$3 VS $60 Colored Pencils | CHEAP VS EXPENSIVE! Which pencils WIN?

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[@vincentknws]

Honestly what this taught me is I should use crayola for details and my more expensive ones for for shading and other technics.

[@secretfolders6069]

Or you could use oil based for details...

[@fnjf2901]

Polychromos are the best for details, way better than crayola, crayola’s lead is more likely to break, has less control and may not layer and can break your paper more easily

[@victoriaschneider6426]

U fu

[@0pianostudio034]

@mr noxious try Caliber lol Whenever I sharpen them I can just pick off the lead ☹️😢👽😩

[@serenityjewel]

Exactly, she's shows that Crayola layers fine and it's not going to hurt your paper just doing details. People just like paying more money to feel superior.

[@VitasArtworks]

I think an advanced artist is able to use "bad" supplies and draw a great picture. But for an beginner it's more difficult to get good results with "bad" supplies. I think great supplies are a good investment while improving. With better supplies some things are much better and easier to work with. So I think also beginners should use good art supplies. Maybe not the most expensive ones.. But good ones. For example no artist grade but student grade art supplies. And I think quality is more important than quantity.

[@Morticia147]

Yes, you can make a beautyfull drawing but it will fade super quick - it's not worth putting time in this cheap crap if you take art even slightly seriously. They belong in coloring books thats it.

[@sf1292]

Meh I still suck... I think my ruler changes length every second fr

[@edwardhisse2687]

Lightfastness only matters when you're good enought to sell or put your work on the wall and have it sit there. Even proffesionals illustrators and designers don't waste money on artist grade if they know they will sell prints and not originals.

[@Miss_Distress]

Despite loving almost every media there is, I spent my adult life hating coloured pencils. Developing arthritis didn’t help, as I always found pencils too much strain on my hands. After getting into coloring with gel pens this year I wanted more flexibility and decided to test pencils once more. This time I watched some reviews and decided on polychromos. I am IN LOVE! And they are so forgiving which is the opposite of how I’d always found cheap pencils before. I’m so glad I tried and would recommend every beginner try good quality pencils first. Beginners need better quality. Professional artists can do more with subpar ingredients!

[@bunnysm]

@@Miss_Distress Polychromos are actually pretty hard I would say. Caran D'ache, Prismacolor, Arteza, and even Faber Castell Goldfaber are mostly wax-based and much softer. Just saying, this in case you wish to further reduce the strain on your hands. They all can be used together anyway.

[@lir3379]

I only buy three "colors" of Caran D'ache - black, white, blender. Other elements to be considered for colored pencil general use (wax or oil) is room/color core temperature & humidity effects on paper mediums. Quality content in this video. Thanks.

[@vincentknws]

Yes I use black, white and blender more than any other color and the white actually shows up. Sometimes I use the cheap white colors to blend as well.

[@MileinaJuarez]

I can strongly suggest the Derwent drawing white and black. They’re known to be amazing. The white is even better than the luminance and not as expensive at all. I love that black and white.

[@rebekah1362]

I just discovered Holbein Works "soft white" pencil, out of prisma, derwent pastel, sargent charcoal white and polychromos it is the most opaque white pencil I've ever used. The lead is softer than them all, more buttery than prisma by far. If you don't have it, do try and see how it performs for you.

[@aribolden8006]

I completely agree with you. Although I also use Derwent Chinese White when I need to lay down a lot of color, it is absolutely amazing. For details I use Polychromos Black as the other two are too soft to be able to get really tiny lines.

[@campyarts]

Wow! I loved your work with Crayola, I might even prefer that side over Carandache especially for the $3 price.

[@parulpatel9179]

Ur art is amazing!! I just subbed

[@lol-je3kh]

HOLY SHIT THATS SOME GOOD ART ON YOUR CHANNEL

[@zhongli1139]

ur talented as hell

[@abcd-mo5mo]

ur art is so good wtf

[@Judyc6811]

WHOA! I LOVE YOUR ARTWORKS!!

