What Did Lindsay Send? Derwent Chromaflow Review - Collab w/ Lindsay The FrugalCrafter!

Hey artists! Today is a special video because I collaborated with Lindsay The Frugal Crafter on this video! I sent her some colored pencils and she sent me the new Derwent Chromaflow colored pencils! These are some controversial pencils, but what we will focus on is breaking down the swatches, how they sharpen, how they look on both white and black paper, and talk about some issues I ran into. Overall, this is a fantastic colored pencils. I believe these are beginner friendly, but also a great addition to the seasoned artist. I feel like these pencils would be a wonderful competitor to Prismacolor premier but they need to expand their selection of pencils (and expand their availability, which these pencils are only currently available in the USA and India) in order to do that. Maybe we will see that in the future!
Definitely go check out Lindsay's video to see what she got and reviewed:
• What Did Jane Send??? ...
Special thanks to Lindsay for collaborating with me and being a great friend and inspiration!
Timestamps:
01:56 What we know so far
02:58 Size
03:45 How they sharpen
05:00 Lightfastness
05:51 Swatch time lapse
07:15 Swatch talk
12:53 Swatches on toned paper
13:30 White pencil on black paper
15:07 Some of the issues I ran into
20:00 Is Derwent's answer to Prismacolor?
21:50 Who are these for?
24:48 Sign off & Goodbyes
26:47 Bloopers!
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[@thefrugalcrafter]

Great review! Thanks for collaborating with me! It has been so fun getting to know you over the past couple of months!

[@tainadelcaribe]

Second comment wohoo and here because of Lindsay since I trust her and have been watching her for 9+ years!

[@capbin146]

First person I’ve seen do bloopers. It shows how much effort KZbinrs put in. Thanks ps came from Lindsay’s channel.

[@ArtistJane]

Thank you so much, and welcome! Oh yes, gotta have the bloopers! They’re usually in the end of my videos.

[@suzannesmith4330]

I agree I am in uk and can’t understand why we can’t buy these pencils I wish they could explain this action very frustrating

[@ReverieOfThorns]

I know this is an old comment but I heard they started them in the US market because they wanted Americans to compare them to Prismacolors, as that is what Derwent was trying to mimic with these. They wanted the stamp of approval from Prisma users before releasing them to the UK market, which is kind of strange, but whatever.

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

Great review awesome personality, beautiful art.

[@yazosoyo]

OMG! I love your eye makeup 🤣 I imagined myself coloring with full extreme eyeshadow!

[@mari5832]

Greetings. Great review. Newly subscribed from the Lindsay Camp. Been a dedicated follower of hers since she started her channel. She's a beautiful soul. I look forward to many adventures and getting to know you.

[@ArtistJane]

Thank you! I look forward to it too and you’re right on the money: Lindsay is a beautiful soul!

[@ladyinblack3398]

The like on the video was for saying that you have become friends with Lindsey. We artists need to stick together and support each other on every level we can.

[@Nishkween]

Just ordered these yesterday! Can't wait to give them a try. Am finally moving on to Derwent coloured pencils (am a collector as much as a hobbyist/artist lol). Looking forward to getting them all. Great vid as always and a beautiful piece you made! Thanks! :)

[@margwong8416]

Hi! I have not tried the chromaflows yet but want to since they are now available open stock on Blick. I am reviewing old utubes on chromaflows and like to read the comments and saw where you must have got these a year ago and I was wondering how you feel about them after using them for a year. Thanks for any feedback you can give me, I know this comment is a year old. :)

[@l.2869]

Great review! I know that a lot of people are just getting to know you because of the colab with Lindsay, but I have been a huge fan (subscribed) for a while, now. I am happy to see that you got a whole bunch of new viewers from this colab so that they can see your unique, funky and wonderful art.

[@maryellenthompson8261]

I bought the twenty four piece of these pencils a month or two ago because I was curious about them. What I discovered was that the pencils were so soft that I had to keep sharpening them in order to keep a good point. As a result, some of the pencils wore down rather quickly. Also, one broke while I sharpened it and kept breaking until I had half a pencil. I got them from Amazon so I returned them.

