Colored Pencil Declutter | Which ones I'm breaking up with and WHY!

Hey artistic friends! I'm here to share with my you my colored pencils I'm decluttering and why I am (some have already made their departure!) I go into the reasons of why I'm breaking up with each colored pencil set. I'm not getting rid of all my colored pencils...just some of them!
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[@NaomiCoutureArt]

I totally agree about the arteza products, they are way over priced compared to the quality you get. It’s like their trying to get out of the budget category and get into student/ professional without upgrading their products. Looking forward to that video. (Disclaimer I have not tried their products because I’m not paying that much for them)

[@luciferfaust]

When they first started out, they really were a good deal. But you're right the price has gone up and up and not just art supplies. They introduced melty beads, like peeler beads, and they were the same price or more. For that I might as well just buy perler

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

@@lizziem6936 exactly but I would consider Prismas artist quality, not all of them are lightfast so depends if your selling your art, but a good chunk of them are.

[@cianatancrelleart]

When they first came out they were blatantly misleading people with how they were described. They would also post insane prices, but they’d always be on sale for 60% off. That drives me nuts.

[@ArtistJane]

@@cianatancrelleart Really? I remember seeing their supplies on Amazon and they seemed like some of them were decently priced. Do you remember what prices and which items? I’m just curious!

[@willemijnkamerling4011]

Decluttering is always tough. Good for you for wanting to be organised and using what you really enjoy! Due to health issues I've had to stop working and having less money to spend makes me take a better look at what I do have and enjoy that. Less is more as they say, and for me it's definitely true.

[@ArtistJane]

I hope you feel better! I know what you mean, and enjoying what you have is always a better feeling than just being “onto the next thing”.

[@phillipstroll7385]

Just do what KZbinrs do. But a few things, record yourself swatching them. Sing praises about everything. Trade supplies with other KZbinrs. Praise everything. Then sell the supplies on eBay. Then companies will just send you crap as long as you sing is praises. Also people will click on your affiliate links and you'll get paid for anything they buy online within the next 24 hours. And I do mean anything. Then use that affiliate money to buy more crap, swatch it, sell it and start all over. Then you'll get paid revenue from KZbin and adsense and you'll never actually have to pay for anything or of your own pocket. Just remember to praise everything and always, but always tell people just how difficult it is to record yourself talking and how extremely difficult it is to edit. Which it isn't. A program does it for you. All you have to do is watch, drag and drop. That's it. This KZbin gimmick is the shit. It's an artificial market created by the very people whom inflate it artificially. KZbinrs watch and subscribe and share with other KZbinrs. Which boosts sales, ads, revenue for all. Just remember, praise everything, sell everything, tell everyone how amazingly difficult your job is. Oh and remember, you are seeking personality, not product. Products will sell automatically through the mere exposure effect whether they are good or not. But telling the truth will make other KZbinrs look bad and will force companies to stop giving you free shit.

[@wanderingstar5673]

Totally agree. Arteza started as a budget friendly Prismacolor Premier Pencils substitute. They no longer fit that criteria.

[@juliaomcs]

Tritones are fun. The Artist Loft open stock pencils at Michaels are made in Czech Rep, says Czech on barrel. Wonder if they are made in Koh I Noor factory. I like them. Their new ones are junk, IMOp.

[@ArtistJane]

The new artist’s loft are garbage? It wouldn’t surprise me at all. The only thing Artist’s Loft really ever made that was awesome are their gel pens.

[@christocr]

I can totally relate to your "don't want to become a collector" comment. I don't know why it is, but I'm the same way. And it comes to a point where I have all this totally redundant paint, paper, canvases, pencils, and art "stuff" all around. You know, like five full sets of 20 colors of gouache paints from different manufactures. Then I say, "What am I doing??? Why do I need ALL this stuff?" Then the purge happens. And then a few years later... right back in the same spot again. Six tubes of Venetian Red oil from six manufacturers! Argh! I am getting better though. Art Supply Addiction is a terrible thing.

[@thrashhippie]

Thank you for all your help and information, especially for those of us with arthritis. Also, I absolutely love your makeup and nails!

[@ArtistJane]

Thank you! I love your profile name! 💚♥️

[@thrashhippie]

Thank you, it sums me up 😊🤘🏻☮️

[@marytesta3003]

Good for you Jane. Decluttering is a great feeling!

