I realize it’s been three years since you posted this video but I just had to tell you that I’ve searched high and low for the perfect way to store/protect pencils from damage while still allowing them to be handy AND also keep MY favorite color combo’s intact...you nailed it! Thank you so much!
informative video...I happen to love prismacolor premier colored pencils and recently bought the same leather case to store them 😀 I did find the pencils breaking a lot when I used them and especially when i sharpened them! got frustrated so bought a 24 set of Faber Castell polychromos to try out... in the interim I left my Prismacolors in the trunk of the car, when I moved to Florida in August, for a few weeks ( in its tin container)... I recently decided to take them out to sharpen , because I do love the colors and creaminess. well, to my surprise they ALL sharpened to a great point w NO breakage PLUS they went down on the paper fabulously w no breakage!!! moral of the story: leave your pencils in a super warm place and they will b better than ever ! I did hear, recently , that if u heat the prismacolor pencils up w a dryer slightly it fixes the core so it won't have that crazy breakage problem everyone has been complaining about... that Florida summer heat fixed my WHOLE SET - who knew?
Andrea Harutunian that's such a relief, I've been thinking of purchasing a set of Prismacolor, but from the things I've heard they have a lot of quality control issues. The good thing is I live in the Middle East a lemme say IT GETS SOO HOT! The hottest it's ever been is 47 degrees😳 Thanks for the information😆
I love all colored pencils, but my favs are Prismacolor and Faber-Castell. Love when I find a really rare, unusual shade. I also do beadwork which is where all my supplies for coloring came about.
I have a small set of prismacolor pencils, but won a contest where i received a set of 12 colored pencils, it was a variety of prismacolor, polychromos, and the staedtler, my favorite of them all were the polychromos, they blend so well to me. I don't use pencils that often, but when I do I love the ease of use and blendability of the polys.
I have called them color pencils as far as I can remember. I have been using some I got off amazon. They are not the best but I have wanting the Prismacolor as I need something that won't hurt my hand as bad cause I suffer from nerve damage and it affects my hands. I like this video it helps to know how I can store my colored pencils
I’m trying to organize my Holbein colored pencils I got for my birthday. I’m stumped as to how to organize them. Your video helped with that. Thanks.im in awe with your coloring. Very talented you are.
I call them colored pencils but I am from South Dakota. I usually just use crayola as I color a lot with my children but would not mind trying a new set of colored pencils because I enjoy coloring with my children it helps with our down time as they need a lot of things to keep them busy because they are both autistic. I love the color pages you have to print as well as my kids. Thank you!
I just found your channel today via your webpage when I was looking for a chart I could swatch all of the sets of my PrismaColor pencils, as well as the Derwents I have. Then it will cause me to move into the 3 or 4 brands of alcohol markers, etc, I had most of it swatched before a hurricane. I was actually organizing my pencils into light, medium and dark when I came to look for a swatch chart I could print. I design and sew wedding gowns and evening wear, etc. and I am an art supply HOARDER !! A little OCD and just moved my art studio and draping room so I had more room in my sewing and cutting room in my studio, so I am organizing everything all over again. I used to have the art box subscription for about a year, so I have all sorts of misc. art supplies, but they are fun. It is like fabric to me, you can never get enough :) Just like learning, I always look at sketching and sewing videos, it is amazing the smallest things you pick up. Your videos and blog are great I will say, you speak perfect and explain well, not too much gabbing in the beginning like some I watch, the first 9 minutes are talking about thinking about the video or something ughhh. I am very happy I found you, and I will keep watching for sure!! If I could only offer one suggestion, as I am going through a total re-branding and have spoken with many consumers and branding experts I am just offering friendly advice, I hope you don't take it the wrong way, as it was given to me, I LOVE my nails, jewelry, etc but in your videos how you show your nails and such all the time. I got reamed and they were right, as I have also seen some very mean comments on other peoples channels, and nobody gives a rats spit, they are there to see what I am talking about, not what color glitter french manicure I dipped my nails in the night before or something. I was going to email you, but I didn't see an email vs saying this on here, but I took my channel down because of it and I am going to be putting a whole new on up anyway focusing on the gowns in the right way. Love your videos and how we are so much alike on how we have to organize and keep things together. I am going to order the leather holders today! As soon as I saw them I also said embroidery monogram or saying or an art graphic or all there is front and back lolol. So much better than me carrying all of my tins to bed at night as I do a lot of sketching then, I usually can't sleep due to pain, I have MS & a brain tumor just to name a few and am in a horrible flare up & constant headaches, so I don't sleep much. Not at all last night which is why I am probably typing too much...I will shush now! Thanks again for some great ideas!!!
Glad to see something on storage. Most of what I have read by many manufacturers and experienced colorists have highly recommended cases to protect the pencils from damage and pens to keep them horizontal. I found some of these Global Arts cases on Amazon and purchased them in a few colors. I have my Prismacolor 150 ct set in the 120 & 48ct size Rose Canvas cases. These make traveling with them much safer. I also have a variety of other cases for my gel pens, Sharpies etc coordinated by color for the type or brand. Keep posting and sharing..- Oh, also love the color swatch idea!
I love the triangular shape that prevents the colored pencil from rolling off the table. That looks like a beautiful case, but I think it is far more expensive than I would generally be comfortable buying. I only have a couple of sets of pencils so I haven't quite decided what types I like the best. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Up to this point, I have only used the inexpensive COLORED PENCILS you can get anywhere. When I try something new, I do it simply until I learn what really will work for me. Storing them gets problematic because I color in bed. Right now I have them sorted by color family with a rubber-band to hold each family together. Those banded groups sit point-up in a box that is about the right size. My storage method is going to change and I am going to work on getting something similar to the Global Art container you showed. After that, we will start to get GOOD colored pencils.
Loved your tips, as usual. I hope to try the Prismacolor Coloring Pencils in the near future. My staple was always Crayola Coloring Pencils. I'm now learning of the many different pencils and their characteristics, and it's so much fun. Yes, I called them color pencils. That's what I learned here in the US, and it stuck with me. The Staedtler set you feature here, seem interesting too, so I hope to be able to add them to my coloring tools as well. Thanks again for the great information.
Thanks for showing us how to organise colour pencils. I use a range of "Colour Pencils", or types of "Colour Pencils"..I have used , Derwent Intense pencils for a book illustration done by hand. I used Faber Castel Pencils and mostly water colour pencils. I did make my own little case out of material to store my pencils, but my stitching was not really fine enough and it needs to be done by a sewing machine. I use a lot of mixed media for my drawings, I use Staedtler pens and Staedtler drawing pencils and I think these are the best ones. I also have used Derwent conte pencils as well... However I have used Derwent pencils for years but more so the water colour ones. I have never tried the prismacolor pencils. Not tried the Staedtler colour pencils. I have hundreds of pencils so much you could not know... So I watched your video to learn how to organise hundreds of pencils. Thanks so much for your video.
Hi. I am a Newbie to coloring bliss. I love everything about Coloring. I love a set coloring pencils. I started doing when I got sick. And it best thing I ever done. and I have to say it make me feel 100% better. but I love all the colors
Love the colored pencil organization in 3's for shading! Brilliant! I have a small set of Prisma colored pencils and I love them. Watching your videos inspires me to color more often.
When the leads break, keep them. You can get a Staedtler brand mechanical lead pencil, drop the broken lead in the tip of the mechanical pencil and away you go no more waste!! It works so well and I just store the mechanical pencil in my pencil case now, so it’s a part of coloring with the pencils now since Prisma color pencils are my favorite except for the breakage factor which is a constant unfortunately.
Hi Jennifer! I'm always excited when I get a notification that you've posted on your FB page. :) I'm from the South and call them colored pencils. For the longest time, I've used Crayola/Rose Art/off brand colored pencils and I have to admit, became very frustrated because what I was coloring or drawing just wasn't turning out like I envisioned. Not to mention, my fingers would ache after just a few minutes of coloring especially when adding pressure. So, I stopped coloring--for a while, but have recently picked it back up again as it's my stress reliever and I've always enjoyed it! One of the reasons I picked it back up was due to the videos I saw of you with your different techniques. Anyways, I just received my very first set of Prismacolor pencils yesterday (the 48 count--I really wanted the 120 count--one day) and I CANNOT wait to try them! Amazon also had a "Lightning deal" that got my attention on Kynsa Premium Fine Tip Gel Pens (24) for $10 that are normally $25, so I have a lot of experimenting to do this weekend. Thanks for the inspiration. :)
The Prismacolor Premier 150 set is my ultimate dream set of colored pencils. Prismacolor pencils are so easy to use and produce amazing colors with very little effort. They allow me to color longer without the discomfort of my hand cramping. Although I've never had the opportunity to try the Staedtler pencils but I would love to, of course. I really enjoy your videos and appreciate the things you share.
