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serndest · 10 months

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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)

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corlista · 6 years

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Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3! I'm playing around with timelapse videos this afternoon! Scientific research (aka an Instagram stories poll) reveals that 97% of you guys are interested in seeing timelapse videos of my art-making process, but I'll need to practice to work out all the kinks (mosly being super-nervous with the camera rolling; I swear I can draw when no one is looking!). If you're interested in supporting this endeavor and seeing more behind-the-scenes goodies, check out my Patreon page at patreon.com/korlista! I'd love to have the ball rolling on timelapse videos by #inktober time! I think this is about 26 minutes of sketching compressed to 26 seconds of video! Materials: Pilot Color Eno Neox Soft Blue lead in 0.7mm Kuru Toga mechanical pencil, Global Art Materials Travelogue Watercolor Sketchbook. Better quality video and more information here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/timelapse-elk-20881958 ♥ Savannah Shop | Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Ko-fi Tip Jar | PayPal Tip Jar

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ororosmunroe · 7 years

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*CapitalOne Viking Voice* What’s In Your Wallet Pencase? Meme

Yeah, this took forever to finish for some ungodly reason but it’s finally done! So without further ado~

Show off what’s in you pen case! What’s helpful? What’s a dud? What’s a fav? What’s overrated?

Preface: I’m obsessed with stationary/art supplies so I don’t just have one pen case so I’ll just be talking about my current daily pen case (my daily driver if you will). All this stuff is stuff I had for a while so I can tell you honestly how I feel about the items.

LihtLab SmartFit Double-Sided Pencase (I chose yellow, but it comes in other colors)

I bought thing a while ago but never really used it before now and I don’t know what I didn’t??? This thing is amazing. It’s not too big but it’s not too small either. If you are trying to wean yourself off being an artistic hoarder schlepping all of your supplies in your bag this is the pen case for you. One side you can put your main go to tools and then the other side you can put even more pens/pencils/backup tools. (Small caveat: It works best with pens and mechanical pencils like a full sized art pencil probably wouldn’t fit straight out the gate.)

Tombow Mono Knock 3.8 Eraser Pen (Green but also comes in Blue + Pink)

Ha! You thought you only needed one type of eraser NO. You know those little places in your drawing/sketch where you need to get to but that regular sized eraser you have takes out the whole area instead? This eraser only goes where YOU want it to go. It has changed my life no change your life (somewhat).

Pentel Chic Eraser Pen (Blue)

Had this thing for YEARS (got with some of the other things on this list for a birthday) and I just recently bought an eraser refill. I don’t go anywhere without it. It’s suc a clean eraser, I do see any marks after I use it and if I do it’s most likely because I press down to hard on my pencil.

0.5mm Alvin Draft-Matic (HB) DM07

Pretty simple. It’s a drafting mechanical pencil. Very sturdy, I find. Barrel is black, if you want blue then you gotta go up to the 0.7mm

Uni POSCA Paint Marker (Medium Point, White)

You want to highlight but the paper has too dirty from you being an overall erasing mess? Use this. This thing works on a lot of surfaces, not just paper (apparently it also works photos, rocks, glass, wood, plastic, and metal).

Uni Style Fit 3 Color Multi Pen Body (Disney White)

For the love of God don’t be me and only buy the barrel thinking that ink came with it. It doesn’t. I repeat it does not come with the ink. The ink is separate. It fits 0.5mm size and 0.7mm uni gel ink, I believe.

Sanrio Little Twin Star Dr. Grip BalPoint Pen + Mechanical Pencil (a set, yet sold separately???)/ Cinnamoroll Dr. Grip BallPoint Pen + Mechanical Pencil (set, yet also sold separately)

These things write like butter, and are so comfy??? I love Dr. Grips. 9 dollars a pen/pencil but are worth it (at least to me) because my hand cramps up some times this helps me.

Pilot Color Eno 0.7mm

You can draw, ink and copy and it won’t show up after (just make sure not to press down too hard, like I do). I’ve been using this thing nonstop (as some of you probably can tell). I’m obsessed. Recommendation: Switch out the lead inside and use Pilot Color Eno Neox (0.7mm).

Raymay Easy To See Grid Ruler- 35cm

You know those times where you need a straight edge but you don’t want to carry around a full sized ruler? See what you're doing and keep your lines crisp. This thing fits PERFECTLY into the pen case mentioned above.

Art Alternatives Stumps and Tortillons

What can say? I love to smudge. I don’t think I need to say anymore other than these are a classic art tool haha.

Tagging: Anyone who wants to do it tbh (this was kind of a shot in the dark). Tag me back because I always want to know about new stationery/art supply brands!

#art meme #long post #I don't know meme protocol #so ????#doooo itttt

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ghostfantasyart · 4 years

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Why Artists Sketch with Blue Pencils

Creating art is everything but plain and boring. As the world of art has been developing and growing, many new techniques have been introduced. Sketching with blue pencils isn’t new, though. It’s been around for more than a decade.

Using blue reached its peak during the Xerox copier era, and it’s been around since the 40s. Why then, one might ask? Well, there is a very simple explanation.

Why do artists sketch with blue pencils? One of the main reasons is the non-photo feature. There is a certain shade of blue that is not visible when ran through a Xerox machine. That means that all the messy sketch lines will be gone, and you will be left with a clean drawing.

