Castle Arts Harmonious Color Pencil Review

One of the more challenging color pencil sets to create a family swatch sheet for, as well as one of the more difficult sets of pencils to use on their own… Castle Arts Harmonious is among the most unique sets I've seen.
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[@susieholley8362]

I have these they are awesome! I sent a Pic I colored with them to castle art and got a 20% discount on my next order!

[@sugahsweetart]

Oh cool! Congrats Susie!

[@kimmieblake1092]

The macro shots on this are sooo good! Really loved watching it!

[@sugahsweetart]

Thank you for appreciating them! They are tougher to do because the camera gets in the way of my hand movement, but I think its worth it...so again, thank you!

[@sallycapotosto6927]

I am a very novice colorist and have only used my set of Crayola pencils before now. But when I saw these, I fell in love with the pallet! I was a little worried as I've never used wax pencils before, but like you pointed out, they are more "sturdy" than other wax pencils appear to be and do indeed handle like my Crayolas. I decided I wanted to color something using only the Harmonious set and so I chose a Johanna Basford's Secret Garden double spread. It is turning out beautiful even in my amature hand. I can only imagine what it would look like if I knew more about coloring nuances. I'm so glad you did this video!

[@sugahsweetart]

Thank you SO much, Sally! Yes you will come to learn that whether oil or way, it honestly comes down to the feel of the lead. I have some oil pencils that are soft and some wax that are hard...so don't ever just off of that!!! We got to get you out of that old "novice" category and turn you into a true Colorologyst!!! Mission excepted!!! haha. But next time you need to say, I colored a double spread that was created by Sugah Sweet...you know, just to get some brownie point!!! hehe

[@sallycapotosto6927]

@@sugahsweetart I have to say that I don't know whether I prefer the oil and wax pencils. I just finished the Johanna Basford double page with the Harmonious pencils, but the other side I did with my Crayolas. I love both pages. Truthfully, I prefer the Crayolas and their colorinig style. I'd rather layer than burnish. Maybe I'll learn how to use the Harmonious correctly....

[@sugahsweetart]

@@sallycapotosto6927 I believe you will!!! I actually just pulled out a set of Crayola debating on if I should even bother doing a video on them....really....what new can I say about Crayola haha

[@back2antiochagain287]

I thought I was done buying colored pencils. I REALLY wanted to believe that. (And then I saw this video.) LOVE that palette. Very unique indeed. Couldn't find it on Amazon, so bought it direct from the CA website instead. I'll never admit to how many sets of pencils I already own, but each one has it's own personality (so to speak) and purpose. These pencil appreciation videos are awesome. Thank you!

[@sugahsweetart]

Trust me, I am someone you will NEVER have to justify the amount of sets you have. I am a true believer that we only live once and we should take no shame in surrounding ourselvs in the things that make us happy. You love to color! You love the way they go down on paper! You like the way they layer, blend, and feel. I get it! You my friend...are a colorologyst. A reare and wonderful creature you are! haha We just need you to join us over on FB...we need more like you! Also, I am working on a video (trust me you will know it when you see it) that you are going to REALLY appreciate. Hopefully I will be finished with it in the near future!!!!

[@back2antiochagain287]

@@sugahsweetart Please stop making me smile. It's making my face hurt. Trust me, we are ALL going to appreciate a new video from you. Keep going! You're doing a great job!

[@inkqueen99]

I really like your videos, your coloring and your pencil appreciation! Thank you!

[@sugahsweetart]

I appreciate you as well Ink Queen!!!

[@suewilkinson910]

I love your colouring style. Beautiful. You made these pencils sing.

[@sugahsweetart]

Thank you so so much Sue! I really appreciate the kind words

[@deborahjane68]

Thank You For This Video Sir. Your Swatch Sheet Is The Best I Have Ever Seen. Take Care.

[@sugahsweetart]

Thank you SO much, that really does mean a lot to me. I work VERY hard on them...just this weekend I spent my whole Saturday setting one up for Maria's color pencils....it was a pain! So I am VERY glad you appreciate them. I will try to get them out and into yalls hands in the very near future!