My favorite colored pencils so far are Marco Raffines. Ive been wanting some Staedler pencils for a long time.Ive seen how vibrant and beautiful the colors are. I follow a fb color page and thats where I see people color these beautiful pictures. I love that case. I have a roll up case where I keep my colored pencils. I also use soup & fruit cans that have the pull top lids. I color a strip of a design then I glue it to the can. I keep my 12 marco raffines I use everyday in them. I also use my tall pill medicine bottles that are see through for all my shorter pencils. I also have Sargent pencils I use. Im going to eat and watch the rest of your videos. My wish is to own some of those Staedler colored pencils. My fave color is any blue in my marco raffines. Thank you for the chance to win those pretty pencils :)
I love it! After watching this I'm ashamed to admit how I store my pencils. I have them organized by color families in ziplock bags in a box. Ouch! My favorite brand is Prismacolor. I was given some as a gift when I was a teenager and I still have them and love them. They're so expensive, though. With some of the sharpening issues I have with my pencils, it looks like I need to rethink the way I store them. Thank you for posting this video!
Thank you for the info. This helps me understand the problem I'm having sorting my Feela colored pencils. I was separating them from light to dark but their tones were off, some shades, some pastels, some almost impossible to place. But now I will go through them again, checking their tone first, then arranging them by shades. I wish you blessings and other good things, thank you.
New to coloring. I have Crayola colored pencils. They do not blend well, after my surgery will be looking for better ones. Really do like the relaxation of coloring. Thank you for your web site and video, enjoyed it very much.
I'm just starting out so I'm not sure what I will like but being soft will be a + because of pain in my hand.. I want to try as many kinds of colored pencils as I can. thanks for all the great info.
I do call them colored pencils and I do like the Spectrum Noir sets. I also use Rose Art and Crayola. I have found that my favorite coloring medium is Sharpie Ultrafine markers though. I have been coloring for awhile now, but I am always learning new products and processes. I LOVE IT!!!!
I started with Crayola then I got a set of Marco Raffine colored pencils. Now I finally got a set of 120 Faber Castell Polychromos. I love them. (I got them for a steal on eBay.) The first thing I did when I got them was put them in a book like yours but mine is denim. I got it from hobby lobby with the 20% off coupon they always have online. I've tried prisma but I think they are too soft, I like to color a lot. I probably have 15 coloring books. It's my relaxation time. I think I would go through the prisma too fast for the money you spend. Right now my favorite coloring books are color by number.
Hi from Prince Edward Island, Canada! I have always just used Crayola colored pencils, but would love to try the Prisma or Staedtler. I'm just starting to watch tutorials on all the different coloring techniques people have - there are some amazing talents out there! Love your videos and thanks for doing this giveaway :)
Yay. First comment. I love that you and my husband have something in common. He is Canadian born and raised. He calls them pencil crayons also. I have been raised calling them colored pencils. It's all in what you want. Like pop or soda, right? I use Crayola I grew up with them. But recently found prisma colored pencils in Wal-Mart 24 for 15$. Could not pass that up! Always looking to add to a growing collection. Love your videos!
I call them color pencils, I totally enjoy your videos very helpful hints and you explain everything with detail . I love my prismacolor pencils and I also love crayons to both give my pictures a different look. But I also have few triangle color pencils that I use n do find it comfortable to color with . I share your videos with my dad also he totally enjoys watching your videos also.Happy coloring🎨
I just started coloring a few months ago, and I haven't really done much with pencils. I like the rich colors of markers. I tried using Crayola pencils when I first started, but I didn't like them at all. I recently bought a set of 48 Prismacolor Premiers at AC Moore. I used a 55% off coupon plus a $10 off reward coupon and got them for around $35. I say colored pencils. I have never heard them called pencil crayons before!
I enjoy your videos,and I'm learning so much from you.I grew up calling them colored pencils but you should call them what ever your comfortable with.I use Prismacolor pencils .
I am 77 yrs old & just got in to coloring. I purchased Crayola colored pencils but realized I did not know how to "Color". I just colored staying in the lines. But the You Tube videos made me realize I had to blend & shade. I invested in Faber Castell Polychromos (36 set). But am still trying to blend properly. I find the set is probably too small but maybe if I learn to blend properly & choose the proper pencils to color/blend the set of 36 may be enough. I am storing the Faber Castell in the tin the came in & the Crayolas are kept in tiny cute buckets purchased at Target. I see that I probably need to buy a case for the Faber Castell colored pencils.
love the storage tips. store mine in a holder with tips up, which I made of soup cans covered in scrapbook papers an glued to a turntable. each can labeled with maker of color pencils. would love Prisma's.
They are all color pencils to me! Prismacolour's are my favorite for blending. They have another plus, the softer lead means less pressure for more color and that is a huge bonus especially when my hands and arms are at their most painful and I really wanna use pencils. Although, I have a very large collection of markers and pens for when I NEED the relaxation of coloring but seriously can't handle the pain...This is also why they stay in their own pencil box. I also use crayola's, cra-z-art's, royal's, raffine's (reasonable price and pretty smooth)!
I've always called them colored pencils. I believe I would love the Triangular pencils since I love the tri-write graphite pencils. The prisma pencils are a dream, right along with those lovely cases!
Thanks for all your videos and info. Very informative. I am a pencil & pen junkie trying many different ones to find the ones I love the most. I have some Prismacolors and some cheapy unknown brands, but have never tried the Staedtler brand. They sound yummy. I also want to try the Polychromos. Really like the leather case for the Prismacolors and any other pencils. I have some gel pens that I love to use to color as well. I've tried markers but there is something special about color pencils. I love the way you can make them blend. Many thanks for all your hard work!!!
I just got into coloring reasons is because I'm alone after losing my life long partner my Husband of 38 yrs. And so much of my time I am suffering from depression and loneness, so sad all the time. Once I started coloring I was feeling a little better seeing all the beautiful colors come to life. I keep my uncolored pages on a clip board for support to color on, then once finished I move them to a folder, not sure what to do with them but because they are so pretty and brings a smile onto my face I'm holding onto them. So just starting I don't have many color pencils actually I have only one set and that is a Loew-Cornell set. And would so love to have more, but money is tight so I have to watch my spending. Been checking out the different kinds that are out there and want them so much, but finding a set of Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils. Also hearing about your tools of a pencil extender and a color blending pencil, I think I would like to get them also - soon. Thanks for your video, enjoy watching them and learning is a plus. Thanks
Patricia, sorry for your loss. I am so glad you have found the bliss of coloring. Art has saved me from so much depression. It is so powerful. Most of the art I create is just to make me feel good...no real purpose other then it fills my heart with joy...which of course is the most important purpose of all ❤️. Keep coloring and God bless you.
I call them colored pencils. The dream set for me is Prisma Colors. Right now I store my pencils in the box that they arrived in. Same with my gel pens and watercolor pencils.
I am so new at this I don't have a favorite set of anything! I was interested to learn that pencil crayons was Canadian. I grew up around Boston and when I moved to St Louis it was a shock. I had never heard of ice cream sundaes and called carbonated drinks pops as opposed to soda's. I want you to know I have been smearing gel pens like crazy and loving it. Also - a tip learned the hard way - gel high lighters do not allow themselves to be colored over very well. I saw them somewhere and picked up a set of 4. It's fun to use them but they don't play well with markers or colored pencils. I really enjoy your videos - thank you for sharing them.
I started coloring with my granddaughter's Crayola colored pencils set of 50 which I got on sale. They are actually quite nice considering the price. I waited a long time to finally purchase my Premier Prismacolor pencils set of 72 which I got at a bargain price. Back in 2007 when I had open heart surgery my Mom gifted me a set of Prismacolor watercolor pencils which I used to make Thank You notes for all the flowers and gifts I received. They are a lot of fun to color with, but I save them for really special things I might be working on. I would love to try Faber-Castell brand and eventually Tombow markers to work on hand lettering. Oh, and the. there is Copic! Never enough time or money to do it all! Super fun learning! I really enjoy your videos, Jennifer. Thank you!👍
I have had all sorts of different types of pencils in the past, and I have found that it really depends wht sort of things I plan to do with them, When I was doing more rendering and school work I had prismacolor pencils and they were great, the past few years I haave been on a super budget and I am, however I have not opened it yet. just happy when I have pencils. This year while I was looking aat school supplies with my son we found this great 50 pack of crayola colored pencils, so I got that to try those yet. For now I just keep all of my art supplies in various pencil boxes or bags.
I love the way you store your colored pencils. I'd love to have a huge set of Prisma Colors like you have one of these days. So far I have the 24 pc. set of them and a bunch of other brand sets, you know the cheaper kinds you find in mass retail stores. But like you I suffer cronic hand pain so having the softer pencil cores make my coloring much more relaxing and less painful.
