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[@windflower5226]

As someone from Switzerland, who only ever drew with Caran D’ache, I was so surprised when I saw that Caran D’ache are so well liked in other countries. I really love them 😍

[@hemendralahre7101]

Hii

[@hemendralahre7101]

Where do you from

[@eliseevensen1750]

I work in an art supply shop, and I had a Swiss customer that compared Caran D'ache to Crayola. Because like you, it's widely used by kids over there. Made me choke on my coffee as they are so exclusive and expensive everywhere else.. :) Great pencils, tho!

[@dreamrabbits5072]

@@eliseevensen1750 Carandache also makes student grade like Fancolour

[@chouchoue]

@@dreamrabbits5072 Thank you. I think Fancolor was what I was given once at Christmas thinking they were incredibly expensive because it said Caran D'ache & wasn't impressed. You just cleared up some confusion here.

[@l.t7095]

Dropping them will feel like dying

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Yes it definitely does 😂

[@ragdoll49]

L.T I dropped a Prisma pencil through the crack of the deck outside,had just gotten them in the mail. I ripped a board loose to find it. I would really freak if I dropped one of those.

[@mikecourage8952]

@@MeganHernandez You are a monster.

[@edspencer5122]

Holbein - best of the best.

[@stojo33]

just put them in the microwave for about 10 seconds and let them rest for a night...these pencils have wax with a couple seconds in the wave you will basically heal the rips inside the pencil

[@contunggg_]

Sitting there watching people using expensive one, but I look down to my table,it’s Crayola

[@voguedictatinglove2455]

Mine is tht school standard faber-castell... my life is so sad. in my country even the prismacolor is overly expensive, feel like crying sobsob

[@elsagrace3893]

Don’t worry guys. Our art pieces are going to be in the garbage within 20 years. It doesn’t matter if it’s not lightfast. We aren’t Leonardos, c’mon. We do art for entertainment and personal skill, improvement. It keeps our brain exercised and functioning.

[@-mitski--stan-9714]

I have a diffrent crayon and it has alot of caryons and i have caran dache pencil

[@voguedictatinglove2455]

@she Bad Does America have Faber-Castell factories? Because in my country, there are. To the point that when I'm a toddler, I thought Faber-Castell originates from my country. But the sad thing is, they still don't produce Polychromos in here.

[@solarlola5953]

@@elsagrace3893 your comment drained the joy of art out of me

[@ezcomezgo11]

Just an FYI. I am a scientist and inventor by trade (chemistry, biologically active substances, instrumentation, other things). I do art as a hobby. Not all fixatives are the same. Modern Spray Art Fixatives consist of at least two elements and good ones have four elements: 1. Carrying solvent (to dissolve everything) 2. Polymeric resin (usually polyacrylic or polyurethane, can be other substances) 3. UV Light Absorber 4. Light Stabilizer The stabilizer is very important. Not all “fixatives” have them. Hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) are chemical compounds containing an amine functional group that are used as stabilizers in plastics and polymers. HALS do not absorb UV radiation, but act to inhibit degradation of the polymer by continuously and cyclically removing free radicals that are produced by photo-oxidation of the polymer. This is all very simple and summarized by four cases. ONE If you do NOT spray a fixative, then the art work will smudge, the dyes will oxidize catalyzed by light - and the color will fade. TWO If you do spray a fixative then the art will not smudge. However, if it does not have UV light absorber, then the color will fade. THREE If the fixative has a UV light absorber, then the color will not fade and the art work will not smudge. However, the polymer WILL eventually photo-oxidize and turn yellow. It might take a long time, 50 to 100 years, or more (depending on the environment), but it WILL photo-oxidize. FOUR If the fixative has a UV light absorber AND a Light Stabilizer, then the work won’t smudge, the colors will not fade and the polymer will not photo-oxidize and turn yellow. Up to you, your choice.

[@alejfuentes]

Great info. Which fixative do you recommend as in brand, etc. If possible provide a link to purchase. Are the fixatives from brushandpencil.com good?

[@ramerjezreelalmeria6504]

Very informative. Any brands you can recommend?

[@Mr-S.C.]

I bought a wooden box of 24 Caran D'ache years ago - they are absolutely incredible!