[@Angie-pl3uw]

I’m from LindSay's channel, and I will become your new subscriber. Thank you so much. I love the pansy. You can’t beat purple and yellow!

[@ArtistJane]

Thanks for subbing!

[@maverickmayhem6409]

Love love love your makeup and the review as well.

[@nadeaner.cowley513]

Yay! Love collabs!! Such a great video! Thanks for sharing. Much love💚💜

[@WeblightDreams]

This is an awesome review collab. Love her channel.

[@DGiarrusso]

I love the Chromaflow because it's easy to lay down color and my hands don't hurt as much. Great review!

[@deedeebattle2522]

That is some seriously beautiful swatching , Jane! Talented artist and swatches!❤️

[@ArtistJane]

Thank you so much! I love your profile pic! Is that your art? It’s beautiful!

[@deedeebattle2522]

@@ArtistJane not my illustration, Alena Lazarreva’s Elegant Beauties image. But, I am the colorist and I love women with attitudes. So, you know, I love you!💕 Now, I ‘ll have to learn Instagram this summer, so I can post what I ❤️.

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

Hi! 😁 I came here from Lindsay's video and I'm now subscribed. 😊

[@ArtistJane]

Thank you so much! Welcome!

[@stanky6261973]

Great review, Jane! That would be a great addition to the lineup. Tfs.

[@angelajclarkson]

I always love your videos Jane, so much fun. Bring them on I say! xx Thanks for the review, they aren't available in Australia yet but always great to hear the thoughts of wonderful artists I respect.

[@deborahpontious146]

I love Lindsey and now I love you! It is so great to see artists positively support one another. Thanks for the info and now I am subscribed to you💗

[@ArtistJane]

Thank you so much! It means a lot to me and welcome! I hope you continue to enjoy and comment.

[@Llamanescent]

I've been subscribed to both of you for a while and was excited for the collab! I'm not sure how to feel about these pencils. The lack of lightfastness info would put me off of using them for anything other than practice, but they are cheap enough to be worth it for that.

[@clearwater7000]

Tnx very much! Flower is beautiful still!❣️💓

[@annewashington1657]

Great review... again glad two of my favorite video peeps got together :) Rock on.

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Thank you for your review. I been following Lindsay for years and enjoyed your collaboration. The pansy that you colored is lovely? Thank you for an enjoyable video.

[@pinkflamingo5628]

Swatching Sunday, great idea! I just love seeing colors come together, and want to incorporate pencil in my watercolor pieces and this helped a lot. I grabbed a set of prisma colors in the recent pencil wars LOL I haven’t played with them enough. Something to look forward to!On to Lindsay’s video!

[@ArtistJane]

I absolutely love seeing colors come together too and incorporating watercolor and colored pencil together really gives it a piece a unique effect!

[@SoulAlchemyIndigoJaguar7323]

Jane that flower turned out beautiful! If you decide to make prints, lmk!

[@ArtistJane]

Thank you as always! and I’ll let you knosi for sure!

[@jrm2716]

Love a collab. I am subbed to both channels. Thanks for the review. Storytime Sunday seems interesting. Tfs.

[@avirtualcanvas7584]

Word is that these are a student grade pencil and will be marketed as such in the future, and they do not have a high lightfastness and are made for work to be scanned or photographed.The pigments are different to apparently give a more bright/vibrant colour cast hence the word 'Chroma' in the name,they are probably going to best suited for colouring books or sketchbooks. I also think the colour range is small to encourage blending and mixing through layering. Derwent is now part american owned and people are speculating this accounts for the changes in their pencil ranges and the recent price hikes and more ranges being retired earlier. I love derwent pencils and have done for years,but I don't think these wil become part of my derwent cache. I think these are also aimed at a beginners who want a decent pencil to start off with (derwent is a good brand to begin with for sure). All three sunday ideas sound good and maybe alternating each type each sunday,the image of the pansy looked great on the toned paper,your eye make up was really cool in this video.

