#pentel colored lead

[serndest]

Cream Heroes Cat-Proofing Plans - (Mostly) Blind Contour Drawings

From June 1 & 5, 2021 Done from the Claire Luvcat YouTube video, "A New House Calls For New Cat-proofing Plans! (ENG SUB)" www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ6JdO… *The timestamps on each drawing (~0:46, ~2:15, and ~2:46) indicate the timestamps for the video, not the amount of drawing time. ----------------- Self-critique notes, on the drawings from left to right: ~0:46 (*) add c.p. [colored pencil] to DD's fur (-) Too much grey on bag (+) Pretty good bread

~2:15 (-) Overworked front R [right] leg (-) Overworked rear end coloring (+) Loosened coloring on face

~2:46 (+) Great gesture     (*) Add pen to eyeline [Done!]     (*) Add c.p. [colored pencil] to eyes & ears [Done!]

----------------- Art supplies - Pen: Pentel Energel Needle Tip (0.7 mm) - Markers: Caliart Alcohol brush & chisel tip markers (from 51 pack) - Colored Lead & Pencils: Pentel 2 mm colored lead, Pilot Color Eno (purple - 0.7 mm) [notes], Prismacolor Premiere colored pencil (white)

#cream heroes #cream heroes dd #cream heroes nana #claire luvcat #cats #sketching from video #contour drawing #blind contour #traditional drawing #marker sketch #pen drawing #pentel energel #alcohol markers #caliart #caliart markers #prismacolor pencils #prismacolor premier #pilot pen #pilot color eno neox #pilot color eno neox 0.7mm lead #purple lead #pentel #pentel 8 color pencil #pentel colored lead #pentel 2 mm colored lead #2 mm colored lead #study notes #art notes

[emry-stars-art]

What materials (markers, pencils, etc) do you use to make your work look so good? And what pen in procreate/a different app?

Hello! Umm well most of it is definitely my 20 years of on and off practice, especially now that I've been doing this seriously for a couple years, BUT let's look at my main materials!

Traditional B&W

GraphGear500 0.3 Pentel (I use whatever type of lead I have on me)

Various sizes and types of erasers (most notably a kneaded eraser)

Traditional color

Everything above

If I'm feeling like doing line work, micron fineliners

Ohuhu markers (regular 24 set I think? Then also skin tone set and pastel set)

Prismacolor soft core pencil 72 set

Fine white gel pen

Digital

Procreate as so:

I pretty much never leave my custom set tab so this is entirely what I work from lol. The clean sketch and alcohol marker are from downloaded sets but I’m pretty sure everything else comes with the app

#thank you for the ask! #not art sorry guys #asks #behind the scenes #and shout out to Ambrose for being the slightly menacing background on procreate #obligatory reminder that I have an oc blogggggg

[pansyfemme]

i unfortunately don’t have any questions i just want to hear you talk about art supplies 😔

oh well. thats not particuarly hard to do.

im real hyped because in the ‘my child is autistic and i have zero idea how to shop for him’ manner my mother let me pick my own gifts this year for xmas so i will be in possession of some sennelier oil pastels shortly. ive used them several times before, but theres really no competition. i say this about almost no media because i believe theres something for everyone- but there is one oil pastel brand and its sennelier. working with them will make you feel like you are working with a completly unfamillar medium even if you’ve only ever drawn in oil pastel before. They’re just incredible. incredibly pricy too.. oh well. I’m also planning on picking up a box of Carandache neocolor I. they’re wax pastels, basically crayons but actually good. my mother lives by the Neocolor II, their watersoluable cousin, but i enjoy water resistance as much as i do soluablity. and as someone who works in so much wet media, its nice to work with a sketching media that provides resist as i do not lose or smudge the sketch as heavily. Plus, i love sketching with crayons and other chunky media. Also on my mind is a new lightboard -_- only had my old one for a year and a half before it died.. sigh. I want a bigger, heavy duty one sometime but i do not have the studio space for that.. one day.