[@Dallas-Nyberg]

I have a set of them... they are excellent. The end result depends greatly on the type/quality of paper you use and how heavy handed you are when applying them. I used Prismacolor for quite some time, but when they switched to manufacturing them in Mexico, the quality suffered greatly. They are now difficult to sharpen, without breaking the cores. Additionally, I found that a lot of the cores are off center.

[@jasonpos1537]

I colour in a couple of adult horse picture books and use Luminous because it reminds me so much of the Cumberland pencil set that my mom had decades ago.

[@heyyo2633]

Just bought a 12pk set of Faber-Castell Poloychromos. It's my starter set. I'm slowly learning how to blend them together. Great video by the way.

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Thanks and I hope you enjoy using your new polychromos :D

[@eviehammond9509]

Definitely a nice way to start!!!💖💜💚💛💙

[@senpai3556]

@@eviehammond9509 yes definitely

[@prettyoddisabop]

The two dislikes are prismacolor and Faber castell

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Ahaha 😂

[@JIRENGAMNG]

Im using Faber castell can you please tell me the reason

[@prettyoddisabop]

I Don't know it's a joke because the video is talking about how great the caran d'ache pencils are, I personally love prismacolor and Faber Castell

[@olgahein4384]

Trust me, any artist who uses colored pencils on a regular basis and tried those 3, wouldn't do that. I'm german, I've used Polychromos for many years (I grew up with Faber-Castell pencils in general), and for me they are the most perfect pencil. But I use them together with watercolors, alcohol markers or ink. So them being rather translucent and less blending is exactly what I need. Especially the white pencil, that is perfect for lighting up but not being opaque. Still, for an artist who uses pencils only, especially a portrait artist, Caran d'Ache are superior. They just have this typical wax based pencil blending and creaminess. In general, every german artist will admit that french art supplies, especially the pro versions, are top notch. And Caran d'Ache may be a swiss company, but as the name already suggests, they are from the french part of the country.

[@user-ek4ol4qw9u]

Kirsty Partridge Art so that’s how artists laugh

[@AlexandraZe]

As I agree with the majority of the things you said, I also want to add/correct some things. Yes, the pencils are extremely good, but I don't like the comparison with Polychromos, as they are VERY different pencils. I find that both pencils are equally good, as they serve different purposes. I honestly couldn't go without any of these two brands, because Polychromos are not only good for detail, but they also have a much wider colour range, with almost just as good lightfastness. So for me, both are equally good, for the reasons mentioned above, and to be completely honest, the Luminance are just so so expensive, that the majority of young artists such as myself could not afford them. That's why I just buy about 4-5 at a time, to complete my set :).

[@angelopastorini1711]

Alexandra Zeres I'm glad to see such a comment here on KZbin among thousands of comments shouting "X pencils are better than Y". All of the high grade pencils are excellent, you just need to know what is the perfect pencil for your style, technique and, most importantly, paper

[@eviehammond9509]

@@angelopastorini1711 Its a very personal thing & varies from each person that uses this medium & what they use it for. Personally I dont think comparisons between beands is fair or definitive on any level. A suggestion would be just review each of them & give advantages & disadvantages & let the viewer decide what's best for their needs, uses & financial budget, etc. No negativity intended with all that, just a constructive suggestion is all.💖💜💚💛💙

[@angelopastorini1711]

@@eviehammond9509 you completely got the point 😉

[@popprincess3601]

@@waffle8364 but the thing with a set is that there may be colors you're paying for that you'll never even touch. Especially if you are the kind of person who mixes brands in their artwork, you most likely wouldn't buy colors you already have (especially the "basic colors" that seem to come in every set) but only invest in those you truly want/need. It depends on your art style.

[@nerllybird]

I would like to add that, contrary to what many people think, Polychromos is not a plural! One pencil is not a 'Polychromo'! And Arches paper is pronounced 'Arsh'. Knowing these things does not make you a better artist, but it may save embarrassment if you ever ask these items in an actual shop rather than order online 😁

[@laurakayliart]

I waited until I had practiced a lot and was ready to start selling my work to buy the Luminance pencils. I love them so much! I definitely agree that they aren't the best for beginners, but if you are looking to sell your work I think they are absolutely worth it!

[@soniaidalgo]

Obrigada pela sua resenha! Eu tenho Prismacolor, Derwent e também Luminance, Museum e Supracolor, da Caran D'Ache, e misturo todos eles para obter um resultado mais eficiente.

