

Thank you :)

[@victorialee3975]

i remember you saying that you were testing lightfast sprays for your inktense paintings, have they faded at all? (even though it's only been like 2 years)

[@Lachri]

LOL I never got to it. With my schedule being all weird right now I should work on getting that together this week! I just need to do some color swatches and stick them in a window behind the UV glass. I have everything I need, I've just not done it yet :P

[@rexgrl3]

Did that bird just sing GOT theme? Too cool, the critique of Derwent was cool too!

[@creativejessy8896]

I have the Prismacolors and some Polychromos... I love the Prismacolors so much, but I hate to constantly sharpen them. The Polychromos keep their point, but I don’t like how they blend and the colors are not as vibrant. Blend the Procolours like the Prismas or more like the Polys? I am struggling with the decision what I want to buy...

[@sandycorrigan5208]

Your work is beautiful thank you

[@cigimon4]

What happens to the piece if you use non lightfast pencils? or if you use a non lightfast color as an 'underpaintng' or base color and then put a lightfast color on top? kinda like you did with the black spots? what will happen to that with time??

[@Lachri]

The non lightfast colors fade. Something can start bright magenta for example and in time fade to almost no color at all. In this case, with using the non lightfast purples under the black, as those faded the black would start to appear very dull, as would the rest of the leopard's coat where I have purples and magenta's blended in.

[@talisman006]

I was sure you said most of the inktense were lightfast....which is why I bought them, omg :/// can you please do a video that summarizes your favorite lightfast products on all mediums? And also where do you find that info per each color?

[@Lachri]

You can find the lightfast info on the manufacturers website. With Inktense we don't know how those ratings are impacted once water is added.

[@adame6291]

I found the right mop brush, try the daler rowney synthetic mop brush

[@emilyerdbeere9210]

I have made a colourchart of the 72 pencils now, and no, I am not convinced of these pencils. Generally I like firm pencil leads, but the procolour are so much harder than the Polychromos! They feel like the Artists. Maybe a little bit softer in some colours. Especially pale colours are scratchy. I need some pressure, that makes my hands tired. Another issue for me is the lightfastness. Derwent claim „professional quality“, but only 70% can be used for commissions. That’s not much. And these are the common colours, like browns and so on that are lightfast in almost every set. Luminance, Lightfast, Polychromos and Drawing stay my favourites