Love the video. I too call them color pencils. You keep on calling them pencil crayons. I started with a 72 count set of Crayola color pencils, and went on the hunt for another brand of pencils. The Crayola just didn't blend very well. So, in my hunt, I of course saw the Prismacolor. But, my heart fell when I saw the price. I enjoy coloring, but I didn't want to invest that much money in it.So, I hunted some more, and came across Raffine brand. The reviews ranked it just below the PrismaColor, and the price was right. So, that's what I use mainly, but am looking to try some gel pens and watercolor pencils. By the way, I love the case you bought, but again, I'm a cheapskate, so I made my own pencil roll. It's definitely not as sturdy as your cases, and I don't have them organized into color pallets. I think I will have to try that! Thanks so much for sharing!
Brad Secrest If you still are interested in the prismacolors, you can find them for the fraction of the price on amazon and sometimes they even get discounted further ^.^
Shefali Venkatramani I just bought the 150ct set of Prismacolor Premier color pencils at a cheaper price than Amazon's. Plus because I was a new member at Jet.com I received 15% off my next 3 purchases including my 1st one. I ended up paying $45.00 for the set which included a bonus Prismacolor set that had 2 erasers, ebony pencil, colorless blender pencil, blender marker, pencil extender & a small sharpener. You can choose a different option that has the Prismacolor sharpener & triangle eraser as the bonus instead. Some of their things are cheaper than Amazon's and some aren't so price check. Plus they ship FedEx 2 day at no extra cost with free returns & the more you buy the more their prices drop on top of your discount. They didn't have the complaints that Amazing did about missing pencils, duplicates & broke pencils. I'm a big Amazon's fan but I'm a bigger fan of saving money. They also have excellent customer service. This was my 2nd purchase & I saw something I'd just bought had dropped in price. They gave me an instant credit to use on my next purchase before I checked out.
I am in Utah. I call them colored pencils too. I am still experimenting how I like to color.There are many free apps to color pictures. Really fun. I still store my colored pencils in a school pencil box. Next I think I would like to try using gel pens to color with. I enjoy it more when it turns out brighter and darker.
I have the same set of Prismacolor colored pencils and I really love your storage idea. You can so easily find which pencil you are looking for. Also the grouping idea is really smart. :)
I am new to colouring and have always called them pencil crayons too. I am in Canada, so maybe that's why. :) I would love to own that set of prismacolour pencils. You have such a great organization system!
Very informative....I am excited about this subscription. I also call them colored pencils. I am a new colorist and I am eager to learn all the coloring techniques and information and tips on supplies. I started with the Prismacolor 72 Premier set - LOVE THOSE. I have since added a few more inexpensive smaller sets plus I just order the Holbeim Pastels 12, Black Widow 24, Koh - I Noor tricolor 24, Derwent metallic set 24, and Koh-I-Noor Woodless pencils. I am hoping that this is a good beginner's selection. I would appreciate any tips. I purchased fabric roll pencil storage holders which are working great as they are all laying out in color groups by sets. I do however like the case you suggested. I think I will try that when I get a new large set. LOOKING FORWARD TO LEARNING MORE!
my favorite color pencil is blue and I have a tendency to use a lot of Browns and green because in a lot of adult coloring books there's a lot of flowers and leaves and everything at this point my favorite pencil would have to be the prismacolor pencils I have just received my set of 150 I was using the set of 72 Pryor
I have several different kinds of colored pencils, yep that's what I call them, prismacolor are my favorite. I have never tried the Staedtler so that will be fun. Thank uou
I, too, just found your channel recently after watching Kathy Racoosin's "The Daily Marker" channel. I currently only have the 48-color of Primacolor Pencils as well as the Prima coloring pencils that came out last year. I would like to buy a set of Derwent Inktense pencils and the Polychromos. I think those would really be nice! I like the storage case you featured in this video & am thinking of buying one. We invest money in good supplies, I'd love to keep my pencils in one place, instead of several tins. Thanks for sharing & I look forward to watching many more of your videos! Patrice
Thank you for the chance to win these! I call them colored pencils but I think other countries besides the US, call them pencil crayons. My favorite pencil right now is the Marco Renoir set.
I enjoyed your video on colored pencils (crayons). I started Adult Coloring just a few months ago. I find it challenging, yet very exciting as I can learn some artistic ways....like blending, color combinations, etc. I look forward to watching more of your RUclips videos and also going to your website. I recently purchased the 120 pencil set of Faber Castell Polygromos (spelling). I debated between them and the Prismacolor Premier. Because of the complaints of quality on the Prisma pencils, I chose Faber Castell. Now I looking into gel pins, etc. It is fun to learn at my old age and it is uplifting when I learn different techniques and then apply them. Thank you for your informative video. I enjoyed it.
Well hello there dear! Thanks for your video on how to choose colors! It helped me so much. I would sit for hours staring at a blank page trying to choose the right colors. Now I follow your tips and start coloring away!! I've always called them colored pencils by the way. And if I could have any colored pencils, I'd get the 72 set of Derwent Inktense. I just love how bright they are!!
I have the 24 set of Prismacolor pencils and would love to have the largest set. I also have several less expensive sets, as I'm always trying different brands of art supplies. I really like your storage cases and have been looking for a compact, easy way to store my pencils. Well, another item for my wishlist. BTW, I love your videos. They are so informative.
I know it's an old video (which means I might have stumbled on a treasure trove of content!) but I have to say this is actually genius. I have coloursoft in an almost identical case & recently took all my polychromos (my favourite!) from a huge Derwent binder/pencil case/bag because nothing 'worked' for me. And even the case I use for the coloursoft (like yours) because I have one I'm using every available slot... and they really aren't that easy to remove when every slot has 3 pencils. I have 150 polychromos due to arrive tomorrow & I was seriously wondering how the hell to work with so many pencils without needing an entire desk just to lay them out - and I was about to test using jars of different colours AND brands.... but this is actually genius. Not just more cases for colours but your way of grouping AND the swatches (giant sheets are great but then you have to track down that colour....). Did I mention it? Genius!
I call them pencils crayons as well but then again I'm Canadian so I would. lol Thanks so much for the chance to win. That case you have is awesome. I'd love to own/try a set of Polychromos I hear they're wonderful, I'd also love a large set of Prismas as I have had the chance to try them and they're lovely but both are way beyond my budget. I think Marcos are wonderful I have a small set of them but my favorite (in my budget range) are Cra-Z-Art 72 pack, blend nicely and cheap all I can afford. Again thanks for the chance to win and all your awesome videos. I'm a follower :)
Hi! They are called 'colored pencils' in the US but I love to call them 'pencil crayons'. It just sounds more fun! LOL. Your idea of becoming a member of your channel is a great one for fellow colorists to watch and learn different techniques or about products that they otherwise wouldn't have known about! I love to color It really is blissful! It's so kind of you to take time out to create these very informative videos! I actually work with the large set of Prisma pencil crayons, which come in a lovely tin for storage and I have the small set of the monochromes, which are very nice. I'm saving up for the larger set! Thank you so much for sharing! Happy coloring!!!
I just got my holy grail set of 120 polychromos pencils, it is the cheapest I had seen them at so I justified it. They went from tin to case as soon as they were opened. My only issue now is how I organize them.
We call them coloured pencils in the uk. Crayons are usually wax or oil based little Stubbs encased in paper and used by children for colouring. Lol. ....Have just become the proud owner of the full set of Prismacolour pencils and am looking forward to use them on the Magic Jungle book by Johanna Basford. Using also Derwnent Inktense as my first love has always been the watercolour medium. Have to use foam sleeves on the pencils now due to the joints on my fingers fusing solid and they are a great help. Thank you for a very enjoyable and informative video!!
+Britt Casey, thanks for watching my video and sharing your thoughts. I am glad you have found a way to keep coloring despite your hand issues. Have fun with your Prismacolors.
I'm still new to coloring and learning all I can. My favorite so far are my Raffine colored pencils. One day I want to get the poly chromos and Prisma. I've added those to my wish list. I'd love to try these pencils and see how the color lays. Thank you!! ☺👍
I call them color pencils too. sorry to hear you have chronic pain. I do to and illness. and have trouble with my hands and eye. I'm always looking to try to find soft core like prism or Faber Castle. but alot less. my income is limited. I love your video and emails and color pages😁 thank you for sharing all you do. 😁 I hope you have a good day and a less painful day. xoxo
I am Dutch so I call them kleurpotloden. Translated that just means colored pencils. I use the polychromos and caran d'ache luminance pencils. I store them in a Derwent Carry All bag. I use a little book to swatch all my colors so when i am coloring i have an overview what colors i have and can combine. Color combinations i want to remember i wright down.
I call them colored pencils. I'd love to try the Staedtler pencils. I have the original dozen Prismacolors and six open stock. They give bright bold colors compared to the Crayola's I have but they don't sharpen to a point and don't seem to last as long, so I used them sparingly. I'd love to try the Polychromos someday when my financial situation improves.