[@MrsBarnabas]

Just a note on lightfastness. The 100 year lightfast rating is only applicable under museum conditions: that is, controlled humidity, lighting, and strict controls over atmospheric pollution levels. So when you hang your paintings, Don't hang them in bright sunlight. Do make sure that they are hung in a dry room - ie away from tumble driers, indoor washing lines 'clothes driers, kitchen or bathroom: if the house is old and suffers from damp, or is on a busy main road, these issues are important. Store your pictures in folders with acid-free sleeves, and in a dark cupboard. Do use UVA protective glass when you frame them, to protect them from UVA - which causes the colour fade. Don't get upset with the company if some of your colours do fade a little. The information on the boxes from the big manufacturers of art supplies clearly states that it is 'under museum conditions'. :)

[@vainviolist2042]

Hello Kirsty 🤗 i came across your channel a long time ago and i immediately fell in love with your Art and you amazing drawings. I wish you the best, keep up the great work 😊!!

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Thank you very much for the kind words

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

QOTD: What is your favourite brand of coloured pencils? Also if you found the video usual I would really appreciate you guys sharing it with other people you think would enjoy it

[@l.t7095]

As for now faber castel are my favourite especially since I'm still learning how to colour.

[@rinkudaimaryart]

Love your videos So much things learning from you

[@floskywalker6220]

Kirsty Partridge Art Id say crazart. They may have almost no pigment but I’m heavy handed so they work for me

[@danattack4779]

I've got to get these pencils ✏️.

[@mitchellscott1843]

Probably FC; although my CD wear down quicker(due to softness I think)I find FC lays down just a smoothly, I do like the oil based element of FC too. The two points I favor CD are, are the lighter colours(esp white) tends to be more opaque and secondly the colour options themselves, I prefer muted more natural colours over the big bold ones. I have far more FC than CD partially b/c of the big cost difference but both are obviously great coloured pencils.

[@lillianpierson5015]

It's official. I'm buying the Caran D'ache pencils. This video was quite helpful, thank you. I currently own Prismacolor and although I really do love them, I find it quite difficult to layer with them because of that waxy residue build up after a lot of layering. I will probably eventually get the Polychromos but because I'm more into doing portraits I will probably just invest in the Caran D'ache for now. Thank you for this lovely video, and I hope you have a wonderful day.😁

[@thejuliuscaesars5007]

It broke my heart when i need to sharpen my Prismacolors for detail😣😣

[@Fatepathfinder]

I understand your frastration... Try to find Japan made mechanichal sharpener - they are so great for this particular fragile points of Prismacolors!

[@adrianbenalak274]

Me suscribí contigo , porque sabes de lo que hablas , y la certeza de tus indicaciones , demuestra tu gran experiencia como pintora ! Admiro tu trabajo y calidad artística, hay muy pocas personas en la actualidad ,que con la exactitud que tú tienes logran una verdadera calidad realista en sus trabajos. ! Saludos desde CDMX 👍😃🇲🇽 con aprecio y admiración ! Muchas Gracias por compartir excelentes videos! ❤️

[@bloodbath_angel3017]

Just got this from my husband

[@jacksonguillory8114]

@Digby Dooright fun fact about me: I own the 76 set.... >:)

[@ViktorsTech]

Just got them from saving 2 years Im a lil kid

[@axlrosebritanico5310]

@@ViktorsTech how old are you though? Im 17 this year and currently saving to buy polychromos for 2 years now XD my potato ass cant beg my parents to buy them for me since they think its a waste of money

[@tintsandtones7969]

@@axlrosebritanico5310 I have the 72 prismacolors and 36 polychromos and I'm more than happy 😂😂

[@jsmith7870]

@@jacksonguillory8114 fun fact: no need to brag, especially after you responded to someone who obviously is sad they couldn't afford them and no one cares :)

[@elijahlinsoco8533]

Louis Vuitton Colored pencils: 1000$

[@alventuradelacruz522]

The only difference is that these pencils have REAL quality.

[@godwinstaples5270]

Elijahxxc Linux C You are paying for the case, the pencils are so so.

[@alicedubois1348]

I would love to be a full time artist, but being a mother of two little toddlers, that is only going to be a hobby for now. My go to pencils would be fabre castells!

[@elsagrace3893]

Alice Dubois blame your reproductive choices for smashing your dream that you think you would enjoy. Truth is that if you really became a full time artist it wouldn’t be that great.