In terms of pens, my special interest within a special interest, my kaweco sport is still my baby in terms of writing pens. Used to think i was more of a lamy guy.. but whew! im a convert. Kaweco pens are so well designed it makes my jaw drop sometimes. I just adore them. Love their lead holders too! And no, my brush pen rotation has not changed. I use my kuretake no.40 and kuretake no.13 interchangably.. i do not know better brush pens on the market, they’re just perfect in every way possible. made the switch fully to platimum carbon cartridges about a year ago and i do not regret it one bit, they’re the only ones i’ll use from this point forward. The ink darkness, permenance and waterproofing is just perfect, and it’s given me much less feathering than i had with kuretake, Akashiya (as much as i love akashiya in every other regard) and pentel cartridges. I tell people this all the time, but the ink you put in your pen is as crucial as the pen itself. Akashiya Sai Thinline, of course, is my preferred colored disposable brush pen. just wish the color range was wider! They’re truly special tho, the muted pallete, the fact they’re waterproof, the long thin shape of the bristles.. gorgeous. because of the recent trend of ‘watercolor brush markers’ (big fan, dont get me wrong) its pretty difficult to find colored brush pens that aren’t waterbased. I’ve had a scheme to make my own brush pens someday using my personal ink collection, but that depends on my ability to find a bristle tip body that is leakproof, cheap enough to get several of, and actually retains a point. People rave about just filling aquash style brushes with ink, but those leak.. a LOT. and keeping their tips consistantly wet has a habit of making their sharpness go away, which is fine if you’re painting, not so much for lineart. So. while i do get real autistic trying to find the best brush pens for lineart.. at the end of the day, i always end up just hand lining with a paintbrush and ink lol. it’s still the best way. (if you’re curious i normally do my colored lineart in liqutex acrylic ink, specifically the muted colors series because they’re perfect in every way shape and form.)

like i said. not hard to do. it’s like asking me to talk about music. i will, just can’t promise it will be understandable to anyone but me.

#im hyping myself up to focus my efforts on one or two sustained peices rather than a million little peices like usual #i have a potential commission i hope my client is serious about this time because they’ve asked a few times #but if not or even if its small im hoping to start a lifesize nude self portrait in mixed media with a focus on oil pastel lol #ive been having a really strong image of mounting kitchsy tacky patterned fabric on wood panel and then painting totally over it nearly #obscuring it.. kinda like how artists tone their canvas but pattern

[dragonsdendoodles]

What pencils/pens do you use?

While I do have more, this is my usual arsenal!

Erasers: a pickle eraser I got from Barnes and Noble (which works surprisingly better than any other erasers I’ve used), a Pentel Clic Eraser ZE22 for smaller stuff, and a Faber-Castell Kneadable Art Eraser (that I’m going to have to replace soon lol)

Pencils: a Zebra M•301 MP with really any regular .5 lead I can find and a Zebra DelGuard with .5 Uni Nano Dia Color lead. I refuse to use wood pencils. They make my hands hurt.

Pens: most commonly, a four-color pen I got from a space shuttle stationery set I also found at Barnes and Noble because somehow it’s the best sketching pen I’ve ever found. When I wanna get REALLY fancy, I bust out my Micron 03, Brush, and Graphic pens and a white Gelly Roll 08.

It’s mostly an amalgamation of gifts and random art supplies I’ve found, but it all works! These are my essentials for my sketchbook, but hey, I’m just an internet artist that makes way too many sketchbook doodles instead of full regular works. I’m in no way a professional artist. But this is what works for me, and all of it I highly recommend. 😁

#other things of note in my pencil bag: #a fun eraser. at all times. hence the pickle. #a full rainbow of highlighters #scissors #tape #sticky notes #and a small squishy pig named penny. she is green and her girlfriend is chloe the blue cat who was given to my boyfriend #all trial and error tbh #and this may not work for you! you might find something better #this is just my stuff :) #dragon’s doodles

[leonisdumbasallhell]

Sorry if there’s an obvious place this is listed but I couldn’t find a FAQ, what colored pencils do you use for sketches? I’ve found a mechanical pencil with blue lead, but it’s so soft I can’t get a feel for it so I’m looking for alternatives :/

Hi! I don't have an FAQ but that's a good idea I should do that!

And bro, I love talking abt art supplies, so here we go lmao

Blocking/base sketch: Prismacolor col-erase Rose (I can't find just the rose on amazon, but if you have an art store nearby they should have the colors individually, but here's the whole pack on Amazon) Great for blocking and fill, it erases fairly well though can leave some discoloration if you press too hard, but thats the same with a graphite pencil as well. I feel the width is too chunky to do good detail work, but It's great for getting some baseline structure down.