I love the prisma colored pencils but haven't been able to afford them yet. I currently use crayola and have all of the colors that are available. My favorite to use for outlining is "Everest Green"..it just adds a little more depth than standard black. I'm glad you shared the "extender" item as it's a really good idea. I store my pencils in a Crochet hook case as I also like to organize by color...costs about $9 @ and holds up to 20 pencils at a time(for the good cases).
awesome giveaway..thanks so much for this opportunity to win..I am a newbie into the adult coloring book world and absolutely loving it!!..after my stroke my Dr's suggested I color but I thought I was too OLD!!..however it took me 1 1/2 years to try my Dr's suggestion and wishing I so would have tried it way back then...lol..definitely helps reduce the stress and helps take your mind from some of the pain!!...it would sooooooo love to have prismacolors...however after disabled on SSI..so they definitely don't fit in the budget ..these would be so awesome to have!!!.. and I call them colored pencils...so blessed to have found your channel love the content and loads of info!!!THANK YOU. ...and I so want to make one of your journals you made with the tape and spiral and pencil bag and velcro...that is AMAZING
Hi, I adore prismacolored pencils. But, being disabled (as it seems you understand!) I only use my prismacolor pencils for drawing. I am an artist (well not much anymore as my disability has taken my hands. At least for now.) Since, I cannot afford to replace them. I use Crayola coloured pencils. Since they are the most reasonably priced! I love your idea for storage. I am looking into some how getting those!!! Thank you so much for your free coloring pages. I wish I could subscribe but, unfortunately that's not possible! I enjoy listening and watching your videos thank you for doing them. But, I truly thank you for your beautiful art. You are a blessing! Thank you 😘
I've always thought of them as colored pencils, but some of them do remind me of crayons, depending on the paper I use. I always learn something when I watch your videos. I like how you group colors - I may start doing this! My current favorite pencils are prismacolor, although I tend to try a lot of different brands. I have found that while a pencil may say "blue", for example, the blue may be different shades depending on the manufacturer. Thank you for your wonderful videos!
I just put them in the binder by number. The black plastic holders from the Prismacolor box, you would think they could afford a tin, I just put them one on top of the other and use them as palettes to hold the colour pencils for each project.
I call them colour pencils and right now I own around 80 of them, quite a mixture of brands. I like to buy the individual colours instead of the sets and luckily the art supply store in town carries the Faber-Castell Polychromos, which are sensuously soft, as well as the Prismacolor Verithin which are very hard and excellent for small details as they keep their sharp point far longer. So, put me down for either set, I find there's a use all the different types.
Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much for your videos you share with us. I love watching them and learning from them. Currently I am using Crayola and Dollar Store brand colored pencils and gel pens. I am having so much fun experimenting with everything!!! I am also trying to draw but not very good at all on doing that but my 11 year old daughter sure can draw!!! I am currently saving up to get some Faber-Castell Polychromos colored pencils and the markers that you used in your video. Again, thank you. :) I am sharing this video on my facebook page.
Not sure which color pencils I like more. My PrismaColor Premier I have the 24 piece set. Or my Fine Touch Watercolor pencils. I do call them colored pencils. Thank you for this opportunity. :-)
First of all I do call them colored pencils. At this time I am using Prismacolor. I only have the set of 36 but hope to buy the larger set soon. I have a birthday coming up soon so will drop a hint to my hubby. I also just bought a set of Arteza pencils.and love them. Would love to try the give away set too. Love your channel and all the information you share. Thanks for all you do. God bless.
I call them colored pencils. I would love to have a set. I have been working on making me a rolled up case. I will show when I am done.. I would love to have Prismacolor,, they are out of my price rage.. Late at night I watch your shows and dream.. Thank for teaching and putting this out there..
Laura, I would love to see your pencil roll! I watch RUclips art tutorials late at night too! I love being inspired when I have insomnia. Art is so powerful!
I just found your site on 2/15/17 and I am like over flowing with so much new knowledge. I will be a daily viewer and be sharing my ideas with you as well. I am just so excited and my juices are beginning to flow again. Thanx so much Jennifer. I will view your other videos to see if there is a schedule when you upload so I can join into the conversations you seem to like as I do. Often I will play some favorite music to sing along with as I create my master pieces...lol But truly some pieces require so much time and detail that after they are complete I actually sign and date mine. Jennifer, I am curious about something and would love to hear what you think of the subject. Since discovering the pleasure of coloring and sharing with friends and family some have gifted me with coloring books that aren't the best of papers used and then the publisher will print on both sides of the page. It's so annoying to have to pick one or the other... Now I did find an awesome book at Michaels on 12"x 12" good stock paper and printed on one side and they put in of the same art so there are varied ways of using them. There are several books now being published? I find myself giving the dbl sided pages to the kids who come to visit, for the price of some of these books I find I become annoyed. The only thing I can do is to scan each page and then print them out in which case I am able to use an upgraded quality of paper... I would be interested in your opinion as well as others. I super enjoy your videos and so much info, please keep up the good work. ~Bobbi
Thanks for such a nice comment. I am glad you are as inspired by coloring as I am. I will be LIVE today on my Facebook page at 12:30 Mountain time if you are interested in joining us. I totally agree with you about paper. It is sooooo important. That is the main reason we started our own print shop...so I can control the paper quality of my books. I love good paper! ❤️
I call them colored pencils. Then again, I'm born and raised in America. I have the 120 set of Polychromos in the same leather case you have. I love my Polychromos, and I love the case.
Hi Jenn, I'm Nicole from Panama, I recently bought the prismacolors 132 set and they are awesome!! , I hope to learn so much with your tutorials, because I'm starting with this new hobby and I'm so excited!
I have been enjoying your videos and learning a lot. I am new to coloring, so I like learning. I currently have a variety of Staedtler karat, Berol Prismacolor and Venus Spectracolor. I think I bought small sets a long time ago because I like colors. I call them colored pencils.
I call them colored pencils, and I had to purchase a set of Prismacolors for college eleventy billion years ago, and of all the pencils I've tried, I like them best. However, they are very old, and crumble more than sharpen when I put them in the sharpener. ☹️ I do have a set of inktense blocks, and would love to try their pencils! They're so much more versatile than just plain colored pencils!
HI, love your demos. They are a learning experience each and every time. It is a. joy to watch you bring everything to life with colored pencils. Thank you for sharing your expertise. Love the way you store your pencils.
i love colored pencils and your video. i just started a few months ago and have learned so much .i would love to have a set of the prismacolor premier. I've started out on the cheap side and building my collection..i have gel pens and markers of different kind again nothing real exspensive but I'm now looking into the expensive sets i love to color..thank you for sharing your wonderful video..
They are "colored pencils," at least in my little world, LOL! I love my Prismacolor colored pencils and would like to try other quality brands. Thank you for the videos AND the giveaways. You're doing a great job.
I realize it’s been three years since you posted this video but I just had to tell you that I’ve searched high and low for the perfect way to store/protect pencils from damage while still allowing them to be handy AND also keep MY favorite color combo’s intact...you nailed it! Thank you so much!
informative video...I happen to love prismacolor premier colored pencils and recently bought the same leather case to store them 😀
I did find the pencils breaking a lot when I used them and especially when i sharpened them! got frustrated so bought a 24 set of Faber Castell polychromos to try out...
in the interim I left my Prismacolors in the trunk of the car, when I moved to Florida in August, for a few weeks ( in its tin container)...
I recently decided to take them out to sharpen , because I do love the colors and creaminess. well, to my surprise they ALL sharpened to a great point w NO breakage PLUS they went down on the paper fabulously w no breakage!!!
moral of the story: leave your pencils in a super warm place and they will b better than ever ! I did hear, recently , that if u heat the prismacolor pencils up w a dryer slightly it fixes the core so it won't have that crazy breakage problem everyone has been complaining about...
that Florida summer heat fixed my WHOLE SET - who knew?
+Andrea Harutunian, fantastic! I've used a hot car to dry flowers and raise yeast donuts...now we can try your idea of fixing our pencils!
Hahaha, I was hating my Prismacolor Premier pencils but gave them 1 more chance bf buying a ($$$) new set of something else...love them again 😀
Andrea Harutunian that's such a relief, I've been thinking of purchasing a set of Prismacolor, but from the things I've heard they have a lot of quality control issues. The good thing is I live in the Middle East a lemme say IT GETS SOO HOT! The hottest it's ever been is 47 degrees😳 Thanks for the information😆
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47 Celcius??? That's extreme, I start melting at 30
I love all colored pencils, but my favs are Prismacolor and Faber-Castell. Love when I find a really rare, unusual shade. I also do beadwork which is where all my supplies for coloring came about.