[@elsagrace3893]

Titania Asturias study after study shows that people are very poor at predicting what would make them happy. That’s not rude. That’s fact. Blaming is what enables a person to stay stuck exactly where they are, never growing. She is blaming her reproductive choice for not being a full time artist with which there is a very good chance that wouldn’t make her happy anyways. Not rude at all. 100% facts. I see facts offend you. Must be a miserable life. You will wear down your nervous system being offended all the time.

[@alicedubois1348]

@@elsagrace3893 On an update to my own happiness, I am now a writer working on finishing my book. Art is now a beautiful hobby that keeps me as happy as my children do. Your comment was rude, but it being the internet, very tame. Stay awesome, safe and happy. ❤❤ Take care guys.

[@alicedubois1348]

@@elsagrace3893 And I do love how blunt you are... there needs to be more unoffended blunt people like you. Tact is nice, but so is bluntness. ❤

[@elsagrace3893]

Alice Dubois awesome for doing what you love. My comments are no judgement about you. It was an observation of human psychology using your comment as a base. Actually saying that you’d like to be a full time artist probably translates to simply “I really love doing art” . The culture we live in discourages anything pursued for its own journey therefor the need to tack on the idea that you would like to make a profession out of it in order to escape the judgement of triviality of your wants and needs.

[@mjpete27]

I have been a watercolorist for over 30 years, I started with Prismacolors for my initial color pencil experience, but found that Koh-i-noor Mondeluz water soluble pencils work best for me! I can use them for simple color-pencil drawings but they also work great for adding detail to watercolor paintings too! Very nice video and I will be looking at more of your videos as I am now a subscriber.

[@linnhanna]

i draw mainly portraits so i got the 76 set and i absolutely love them. it made drawing a lot more fun because of how well they blend and bc of how good the colors are for portraits. i was a little worried i would regret buying them bc of how expensive they are but it was very much worth it. the only thing i dont like about them is that some of the pencils are a little scratchy which makes things a little difficult, but for the most part i have no complaints. before them i used polychromos, which also work for portraits. but nowhere near as good as caran d'ache. i do still use polychromos for other things that aren't portraits and if i need a color that luminance doesnt have. since polychromos have a lot more, greens and pinks for example.

[@yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357]

I began my art career with grocery store paints (the kind we used in elementary school) and cheap acrylic/oils and colored pencils, so anyone who is sad because they can not afford the expensive stuff...please don't be. Use what you have and enjoy yourself! I have moved up after a few years to professional supplies and it certainly is a great help and makes it easier to gain my final product. Prismacolor frustrated much so if you are thinking about them...although some people love them, I'd get something else. Polychromos by Faber Castell are beautiful pencils. I haven't used Caran dAche pencils but have the Neo color ll wax pastels (water soluable crayons) and they bring a new meaning to watercolor paint. Have fun painting/drawing!!!🖌🎨😁

[@johnkon2810]

I love the Luminous for portraits & general figure skin tones and yes, UV fastness is a huge bonus. Otherwise, I'll use my Polychromos the most with support from Lyra & Pablo (which as some amazing blues), color pencils. And at the end of the day, I still use (even with finished works) my Prismacolor. Keep out of direct sunlight at worst case scenario but, the sun isn't nothing Krylon can't solve (so long as you know how to spray it correctly with wax pencils).

[@user-kr2qh6in9k]

These pencils are the best. I have used prismacolors but these are on another level and they don't break.

[@tanzeelamujahid3159]

Thanks for helping😊

[@vanessarottencandy6467]

I own 4 of them.😂 the first one I bought was the white one. Since I use Colorpencils as a supporting medium for watercolor I luckily don’t need a full set but those pencils are absolutely incredible ❤️

[@chadpeace5852]

Another great video Kirsty! I love my Polychromos but upgraded to the Luminance a few years ago. Once i got used to them they are so much better especially for portraits and blending. I use the polychromos for them for detail work. Youre right the polychromos white is useless! 😝

[@MANNY100123]

Thanks, Kirsty! ^^

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Your welcome Manny 😀

[@jessicasobel4287]

The wax bloom I get with the prismacolors is horrible, I only use them for cartoon work. For my realistic drawings, I use luminance, polychromos and pablos. Perhaps you could do a review on pablos??