Refined Sketch: Pilot ColorEno 0.7 Mechanical Colored Pencils Soft Blue (On Amazon, Though I also use the blue, pink, and purple pencils too, so here's the whole set) Love these so so so much, gen my fav thing I've ever gotten. They're erasable, refillable, and a great color. I will say, if you use one color a Lot like I do, they tend to break after a few years, I'm actually using the light yellow housing with blue lead in it instead of the blue housing cause it Broked. But otherwise, great pencils. The lead is a little thin and breaks easily, but otherwise, highly recomend.

Inking: Microns, .01, .005, .03, and .05 (On amazon) Microns are great, I love them, they're archival, they look good. Only issue I have is they smear if you paint over or erase them while they're still wet, but that's cause I'm impatient.

Black blocking/panel lines: Pentel Pocket brush and Micron Graphic 3MM (Pocket brush and I can't find the Graphic 3MM online???? I get it at Blick, but it's a 3mm chisel tipped pen) Love my pocket brush I've had it for like. 10 years now, it's great! It's refillable, and the pen itself lasts literally for ever. and I use the 3mm pen for panel walls, also love it, it gives a wide variety of widths with a lot of control. Great pens!

But yeah, these are what I use for my uncolored things, If ppl are interested in what I use for colors let me know I can go over those too lmao. I hope this helps! Getting the pilot pencils was a game changer for me fr tho, I love them so much!

#🔪 lore #ask

[foursidecity]

Does anyone have reccomendations for colored mechanical pencil lead, I've used pilot eno, uni color, and pentel but their all kind of. Pushy.. I'm trying to find a softer lead that's easier on my hands

#ik pilot eno is the best but it is SO dofficults to find with the amount i use in a week in multiple colours AND their. not as soft as id #like tbh #ill even buy a new pencil for .5 lead if thats the only option #i love my .7 kuretoga . but i will always use an excuse to try a new fancy pencil lol #i usually hate smaller lead but it .might smudge less tbh

[oh-cosmia]

hey! what tools (pens colored pencils markers etc) do you use for your traditional work? the way the colors look on your pieces is so satisfying to look at as well as your lineart so im curious 👀

oh! thank you!! and also thank you for asking i love talking about my brushes

for sketching, i use multicolored .05mm lead— UNI NaNoDia is my go-to because unlike a lot of other colored graphite i’ve used, it doesn’t have that waxy feel and it erases more cleanly. these are kinda hard to find in store (i order mine online) but michaels carries red-lead and blue-lead architectural sketch pencils and those work too. tbh any colored pencil will do but i’d recommend sketching very lightly because they tend not to erase well

for the mechanical pencils themselves, any model is fine, but lately i’ve been using more pentel, uni and tombow brand models— office depot or staples usually carries at least some kind of these? you don’t have to get the fanciest stuff tho, a 3$ pencil body works fine

for inking, i use fine-tip/pointed felt tip markers (usually kuretake, tombow, pentel, but faber-castell works too, and most of these are at michael’s) as well as brush pens/synthetic bristle-tip brushes. for those, kuretake, akashiya sai, and pentel are my favorites, and it’s fun to experiment with different brands, brush tip sizes and ink colors to get better effects.

for coloring i use faber castell and mildliner markers! and sometimes posca paint markers.

i hope that helps?? most of these brands can be found at your nearest office supply/stationery/art supply store. i also like to order from jetpens dot com when there’s a specific item i want that’s not in stock near me.

oh and i know mildliners/faber castell marker packs can rack up the prices— for what it’s worth i rarely buy those in bulk, the collection i currently have is stuff i gradually accumulated… if you’re not certain about trying a new model of marker, i’d suggest just buying one or two colors you really like and experimenting basic shading with those for a bit, and buy more colors when you feel you need them

ok yea!! ty for letting me ramble and i hope this isn’t too much at once

#asks #text

[luthiest]

can you do a stationary/drafting tool tour some time? I love your posts! :)

stationary, i can do !

drafting is a little more questionable because, well.. we don’t do a TON of drafting in violin making? the most i’ve done so far is use squares/protractors/compasses to make templates, but once i finish this instrument i can probably do an update of all the templates and drafting tools used to make them!