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

I love your make up today. 😊 I won some Arteza coloured pencils and at first I thought it was just me being picky because I'd gone straight into Polychromos pencils first, but I bough a 'watercolour sketch book' from their website and... yeah. Even on sale, I didn't feel it was worth the price. It's fine for dryer media but I've not had happy times using it for watercolour. Derwent grew on me rapidly in the past year, and I love the fact their pencils are available open stock. 😊

[@ArtistJane]

Thank you! I appreciate the compliment on my makeup. I love makeup so much! Like you, I don’t think they’re worth the price. They’re just ok. If they were more budget friendly, I’d say “ok they’re good for the price.” They like to boast a pro artist friendly persona but without backing it up.

[@renmuffett]

I understand. I have the exact same health issues. I'm an open stock type of purchaser. Even for my watercolors. Sets of either include way to many fugitive pigments with the exception of Derwent lightfast, Derwent drawing pencils, my 36 set of Faber & Castell Polychromos and Caran D Ache Luminance. The sets are pretty much all lightfast pigments. I love the Holbein so much! But will only buy open stock since so many are not lightfast. But plenty are! I love Derwent coloursoft but its getting bad reviews of being too soft. I love them!

[@jenniefiedler9854]

I’d love to see videos on ink! I work with Dr. Ph Martins India inks, both sets.

[@ArtistJane]

Oh I love the Dr Ph Martin’s radiant watercolors! I should do an updated video on them too.

[@Dooartchannel]

I must say I really enjoyed the last 2 minutes of this video 🤣

[@268anita]

I bought a couple Luminance because I’ve heard they are the best of the best, and I kind of hate them. It feels a little like I’m colouring with a chalk pencil.

[@eturnalove]

My experience with them exactly!

[@tabbylynn4130]

Same!

[@ArtistJane]

Really? Wow…I use to have them and remember them being pretty smooth. Have you tried them while using them on a slightly heated surface (kind of like the Icarus board)? It slightly warms the surface so your pigment looks vibrant and smooth. Maybe try that? Use some kind of towel under your hand while drawing for safety measures.

[@inkypunk]

This is a great video. I've been wondering whether to get the Pablo pencils. I'm absolutely dying for the Luminance though so I'll save up for them instead. As a huge Derwent fan who's tried nearly all the pencils, the Procolour range was a strange one because a lot of the colours aren't super lightfast. A lot of professional artists immediately complained after the launch, which is why the Lightfast range was developed very soon after. If anyone reading this is a professional artist, I say skip the Procolour and save your money for the Lightfast. I'm not really sure which audience the Procolour range was aimed at. The Coloursoft formula is GORGEOUS, great for colouring and blending.

[@fellopiantube7607]

i'm happy for the tri-tone pencils tutorial. i have no idea how to properly use those

[@debbien.3315]

Getting rid of your harder pencils was a great choice for you. If you find you need them, just buy a few open stock ones of the colors you need. I bought about 10 Pro colors when I found them on clearance. I was very picky on my colors. I find I am happy with what I got. I do use them along side my color soft, especially when I want detail but I don't feel I need more. Your eye shadow is definitely art! I always enjoy seeing what you are going to do with your eyes. I would watch a video if you made one with ink. Take care and Happy Holidays.

[@ArtistJane]

That’s a great idea! Open stock is always a great option when you just need a few. Thank you for the compliments on my eyeshadow; it’s so much fun and if you don’t like what you see, you can just wash it off & start over! Be sure to check my Instagram too. I’ve been posting looks there.

[@tamarascoloringcoven718]

I am going to do that too with a bunch of the what I call kid pencils, so I have more room in my cases I have. I have a friend I'm going to surprise them with, as he said he likes the cheapier brands.

[@Starkravingsober2020]

Jane I think it'd be really cool to own a set of pencils that I know you've used!! I'd buy that Derwent set right away!

[@BUBBLEGUMGIRLONE]

You should be a make up artist you’re very good at it you should earn money doing what you love to do.

[@ArtistJane]

Thank you! I’ve been considering it. I’m doing eyeshadow videos on the channel now ☺️

[@TheVirakahScale]

This would be what I'd need to do. I literally buy every new Brand/Set of Colored Pencils I see (That I can afford). I have.. a lot for a guy who's barely used any of the ones he's bought. xD Obsessed I am! Throw away I will not!

[@TheVirakahScale]

PS: An Inks video would be amaaazing!

[@ArtistJane]

Oh I understand with being obsessed. I used to get up every morning g and see if there were any new colored pencil sets on Amazon. However, I see it as not throwing away but just finding a new home to someone who can use them!