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Yeah I don't like wax bloom. I haven't ever tried pablos, I will have to check them out :D

[@marieroche6991]

Jessica Sobel

[@bettysadoway24]

Yes - I would really like to see what you think about Pablo's in comparison to Luminance, also compared to Polychromos and Prismacolor, please!

[@donnawalter3061]

Great video Kirsty lots and lots of information, keep up the great work 😍

[@AllanEngelhardt0]

Note that even the highest lightfastness rating ASTM I only promises you 3-4 months' exposure to direct summer light. Most people seem to think it is much more, but ASTM was developed for *museum conditions* with proper mounting, including UV protective glass, and displayed with controlled and much reduced lighting. Handprint is still a good source of information: www.handprint.com/HP/WCL/pigmt6.html#lightfast

[@elsagrace3893]

Allan Engelhardt who cares? Art isn’t hung in direct sunlight outdoors for 3 months. This lightfastness thing has been taken to ridiculous levels. Face it too that most of our art will end up in the landfill in a few years. I mean, really, be realistic

[@MartenFerret]

@@elsagrace3893 Looks good going in the shredder. We're all gonna die someday, so it really doesn't matter.

[@JennaGetsCreative]

I have love Prismas since I got my first set as a teenager, but I've got a 12 set of Polychromos coming in the mail very soon and I'm excited to try them. For artists on more of a budget, if Prismas are what you can afford and you're worried about the lightfast rating, an alternative is to use a UV-filtering sealant spray such as the one made by Krylon to seal your pieces when they're finished. It's not quite as long term of a solution than using highly lightfast pencils to begin with, but it'll help. You want to look for ones that claim to be non-yellowing archival, though. I've heard of lots of people using mod podge, but mod podge is basically watered down glue. It will absolutely discolour, and it can even get tacky again and shift if it gets damp.

[@joannegrrl]

For a lot of us in North America open stock replacement is a real issue. Prisma and F-C are very readily available in open stock. Caran D'ache? Not so much, at least here.

[@pegcage]

Blick online has Luminance open stock.

[@joannegrrl]

An option, though I'm in Canada, so bulk buy is better if I go with Blick. Thanks for the tip!. :)

[@lizziedae91]

I order from jacksons art supplies in uk, even with shipping to USA its cheaper than dick blick sometimes

[@GrimReaper-dz]

One thing I loved y kirsty for the info u gave

[@InkAndPoet]

You have beautiful eyes.

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Awww thanks :)

[@antaresthetall]

When I was first learning colored pencils, I used Prismacolors. Then when I bought the Caran D'ache, a friend of mine said he noticed a huge jump in improvement in how the art looked. The quality looked better, he said. They also feel better to use to me, so I kind of ignored my Prismacolors since getting the others.

[@renlish]

I personally hate the Luminance pencils. I found them horribly crumbly and not creamy at all which irritates me because I LOVE the colours of them. Though I will admit to keeping the white and the Titanium Buff pencils. They are lovely to use over Polychromos (my faves). I've been thinking about getting the "skin tone" pencils (the ones you listed in a previous tutorial) for my colouring as there's a bigger range of colours with which to build natural skin tones.

[@olehoyen]

ever thought that you mightve got a fake?

[@renlish]

ash cant draw Ever thought that not everyone worships the same art supplies? (They were not fake.)

[@olehoyen]

Renlish i didnt mean it that waaaayyyyy if it sounded rude im sorry, but what i meant was you might be bashing a company cause you got a fake, but since you didnt then its fine lol

[@renlish]

ash cant draw All good. Sorry for the terse reply. :)

[@PursuingHeaven]

Confession: I don't care about lightfast because I am not a professional artist, but I LOVE Luminance for every other reason: highly saturated, feels perfect in the hand (balanced), keeps a sharp point , layers and blends well, portrait colors are amazing, they are beautiful (the wood, oh my giddy aunt the wood!), fat core that lasts 2 to 3 times longer than Prisma, and puts down more than Poly Chromos in a single layer without killing your hand so less work, performs nearly perfect middle ground between a wax and an oil and I could go on. Oh yeah...they are the best lightfast rating on the market...added bonus when I get good enough that I want my grandchildren to enjoy my work...LOL

[@Shvetsario]

I workout so I don’t feel anything in my hand, wrist or arm when I draw lol

[@shadowguard3578]

@@Shvetsario well good for you, but the poster was describing their experience. If you suffer from joint pain, aches, and arthritis etc, then a colored pencil that is creamy, requires less work (therefore no hand, wrist, arm, or shoulder strain) to lay down color, produce beautiful lines and blends, is crucial to continuing using colored pencils.