[@daisoelderdragon9264]

The Luminance and Polychromos pencils makes the "CHA-CHING" sound whenever I twist the pencils it into the sharpener.

[@gabib.1780]

They indeed do

[@dagoosetm3299]

Thats why i said screw sharpeners and use a craft knife 💀

[@EthosArts]

The final result turned out great. I wonder how well the white caran d'ache could finish blending/burnishing the Crayola side.

[@sinbincreations]

This versus video is the one I've been looking for! My kids and I (and my prismacolors) thank you ☺

[@beckywebster90]

I use the luminance for commissions and presents, I have the crayola 100 set and love them for color books, practice shading, etc. For the price, they are not bad. But I love my luminance, polys and DLF 😀

[@shortienoob980]

@BloopBulp Derwent Light-fast

[@hopibethelbaptistchurchpas7767]

Just remember lots of pressure can cause lots of wrist pain for some... So a mid range soft pencil can make hours of art more enjoyable. So if this you, remember that. Also God loves you.

[@MrAsingh1989]

To be honest, if someone is meant to create masterpiece after masterpiece NOTHING can ever stop them whether the tools are: 1. expensive, top-of-the-line quality, 2.inexpensive, or of “lesser quality”, 3. Brand name 4. Generic brand 5.“Knock-off” 6. Original “Authentic” if the individual if gifted with: skill, accuracy, patience eye for fine detail, Dextrous Passion Compassion Hyper focused HUMILITY AND MODESTY No power in the can stop them to compose a MASTERPIECE. There is by no doubt, Ms. Partridge is beyond blessed with these gifts! Congratulations to you and your hard efforts…

[@dancerdog508]

In my opinion the only exception to this is rose art colored pencils because they are absolute garbage, unless you are using them for sketching because there is no pigment

[@mc_va]

If you're selling your art, one important thing to consider is LIGHTFASTNESS of the colored pencils, you wouldn't want your art to FADE AWAY after a few months.

[@MrAsingh1989]

@@mc_va I am not talking about selling art. I am just taking about the skill itself. If someone is meant to be skilled it will show regardless of how expensive or inexpensive the tools are! You are correct when someone has mastered the skill the expensive quality tools are worth because it will amplify the piece!!! I like to think of it as if a track athlete is training while wearing a body-weight suit or a back-pack full of rocks to increase strength and endurance…

[@sixteen.candles.4644]

@@dancerdog508 yeah rose art is shit

[@demoku8949]

Ok crayola is really that bad but some others are so bad they have a hard time drawing on the paper

[@peachion2]

I have always loved Caran d ache. The smoothness and feel of them makes it possible to focus on the art, and not on the pencil. Working with crayons pencils was always hard.

[@sinbincreations]

Me: Watch this kids, you'll see why my pencils aren't for you... Kirsty: *Does Kirsty things and makes me look like an idiot in front of my 8 and 10 year olds* 😑😅🤣

[@saritah5663]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@amandagermany5933]

Love how you really put both pencils through the paces. Great comprehensive testing.

[@TheTerrylwg]

This is a brilliant idea for an episode! I love Crayola and have used them for years without complaint, but you showed me some things I had never realized before, i.e., the lack of dark colors and the shine compared to Caran D'Ache, as well as the lightness of the white and black in comparison. All very good to know.

[@AzzieSempai]

This video was so well made. Thank you so much Kirsty, it was a delight and very inspiring to watch :)

[@RachelleByersArt]

Love the comparison you did showing the various techniques ❤️ probably my favorite part of this video!

[@we4r119]

It’s really great to see how many layers of colour you are using to create the detailed look you are going for. I had no idea that you need to go over the colours so much. I’ve learned so much from this video. Thank you. x

[@jessica76311]

Hey Kirsty! I love your videos. I'd love to see a comparison for colored pencils(cheap and expensive), on different papers like cheap sketch paper and other expensive paper. Thanks.

[@blackbat908]

Pretty self explanatory, cheap thin paper obviously won’t take many layers. Just your common sense, Jessie.