[@TheVirakahScale]

@@ArtistJane That's a respectable point of view for it!

[@jrm2716]

I agree about Arteza. I wondered about all the hype and borrowed products and didn't like whatever I tried. So glad others concur and I didn't waste my money.

[@ArtistJane]

Which products did you try? Just curious. I understand completely.

[@jrm2716]

@@ArtistJane acrylic & watercolor paint. Pencils and water color pencils. Also, markers ... I think that's all..

[@blacktiger675]

I'm also getting rid of/donating my Artezas! I've got the 72 set and they bleed/are watercolor like. Plus I don't use them. I really only use my Holbeins & FC Polycromos. Merry Christmas/Happy Yule/Holidays!!! Happy you're doing well after your surgery! ❤🥰🖤

[@ArtistJane]

Oh thank you for the well wishes and Merry Christmas/Happy Yule/Holidays to you! I think you’re definitely on track with those 2 brands! They’re both amazing!

[@sapphire9675]

I'm not a professional artist, I'm just a coloring book colorist. With that said, I love Arteza. I own the 120 set and I have no problems with them (I don't like the watercolor pencils though). I use them more than my Prismacolor 150 set. But, again I don't use my pencils for professional use, and if I did I would feel the same as Jane does about the Arteza ones when it comes to light fastness. By the way, the Arteza 120 colored pencils were on sale for 40 bucks on Amazon a few months ago and sold out on their site running on sale for 45 bucks. They have good sales sometimes. But, they are costly when not on sale. Merry Christmas Everyone!

[@mariaglassman4832]

Look fwd to Tritone just ordered them & FS Derwent lightfast Albert Duhrer..I should stop now 🤭 love the blue eye shadows 💕

[@ArtistJane]

Thank you Maria! The albrecht durer are the most impressive watercolor pencils! So vibrant and they dissolve completely when water is applied!

[@danieljamesbinderystu2968]

Hey Jane 🙂, it's always a pleasure to catch your videos while iam working in my art studio & bindery. I want to thank you for putting out that Holbein lightfast video, because of that NASTY RUMOR that Lisa had started. She has always hated on holbein colored pencils... ALWAYS. I have a article that she wrote 5 years ago bashing them, because people were saying they are the best in the world. She claimed on her video that it was her first time using them.... yet wrote an article 5 years ago - trashing them?!?!?! Yeah... I actually wrote a huge comment on her video about their lightfast ratings and testing methods. But she kept deleting my comment off her comment section. I put it up 4 times!! And finally it stuck around for a bit, and I had her viewers that hang on her every word as gospel, start to hate on me hard lol. Anyways... as a professional artist and Bookbinder, Holbein has been my number one for 7 years! I literally own every complete colored pencil set that is a professional, Artist grade set. You name it, I have the complete set lol. Same with watercolor pencils and pastel pencils, I use all of them harmoniously together.... but I ALWAYS have atleast 2 - Holbein 150 sets in my studio at all times. No lie, but I buy mine straight from Japan. They are double the price here. Also I have severe Fibromyalgia and my dr.s had my on gabapentin for along time and it didn't really help. They moved me to Lyrica and it's been a God send! Specially with bookbinding large large orders of my Hardbound goatskin leather watercolor sketchbooks, made with the choice of Saunders, Fabriano Artistico and Arches. It's alot of standing and bending over tables and benches, plus handing stitching every single page into my own special binding technique that I developed from many other techniques. My spins are bulletproof with wet and dry media... tons of water and my spines lay completely flat, never crack, split break or come apart... also I make it so they can be restored for complete restorations centuries from now ! I hand marbled my own papers too... and make my own watercolor paints. Dealing with Fibromyalgia and trying to kill it in the " productivity department " is challenging enough, let own other issues 😑. So yeah, sorry for ranting... but I've been meaning to thank you for putting out that Holbein vid and putting that nasty rumor that " YOU KNOW WHO " started. She knew what she was doing... but you knew what she was doing even better that her!!!! Hahahahaha Have a great one Jane 🙂

[@STICKYArt]

I love using Prismacolor but don’t think I would want to ever use them for an actual commission due to wax bloom.

[@ArtistJane]

No I wouldn’t either! I’d stick with lightfast, Holbein, Polychromos, and luminance for commissions myself!

[@waymire01]

There are many ways to deal with wax bloom.. google.