[@kellyloving7664]

Have you ever tried the Holbein colored pencils ,I got them as a present and i'm scared to use them because they are so expensive, but what little I did I love them

[@hoxstudios7978]

kelly loving if i made a video of prisma colors , polychromos , caran d'ache 6901 and Holbein will it be popular

[@Fatepathfinder]

ASk yourself : what was the reason you bought those pencils? If the answer is : for drawing with them - then all you need is to forget about their price and dive into creation of something your mind is set about...

[@BabySquirrelBeading]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been trying to decide if I should buy a set of luminance. I just started doing dog portraits for friends and use polychromos. My problem is trying to get a white luminance pencil. So far all I can do is Amazon for $15 shipping and tax to Canada. Frustrating! Your video was helpful.

[@BabySquirrelBeading]

Thanks Anthony, that is a great suggestion. I did invest in a set and some extra white pencils and guess where... The UK! The price was great and for some reason free shipping, no tarif fees or Canadian taxes. I really appreciate your input. Not only has my art improved with this awesome KZbin art community but people are so helpful with recommendations for supplies. Cheers.

[@StarriSprinkles]

Felissimo 500, Prismacolor, Polychromos, Polycolor, Uni Colored Pencils, and Caran D'ache. 💕

[@geniechow8869]

Thank you for your videos. They helped me to improve my art.

[@charlesmangum3108]

I like Polychromous and Prismacolor. I am planning to get a set of Derwent pencils

[@gms9810]

If I paid that much I'd e too afraid to use them. You're drop dead pretty btw.

[@lan3864]

I've never tried luminance, but I have both prismacolor and polychromos. I mainly use prismacolor, and I think they work really well except for the fact that they ALWAYS break. It's really frustrating. I don't sell my art and I don't have any old enough art so lightfastness isn't really a problem. For the polychromos, I think they're really good for details, because you can sharpen them to a very fine point and they're really hard(opposite of prismacolor) but I find them kind of hard to blend, and they definitely don't blend as smoothly as prismacolor. I'll definitely start saving up to get a set of these though, or at least the white pencil! This video was very helpful, thanks💖

[@justanotherartist2680]

Even the Prismacolor pencils are a little expensive for me, so I definitely won't use those until I've had enough practice or as you said, become a professional. Thank you for the useful information on them though, like I said, I'll keep what you've said in mind when I've had more experience with colored pencils :)

[@rin9689]

Great vid as always Kirsty!

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Thanks

[@rubyali4218]

I like how u just casually tested the pencils by whipping up a bloody amazing portrait

[@skyfall3790]

I dreamed about using those pencils

[@safinaz3347]

oh god! 999k subscribers..that's so close😄😄

[@dudesartsomeone9731]

I am a newly beginner from a month ago does the polychromos of Faber castell is nice for me

[@gripplehound]

Wow your talent is breathtaking! 😍

[@sarroora]

This was so informative to me! Thank you so much!

[@artwithjoy0920]

I just got mine! I cant wait to try it out! Yay!

[@sheyshannow2065]

Thank you very much Kirsty. I will get the white & black Luminance for sure. 👍

[@memyselfandi1366]

Thanks for sharing! I was thinking about getting these but it was always a bit painful of how expensive they are. I guess I will be saving up soon for them since I'm just too curious :) I use and love Polychromos for years now. I never have been disappointed in those. Love your videos btw, keep up the good work!

[@YonkelCPrints]

Thanks for sharing and breaking it down

[@artistryspectrum512]

I've never heard of these and now I must have them. ☺ thx

[@ofaYoxevao]

Is it possible that you will make a video about derwent lightfast pencils, they have just been relieved ?

[@pamelasertich9850]

Great instruction on pencils thank you so much ❤️

[@happyone444able]

Another great vid and these truly are a wonderful pencil. I am thinking of grabbing the 40 set and then adding about 5 or so in here and there until I have the 76 set. The white and the black are so nice!

[@Netty7787]

Incredible work

[@emmart9061]

Love your videos and art! Soooo talented..