[@HuskyMama1009]

Well done! Great job explaining and demonstrating the sets! Since both have benefits, they could be combined in their strengths

[@kayfjones23]

Thank you, this was so cool to watch! I've only really had Crayola and some other off brand colored pencils so far, but will keep working with them until I'm more confident and willing to spend more on the fancier stuff. :)

[@lindatannock]

For a little step up, have a look at the Arteza stuff! I got their 72 set of watercolour pencils for only £27. A smaller set is even more affordable (and more than enough!), and their regular coloured pencils very affordable, especially if you're on a budget and don't want to go crazy, price-wise. I only just found the brand recently through a YT video. Not Caran D'Ache etc quality, but affordable decent quality!

[@lornafinch8855]

Very interesting, thank you for all the different testing and thoughts. Great drawing with both sets

[@grannysharp772]

My absolute favorite for coloring without using any blending solvents or blending pencils is Luminance then Polychromos. I use them together a lot.

[@saisiri1719]

Honestly to say, seeing your drawing without thinking anything else + your voice, is so relaxing and calming.

[@bethnolastname]

Thank you! I loved the way you broke everything down. Excelent video.

[@randystache78]

You are a thorough tester! Absolutely love this comparison! Keep up the amazing work!

[@dod1046]

Kirsty, I appreciate your information generosity. Thank you 😊

[@WeblightDreams]

The comparison we all needed. Great video, enjoyed it very much. Both sides came out very beautiful.

[@bellavita2005]

Thank you for the informative presentation and your well-thought-out and explained points of interest.

[@sima2770]

thank you so much, for the guid and all tips you give us. ❤❤❤

[@flymoon24]

Your comment about sharpening is very useful as I have already found issues with this using hand held sharpner!

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Your work is lovely! Thank you for a wonderful review.

[@Anthony-gq7dk]

great demo and superb portrait , well done Kirsty , excellent artist

[@ginabadeaux9319]

you are such an amazing young artist,i love to watch you create

[@CraftyKazzaH]

Absolutely gorgeous artwork, I’m blown away by your skill,

[@jenniferdennison8315]

Such a wonderful teacher.. 🙏 for sharing your knowledge, insight and experience with us.. so helpful..

[@drawwithmalak7338]

WOW! You have done an amazing job! I could barley seek a difference!! I learned A LOT!! Thanks

[@sunilsamtani2629]

I loved ❣️how you explain very clearly...

[@moramorandobianchi7093]

Amazing! Besides the comparison, which was very informative, but you are very talented!

[@Fifi-Pins]

You’re so talented! Thanks for this informative video xXx

[@pupstarpresents]

This is beautiful!! Thank you so much for making this, helps a lot! ^_^

[@pihu6465]

U r the art teacher i want U helped me a lot

[@artifexmom3824]

Wow! That’s beautifully done and yeah, you’re right about the 2 products. ☺️❤️ Keep safe.☺️🙏🏻

[@cliveangelaedwards8854]

Superb drawing Kirsty... you are really getting my juices flowing especially with the crayons... the shininess really put me off Crayola so I must try some other out... thank you for your input as I find it very interesting...😊😍

[@prarthanarajan1152]

Wow. I love this picture. I hope my loved ones will get me the colored pencil academy subscription this Xmas.

[@TillThenPlease]

Absolutely phenomenal work. Wow!!!

[@RAHIWAadeyNayGdiniyu]

Wow, you are simply fabulous ⭐️❤️

[@janlorman7700]

Great job on this comparison. Would like to see one with the new Star Joy Gold v.s. More expensive brands. Thanks 😊

[@Sawfly1369]

I love the side by side comparison. I wish more people done this.

[@roy4731]

Another useful video 😊 thank you dear❤️

[@alenapoupa5925]

Thank you for the helpful comparison Kristy! Any plans to review Castle coloured pencils? They seem to be gaining popularity and I'm curious as to how they measure up against your current favourites!

[@lyssasletters3232]

Beautiful artwork!!