anyways, here’s my current stationary lineup:

i have a moleskine notebook (black leather), a midori md notebook (cream), and a rhodia notepad (black staplebound pad). they’re all a5 and 5x5 dot grids, which means there are 5 grid squares per inch or 2 grid squares per cm

the moleskine, i use as a formal lab book/diary for violin making. i hate the paper, but i like that the outside is durable and it can take a little throwing around the bench

the midori md is my personal notebook. i don’t like using it around my bench just because of how quickly it starts to look worn on the outside even with the plastic cover, but the paper is great and it’s lovely for journaling/drawing/keeping an agenda

the rhodia dot pad, i use for taking rough notes. the paper quality is great, so i don’t have to be as careful about smearing when i’m jotting stuff down quickly in pen, and it’s perforated at the top. i dont love how bright white the paper is—the moleskine and midori are both a creamy off-white color—but everything else about it serves my purposes to a tee

i have an a5 6 ring binder that i fill with that same 5x5 size dot grid loose leaf sheets, which is where i like to keep my notes on tool making/maintenance, since i’ll probably update them over time as i learn what works for me. the binder is from a 3 pack on amazon, same with the loose leaf paper, but i think muji has the same stuff.

the lovely white, almost lavender post it notes are my all time favorite color for stickies !!!! i bought an 8 pack in high school and have not been able to find them since. it’s pretty tragic. the brown ones are from muji though, and i like the size even if they aren’t super sticky.

the eraser i use is a milan 430 (??) it’s green and i like green and it erases, so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

the ruler is a starrett c635 tempered steel w the cm/mm on one side and cm/0.5mm on the other. i didn’t pick this one out, but my teacher did and i’ve gotta agree w him, the weight and size of it really helps get accurate lines and distances.

the writing utensils from left to right are:

dixon ticonderoga pencil hb no. 2

staedler pencil 4b

uni kura toga mechanical pencil 0.5mm (the lead rotates as you write, so you get a really nice, consistent nib that breaks less !!)

muji white pen body with black 0.38mm ink refill

muji pen dark blue 0.38mm

sakura pigma brush tip archival ink pen

staedler triplus fineliner from the neon set (yes, i have tried the stabilo fineliners, no i do not like them. the tips are like.. cylindrical? so if you write at an angle, like most people, you’ll get inconsistent lines as you change direction. they’re cute to look at but not great to write with)

mildliner light grey highlighter

that about covers it? i do have a pilot .38mm pen [edit: pentel energel 0.3mm needle tip] that doesn’t smear as much as the muji pens, [but i don't like how the shape of the pen affects my handwriting] which i’ll add an edit for when i get home since i don’t carry them w me.. but yeah ! thanks for asking me, i love talking about stationary lolol

#ask em #stationary #notebooks #stationary tour #product info

[thatryanbarnes]

My Travel Art Kit

Whether I am going on a trip to visit friends and family, getting away for a weekend, going to work, or just running errands, I am always traveling with my own little portable art studio. Keeping things simple so I don't bring absolutely everything (why would I bring all my gouache, watercolors, and alcohol markers?) I have narrowed my supplies down to the bare minimum for my travel art kit.

A quick note before I get into the details, everything I talk about in this post and more is available on my Amazon page.

Starting with the pencils, I pack my 0.7mm Pentel Quicker Clicker mechanical pencil with 2H lead refill, my 0.5mm mechanical pencil with 2B lead refill, and eraser refills.

The 0.7mm mechanical pencil is filled with 2H lead for quick, light sketches and thumbnailing. The 0.5mm mechanical pencil is filled with 2B lead for rendering the sketch and adding more details.

What I like best about the Quicker Clicker model is that the button for extending the lead is in the grip instead of at the end of the pencil. This allows me to stay in the zone longer because I don't have to change how I hold the pencil to extend the lead.

I bring several different erasers all with their own purpose.

I use the Faber-Castell kneaded erasers (not pictured) for lightening a sketch. I get the normal gray ones. In my experience, the color ones are a little messy.

For erasing large areas, I use Staedtler Mars plastic eraser. They do the job nicely and clean compared to most other erasers.

Sticking with the Staedtler brand, I also carry the Mars plastic eraser stick holder and two refills just in case.