[@DianeRoma1]

Love the pansies one you did. You’re a great artist! Been debating getting these pencils. Will definitely have to try them. BTW, love how your ring and Lioness on the box have the same coloring.

[@scarletisbell8520]

Yes to the Sunday video! However it shouldn't be a chore and only if you're feeling well. We love you Jane and your pansy. By the way when you started this video and I saw Uma back there I could totally hear the theme song in my head 🤣. Take care💕

[@prarthanarajan1152]

That flower you drew is gorgeous 🌷

[@melsgalleria]

Great review, I love how the pansy turned out. So beautiful. I hate when the sd card lets you down, it always sucks. I also agree Lindsey is great!

[@mariaglassman4832]

Tutorial for seascapes sky would be great, it escapes me..I need an artist to help me 😂🤣

[@dianethoroughman9541]

Yes I would like to a Sunday video by you whether it tutorial, vlog about your week, or something else.

[@ArtistJane]

Thank you for the feedback! I’m working on getting it taken care of and running by later this summer!

[@valasafantastic1055]

Ok after all the reviews on these I defiantly have 2 suspicions 1) they are failed 'derwent lightfasts' everyone says they feel like lightfast but have no lightfastness ratings. I think they might just be the lightfasts that failed to be.. well, lightfast. 2) USA and India only? HMMMM.... could seriously be because of a restricted or banned toxic additive/chemical that the USA and India permit and most other countries have banned. I'd avoid touching them once on the paper just in case they are toxic. Or simply a chemical required to be labeled as potentially harmful elsewhere. I'd check if they are technically being sold 'in' California because California specifically has strict toxic labeling laws. They could avoid this by not selling technically 'in' shops located in California. I could be wrong and it could just be to 'test the waters' in the 'best markets' before deciding to sell them everywhere else. Makes me what to know however. I think I'm not too interested up in Canada Derwent Lightfast seems far more worth the investment frankly. Mostly I keep watching reviews and think about the mysteries around these and start theorizing.... Maybe that's the answer; they left these mysteries just to make buzz, discussions and interest in these pencils. Added intentional mystery to intrigue the consumer into buying to 'find out'?

[@shannonsartgathering3321]

Ohhh I think your flower is beautiful!

[@ArtistJane]

Thank you! 😄

[@planningwithjohn]

I love these color pencils.

[@misty0708]

Hello ! I thought the flower was a photo ! Wow

[@tiffanykleinsteuber1132]

Awesome Video!!! I was shocked to get those pencils from Amazon Canada, I wish there was a true red in this collection. Basil and the turquoise green are my fav to use. So far my pencils have not brake from sharpening. I have not yet work with the white colour pencil yet. It took some layers to get some of the colour to really pop when colouring greyscale drawings. But soo far I am enjoying the collection and Derwent itself.

[@faysalkus1083]

Beautiful pansy. I am not a fan of pencils crayons because I can't seem to get an opaque coverage. Your pansy convinced me to give them a try again. I have prismacolors.

[@janinejohnson6357]

They are beautiful

[@mariaglassman4832]

Great show Jane, love the eye makeup 🤩 got the Chromaflow over a month ago, haven’t used them seems Ltd .. so I ordered colorsoft full set hopefully I get to use them soon 😂😅

[@vidyasaiprasad173]

Hello! Loved your review about these pencils! Is coloursoft better or the chromaflow, coz im very confused of which one to purchase... You're such an inspiration to me! 😃

[@monak2069]

Came from Lindsey, subscribed because it looks like you're a pretty good artist, you're fun and I'm digging the switching music! 🎶 (Aslo cuz I'm totally getting a whole eighties vibe from you! 👍💪🤙🤘🕹)

[@ediebluntzer5185]

congratulations to your son for graduating!!! God bless

[@michelefrost734]

New subscriber from Lindsay, can't believe I hadn't found you before. Thoroughly enjoyed this video... Would love to see a Sunday video from you

[@ntaylo6299]

Everyone loves Lindsay but when it comes to colored pencils I VOTE for Caran d ache, Holbein and Derwent drawing. I know Caran d ache is over the moon expensive but lovely to work with.