[@NotThatBob]

I really liked this video. I will use Crayola for test drawings, figuring out color blending and background 1st layers. I think I save so much on supplies because the Crayolas do a good part of the initial work. Lastly, I won't put more than 2 light layers of Crayola simply because I'm worried it'll ruin the paper or somehow ruin the layers of Prismacolors. I think I'm being silly but I love the look of the Prismacolors.

[@rebeccawilliams2410]

Oh wow this was amazing. I actually preferred the crayola side. Im brand new to this and I will definitely pick up a pack of crayola tomorrow and have a play around. Thankyou so much xx

[@tailsprower25212]

Wow, I literally don't have words, I truly did not know you could make such beautiful artwork with crayolas. Now i feel really inspired. The art supplies really doesn't make the artist though it can help.

[@natalie.noodles]

This is pretty helpful-I use Crayola for realistic drawings....so this gave me some tips! I hope to get some nicer ones soon, because the Crayolas can be frustrating....

[@chrisandrachelleeast3417]

Kristy I follow your channel. Thank you for all your instruction and advice. May you give a tutorial on how to draw bright pink gum tree blossums and gum leaves in coloured pencil? I am totally lost how to get the correct bright pink and the vibrancy I need in the delicate flowers. Thank you for considering!!

[@LuDogg805]

I use Cryola, RoseArt (out of business) and CraZart... all cheap colour pencils... but with them I drew a blue cloacked Mother Marie (11 x 14 inch) drawing which I sold for 250 USD. I like using cheaper colour pencils because I like to prove to financially-unfortunate people (just like I used to be), that a great artist can use anything cheap and still make a masterpiece.

[@aspiringartistbomby]

Damn Now i have no more excuses I am just extremly bad with coloured pencils Back to the drawing board thinking about how to improve

[@mels287]

Thank you for being so objective in your explanations. I draw a lot with color pencils of all price ranges and you need to get a feeling for each kind of pencils. Once you have it, you can get great results even with cheaper ones. My all time favorites are the simple Crayola, Stabilo ORIGINAL, Castle Arts and Faber Castel Polychromos. The Caran d'Ache Supracolor are too firm mor my taste.

[@EVA-P.]

nice work girl...thnx 4 testing😉😉😍😍

[@chrisblevins755]

I can only hope and pray that my art will one day look anything like yours. It's beautiful.

[@SapigoDraw]

add practice to your to do list

[@breannaray7916]

You are a goddess, your art is beautiful and the way you explain things is easy to understand. Keep up the good work! 😁

[@MartianCandies]

YAY IM HERE EARLY!! Thank you so much Kirsty, you've really inspired me and got me back into colored pencils

[@Abby-th2or]

You are so incredible. As a young artist, I love your videos so much and wish that I could meet you. Thank you for everything you’ve taught. God bless!

[@sagatisbeast]

You're amazing, wow. I use to think, not having the best material's were the reasons a drawing or painting would not come out looking good but you and another artists have shown me, that it's about the technique/skill that makes a drawing/painting not the material's. Side note. I know having better material's does help but it isn't the end all be all in my opinion. Take care 🙂 ❤ God bless.

[@Ssshhhi]

Beautiful art 🎨loved it

[@sambabird7]

Great demonstration!

[@LadybugStampingSpot]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing!

[@stephaniejames-hall969]

Oh wow. I've been trying to prove to my art teacher that Crayolas matter too 😍😂 could I know what kind of power you use also?

[@vincentknws]

If she doesn't answer may I suggest building up is what helps alot.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Crayola Lives Matter

[@mangoowtay]

@@joewoodchuck3824 haha, yes. 💚CLM💚

[@samuelngobe6740]

Amazing I can see the practice, energy, time and dedication you have give up to this type of art. I honestly respect that. your artworks and knowledge of your artworks inspires me to put the dedication and time into it myself. ill sub thanks

[@theleechqueen]

Impressive. It really comes down to one's skill and knowledge.

[@mindylafler3456]

I love doing light layers when I am going for blends. Some of my best pages are Crayola. I won't buy anything else for the kids ever! Other brands have tried, but Crayola is "the bomb" in student/cheap pencils. I will say I honestly prefer the Crayola side.