[@megustachuletas3956]

The Holbein pencils are even more expensive (from what I've seen) than the Caran D'Ache. Have you tried those? Makes me wonder what makes those so special.

[@ragdoll49]

Exh1l3d_ 0n3 Saw those online, which may be the brand that had a $400.00 set. Don't really remember what brand it was. Way outta my league...

[@angelopastorini1711]

Exh1l3d_ 0n3 maybe because they are japan import

[@JBSouls]

There are also 150 pieces in the biggest Holbein set and only 72 (or something) in the Luminance set so you'd have to compare the price per pencil.

[@D-ok6fr]

Holbein pencils seem to be great quality but normally they would not be as expensive. Maybe in the price range of polychromos or between polychromos and caran d'ache. But the import and customs make it way more expensive

[@PursuingHeaven]

This is an older video so I will update you on Holbein. I was able to get my 150 set of Holbein imported to the USA from Amazon Japan for less than 250 dollars and that included shipping and duty fees. I chose NOT to buy in the USA ($400 dollars at Blick!) because I REFUSE to support stupid safety testing on pencils that have been around for decades that only cause cancer when you feed large doses to rats. (DON"T CHEW ON YOUR PENCILS PEOPLE). When you do the math that is less than 2 dollars a pencil. To compare I buy Luminance open stock for 4 to 5 dollars. Blick now has Holbein open stock as well so things have changed a lot in 2 yrs. Holbein is my second favorite pencil and performs more like a Prisma and they have an amazing lightfastness rating. No, they are not Luminance pencils but they are amazing in their own right and I feel worth every penny I spent to import them.

[@MsPoliteRants]

Why does light fastness matter? Why not just spray a fixative over like prismacolor?

[@KoriandrOfTheStars]

Art with Griff And here is my following dot. _dot_

[@jessicawinter4564]

All the sprays I have used yellow over time, I don't trust them, in addition most sprays are only UV resistant.

[@r.a.silence4743]

In my experience, fixatives will yellow over time, and they're more to keep the medium on the paper rather than add a protective UV coat (although some do have UV resistant properties). Using lightfast mediums help prolong the life of the artwork in terms of vibrancy and color, but if that's not a concern for you, then no worries. And, if you happen to create something that you do want to protect, you could always use a high quality UV glass over the image.

[@renlish]

She explains why light-fastness is important. They are the least likely to fade over time whereas a lot of other pencils aren't as good. Fixatives, apart from causing yellowing over time for some and not much UV protection from most, can also change the colour of your pigments. Better to just get pencils that have good lightfastness. If you are a professional artist selling pencil work to go up on walls, then you''d want to use materials that give archival quality results. If you're just a hobby colourist, it's not nearly as important.

[@emiliesfineartstudio304]

They will yellow over time. Plus, Prismacolor will always result in wax bloom, no matter what. Fixative might prevent it somewhat, but you will never be able to preserve the colour you have when initially laying it down on paper. That is the main reason I stopped using Prismas.

[@jagujhala4805]

love your drawings also subscribed

[@KirstyPartridgeArt]

Thank you very much

[@khyartproductions]

That's awsome, I will have to look into that!

[@saadounalbaghdady6674]

You are really a great artist , I love you so much

[@joeblankenship377]

I just bought the 20 piece set. My curiosity got the best of me. Not sure what I'm gonna draw with them yet. Still toying with the idea if I wanna take commissions and sell portraits. At least now I've got some proper pencils if I do.

[@linusfondin464]

Imma buy the white pencil today

[@AMERAMER-tj8zn]

You are so great artist

[@bloowabbit6414]

very useful vid...I use Polychromos, bought a large tin during sale at my local art shop and have been adding to them since, getting single colours as I need (plus empty Derwent tins on Amazon!)...useful to know about the Caran D'Ache white

[@bloowabbit6414]

Qs: What do you think about Derwent?

[@moi7891]

I’m was going to get it and you made me want it more

[@sky44david]

The Luminance 6901 are the most well made pencils ever. (I bought two sets: Excellence of investment). Half of the line is true subdued colors that make this line so excellent (as opposed to those who go for the aniline dye based super bright colors that fade before one finishes the art). The Caran d'Ache white is the best of the best whites. It's better for blending than any colored pencil blender. And the Ti buff is the most excellent buff warm tint ever, not to yellow as in others labeled "ivory". And for excellence in graphite pencils: Caran d'Ache "GRAFWOOD" line, the best Swiss made pencil. Looking for deep dark coverage in a graphite pencil: GRAFWOOD 9B! Thanks for this exposition.