[@MPetrovich23]

Hey Jane I love your Pansy it’s so pretty!!!! Seeing them makes me happy. I’m not in a hurry to purchase these. I’d rather buy the Inktense pencils first. Then I’m going to start buying the Polychromos. Sadly when I started I originally started with Prismacolor (they were good then, went to hell). I’m waiting on Blick to get the Holbein complete set online back in stock so I can order it. I have the 24 set but I want the complete set. They keep pushing the date back. 😕 Still, I’m not going to use them for everyday drawings or colorings. Then I’m going to replace the Prismacolor with some Polychromos. I’ll keep my Luminesce and my Lightfast sets along with the Holbeins (when I get them). Professional or good work that I want to use good quality products on. Loved the video Jane XOXO take care of yourself.

[@cilcatcreations4851]

I'm a minute and 12 secs into the first time I've ever watched your channel. Just had to pause because wanted to let you know you had me at the Bride artwork and your Nirvana shirt. 😘 I'm also obsessed with colored pencils though, so that helps too.

[@ArtistJane]

Haha yes!!!! 🙌 I’m so happy you mentioned The Bride. I forgot to say something about that - it’s an old painting from way back in 2005. I still love Kill Bill! It’s one of my favorite movies of all time! Thank you for subbing and I hope you continue to enjoy the content and comment!

[@jaelynedwards7759]

I have a question ,where did you get that ring it looks great on your hand.:-)

[@annprince5298]

Those colors searched are also in the 12 chromaflow tin simif I ordered rhe 24 I would only have the same colours in the 24 tin I thought theyvwould be different from th 12 ir seems it is not so!!! Flame ,denim, blue golden sun blush pink

[@nancyhappily9503]

The pansy is beautiful. I just finished checking out the sales email from Blick that came today. The Derwent Chroma flow pencils are on sale for 40 % off today. The set of 24 are only $29.99 us dollars. It says they're wax based pencils in the Q&A area below the product.

[@penniecormier8770]

A variety would be nice

[@starr-starr]

Dont know what Derwent’s thinking is with these, but dont care either. I have the 24 set and love them. I like blending colors, so really enjoy them.

[@TheVirakahScale]

Despite the issues you had, those are very pretty colors!

[@violettahaven3706]

Lindsay thought the Holbein pencils compared to her older set of Arteza. Do you have any Arteza to compare? I'm curious.

[@lindahazel5075]

Would love to see your video on Sundays. Story time? I love hearing about peoples lives.

[@aliceadler4569]

I am a new subscriber from Lindsay. Enjoyed your review.

[@monica-NJ-123]

Lindsay sent me , thank you for the review , I have some Derwent wc pencils and I like them , your pansy turned out great

[@shannonsartgathering3321]

Have you ever used the Arteza brush pens?

[@ArtistJane]

Yes I have a set! They’re a bit on the dry side, but I love the color selection!

[@LaraCroft2169]

Are the color soft closer to Prismacolor than these?

[@ArtistJane]

Yes I’d say so.

[@janesmith1917]

Wow you sound like Lindsey your mannerisms that the words you're using your sentences I would swear to God if I didn't know it was you I would think it was Lindsay talking right now you must be close friends cause you two sound like the same person ☺️ cool 😎

[@ArtistJane]

We are good friends, Jane! She is amazing! And I’m already digging you since we share the same name! 😄

[@janesmith1917]

@@ArtistJane new sub for sure from Lindsay's channel she understands me .

[@ArtistJane]

Well thank you! Welcome and I hope you continue to enjoy my content!

[@libbysmith3209]

Made it!

[@BVeronica100]

Story time please!

[@juliaomcs]

Dang, I had to Grocery shop, missed it.

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

Lindsay sent me

[@ivanvill6541]

Firssss!!