I have a small set of prismacolor pencils, but won a contest where i received a set of 12 colored pencils, it was a variety of prismacolor, polychromos, and the staedtler, my favorite of them all were the polychromos, they blend so well to me. I don't use pencils that often, but when I do I love the ease of use and blendability of the polys.
I have called them color pencils as far as I can remember. I have been using some I got off amazon. They are not the best but I have wanting the Prismacolor as I need something that won't hurt my hand as bad cause I suffer from nerve damage and it affects my hands. I like this video it helps to know how I can store my colored pencils
I’m trying to organize my Holbein colored pencils I got for my birthday. I’m stumped as to how to organize them. Your video helped with that. Thanks.im in awe with your coloring. Very talented you are.
I call them colored pencils but I am from South Dakota. I usually just use crayola as I color a lot with my children but would not mind trying a new set of colored pencils because I enjoy coloring with my children it helps with our down time as they need a lot of things to keep them busy because they are both autistic. I love the color pages you have to print as well as my kids. Thank you!
I just found your channel today via your webpage when I was looking for a chart I could swatch all of the sets of my PrismaColor pencils, as well as the Derwents I have. Then it will cause me to move into the 3 or 4 brands of alcohol markers, etc, I had most of it swatched before a hurricane. I was actually organizing my pencils into light, medium and dark when I came to look for a swatch chart I could print. I design and sew wedding gowns and evening wear, etc. and I am an art supply HOARDER !! A little OCD and just moved my art studio and draping room so I had more room in my sewing and cutting room in my studio, so I am organizing everything all over again. I used to have the art box subscription for about a year, so I have all sorts of misc. art supplies, but they are fun. It is like fabric to me, you can never get enough :) Just like learning, I always look at sketching and sewing videos, it is amazing the smallest things you pick up. Your videos and blog are great I will say, you speak perfect and explain well, not too much gabbing in the beginning like some I watch, the first 9 minutes are talking about thinking about the video or something ughhh. I am very happy I found you, and I will keep watching for sure!! If I could only offer one suggestion, as I am going through a total re-branding and have spoken with many consumers and branding experts I am just offering friendly advice, I hope you don't take it the wrong way, as it was given to me, I LOVE my nails, jewelry, etc but in your videos how you show your nails and such all the time. I got reamed and they were right, as I have also seen some very mean comments on other peoples channels, and nobody gives a rats spit, they are there to see what I am talking about, not what color glitter french manicure I dipped my nails in the night before or something. I was going to email you, but I didn't see an email vs saying this on here, but I took my channel down because of it and I am going to be putting a whole new on up anyway focusing on the gowns in the right way. Love your videos and how we are so much alike on how we have to organize and keep things together. I am going to order the leather holders today! As soon as I saw them I also said embroidery monogram or saying or an art graphic or all there is front and back lolol. So much better than me carrying all of my tins to bed at night as I do a lot of sketching then, I usually can't sleep due to pain, I have MS & a brain tumor just to name a few and am in a horrible flare up & constant headaches, so I don't sleep much. Not at all last night which is why I am probably typing too much...I will shush now! Thanks again for some great ideas!!!
Glad to see something on storage. Most of what I have read by many manufacturers and experienced colorists have highly recommended cases to protect the pencils from damage and pens to keep them horizontal. I found some of these Global Arts cases on Amazon and purchased them in a few colors. I have my Prismacolor 150 ct set in the 120 & 48ct size Rose Canvas cases. These make traveling with them much safer. I also have a variety of other cases for my gel pens, Sharpies etc coordinated by color for the type or brand. Keep posting and sharing..- Oh, also love the color swatch idea!
Norma Lee What a great idea!!
I love the triangular shape that prevents the colored pencil from rolling off the table. That looks like a beautiful case, but I think it is far more expensive than I would generally be comfortable buying. I only have a couple of sets of pencils so I haven't quite decided what types I like the best. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Up to this point, I have only used the inexpensive COLORED PENCILS you can get anywhere. When I try something new, I do it simply until I learn what really will work for me.
Storing them gets problematic because I color in bed. Right now I have them sorted by color family with a rubber-band to hold each family together. Those banded groups sit point-up in a box that is about the right size.
My storage method is going to change and I am going to work on getting something similar to the Global Art container you showed. After that, we will start to get GOOD colored pencils.
Loved your tips, as usual. I hope to try the Prismacolor Coloring Pencils in the near future. My staple was always Crayola Coloring Pencils. I'm now learning of the many different pencils and their characteristics, and it's so much fun. Yes, I called them color pencils. That's what I learned here in the US, and it stuck with me. The Staedtler set you feature here, seem interesting too, so I hope to be able to add them to my coloring tools as well. Thanks again for the great information.
Thanks for showing us how to organise colour pencils. I use a range of "Colour Pencils", or types of "Colour Pencils"..I have used , Derwent Intense pencils for a book illustration done by hand.
I used Faber Castel Pencils and mostly water colour pencils.
I did make my own little case out of material to store my pencils, but my stitching was not really fine enough and it needs to be done by a sewing machine.
I use a lot of mixed media for my drawings, I use Staedtler pens and Staedtler drawing pencils and I think these are the best ones. I also have used Derwent conte pencils as well...
However I have used Derwent pencils for years but more so the water colour ones.
I have never tried the prismacolor pencils.
Not tried the Staedtler colour pencils.
I have hundreds of pencils so much you could not know... So I watched your video to learn how to organise hundreds of pencils.
Thanks so much for your video.
Hi. I am a Newbie to coloring bliss. I love everything about Coloring. I love a set coloring pencils. I started doing when I got sick. And it best thing I ever done. and I have to say it make me feel 100% better. but I love all the colors
Love the colored pencil organization in 3's for shading! Brilliant! I have a small set of Prisma colored pencils and I love them. Watching your videos inspires me to color more often.
When the leads break, keep them. You can get a Staedtler brand mechanical lead pencil, drop the broken lead in the tip of the mechanical pencil and away you go no more waste!! It works so well and I just store the mechanical pencil in my pencil case now, so it’s a part of coloring with the pencils now since Prisma color pencils are my favorite except for the breakage factor which is a constant unfortunately.
Hi Jennifer! I'm always excited when I get a notification that you've posted on your FB page. :) I'm from the South and call them colored pencils. For the longest time, I've used Crayola/Rose Art/off brand colored pencils and I have to admit, became very frustrated because what I was coloring or drawing just wasn't turning out like I envisioned. Not to mention, my fingers would ache after just a few minutes of coloring especially when adding pressure. So, I stopped coloring--for a while, but have recently picked it back up again as it's my stress reliever and I've always enjoyed it! One of the reasons I picked it back up was due to the videos I saw of you with your different techniques. Anyways, I just received my very first set of Prismacolor pencils yesterday (the 48 count--I really wanted the 120 count--one day) and I CANNOT wait to try them! Amazon also had a "Lightning deal" that got my attention on Kynsa Premium Fine Tip Gel Pens (24) for $10 that are normally $25, so I have a lot of experimenting to do this weekend. Thanks for the inspiration. :)
The Prismacolor Premier 150 set is my ultimate dream set of colored pencils. Prismacolor pencils are so easy to use and produce amazing colors with very little effort. They allow me to color longer without the discomfort of my hand cramping.
Although I've never had the opportunity to try the Staedtler pencils but I would love to, of course. I really enjoy your videos and appreciate the things you share.
My favorite colored pencils so far are Marco Raffines. Ive been wanting some Staedler pencils for a long time.Ive seen how vibrant and beautiful the colors are. I follow a fb color page and thats where I see people color these beautiful pictures.
I love that case. I have a roll up case where I keep my colored pencils. I also use soup & fruit cans that have the pull top lids. I color a strip of a design then I glue it to the can. I keep my 12 marco raffines I use everyday in them. I also use my tall pill medicine bottles that are see through for all my shorter pencils. I also have Sargent pencils I use.
Im going to eat and watch the rest of your videos.
My wish is to own some of those Staedler colored pencils. My fave color is any blue in my marco raffines. Thank you for the chance to win those pretty pencils :)
Sue, thanks for all the great storage ideas.
I love it! After watching this I'm ashamed to admit how I store my pencils. I have them organized by color families in ziplock bags in a box. Ouch! My favorite brand is Prismacolor. I was given some as a gift when I was a teenager and I still have them and love them. They're so expensive, though. With some of the sharpening issues I have with my pencils, it looks like I need to rethink the way I store them. Thank you for posting this video!
Thank you for the info. This helps me understand the problem I'm having sorting my Feela colored pencils. I was separating them from light to dark but their tones were off, some shades, some pastels, some almost impossible to place. But now I will go through them again, checking their tone first, then arranging them by shades. I wish you blessings and other good things, thank you.