[@juliaomcs]

Good vid, we tend to collect every new shiny object, but thanks to budget restrictions, I have To be selective. Procolor was my big mistake, dislike them totally, too hard, no pigment laydown for me. Verithins a better choice.

[@phillipstroll7385]

Yes, more ink videos

[@nancyloomis3046]

Hey Janey Jane...Long time no watch you! I do hope you're well! Wow, decluttering can never be overrated. I need to do some of that too. I think it's sort of refreshing and makes room for more stuff...that may need to be decluttered one day too...but if it gives you some kicks when you buy it...and you can afford it, then who cares?...being a bit silly there. But as we "mature" I think we see that we can live with less and be perfectly happy. Keep asking yourself: Do I really need that? I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and holiday season and that 2022 will be a good one for you. Heaven knows we need to have a good year...with 2020 & 2021...but there's still a lot of craziness out there, so I guess we better all buckle up. 👍. Take care & be safe!

[@ArtistJane]

Good to hear from you, Nancy! I know what you mean when you say we can live with less and still be happy. There was something liberating about selling the Pablo’s because it was a bit attached to the idea of keeping it, but knew deep down it was the right thing to declutter it. I don’t miss them, and yes - out with the old, in with the new or just out with the old! You’re absolutely right that decluttering will never be overrated.

[@dalstars24]

I love coloring… and your videos.. you have a great style and you should checkout my best friends channel. He sells some of the most unique jewelry that he thrifts. I think you could find some unique items it’s called “the costume Jeweler” pleses keep making your coloring videos.. I learn a lot.. I love being a crafter!!

[@impish22]

you go girl..!!

[@ArtistJane]

🤜 🤛♥️

[@maylynncupp6653]

I bought the full set of Pablos and I don't like them at all my favorite are my luminance and Derwent light fast.

[@ArtistJane]

I understand. The Pablo’s aren’t for everyone. If someone likes a softer pencil, that’s completely understandable and we all have preferences. I really enjoyed the luminance when I had it.

[@Judith-H7]

Great explanation. I'd love to buy the arteza sets, but I think I can't afford shipping and tax and the price for the sets to get them to Germany😔

[@ArtistJane]

Yeah it’s a bummer with import taxes and shipping fees. Are Polychromos any cheaper over there since they’re a German brand?

[@Judith-H7]

@@ArtistJane i think so. The polychromos cost 150 euro for 120 pencils. I think that's about 160 dollar

[@YukirioAme]

One of the colored pencils i started out with was ko i nors woodless pencils, I say this as I'm still a big noob 😄. Also I like Higgins black ink for the most part but it has a really strong odor which caused me to not use it often. If anyone could explain why this is feel free to, or if any one has an alternative ink please share that.

[@spirit006theassassin]

Koh - i - noor woodless colored pencils are great. Polycolors and Triocolors are awesome too. Watch out for the "school" colored pencils, they are not that great. Greetings from Czech republic.

[@michaelsmall1001]

You have any for sale let me know...

[@ArtistJane]

Do you have any social media accounts I can message you on? I've got some that I'm decluttering.

[@tamarascoloringcoven718]

I have a question to ask (& no I'm not asking to buy anything hun), was curious I adore my Derwent coloursofts I have the whole set there my very most fav set, but was curious if you can tell me if the Luminace pencils are just as soft as the Coloursofts are? Thanks hun

[@ArtistJane]

Oh no, I wouldn’t say Luminance are quite as soft, and it’s a bit of an apples to oranges comparison. They’re just overall a different experience.

[@tamarascoloringcoven718]

@@ArtistJane ty so much. I was so curious. I still want them, but hubby said not at that price. But, I WILL get them. '

[@SoulAlchemyIndigoJaguar7323]

Dig those Tritons’!

[@ArtistJane]

They’re a lot of fun!

[@MPetrovich23]

Ooow I love Higgins Ink !!! I’m a very Inky girl!!! I’d love an ink video. I’m looking to get a set of Pablo pencils this year. I have a small set and I like them. I didn’t know you were selling yours I would’ve bid on them . No worries. Hope you had a lovely Christmas 🎄. Take care Jane XOXO 😘

[@ArtistJane]

Oh I’m so sorry! I would’ve sold them to you. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! I’ll have to dig into this Higgins ink!