[@docfrayon]

I like your background... Things seem to be in order :) Thank you for your videos, you are very talented.

[@jlsan6916]

I reaaly love you kirsty

[@saltlifegull4091]

Wait a min- did you do that portrait with only pencils, no water, solvent? OMG, you're amazing! Super video that really helps me new to colored pencils. Thanks so much.

[@puneetkaur13]

Great info! Thank you! 👍👍

[@jad__lad]

Yay I was waiting for this vid

[@eddhemmings3421]

Awesome points made here, I've been a professional artist forever but rarely sell my work as I get too attached to my pieces, caran dache make sense as I've noticed my work fade over the years and they lose that depth intensity you get when your arts new, however I won't mind a slight fade just to bring that price down, prismacolour is still very vibrant over regular run of the mill pencils, yeahh they're waxy and you'll get a little fade but they are dirt cheap! for good vibrancy and blend ability, I may do caran dache down the line though as they are a joy to use!

[@ShawNshawN]

Nice to know. Once I get into colored pencil, I'll have to buy a small set.

[@DRAWDAILYchannel]

What do you mean more lightfastness. All of there pencils lightfastness meets quality standard.

[@sweetlittlenothing7696]

I like Steadtler's.They are cheap enough and they are pigmented enough.I only draw for fun,I don't sell my stuff or anything so they're just fine for me.

[@davebannister4222]

i love my faber castell polycromos set but i may buy a couple to try

[@pinkrius7772]

Just purchased the 76 set of the Luminance colored pencils because of this video!

[@maggie153able]

Me too

[@godwinstaples5270]

I like prisma, but I just bought a few dewert to try. I have tried caran d’ ache, love the feel of them. I find polychromos feel very scratchy and harder to blend.

[@waldys222]

great video, i have always wondered if i should get this color pencils but guess i will stick with prismacolors for now to practice more.

[@pattydenny9]

Yes, the Luminance are my go-to pencil. I use the polys and pablos in conjunction with them. Everything you say about them is absolutely true. The ONLY complaint I have is the color number and name. It literally disappears from the end of the pencil! Even ones I haven't used much show that important information almost gone. I don't hold the pencil on that end so I don't know why it disappears. I don't make/use color swatches so when it comes time to replace used pencils, I'll have to guess. I tried making little labels but they wouldn't stick. Guess I'll try an extra fine sharpie. I've only been back to CP for a little over a year, so it's not an issue yet.

[@SuperExadidas]

Thanks, do you have a comparison with Derwent Lightfast?

[@nobodycaresaboutyou5590]

We actually sell these where I do my student job. I didn't knew why those were so expensive.

[@daniellemccarthy903]

A less honest person might be inclined to pinch a box from their place of work😶

[@nobodycaresaboutyou5590]

@@daniellemccarthy903 I do it as student job lol I am not even interested is pencils.

[@eseodia7105]

I am currently using prismacolors! They blend very easily but they fade within a few days and the wax bloom is horrible! I need to try these these pencils!

[@sachicocoa9013]

I'm working on a portrait right now and it bothers me that I can't pull up my pigments and reblend because it feels like there's a waxy barrier preventing me from doing so. I'm still getting some good results and I'm quite proud of what I'm doing, but I'm starting to run into the wax bloom problem that some people are talking about... I'd like to build up my finances and skills and later invest in Caran d'Ache...!

[@Bindu7519]

Prismacolor vs polychrome vs caran d ache

[@zaindrabz7546]

luv u for share everything 'bout how to drawing......

[@adildraws]

This video is helpful. Lots of information. Keep going. You can work on your background image and your thumbnail choice is wonderful.

[@normancomerford6148]

Prismacolor is a great pencil - drawings i did for grandkids are still vibarnt after years.. BTW we have yet to reach 100 years of Caran Dache...

[@soulwrite5963]

My go to is crayola I like how inexpensive it is and how easy it is for me to blend together colors. Especially being a freshman college student.

[@dollladie]

I like the Bruyunzeel Design Aquarel Sakura colored (watercolor) pencils. Luminance would be my 2nd choice, but I can't afford a set all at once. I buy the open stock now and then, slowly building up my collection.