For more detailed and smaller erasing, I use Tombow MONO Zero Eraser Round Tip and Square Tip.

I have a couple options for inking that I bring with me and use depending on how I feel.

If I feel I want to do a more traditional, manga style line art I have my Sakura Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens to help me achieve that.

If I want to fill in some dark spots or just have a painterly, brush texture I use my Tombow Fudenosuke Hard Tip Brush Pen. This pen is very versatile too and is practically all the Sakura Pigma Micron pens I have in a single pen.

Sometimes, gel pens feel like the right choice or I need to sign something or make a quick note and don't want to use my art supplies for it. So I also pack my 0.7mm Sharpie S-Gel and 0.38mm Sharpie S-Gel pens (not pictured).

Lastly for highlights and what not, I have the Uni-Ball Signo White Gel Pen. This gel pen goes on fairly thick and doesn't pick up the pigment underneath as easily, although some alcohol marker pigments will require a few coats.

Bonus: sometimes, while doing gesture drawing, I like the emphasis my favorite sketches using highlighters. For added fun, I bring an assortment of Sharpie Highlighter colors.

Finally, all of these things fit in my large capacity pencil case (as seen in top photo). This soft case fits everything I need and then some. It's double zippered so I keep my pencils and erasers on one side and all my pens and things on the other. I'm curious to know what your guys' go to travel art supplies are. Digital, traditional, or both? Let me know as a reply or reblog!

#art supplies #christmas gift #gift ideas #holiday gifts #christmas gift ideas #office supplies #travel #travel art #kit #travel art kit #pencil #mechanical pencil #sakura micron #pigma #sharpie #highlighter #pencil case #eraser #staedtler #Quicker Clicker #Pentel #tombow #brush pen #ink

[creepyscritches]

Ooh, where are you getting black leads from??? I hate using ink on my sketches but want darker lines so my camera will actually pick them up lol Black lead sounds like heaven??? Is it just fancy colored pencil, or??

I use a couple! Prismacolor's premier black is still the darkest/smoothest black out there, but since it's so soft it's a pain to line with. I use some cheaper black leads for lining, but they're not a satisfying deep black sadly.

Zensations is a 2mm mechanical colored pencil series with a decent-ish black (I used a combo of zens and pilot eno on the inuyasha page). The key is to build layers and layers and layers of sooooooft color lay down to get a good black. Zensations are wax-based so they get clumpy with pressure.

I also recently got the Pentel Multi-8, which is just a multi-lead 2mm mechanical pencil. The black is oil-based, but I was a little disappointed with its coverage. Pairing it with the zens black helped a little, but I think I'll be using the Multi-8 for drafting instead of final lining.

My mission for a kick-ass black lead continues 😔

#Creepy chatter #I can't just use dark graphite either bc it doesn't play nice with the blending techniques I use #Ntm it's not really the black color I need

[cgbosss]

What Brush is that?

An old blog post from the YouTube channel VZA

Ryan Benjamin

Staedtler Mars Lumograph Pencil

Kuratake Fude Brush Pen

Mark Brooks

Faber-Castell Pitt Pens

Pentel Arts Pocket Brush Pen

Signo Uniball White Pen

Copic Markers

Bernard Chang

Pentel Graph Gear 1000

Micron Ink Pen

Terry Dodson

Scarlet Red Col Erase Pencil

Light Blue Col Erase Pencil

Sakura Micron Pigma Pens

Faber Castell Pitt Pens

Copic Markers (Warm Grey)

Copic Markers (Cool Grey)

David Finch

Pentel Arts Brush

Sakura Pigma Micron 01

Faber Castell Kneaded Eraser

Staedler Lead Holder

2H Lead

Strathmore 200 Series Bristol Board

Lead Pointer

Uni Posca White Pen

Tombow Brush Pen

Kim Jung Gi

Pentel Pocket Brush Pen

Adam Hughes

6B Lead

Staedtler Lead Holder

Dr. Martins Black Star India Ink

Copic Markers (Warm Grey)

Copic Markers (Cool Grey)

Faber-Castel Pitt Pens

Jock

Rotring Art Pen

Pentel Jumbo Felt Pen

Pentel Pocket Brush Pen

Erik Larsen

Staedtler Mars Eraser

Hunt Speedball #102 Nib

Winsor Newton Series 7 (#2)

