My Favorite art materials

Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!
Because I often get questions about the materials I use... here's a popular video from the archives.
Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!
Today I am showing you my favorite tools. Not because I think you should run to the store and get the same stuff, but because you asked. These are the things that found their way into my pencil case and stayed there. Of course I have tried many other tools, and I do swap out pens or pencils every so often, but these seem to be the evergreens. The deserted island things, you know?
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Materials shown in this video:
-Lamy Safari fountain pen
nib B
-Platinum Carbon Black Ink
-Sailor fountain pen with Fude nib
-Pentel Pocket Brushpen
-Metal watercolor box (this one is from the brand GERSTAECKER)
-Daniel Smith watercolors
-Pentel Aquash waterbrush
-da Vinci Petit Gris Pur #10 brush
-Faber-Castell black colored pencil
-Caran d'Ache Luminance colored pencils
-Rainbow pencil (Koh-i-Noor and Lyra sell similar ones)
-Faber-Castell pencil sharpener with container
-Caran d'Ache Neocolor I wax crayons
-Delde stand-up pencil case
-Neo Critz stand-up pencil case
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[@michelemarchesani5139]

I truly appreciate that you encourage folks to use the materials they already have & remind us we do not need to run out and buy the materials that are your faves. And that there is no "magic" pen that will solve our drawing problems. Thank you!

[@robynbeattie7185]

Wonderful! Thank you for sharing - I especially liked the idea of individually buying the pencils and crayons in your favourite colours, rather than the whole sets. A joy to watch 👏😊

[@Blick_Art]

Thanks for the reminder that the choice of sketch medium is a personal one! Sketching is always at least partly a private activity (even when we sketch in public) so we all need to find the medium that best clears the path toward expressive and descriptive drawing. We also liked the lead-in with fountain pens- they give so much subtle line variation that's unavailable with tube-feed or fiber tip pens. Artists are often intimidated by these more traditional writing/drawing instruments, but they really aren't difficult to use or maintain. Lamy is a great starter pen, affordable and a great bargain for the quality and performance. We think piston converters are a must for artists, not just because they are thrifty, but also because you can use any color of ink that's fountain-safe (check the ink package, there will usually be a symbol). The converter can also be used to rinse the pen between colors- cool water only! (Hot water can cause separation between delicate parts and cause the nib to leak) Converters are also great for occasional flushing with pen cleaning solution, which removes residue from the feed mechanism.

[@nelatgym1265]

I love this type of videos :). Thank you

[@KoosjeKoene]

You're welcome!

[@karlab9557]

Very good advice about buying a set versus buying singles of colors you like. Totally agree with that. I have done that for watercolors also. Works for me. 😊

[@annluth6753]

Koosje ,I received your book in my mail slot here in Canada. I love your work and appreciate you Tuesday Tips and your encouragement. At the last page of your book you mention that you made it for me. Yes I really like it. Keep up the good work!

[@KoosjeKoene]

I am glad you like it!

[@lindyashford7744]

I have both the larger Sailor fude pens, green and blue, they are both excellent. I did not know that you can use the planting m carbon ink in other fountain pens, I have Lamy ArtPen and a few others but really like waterproof ink. Currently using a brown oak gall ink that turns warm black as it ages. Watercolours are an addiction!

[@BettyRage192]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! 😁 I also have a Lamy Safari with B nib, it's a great drawing pen.

[@gracefoster4861]

I just watched your Mini-Workshop, I really liked it. I was late unfortunately but I am going to finish what I started with your inspiration of breaking up a page. Thank you.

[@tanujambwani4781]

Love you for this tutorial Sweetu...! ...Keep sharing... (🥰...India)

[@earthingearthling2976]

Congrats taking time off. We all should without regret or shame. I have the same kind of pencil bag! Mine have sheep lol

[@saralee8325]

I needed to know all your tips about urban sketching pencils cases. Thank you so much for highlighting these. I have made my order. I always look for forward to your videos, wishing you a wonderful August holiday.

[@KoosjeKoene]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@karinmorin4781]

Just ordered the book! Can’t wait to have it in my hands! I definitely understand about not keeping the pencils in a box. That’s how I am. Loved seeing your favorite art supplies and tools!

[@KoosjeKoene]

Thanks for purchasing my book!

[@artygilly3777]

I’ve just bought your book on Amazon UK 🇬🇧 looking forward to browsing 👍🏻🖍I have been sketching for 70 years and it’s sometimes more rewarding than the finished painting. Gilly x

[@KoosjeKoene]

Wonderful! I hope you enjoy the book.

[@carolinependleton8445]

I have bought your book and it's fabulous,well done.

[@KoosjeKoene]

Thanks so much!

[@hatthawattha]

Haha I love how in the beginning you said there is no magic pencil or pen and then you introduce a magic pencil as one of your favourites. =D

[@KoosjeKoene]

True. Very confusing. But that's how they call it....

[@anthonycarter1528]

Book is Wishlisted!

[@emhowl]

You are so sensible to say, put your set of coloured pencils in a pencil case and then you won't be precious about them. I never have done that with my watercolour ones and I never use them 😭

[@scrapsimone]

👍😀

[@fuzzydragons]

love luminance pencils, but so much money that i dont use them enough lol

[@KoosjeKoene]

Oh yeah, that is a problem... just like expensive sketchbooks - it feels too precious to even draw in them

[@badif957]

Dear Koosje, How do you prevent the waterproof ink in your pens from drying up and clogging your pens? Thank you very much.

[@KoosjeKoene]

I keep using my pens.

[@recoveringsoul755]

Do you use anything for white highlights? Colored pencil or pen?

[@KoosjeKoene]

sometimes i use a white Caran d'Ache Neocolor I crayon

[@KoosjeKoene]

But actually, for highlights, i try to use the white of the paper (by not painting everything and keeping the highlights white)

[@lynnetiltman1001]

What about paper? Do you have preferred one?

[@KoosjeKoene]

I like Hahnemühle Nostalgie sketchbooks because of the smooth paper. Hahnemuhle also has great watercolor sketchbooks. And Stillman&Birn has great sketchbooks with mixed media paper.