Artists tend to make a rough sketch, to begin with, and then they layer it with clean black lines on top. Even though it’s more time-consuming than just going in straight with black, artists still prefer doing rough sketches to map everything out.

However, the non-photo feature is not the only reason why artists use blue to sketch. Continue reading to find out more.

Using Blue From an Artist’s Perspective

As we have touched on briefly before, artists use various tricks and techniques to enhance their drawings. Blue pencils are just one of many tricks art connoisseurs have in store. Let’s go a bit more in-depth about it.

When planning a sketch, they often use the non-photo blue pencil to draw the basic shapes, capture the posture, or sketch out the background. Then, once the basic layout is done, they take a regular graphite pencil and go over the blue.

Since non-photo blue is very light, it doesn’t interfere with graphite. The graphite almost seamlessly covers all the blue marks. And if there are any left, they can easily be erased.

In contrast, if one were to use black graphite pencils to map out the layout, it would be significantly harder to go over those lines again. The strokes wouldn’t be as clean, and the background would become messy and indistinguishable from the actual drawing.

The same goes for digital drawing. Once an artist is satisfied with the rough layout, they can easily remove the blue in the background by adjusting color channels in Photoshop. Then, they are, once again, left with cleaned-up black strokes.

When coloring digitally, it’s very important to isolate the white background. By doing so, artists can achieve great color holds and dimension. It’s also much more convenient because they don’t have to worry about “ghost” graphite lines appearing on the scan.

Even though most of today’s scanners will detect any color, including blue, by shifting to greyscale, and increasing the brightness and contrast, the blue lines will magically disappear.

Another important feature is that blue pencils aren’t as reflective as graphite. Reflection often causes issues in registering the animation, so using blue also solves that issue. You can also use blue to distinguish a character from foreground, midground, and background.

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What Makes a Good Blue Pencil?

Every professional needs high-quality equipment in their toolkit. When it comes to artists, colored pencils are no exception. With so many different non-photo blue pencils on the market, the fact of the matter is that not all of them are decent.

So, what makes a good non-photo blue pencil?

Correct Color Depth

Saturation

Smoothness

Lead

Waxiness

Longevity

Correct color depth

This is very important because not all shades of blue have non-photo properties. If the color is too deep, then it will be visible after scanning. On the other hand, if the color is too light, you won’t be able to see your rough sketch underneath.

Saturation

Saturation is always imperative when it comes to choosing a good colored pencil. Streaky and inconsistent lines are an artist’s worst enemy. Lead pigment must be high-quality. Otherwise, the sketches will look rough and unprofessional.

Smoothness

Smoothness is another significant aspect. If the lead is not soft enough, you will get brittle lines. Also, you would need to apply more pressure to get a better color pay-off. That breaks your natural drawing speed and leads to getting tired faster.

Lead quality

This is the most crucial aspect when choosing the perfect colored pencil. Lead is made out of wax, pigment, and binders. The proportions of each ingredient must be correct to yield the best results.

When it comes to waxiness, if a colored pencil is not waxy enough, the lines won’t be smooth, consistent, and saturated. On the contrary, if a pencil is too waxy, it will prevent you from being able to layer graphite or other colors on top easily.

Longevity

Longevity is what makes or breaks the final purchase. No one wants to invest in tools that won’t reach their full potential. Not to mention how annoying it is to have the tip break over and over again.

It’s a waste of time and money. That’s why you should always do your research before making a purchase.

Best Non-Photo Blue Pencils for Drawing, Sketching, and Animation

As we have previously mentioned, the pencil quality can have a big influence on the final result. That’s why you should always invest in proper equipment. Luckily, many brands were tested by artists, and some of them stood out.

These are some of the most popular non-photo blue pencils on the market.

1. Prisma Color Col-Erase Colored Pencil – Copy Not NP Blue

Prisma Color Col-Erase is a beloved brand that produces amazing colored pencils. The blue pigment is very light, making it perfect for sketching and underdrawing. It’s also very durable.

2. Caran D’Ache Sketcher Non-Photo Blue Pencil

This pencil is as soft as they come. Caran D’Ache’s non-photo blue pencil leaves smooth, consistent, and saturated finish. Since the lead is a bit softer, they aren’t as durable. Regardless, they produce amazing results.

3. Pilot Color Eno Neox Erasable Lead – 0.7mm – Soft Blue

The Pilot Color Eno Nox soft blue pencil is probably the most praised one of the bunch. The lead is thick, making the pencil last longer. Although the lead is thicker, it doesn’t have a negative impact on its softness. The lines will still be very consistent and saturated.

4. Staedtler Non-Photo Pencil

You can’t go wrong with this one. Staedtler is one of the oldest colored pencil brands on the market. Thanks to their experience, they produce some of the best tools one can find.

Staedtler non-photo pencil produces the darkest blue which adequately disappears when scanned. The pigment and lead quality are amazing. It is on the expensive side, though.

Additional Questions

Why artists use red pencils to sketch? Red pencils can be used as visual guides or for creating rough sketches. If you’d like to know more, you can read our Why Animators Use Red Pencils article.

Are colored pencils erasable? Not all colored pencils are, in fact, erasable. Unless specified otherwise, most of them can’t be fully erased. Prismacolor Col-Erase is one of the brands that produce erasable colored pencils.

Does blue ink photocopy? Most of the modern photocopiers will detect blue ink. However, if a shade is light enough, it might not copy that well. That’s why it’s usually a better choice to go either with black or dark blue.

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