New to coloring. I have Crayola colored pencils. They do not blend well, after my surgery will be looking for better ones. Really do like the relaxation of coloring. Thank you for your web site and video, enjoyed it very much.
I'm just starting out so I'm not sure what I will like but being soft will be a + because of pain in my hand.. I want to try as many kinds of colored pencils as I can. thanks for all the great info.
I do call them colored pencils and I do like the Spectrum Noir sets. I also use Rose Art and Crayola. I have found that my favorite coloring medium is Sharpie Ultrafine markers though. I have been coloring for awhile now, but I am always learning new products and processes. I LOVE IT!!!!
I started with Crayola then I got a set of Marco Raffine colored pencils. Now I finally got a set of 120 Faber Castell Polychromos. I love them. (I got them for a steal on eBay.) The first thing I did when I got them was put them in a book like yours but mine is denim. I got it from hobby lobby with the 20% off coupon they always have online. I've tried prisma but I think they are too soft, I like to color a lot. I probably have 15 coloring books. It's my relaxation time. I think I would go through the prisma too fast for the money you spend. Right now my favorite coloring books are color by number.
Hi from Prince Edward Island, Canada! I have always just used Crayola colored pencils, but would love to try the Prisma or Staedtler. I'm just starting to watch tutorials on all the different coloring techniques people have - there are some amazing talents out there! Love your videos and thanks for doing this giveaway :)
Yay. First comment. I love that you and my husband have something in common. He is Canadian born and raised. He calls them pencil crayons also. I have been raised calling them colored pencils. It's all in what you want. Like pop or soda, right? I use Crayola I grew up with them. But recently found prisma colored pencils in Wal-Mart 24 for 15$. Could not pass that up! Always looking to add to a growing collection. Love your videos!
I call them color pencils, I totally enjoy your videos very helpful hints and you explain everything with detail . I love my prismacolor pencils and I also love crayons to both give my pictures a different look. But I also have few triangle color pencils that I use n do find it comfortable to color with . I share your videos with my dad also he totally enjoys watching your videos also.Happy coloring🎨
Thanks for sharing my videos...it really helps me keep making videos.
I just started coloring a few months ago, and I haven't really done much with pencils. I like the rich colors of markers. I tried using Crayola pencils when I first started, but I didn't like them at all. I recently bought a set of 48 Prismacolor Premiers at AC Moore. I used a 55% off coupon plus a $10 off reward coupon and got them for around $35. I say colored pencils. I have never heard them called pencil crayons before!
I enjoy your videos,and I'm learning so much from you.I grew up calling them colored pencils but you should call them what ever your comfortable with.I use Prismacolor pencils .
I am 77 yrs old & just got in to coloring. I purchased Crayola colored pencils but realized I did not know how to "Color". I just colored staying in the lines. But the You Tube videos made me realize I had to blend & shade. I invested in Faber Castell Polychromos (36 set). But am still trying to blend properly. I find the set is probably too small but maybe if I learn to blend properly & choose the proper pencils to color/blend the set of 36 may be enough. I am storing the Faber Castell in the tin the came in & the Crayolas are kept in tiny cute buckets purchased at Target. I see that I probably need to buy a case for the Faber Castell colored pencils.
I'm just learning about colored pencils. I have a set of 132 prismacolors. Looking forward to more learning.
love the storage tips. store mine in a holder with tips up, which I made of soup cans covered in scrapbook papers an glued to a turntable. each can labeled with maker of color pencils. would love Prisma's.
They are all color pencils to me! Prismacolour's are my favorite for blending. They have another plus, the softer lead means less pressure for more color and that is a huge bonus especially when my hands and arms are at their most painful and I really wanna use pencils. Although, I have a very large collection of markers and pens for when I NEED the relaxation of coloring but seriously can't handle the pain...This is also why they stay in their own pencil box. I also use crayola's, cra-z-art's, royal's, raffine's (reasonable price and pretty smooth)!
I've always called them colored pencils. I believe I would love the Triangular pencils since I love the tri-write graphite pencils. The prisma pencils are a dream, right along with those lovely cases!
Thanks for all your videos and info. Very informative. I am a pencil & pen junkie trying many different ones to find the ones I love the most. I have some Prismacolors and some cheapy unknown brands, but have never tried the Staedtler brand. They sound yummy. I also want to try the Polychromos. Really like the leather case for the Prismacolors and any other pencils. I have some gel pens that I love to use to color as well. I've tried markers but there is something special about color pencils. I love the way you can make them blend. Many thanks for all your hard work!!!
I just got into coloring reasons is because I'm alone after losing my life long partner my Husband of 38 yrs. And so much of my time I am suffering from depression and loneness, so sad all the time. Once I started coloring I was feeling a little better seeing all the beautiful colors come to life. I keep my uncolored pages on a clip board for support to color on, then once finished I move them to a folder, not sure what to do with them but because they are so pretty and brings a smile onto my face I'm holding onto them. So just starting I don't have many color pencils actually I have only one set and that is a Loew-Cornell set. And would so love to have more, but money is tight so I have to watch my spending. Been checking out the different kinds that are out there and want them so much, but finding a set of Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils. Also hearing about your tools of a pencil extender and a color blending pencil, I think I would like to get them also - soon. Thanks for your video, enjoy watching them and learning is a plus. Thanks
Patricia, sorry for your loss. I am so glad you have found the bliss of coloring. Art has saved me from so much depression. It is so powerful. Most of the art I create is just to make me feel good...no real purpose other then it fills my heart with joy...which of course is the most important purpose of all ❤️. Keep coloring and God bless you.
Thank you
you do such a great job of teaching all us newbies and sharing all your tips and knowledge
I call them colored pencils. The dream set for me is Prisma Colors. Right now I store my pencils in the box that they arrived in. Same with my gel pens and watercolor pencils.
I am so new at this I don't have a favorite set of anything! I was interested to learn that pencil crayons was Canadian. I grew up around Boston and when I moved to St Louis it was a shock. I had never heard of ice cream sundaes and called carbonated drinks pops as opposed to soda's. I want you to know I have been smearing gel pens like crazy and loving it. Also - a tip learned the hard way - gel high lighters do not allow themselves to be colored over very well. I saw them somewhere and picked up a set of 4. It's fun to use them but they don't play well with markers or colored pencils. I really enjoy your videos - thank you for sharing them.
Allison! So glad to hear you are having fun smearing gel pens! Thanks for the great feedback...you put a big smile on my face. 😄
I started coloring with my granddaughter's Crayola colored pencils set of 50 which I got on sale. They are actually quite nice considering the price. I waited a long time to finally purchase my Premier Prismacolor pencils set of 72 which I got at a bargain price. Back in 2007 when I had open heart surgery my Mom gifted me a set of Prismacolor watercolor pencils which I used to make Thank You notes for all the flowers and gifts I received. They are a lot of fun to color with, but I save them for really special things I might be working on. I would love to try Faber-Castell brand and eventually Tombow markers to work on hand lettering. Oh, and the. there is Copic! Never enough time or money to do it all! Super fun learning! I really enjoy your videos, Jennifer. Thank you!👍
+Mari Ellis, wouldn't it be fun to have a shopping spree in an art store!? Can you imagine all the amazing treasures we would go home with!!? 😊😊😊
Yes!!! In my dreams!
I have had all sorts of different types of pencils in the past, and I have found that it really depends wht sort of things I plan to do with them, When I was doing more rendering and school work I had prismacolor pencils and they were great, the past few years I haave been on a super budget and I am, however I have not opened it yet. just happy when I have pencils. This year while I was looking aat school supplies with my son we found this great 50 pack of crayola colored pencils, so I got that to try those yet. For now I just keep all of my art supplies in various pencil boxes or bags.
I love the way you store your colored pencils. I'd love to have a huge set of Prisma Colors like you have one of these days. So far I have the 24 pc. set of them and a bunch of other brand sets, you know the cheaper kinds you find in mass retail stores. But like you I suffer cronic hand pain so having the softer pencil cores make my coloring much more relaxing and less painful.
Love the video. I too call them color pencils. You keep on calling them pencil crayons. I started with a 72 count set of Crayola color pencils, and went on the hunt for another brand of pencils. The Crayola just didn't blend very well. So, in my hunt, I of course saw the Prismacolor. But, my heart fell when I saw the price. I enjoy coloring, but I didn't want to invest that much money in it.So, I hunted some more, and came across Raffine brand. The reviews ranked it just below the PrismaColor, and the price was right. So, that's what I use mainly, but am looking to try some gel pens and watercolor pencils. By the way, I love the case you bought, but again, I'm a cheapskate, so I made my own pencil roll. It's definitely not as sturdy as your cases, and I don't have them organized into color pallets. I think I will have to try that! Thanks so much for sharing!