[@MPetrovich23]

@@ArtistJane It’s ok, no worries 😉! what’s your EBay sellers name ? if you don’t mind me asking? If you don’t want to put it on here that’s ok. You can just FB message it to me. I would’ve bought them no questions asked but, this way it’s fair… no one has any of the pencils you mentioned in the video. So no hard feelings. There are plenty of holidays in a year that my Hubby can buy them for Me. If I’m completely honest (he spoils me, I’m very fortunate in that way but, I refuse to take advantage of his generosity). I like to wait for huge sales and then buy stuff. That’s why I finally got the whole set of Inktense pencils this Christmas and I got a huge amount of Pan Pastels as well for Christmas. That watercolor set that you had I was talking about my son actually got it for me for Christmas 🎄 it was the Komorebi 40 color set with the metallics and neon colors in it. Its not like I needed it, I just wanted it and it’s in his price range so he got it. He likes to buy me art supplies as well. How are you feeling? How’s your recovery going? You getting back into the swing of things? Take Care Stay warm…. It’s snowing 🌨 up here in PA. XOXO 😘

[@ArtistJane]

Hi Michelle! I’m going to message you on the eBay thing, and I’m doing really well in my recovery from surgery! I’m thrilled that you got an entire inktense pencil set and pan pastels! I don’t think you can go wrong with either of those!

[@MPetrovich23]

@@ArtistJane ok I’ll be on the lookout for that message. I just started swatching the full set of Inktense Pencils. What I love about them is they are both pencils and / ink . They will NEVER replace my love 😍 for a bottle of ink and a dip pen cause ink runs through my veins. Sometimes I just love to play with ink and a dip pen!!! These Inktense Pencils are amazing as well!!! I can’t wait to get into using them. I can see a nice mixed media piece using them. Now the Pan Pastels I’ve already got projects planned for those. I want to do a double portrait of our puppies if I can get them to sit still long enough to pose for it. (I’ll probably do them separately and then just draw them together 😉…if not I’ll be there forever taking a good picture). And lastly with the Pan Pastels I want to do a piece for my hubby for his Birthday in August of his favorite car 57’ Mustang. I did a hand made card once for him and he was blown away so I know he’ll love it. Between all of that this year I’m going to be working on making a Latex Halloween mask with my son I’ve never done that son it should be interesting and take all 10 months to learn how to do it from start to finish. I have been doing some learning since this past Halloween. I’m hoping it’s enough to keep me busy. I might even record some of it. I was still planning on launching my KZbin channel at some point this upcoming year 2022. Hopefully I have the time to do it. Take Care I’m glad you’re doing better. I know it take time to get back from a major surgery like you had. XOXO 😘 💋

[@MPetrovich23]

@@ArtistJane ok that’s great… I’ll check out what you put up there in the future. I’m over the moon 🌙 to have both the Inktense pencils and the Pan Pastels (those are so soft and nice, I just love em!) I’m glad you’re feeling more like yourself. That says a lot !!! You’re one tough lady!!! You go Girl! It’s still one day at a time! Take Care Jane XOXO 😘

[@SoulAlchemyIndigoJaguar7323]

How do you feel about the Derwent Chroma?

[@ArtistJane]

Great, but not Derwent’s finest. I did a whole video on them.

[@maryyoungblood8550]

The Arteza pencils really move with water also and they shouldn't.

[@ArtistJane]

I saw it on I think it was Jennifer’s video (Coloring Bliss).

[@maryyoungblood8550]

@@ArtistJane she did a video on it, as did some others. I am on a substitute teacher salary and have to be very careful with my budget. So I want pencils that do what they are supposed to. Right now I have Prismacolor Premier and Gold Faber by Faber Castell. I am saving up for Holbein but can't afford them yet.

[@bootsmama1027]

I have the Arteza colored pencils, and they were water soluble and weren’t supposed to be. Arteza refunded me. I love the Pablo’s, but they aren’t for everyone.

[@ArtistJane]

I agree that the Pablo’s aren’t for everyone, and I feel like I should do a video like “which colored pencils are for you”. I saw on a few videos that the Arteza pencils were water soluble, but I feel like maybe it was just a matter of cheap pigments.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Arteza is def overpriced. I'm not a big fan of their pencils. They're very very waxy but I'd rather grab my prismas. I love the Procolour but only use them for hair. They just layer up beautifully. Other things though I can't use those because getting the pigment out kills me.

[@ArtistJane]

Okay, so it’s not just me about getting the pigment to show up! It quite literally flares up my arthritis. I hope you have a happy new year! 😄🎊🎆

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

@@ArtistJane no not just you lol. They're actually best for hair and fur layers and then another pencil for everything else. They require sooooo many layers to get that pigment down