Uniball Pen

Pentel Rolling Writer

Ken Lashley

Gelly Roll White

Touch Twin Markers

Copic Markers

Stanley Lau (Artgerm)

Pentel Pigment Ink Brush

Jim Lee

Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Mechanical Drafting Pencil (0.4 mm)

Pentel Graphgear 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil (0.7 mm)

Pentel Ain Stein Mechanical Pencil Lead (0.4 mm HB)

Pentel Super Hi-Polymer Leads (0.7 mm HB)

Staedtler Lead Holder (2 mm)

HB Lead (2 mm)

Pentel Graphgear 500 Automatic Drafting Pencil (0.3 mm)

Alvin Heritage Arts PK300-RD Apollo Lead Holder (5.6 mm)

Lead Refill (5.6 mm HB)

Sakura Pigma Micron Pen

Winsor Newton Series 7 (#2)

Winsor Newton Series 7 (#4)

Rapidograph Black Drawing Ink

Pentel - Presto Jumbo Correction Pen

Tombo - Mono Plastic Eraser

Pentel Clic Eraser Grip

Strathmore 300 Series (11x17)

Westcott 8ths 12-Inch Beveled Transparent Ruler

Princeton Select Artiste Brush

Siya Oum

Pentel - Color Brush Pen Black

Pentel - Blue Lead Refills

Pentel Graphgear 500 Automatic Drafting Pencil (0.5 mm)

Copic Markers (Color)

Copic Markers (Cool Grey)

Bombay Ink

Humberto Ramos

Pentel Graphgear 500 Automatic Drafting Pencil (0.5 mm)

Sakura Mechanical Pencil (0.7 mm)

Uni Color Pencil Lead (0.5 mm Soft Blue)

Sharpie Retractable Fine-Point Pen

Touch Twin Markers

Uni-Ball Signo Broad Point Gel Impact Pen

Marcio Takara

Pentel Sharp Automatic Pencil (0.5 mm)

HB Lead (0.5 mm)

Kneaded Eraser

Winsor Newton Series 7 Size 000 Brush

Kuretake Brush Pen

Sakura Pigma Micron Pen

Dr. Martins Black Star India Ink

Philip Tan 

Pentel Graph For Pro Pencil (0.4 mm)

Deleter Neopiko Line 3 (0.3 mm)

Mitsubishi Mechanical Pencil (0.4mm)

#what brush #what pen #artist

[siegeofthefaeriefields]

Sketchbook: Leuchtturm 1917

Tools: Pentel Graphgear 1000 (2H lead), Uni Color 0.5

#lewis hamilton #f1 #traditional art #fan art #siegeofthefaeriefields

[slkmbyart]

Extremely Online and My Cure

To start, here's a sketch I made today of my beautiful Pilea plant that I did in Pentel Oil Pastels. There is no underpainting, just a rough sketch done in colored pencil. The sketch is accompanied by a memory doodle of my friend Loki.

But on to the real reason of my post - I believe I'm extremely online and as a result of that, I'm focusing on the wrong things in my life. The past few weeks have been really rough as I'm trying to figure out what I want the rest of my life to look like. I understand that's a big thing to think about and I appreciate that there is no singular answer. But I do think I can make steps in my life to cultivate a happier existence for the near and distant future -

While I was in school, it was easy to juggle the responsibilities of creating art for my assignments with playing video games or watching streams. No matter what - I was always in the midst of some sort of creative project. Now that I'm not in school anymore and have no one around to tell me what sorts of things to make, I find myself struggling to create anything at all. The last three months post graduation has been me spending time online, enthralled by video games and streams.

However, in the last few weeks, I've found that video games have been more and more uninteresting to me. I still enjoy them, sure, but I find myself increasingly frustrated on days where that's all I do. Likewise, I've acknowledged I spend way too much time on Twitch as when I'm not in the mood to play video games, I live precariously through friends and strangers playing video games instead.

At the end of the day, I wasn't doing anything but sitting on my butt. Sure, there are days where I absolutely just need to relax, sit on my butt, and not do anything at all, but I've decided I can't do that every day. I found myself thinking about artists I admire and the common denominator between them all was that they were keeping themselves occupied by focusing on their art. Granted, this is all through the lens of social media so all I saw was their work, but it still felt like they put more of their time into their work than I ever did since graduating. I kept thinking to myself, "I wish that was me."