Brad Secrest If you still are interested in the prismacolors, you can find them for the fraction of the price on amazon and sometimes they even get discounted further ^.^
Shefali Venkatramani I just bought the 150ct set of Prismacolor Premier color pencils at a cheaper price than Amazon's. Plus because I was a new member at Jet.com I received 15% off my next 3 purchases including my 1st one. I ended up paying $45.00 for the set which included a bonus Prismacolor set that had 2 erasers, ebony pencil, colorless blender pencil, blender marker, pencil extender & a small sharpener. You can choose a different option that has the Prismacolor sharpener & triangle eraser as the bonus instead. Some of their things are cheaper than Amazon's and some aren't so price check. Plus they ship FedEx 2 day at no extra cost with free returns & the more you buy the more their prices drop on top of your discount. They didn't have the complaints that Amazing did about missing pencils, duplicates & broke pencils. I'm a big Amazon's fan but I'm a bigger fan of saving money. They also have excellent customer service. This was my 2nd purchase & I saw something I'd just bought had dropped in price. They gave me an instant credit to use on my next purchase before I checked out.
I am in Utah. I call them colored pencils too. I am still experimenting how I like to color.There are many free apps to color pictures. Really fun. I still store my colored pencils in a school pencil box. Next I think I would like to try using gel pens to color with. I enjoy it more when it turns out brighter and darker.
I'm in Utah too! Have fun coloring with gel pens...I am totally addicted to them and I have several videos about coloring with them. ❤️💙💛
I have the same set of Prismacolor colored pencils and I really love your storage idea. You can so easily find which pencil you are looking for. Also the grouping idea is really smart. :)
I am new to colouring and have always called them pencil crayons too. I am in Canada, so maybe that's why. :) I would love to own that set of prismacolour pencils. You have such a great organization system!
Very informative....I am excited about this subscription. I also call them colored pencils. I am a new colorist and I am eager to learn all the coloring techniques and information and tips on supplies. I started with the Prismacolor 72 Premier set - LOVE THOSE. I have since added a few more inexpensive smaller sets plus I just order the Holbeim Pastels 12, Black Widow 24, Koh - I Noor tricolor 24, Derwent metallic set 24, and Koh-I-Noor Woodless pencils. I am hoping that this is a good beginner's selection. I would appreciate any tips. I purchased fabric roll pencil storage holders which are working great as they are all laying out in color groups by sets. I do however like the case you suggested. I think I will try that when I get a new large set. LOOKING FORWARD TO LEARNING MORE!
It is a Canadian thing, I was born in Canada so I know. Here in the states they are called coloring pencils. Crayons are the wax ones like Crayola
my favorite color pencil is blue and I have a tendency to use a lot of Browns and green because in a lot of adult coloring books there's a lot of flowers and leaves and everything at this point my favorite pencil would have to be the prismacolor pencils I have just received my set of 150 I was using the set of 72 Pryor
I have several different kinds of colored pencils, yep that's what I call them, prismacolor are my favorite. I have never tried the Staedtler so that will be fun. Thank uou
I, too, just found your channel recently after watching Kathy Racoosin's "The Daily Marker" channel. I currently only have the 48-color of Primacolor Pencils as well as the Prima coloring pencils that came out last year. I would like to buy a set of Derwent Inktense pencils and the Polychromos. I think those would really be nice! I like the storage case you featured in this video & am thinking of buying one. We invest money in good supplies, I'd love to keep my pencils in one place, instead of several tins. Thanks for sharing & I look forward to watching many more of your videos! Patrice
Thank you for the chance to win these! I call them colored pencils but I think other countries besides the US, call them pencil crayons. My favorite pencil right now is the Marco Renoir set.
I enjoyed your video on colored pencils (crayons). I started Adult Coloring just a few months ago. I find it challenging, yet very exciting as I can learn some artistic ways....like blending, color combinations, etc. I look forward to watching more of your RUclips videos and also going to your website. I recently purchased the 120 pencil set of Faber Castell Polygromos (spelling). I debated between them and the Prismacolor Premier. Because of the complaints of quality on the Prisma pencils, I chose Faber Castell. Now I looking into gel pins, etc. It is fun to learn at my old age and it is uplifting when I learn different techniques and then apply them. Thank you for your informative video. I enjoyed it.
Deanna, I'm glad you are enjoying my videos. It sounds like you are well on your way to an awesome collection of art tools. Have fun coloring!
Well hello there dear! Thanks for your video on how to choose colors! It helped me so much. I would sit for hours staring at a blank page trying to choose the right colors. Now I follow your tips and start coloring away!! I've always called them colored pencils by the way. And if I could have any colored pencils, I'd get the 72 set of Derwent Inktense. I just love how bright they are!!
Amanda, I'm so glad I could help! Thanks for watching my video.😊
I have the 24 set of Prismacolor pencils and would love to have the largest set. I also have several less expensive sets, as I'm always trying different brands of art supplies. I really like your storage cases and have been looking for a compact, easy way to store my pencils. Well, another item for my wishlist. BTW, I love your videos. They are so informative.
I know it's an old video (which means I might have stumbled on a treasure trove of content!) but I have to say this is actually genius. I have coloursoft in an almost identical case & recently took all my polychromos (my favourite!) from a huge Derwent binder/pencil case/bag because nothing 'worked' for me. And even the case I use for the coloursoft (like yours) because I have one I'm using every available slot... and they really aren't that easy to remove when every slot has 3 pencils. I have 150 polychromos due to arrive tomorrow & I was seriously wondering how the hell to work with so many pencils without needing an entire desk just to lay them out - and I was about to test using jars of different colours AND brands.... but this is actually genius. Not just more cases for colours but your way of grouping AND the swatches (giant sheets are great but then you have to track down that colour....). Did I mention it? Genius!
I just love to color, and to me I think the darker color best . I also like the way you protect the pencils. Great idea.
My favorite Colored Pencils to use are Prismacolor. I would like to try Staedler and Faber Castell colored pencils. Thanks for your awesome videos!
i have used the Staedtler fine tip markers and i would love to try the colored pencils out for my bullet journal.
I call them pencils crayons as well but then again I'm Canadian so I would. lol Thanks so much for the chance to win. That case you have is awesome. I'd love to own/try a set of Polychromos I hear they're wonderful, I'd also love a large set of Prismas as I have had the chance to try them and they're lovely but both are way beyond my budget. I think Marcos are wonderful I have a small set of them but my favorite (in my budget range) are Cra-Z-Art 72 pack, blend nicely and cheap all I can afford. Again thanks for the chance to win and all your awesome videos. I'm a follower :)
Hi! They are called 'colored pencils' in the US but I love to call them 'pencil crayons'. It just sounds more fun! LOL. Your idea of becoming a member of your channel is a great one for fellow colorists to watch and learn different techniques or about products that they otherwise wouldn't have known about! I love to color It really is blissful! It's so kind of you to take time out to create these very informative videos! I actually work with the large set of Prisma pencil crayons, which come in a lovely tin for storage and I have the small set of the monochromes, which are very nice. I'm saving up for the larger set! Thank you so much for sharing! Happy coloring!!!
+Lori Anne, you are very welcome, and I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos 😊
I love the idea of storing as triples. I'm going to rethink my pencil case...
I just got my holy grail set of 120 polychromos pencils, it is the cheapest I had seen them at so I justified it. They went from tin to case as soon as they were opened. My only issue now is how I organize them.
We call them coloured pencils in the uk. Crayons are usually wax or oil based little Stubbs encased in paper and used by children for colouring. Lol. ....Have just become the proud owner of the full set of Prismacolour pencils and am looking forward to use them on the Magic Jungle book by Johanna Basford. Using also Derwnent Inktense as my first love has always been the watercolour medium. Have to use foam sleeves on the pencils now due to the joints on my fingers fusing solid and they are a great help. Thank you for a very enjoyable and informative video!!
+Britt Casey, thanks for watching my video and sharing your thoughts. I am glad you have found a way to keep coloring despite your hand issues. Have fun with your Prismacolors.
I've become a fan of the Prismcolor "colored pencils" but in really intrigued by the triangle shape of these you're giving away!
I'm still new to coloring and learning all I can. My favorite so far are my Raffine colored pencils. One day I want to get the poly chromos and Prisma. I've added those to my wish list. I'd love to try these pencils and see how the color lays. Thank you!! ☺👍
I call them color pencils too. sorry to hear you have chronic pain. I do to and illness. and have trouble with my hands and eye. I'm always looking to try to find soft core like prism or Faber Castle. but alot less. my income is limited. I love your video and emails and color pages😁 thank you for sharing all you do. 😁 I hope you have a good day and a less painful day. xoxo
I am Dutch so I call them kleurpotloden. Translated that just means colored pencils.
I use the polychromos and caran d'ache luminance pencils. I store them in a Derwent Carry All bag. I use a little book to swatch all my colors so when i am coloring i have an overview what colors i have and can combine. Color combinations i want to remember i wright down.