[@annamarielewis7078]

I really, really, really don’t need any more pencils, but these and the pastels are sooooooo tempting. I think the purple container is charming me. I don’t really love the Castle Arts line that much either.

[@sugahsweetart]

I am 100% with you. I think Castle Arts is pretty much on the line. Not great but not bad. But I have to agree with you...the palette is pretty spectacular

[@artwithray]

Great review! I have been seeing these a lot lately. I love their Soft Touch pencils. Might have to check these out.

[@sugahsweetart]

I give that Idea two thumbs up!!!!

[@PennyK61]

I went looking for this set on Amazon and couldn’t find it. Found everything but. I love the colors in this set.

[@sugahsweetart]

Keep digging, thats where I got mine. It seems a set that isnt for everyone but when they find their target (you and me) it seems the perfect set! I think they will definitely be a great addition to your collection

[@susanmorgan5591]

I enjoyed this video!

[@sugahsweetart]

Thank you so much, Susan! I really appreciate your comment 🥰

[@gailhart2453]

I so want these but not available from Amazon AU, unfortunately...thanks for sharin'. Yes The Art Gear Guy is great.

[@sallycapotosto6927]

I got mine by ordering directly from Castle Arts. Maybe you can too? I really love them!

[@sugahsweetart]

He is WAY more thorough than I am for sure!!! haha Im glad you enjoyed my video but that definitely stinks about not being able to get a set for yourself

[@sugahsweetart]

@@sallycapotosto6927 Thanks for helping out Sally!

[@susantucker4396]

❤❤❤ Excellent! I'm sharing!

[@sugahsweetart]

You know you will nevver hear a "No!" from me when it comes to sharing haha

[@maryjanebates4705]

I bought these a few weeks ago when they were on offer. They are a beautiful set of unusual colours & lay down nicely. I've only done one picture with them so far & currently doing another. Not sure whether I will use them very much in the future though.

[@sugahsweetart]

yeah, they are definitly have a gorgeous palette but for sure should be used in addition to another set. Thank you for your comment and enjoying the video 🥰

[@coloringjenn1975]

Awesome ❤

[@sugahsweetart]

Thank you!!!! ❤💛💙

[@aaliyahraks]

beautiful colours

[@sugahsweetart]

I couldn't agree more. They were quite a treat for my eyes!

[@bekilaing]

I don't have these, but I may have to get them. some of these shades make me think "moody goth "😂

[@sugahsweetart]

I can definitely see WHY you get that feel with these....they scream GOTHY haha

[@amberlesilencia3728]

Uhh, you made me want them 😁

[@sugahsweetart]

Haha I guess in that case....JOB WELL DONE SUGAH!!!! 😆 I know, I know....people like dont really NEED any more but they sure do make us happy!!! (so go for it!)

[@amberlesilencia3728]

@@sugahsweetart hehe, yes for sure! 💕

[@kategraham6792]

Beautiful! But yes, the set by itself is not vibrant enough for me, however as I watched you colour the background, I thought, these would be a beautiful set for backgrounds and that is definitely the way I would use them.

[@sugahsweetart]

Oh absolutely! Keeping in mind I only used them exclusively to showcase them, but in reality, I rarely used them on their own. I think they would make a phenomenal BG color pencil!

[@camillaokcu2473]

😊

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[@annamarielewis7078]

I almost never see the faces. I hate the notebooks of scheduling. I don’t care at all about anyone’s plans, least of all for coloring 😂🤣😂

[@sugahsweetart]

Im not sure what you're referring to. It's been awhile since I shot this one so I don't remember exactly what was said 😆

[@danielaferrari1380]

I just tried to buy them on CAstle Arts website but, obviously, they don't ship to Italy. Same story with open stock Prismacolors Good for me. I'll keep my money in my pockets

[@sugahsweetart]

Ill have my people call their people!!! If that doesn't work I can just meet you half way...maybe we can make a bridge from my house to your haha

[@jasminemp]

Did you have issues layering the greenish grey colors? I’ve seen a review where she was complaining about them. I would love to hear your opinion.