Over the last few days, I've realized that that can be me. I just have to make the effort for it to be me. If I want to draw more, I need to draw more. If I want to read more, I need to pick up books more often. I'm not quitting the internet cold turkey; I am simply making the space for myself to do the things that I care about and want to make progress in.

I believe this is healthy for me. I believe that truly putting in an effort to pursue my interests will lead to less anxiety (being extremely online means you're constantly receiving information and sometimes it's just too much!!), less depression (it sucks to see people make art and not make any yourself!), and overall more satisfaction in life. I hope proves to be true!

#pastel #oil pastel #sketchbook #thoughts #mywork

[akif122514]

Unveiling the Best Brush Pen Prices for Your Creative Journey

Brush pens have become indispensable tools for artists, calligraphers, and creators across the globe. Their versatility, ease of use, and vibrant color range make them a go-to choice for bringing artistic visions to life. However, navigating the sea of options while keeping within budget can be a daunting task. Fear not, as we unravel the realm of brush pens, highlighting the best prices without compromising on quality.

When delving into the world of brush pens price points can widely differ based on brands, tip variations, and ink quality. Understanding your needs is the first step in finding the perfect match. Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner exploring this expressive tool, finding an affordable yet quality brush pen is key.

For the budget-conscious creator, several brands offer exceptional quality at reasonable prices. Brands like Sakura, Pentel, and Arteza have garnered praise for their affordable yet high-performance brush pens. These pens often boast durable tips, rich pigment, and ergonomic designs, ensuring a seamless experience without breaking the bank.

Moreover, keeping an eye out for sales, discounts, and bundle offers can significantly slash brush pen prices. Online marketplaces frequently offer seasonal promotions, allowing you to acquire premium brush pens at discounted rates. Additionally, purchasing sets or bundles often proves cost-effective compared to buying individual pens.

Exploring alternative sources beyond conventional art stores can also lead to surprising deals. Online auctions, second-hand markets, and community artist sales often present opportunities to snag quality brush pens at remarkable prices. While being mindful of the product's condition, these avenues can be treasure troves for budget-conscious artists.

Comparing prices across various platforms and retailers can be a game-changer. Prices for the same brush pen set can vary between physical stores, online retailers, and manufacturer websites. Utilizing price comparison tools or apps can streamline this process, ensuring you get the best deal available.

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[donutfloats]

Your pink sketches look rly nice! Is it a colored pencil? Is it erasable? :00???

On traditional I use either Colour Eno mechanical lead or Pentel mechanical lead in red!! (Some times I use pink)

It’s a lil stubborn with erasing if ur heavy handed like I am LMAO

[serndest]

Thumbnails/Brainstorming 1: "3 Cats and a Mouse" storyboard re-do

From May 25, 2023

A picture of some thumbnails/brainstorming for my “3 Cats and a Mouse” storyboard re-do.

Sorry that I posted this so long afterwards. Had some college degree planning stuff to begin to tackle. Also, sorry that some of the text in brackets have question marks. Hard for me to make out my messy handwriting at times.😓

NOTE TRANSCRIPTION

~1:06 - 1:12am

—> slides [forward]

[over grey-toned Damon]

1:12am - 1:21am

(*) Or, simplify to just 1st pose,  [and?] anim. mouth

[Tristan] bug eyed & slide down??

(2) [Tristan’s head & tail perk up, startled]

(3) shrink down

[large drawing of Tristan looking fearfully at an angered, impatient Damon— all X-ed out. Rejected shot.]

Reaction:

(1) [shock]

(2) anticipatory transition

(3) final anger

---(*) keepbrow curve. Contrast w/ Damon’s angular angry brow.

---(*) try “Clint Eastwood”-like, [w/] [mad mouth concentrated?]

ART SUPPLIES

Linework: Tombow Fudenosuke (Hard tip)

Grey tones:

Caliart Alcohol brush & chisel tip marker - CGII04 (Cool Grey II 4, from 51 pack) [Damon grey tone]

Pentel 2mm Colored Lead (Black) [Bottom of Tristan’s left shoe]

Sketchbook: Pentalic Traveler Artist Sketchbook (Sketch Paper, 4” x 6”)

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