I have never seen them marketed as an "oil" based pencil but I got mine from Japan almost 5 yrs ago. They are a blend of oil, wax and fat. Very unique and my favorite pencil. Like you said Luminance will crumble too and so do Prisma so this does not bug me at all. The key with Holbein is knowing how to use them properly on the lay down, the application of the stroke is more particular than other pencils but you get used to it after a while. They are different and I like that difference, SO saturated and beautiful. They work beautifully on top of a Poly Chromos underlayer (which also works well with Meltz).
@LanaGloschatArt5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I picked up the "oil" classifcation when I was doing a bit of research on meltz... honestly polychromos is the gold standard for an oil based pencil for me and they aren't all that similar. Great insights!
@anahenriques.8 ай бұрын
We know that the more is not always the merrier, however it came out beautifully and one can’t really tell it has 150 colours in it. That’s how harmonious it is. I was so eager to try the holbeins from my sketchbox and now this video is feeding into the art supply collector in me.
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. The pencils are a lot of fun! They are a little pricey, but if you have some other pencils a great way to get started with these is to get the pastels and work them in to your collection. Those pencils are seriously unlike any colors I have ever had in a set..: they aren’t particularly light fast but they are really fun to work with!!! amzn.to/4caZk43
@anahenriques.8 ай бұрын
@@LanaGloschatArt the pastel colours are definitely tempting! Thanks for the link and overview :)
@SerenWen_art8 ай бұрын
Using the metallics in the hair was genius! I would need a whole box of silver to draw my hair! 😂 Your drawing is stunning as always, what a challenge!
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
Ha ha! I was really stumped on using those Metallica for a while. Thank goodness es for the grays!!! 😂 thanks for watching!
@diannaa56312 ай бұрын
Wow.your knowledge of color made this test work.bravo!And your artwork is awesome!
@markyteo8 ай бұрын
Complete madness! I like it.😂
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
Ha ha😂 it was madness but also so fun.
@NinaQueena8 ай бұрын
Wonderful ❤
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!😊
@janicesterling68845 ай бұрын
i have the 150 set of prismacolor pencils that a friend got me - but will see if can some but i found most sets have similar colors - i also have sets of pastel colors pencils and metallic
@LanaGloschatArt5 ай бұрын
Oh you should totally try this with the 150 prismas that would be so fun!
@carltanner90654 ай бұрын
I'm looking to pick up the Holbeins as well, but since the 150's are so damn expensive, I'm only going to buy the 50's of both pastels and ordinary pencils and then get others as I need them.
@ReverieOfThorns4 ай бұрын
I would keep an eye out on Amazon Japan, sometimes you can pick up a set for a good deal, that's how I got mine!! Hope you're able to get them!
@louisea9668 ай бұрын
wow, what an amazing self portrait. beautiful work
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
Aw thank you SO much!😊
@marionwigzell73348 ай бұрын
Your portrait is stunning Lana. You certainly met your challenge (-: Marion 🎉
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Marion! and thanks for watching
@ReverieOfThorns4 ай бұрын
Having the entire set of Holbeins and a decent selection of Lumis, they both have a similar amount of dust imo. I think Prismas get dusty sometimes too, but not in the way Lumis anf Holbeins do. Beautiful piece, I can't believe you used all of the colors and I watched you do it lol. You did such a great job making everything blended and cohesive despite the huge number of colors.
@Fantamusue5 ай бұрын
Wow i looked this set up on Amazon and its over $500. No way. Ridiculous. Youre a fabulous artist.
@LanaGloschatArt5 ай бұрын
It is insanely expensive. I just did a comparison video between this set of pencils and the cheapest I have ever used ($28). Have you seen it? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGHMpZycfs2jpJI
@Risivia5 ай бұрын
It’s funny how much the price fluctuates. I only payed $260 on Amazon.
@melkmb8 ай бұрын
I love this challenge for you! I, on the other hand wouldn’t know how to incorporate all those colors in a portrait! 😂 I admire the dedication you had to put all the numbers in each color you were using! Color me impressed! Superb self portrait!!!!
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
I love when those little details are noticed. I truly love making videos and experimenting with new ideas and that was fun to work out. As always thanks for watching and for your support. You are awesome!
@melkmb8 ай бұрын
@@LanaGloschatArt so are you!
@beuvelain8 ай бұрын
Beautiful and impressive! Now I'm thinking of adding the Holbeins 150 to my collection.
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
Thank you! They are a blast, but pretty expensive. I did notice when I made this video that they are over $200 cheaper on amazon right now than blick!!! You know with amazon these prices don't always last, so this might be your sign ... ha ha! Here is a link with the lowest price I noticed. amzn.to/4a2t5SS
@camus8348921 күн бұрын
this is so cool
@jeanlanz23445 ай бұрын
Very creative! Your skin tones are beautiful.