[@sugahsweetart]

I can't go as far as to say a specific color that stuck out to me when it came to layering. BUT I can say I had to...hmm....re-learn how to make it work when laying quite a few times while working on this page. They wanted to fight me a little bit when the layers got a bit heavy at times. The lower layers rolled and made me work for the result I wanted. But having said that, it was definitely not a deal breaker for using them...just something to be aware of when using them. I hope that helps a little

[@burghbrat3319]

These colors are GORGEOUS! I've never used Castle Arts pencils before (I'm a Prisma addict), can you tell me how these compare to Prismacolor? It seems like they blended really nicely for you.

[@sugahsweetart]

Thank you so very much for the kind words. I feel like your question alone needs it own video. Why? Because I used to be just like you years ago. Now I find myself just diving into all the joys of these other brands. But to answer your question...they do not compare. Just from your statement, I have a feeling I could suggest these to you but then you would hate me! haha The lead is a LOT harder then what you will be used to and you do have to work a little harder to get the result you are used to getting. But I tell you what... once you cross that line and start branching into some of the other brands...you will start having a BLAST! Wow that was a mouth full huh?! haha

[@burghbrat3319]

@@sugahsweetart Thanks for replying! I was going to buy them no matter what you said, even if the quality isn't great, because the colors are so unlike anything else I have. So I did. And they're here already. And I'm pretty excited about it! I'm sure I'll have an opinion on these pencils by tomorrow, so I'll let you know what I think after I try them out a few different ways. Thanks again.

[@sugahsweetart]

@@burghbrat3319 Ok but if you love them...I get the credit!!! And if you dont, I told you not to. so its a win-win for me!!! haha Be sure to let me know what you think!

[@jesselabbe7389]

❤💚💙

[@shellyt2906]

Where do you get your swatch sheets from for each brand of pencils you swatch? Btw I am new to your channel and a new subscriber…glad I found one of your videos ❤❤❤

[@sugahsweetart]

Im so glad you found me too! May I ask how you stumbled onto my page??? As for my swatch sheets, I create each of those little boogers! It's as painful as it sounds haha it is definitely NOT a fast process. But my goal is to get in into yalls hands either VERY cheap or for free (I have a short video here on the creation of one of these sheets if you can dig it up!)

[@shellyt2906]

@@sugahsweetart … you just popped up yesterday on my recommended list along with some other new channels that I was not aware even existed. Your channel however had my attention and I was going back to some of your older videos as I found them quite informative as well as your videos are very well put together 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Let me know when you get those swatch charts available, I would love to get one for every brand of pencils I have which is very $ to budget friendly brands. I love collecting them but so many have never been used. If I had a chart for each one of them I would probably use them. So since I have soooooo many brands and would want one for each…. Maybe make a “bundle deal” so we can afford to get them all 🤣. I look forward to your next video, I now have my notifications turned on so that I will not miss it ❣️❣️❣️

[@sugahsweetart]

@@shellyt2906 I will DEF make them affordable for you...and if they are too much...let me know, I'll make sure you get them 😉 And trust me, I know what it is like to have a lot of sets. I have these sheets for a lot, but not all of them but I am pretty sure I will eventually get to the sets you already own. Come join me on FB. I do a lot of freebies there as well!!!

[@SusieAnderson-ds7dq]

Why are some of them so short?

[@sugahsweetart]

are you asking why some of the pencils have been used? If so...I used them to color the picture that I show at the end of the video ☺

[@SusieAnderson-ds7dq]

@@sugahsweetart thanks...thought maybe you got "shorted"!😅

[@sugahsweetart]

@@SusieAnderson-ds7dq hahah NOW I get it!

[@SusieAnderson-ds7dq]

@@sugahsweetart took you long enuff!🤣