Thanks for sharing the Dutch translation...I love getting to know where everyone is from!
I don't have a favorite but would like to own Prismacolor pencils as I hear such great things about them! So that's on my Wishlist!
I call them colored pencils. I'd love to try the Staedtler pencils. I have the original dozen Prismacolors and six open stock. They give bright bold colors compared to the Crayola's I have but they don't sharpen to a point and don't seem to last as long, so I used them sparingly. I'd love to try the Polychromos someday when my financial situation improves.
I love the prisma colored pencils but haven't been able to afford them yet. I currently use crayola and have all of the colors that are available. My favorite to use for outlining is "Everest Green"..it just adds a little more depth than standard black. I'm glad you shared the "extender" item as it's a really good idea. I store my pencils in a Crochet hook case as I also like to organize by color...costs about $9 @ and holds up to 20 pencils at a time(for the good cases).
Great idea to use a hook case! Thanks.
awesome giveaway..thanks so much for this opportunity to win..I am a newbie into the adult coloring book world and absolutely loving it!!..after my stroke my Dr's suggested I color but I thought I was too OLD!!..however it took me 1 1/2 years to try my Dr's suggestion and wishing I so would have tried it way back then...lol..definitely helps reduce the stress and helps take your mind from some of the pain!!...it would sooooooo love to have prismacolors...however after disabled on SSI..so they definitely don't fit in the budget ..these would be so awesome to have!!!.. and I call them colored pencils...so blessed to have found your channel love the content and loads of info!!!THANK YOU. ...and I so want to make one of your journals you made with the tape and spiral and pencil bag and velcro...that is AMAZING
I have some Staedtler pencils and love them! Find they blend well and come in a nice variety of colors!
I would love to try the Prismacolors and the Inktense. great storage tips you have!
Hi, I adore prismacolored pencils. But, being disabled (as it seems you understand!) I only use my prismacolor pencils for drawing. I am an artist (well not much anymore as my disability has taken my hands. At least for now.) Since, I cannot afford to replace them. I use Crayola coloured pencils. Since they are the most reasonably priced! I love your idea for storage. I am looking into some how getting those!!! Thank you so much for your free coloring pages. I wish I could subscribe but, unfortunately that's not possible! I enjoy listening and watching your videos thank you for doing them. But, I truly thank you for your beautiful art. You are a blessing! Thank you 😘
Bonny, I appreciate your kind words and support. Keep coloring and I hope you have as little pain as possible. ❤️❤️
I've always thought of them as colored pencils, but some of them do remind me of crayons, depending on the paper I use. I always learn something when I watch your videos. I like how you group colors - I may start doing this! My current favorite pencils are prismacolor, although I tend to try a lot of different brands. I have found that while a pencil may say "blue", for example, the blue may be different shades depending on the manufacturer. Thank you for your wonderful videos!
Tammy, you are so right about the many different shades of each color! It is so fun to have so many different choices! ❤️💙💜💛💚
I just put them in the binder by number. The black plastic holders from the Prismacolor box, you would think they could afford a tin, I just put them one on top of the other and use them as palettes to hold the colour pencils for each project.
I call them colour pencils and right now I own around 80 of them, quite a mixture of brands. I like to buy the individual colours instead of the sets and luckily the art supply store in town carries the Faber-Castell Polychromos, which are sensuously soft, as well as the Prismacolor Verithin which are very hard and excellent for small details as they keep their sharp point far longer. So, put me down for either set, I find there's a use all the different types.
Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much for your videos you share with us. I love watching them and learning from them. Currently I am using Crayola and Dollar Store brand colored pencils and gel pens. I am having so much fun experimenting with everything!!! I am also trying to draw but not very good at all on doing that but my 11 year old daughter sure can draw!!! I am currently saving up to get some Faber-Castell Polychromos colored pencils and the markers that you used in your video. Again, thank you. :) I am sharing this video on my facebook page.
Thanks for sharing and have a great time coloring!
I store mine in a divided wicker silverware and napkin holder basket, joined by color families, so that they are easy to grab on sight.
Not sure which color pencils I like more. My PrismaColor Premier I have the 24 piece set. Or my Fine Touch Watercolor pencils. I do call them colored pencils. Thank you for this opportunity. :-)
The 3 organization method is great!!!!!
First of all I do call them colored pencils. At this time I am using Prismacolor. I only have the set of 36 but hope to buy the larger set soon. I have a birthday coming up soon so will drop a hint to my hubby. I also just bought a set of Arteza pencils.and love them. Would love to try the give away set too. Love your channel and all the information you share. Thanks for all you do. God bless.
I call them colored pencils. I would love to have a set. I have been working on making me a rolled up case. I will show when I am done.. I would love to have Prismacolor,, they are out of my price rage.. Late at night I watch your shows and dream.. Thank for teaching and putting this out there..
Laura, I would love to see your pencil roll! I watch RUclips art tutorials late at night too! I love being inspired when I have insomnia. Art is so powerful!
I just found your site on 2/15/17 and I am like over flowing with so much new knowledge. I will be a daily viewer and be sharing my ideas with you as well. I am just so excited and my juices are beginning to flow again. Thanx so much Jennifer. I will view your other videos to see if there is a schedule when you upload so I can join into the conversations you seem to like as I do. Often I will play some favorite music to sing along with as I create my master pieces...lol But truly some pieces require so much time and detail that after they are complete I actually sign and date mine.
Jennifer, I am curious about something and would love to hear what you think of the subject. Since discovering the pleasure of coloring and sharing with friends and family some have gifted me with coloring books that aren't the best of papers used and then the publisher will print on both sides of the page. It's so annoying to have to pick one or the other... Now I did find an awesome book at Michaels on 12"x 12" good stock paper and printed on one side and they put in of the same art so there are varied ways of using them. There are several books now being published? I find myself giving the dbl sided pages to the kids who come to visit, for the price of some of these books I find I become annoyed. The only thing I can do is to scan each page and then print them out in which case I am able to use an upgraded quality of paper...
I would be interested in your opinion as well as others.
I super enjoy your videos and so much info, please keep up the good work. ~Bobbi
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Thanks for such a nice comment. I am glad you are as inspired by coloring as I am. I will be LIVE today on my Facebook page at 12:30 Mountain time if you are interested in joining us. I totally agree with you about paper. It is sooooo important. That is the main reason we started our own print shop...so I can control the paper quality of my books. I love good paper! ❤️
I call them colored pencils. Then again, I'm born and raised in America. I have the 120 set of Polychromos in the same leather case you have. I love my Polychromos, and I love the case.
Hi Jenn, I'm Nicole from Panama, I recently bought the prismacolors 132 set and they are awesome!! , I hope to learn so much with your tutorials, because I'm starting with this new hobby and I'm so excited!
Nicole, I love my Prismacolors! I always feels so spoiled every time I pull them out to color! Thanks for watching my videos and have fun coloring. 😊
I have been enjoying your videos and learning a lot. I am new to coloring, so I like learning. I currently have a variety of Staedtler karat, Berol Prismacolor and Venus Spectracolor. I think I bought small sets a long time ago because I like colors. I call them colored pencils.
Prisma color is my favourite. Wish to have full set one day. Colored pencils
I call them colored pencils, and I had to purchase a set of Prismacolors for college eleventy billion years ago, and of all the pencils I've tried, I like them best. However, they are very old, and crumble more than sharpen when I put them in the sharpener. ☹️ I do have a set of inktense blocks, and would love to try their pencils! They're so much more versatile than just plain colored pencils!
HI, love your demos. They are a learning experience each and every time. It is a. joy to watch you bring everything to life with colored pencils. Thank you for sharing your expertise. Love the way you store your pencils.
I do like the set of Prismacolour Pencils that you have in your Pencil Case and The Staedtler Pencils too.
i love colored pencils and your video. i just started a few months ago and have learned so much .i would love to have a set of the prismacolor premier. I've started out on the cheap side and building my collection..i have gel pens and markers of different kind again nothing real exspensive but I'm now looking into the expensive sets i love to color..thank you for sharing your wonderful video..
+Lisa Fisher, your welcome! Sounds like you are building your collection in the perfect way. Have fun!
Thanks for the opportunity! I really like Colleen colored pencils and really...really...really want the polychromos. Thanks again!
I love those cases! Thanks for the chance at a give away! I am saving up for the big polychromatic set but have several watercolor sets I use now.
I call them colored pencils. Always wondered what the Staedlers were like with their triangle shape. My wishlist pencils are the Inktense.
They are "colored pencils," at least in my little world, LOL! I love my Prismacolor colored pencils and would like to try other quality brands. Thank you for the videos AND the giveaways. You're doing a great job.
I grew up calling them colored pencils (southern USA). I have only ever used Crayola colored pencils and would love to try anything else! 😅
Really appreciate your details and product tips. New to your site and to coloring.