[@hahaha00000]

I'm amazed that you're consistent even with cheap colour pencils

[@artisforus]

Woahhhh, I can't believe that it was made by 2 different brand. I think when someone look to it without watching the video they would say that it's made in just 1 brand pencil. Great outcome!!!!

[@katehollomanart]

Great comnparison videos, LOVELY drawing! I have tried a lot of different colored pencils, and the hardness/softness is certainly good for different things. Like, prismacolor soft are really nice, but too soft for what I do. I have found Koh-i-noor Polycolor to be the best overall for what I do. The cheaper brand - Royal Color, is also very nice, though not as soft. But they don’t break easily and that makes it great again for other things. :)

[@precilago3352]

👍👍👍zk

[@nikahadasart3207]

Thank you for this video, usually I buy expensive professional pencils, but after this video I will change my mind

[@rebekah1362]

I actually can tell the drawing was done with two different pencils and tbh, I like the crayola side better. It looks more vibrant and colorful. Perhaps it's because she had to build up values more? It just looks richer and has more depth of color and doesn't look unnaturally smooth. It's a beautiful portrait study, she really showed what skill does with limited supplies. Nice work!! Great encouragement!

[@sixteen.candles.4644]

I like it too

[@WolfmanWoody]

You are a superb artist to produce a painting like that using the cheapest of cheap pencils. Absolutely marvelous. TBH, I even prefer the Crayola side, but that's looking at a screen. I understand it is different looking at the actual painting. FULL MARKS though!

[@troyotoole4037]

wow! your so good at this!

[@MartinKendrik]

These videos are super helpful

[@rbdreamsart]

You're a phenomenal portrait artist!

[@et8asia3612]

Thanks, this is very useful.

[@pauljs75]

Depending on the nature of your projects or the type of art you do, another aspect is the ability to acquire individual colors outside of a set. (Some colors can and do get used up faster.) Sometimes that depends more on brand than price, but you're more likely to be able to do so with a more expensive artist's brand rather than something intended for kids or amateurs.

[@kritikar1901]

Love your arts I love drawing and painting 😍😍😍

[@cristinacontreras834]

Awesome drawing!

[@melbright100]

this is a great tutorial i personally prefer the prismacolor but this gives good contrast to the different brands of pencils

[@thambaarts319]

You are really good at this

[@MayanksArtWorld]

Loved your work

[@Nizhaloviyam]

Thanks mam ,it's really usefull I like the way you teach

[@AFinn-ds1qt]

Would be interested to see what happens if you leave this piece under a UV lamp for an extended period.

[@Morticia147]

I think it would'nt take very long to see a very big difference.

[@rauchschwalbelp7693]

Crayola or however the cheap colored pencils are called in your country (because not every country has American brands) are usually made for children. Most of children have a very hard hand and can't adjust their grip and pressure very good. So the pencils have to be sturdy. I always wonder why so many art youtubers don't see that. You don't want a children's pencil to be soft. They would be destroyed in no time. And btw: You should turn the sharpener, not the pencil. Because when you turn the pencil, you push it around in the sharpener and it won't be so easy and smooth. When you turn the sharpener, you adjust it to the pencil and so the pencil doesn't get damaged. Especially since you seem to be quite....eager when sharpening your pencils.

[@orusart]

i love this kristy

[@ogxarcgod9335]

Wow! amazing!

[@sixteen.candles.4644]

The otherside looks softer.. But both are great. This vid shows me no matter what you have if the skill is there a masterpeice can be made.

[@stateofdisorder1]

What I learned is that you are an AMAZING artist!

[@precilago3352]

The comnparison between the two highlights several expensive art on the map M outerly impressed. Z👍👍👍keep up the good pose as always 💯🔥

[@sherleysreallife]

The picture was very well done. Tfs

[@AtheistD]

Beautiful!!! 💙🤍

[@ESUTERURE]

I bought the Crayola colors of the world recently. Haven't used them yet but from the reviews I'm pleased at my purchase.

[@christyschoonens2470]

Kirsty you are amazing at art you are literally my biggest art idle