@LanaGloschatArt5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!😊
@rockymoody-jn2yfАй бұрын
Awesome!!!!!
@theresadelaney32557 ай бұрын
Amazing. I'm definately going to check out your other videos
@LanaGloschatArt7 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@faridahnoor54988 ай бұрын
A beautiful self portrait. You are so talented. BRAVO
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@amandaparker50868 ай бұрын
This was so much fun to watch that now I want to go bust mine out! Thank you! 💚
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! What set of holbein pencils do you have? What have been your thoughts on working with them?
@amandaparker50868 ай бұрын
@@LanaGloschatArt I have the same set as you do but I’m guilty of not giving them the use they deserve. They seem so precious and I was really silly nostalgic when I opened them and smelled that Japan smell from my childhood when my dad was stationed there. But, from playing with them, I remember being exited about how smooth and quick they were to lay down, as if Prismacolor and Polychromos had a love child. Overall, I adore them and they are my favorite to look at and smell! 🤣🤣🤣
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
@@amandaparker5086 fun! Yes get them out and show them some love! That’s what they are for… what if you created a few drawing that reminded you of Japan… then they still have that memory as you use them up.
@amandaparker50868 ай бұрын
@@LanaGloschatArt Same wavelength! 🧠 I was thinking about this beautiful picture my dad took of my mom in a lovely Japanese garden and I am telling myself to just jump in and have fun! You make it look so easy!
@yvonnemariane22655 ай бұрын
What a fantastic video, and portrait!!!
@LanaGloschatArt5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@Kreative_Rainbow8 ай бұрын
Excellent creation!! 👏👏
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
Thanks!!!😊
@Kreative_Rainbow8 ай бұрын
@@LanaGloschatArt You're quite welcome!! 🤗
@Becca-UK8 ай бұрын
You are an incredible artist ❤ Are you using pastelmat?
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
This is lightfast paper but I do use Pastelmat sometimes too! Check out my other videos
@dimitrioskalfakis8 ай бұрын
impressive watercolor painting with oil based pencils ;-) meticulous and disciplined work. after spreading the blender did you notice if you could apply light over dark in an effective way (opaque) ? BTW, sometimes the ugly skin phase is the best as far as dramatic texture.
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
Ha ha..: that’s what it felt like when I added meltz! Thanks! These pencils worked light over dark great with blender and with OMS. That’s actually one of the ways they shine. Did you see how this worked in the hair with the light wispy hairs over dark?
@dimitrioskalfakis8 ай бұрын
@@LanaGloschatArt 10Q for the reply. i did hear you comment on light over dark and did notice the pink over the red but i was not sure whether the liquid bulldozer had paved the way first due to the timelapse. i use polychromos and have to use white oi pastel as a base on top in order to modify the color underneath. keep up the magnificent work :-)
@kathycleriucuzio52458 ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
Aww thanks so much!!!!
@parleymanderson75278 ай бұрын
Although these pencil feel like professional colored pencil. If you want lightfast colors, you ether should choose other options or have to check the lightfastness of individual colors.
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
Yes that is an issue. I planned to talk about this more. They are so fun to work with, I think that reframing what they are for is important. So if you are using the pastel shades which are not highlighted lightfast, they are for prints, play, and sketchbook… not for art you want to hang around forever. That being said… not everything needs to last forever to be important. I’ve loosened up my opinions about lightfastness over the years
@parleymanderson75278 ай бұрын
@@LanaGloschatArt Completely agree! Not every art piece will be hang around forever. It’s just a heads-up for up coming artists who want to keep their arts for a long time or want to give it to someone.
@DaniellaR-xp4cp8 ай бұрын
How do you get to this point? Thats Beautiful!
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
See all those gray hairs in the drawing? I’ve been at this along time 😂
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
But thank you so much! 😊
@Becca-UK8 ай бұрын
Awesome. What paper are you using?
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
It’s the Derwent lightfast paper. Have you tried it?
@Becca-UK8 ай бұрын
@@LanaGloschatArt I’ve never tried it. Is it good? I have the Holbein 50 pastel set and considering getting the full set. Not sure. I’m fairly new to coloured pencils. I’m struggling to suss out the Holbein pastel colours because they are so muted. You portrait is beautiful and so realistic ❤️ SUBSCRIBED
@LanaGloschatArt8 ай бұрын
@@Becca-UK it’s my favorite paper for sure. There are lots of great pencils out there and the pastels are beautiful with the other colors. I’m not sure if my Amazon link works in the UK, but the Holbein pencil I linked from Amazon was $200+ off list price