I use a UV spray for alcohol markers. I tested it in the sun for 3 month. There was a tiny fade. I use Copic Ciao. I also have Faber Castel Pitt pens, water color and India ink, they are my favorite. I do have the Albrect Duer water color markers.
This was so helpful. I’m jealous that you saved a lot from your childhood. I’d kill to have my Crayolas again! This was great. Now I have new brands to try. I didn’t even know Liquitex had paint markers and they’re my favorite brand.
Thank you!! Yeah, I tend to be a pack and I have a lot of things (not just art supplies) from my childhood because of it, haha. The liquitex markers are pretty good, other than the nib lol, but it's liquitex paint inside, so you know you can't go wrong with that! 😂
For the lightfast-nerds: a comment about lightfastness of the Faber Castell PITT markers: In my personal tests they performed REALLY well!! I was pleasantly surprised! I don't have as many colors as you, but I tested some Albrecht Dürer markers, some Dual markers, and quite a few PITT brush pens - and even those with only 1 star, and 2 stars (mostly pastel colors) outperformed the Polychromos that I compared them with! Example: 171 brush pen & 104 brush pen both have only 1 star, but they outperformed Polychromos 2-star colors like 145, 183, 120 BY FAR! That's why I think I need to use the markers more in my artwork, I just haven't figured out how best to use them yet 😅
I have trouble with plastic nibs chewing through the paper... I'm such a noob! 🤦♀️ By the way, you are not old! 🤗 I'm 60, and my artwork(?) still looks like a preschooler did it... I'm trying to figure out what I like. Right now, it is more Neocolor IIs. 🌈 I'd like to try watercolor painting with water-based markers, though...
For the sake of perfectionism, I'll post my comment here again, after having posted it under the wrong video 😂: Oooooh, graphite next would be awesome! 😀😀😀 What a marker collection!! Have you ever found that some of these markers went bad before you could use them up? I have PITT pens and micron fine liners but I'm not using them as much as I'd like, so I'm a little worried they might go bad... by the way, I would LOVE a sketchbook tour of your marker artwork because I could use some marker inspiration 🤩✨ And Shana's reply was: "I think I will be doing graphite next! I have seen markers dry out if they aren't used, but I haven't come across that with Pitt Pens yet. I'm really hoping that doesn't happen, because I have that big set that I haven't had the chance to do yet! I will definitely be doing a sketchbook tour when I finish this sketchbook that I am working on!" Me: YAY, SKETCHBOOK TOUR!!! Looking forward to that! 🙌
Wow! You have a tremendous collection of markers Shana! I love it! ❤ I have just a Pitt Artist Brush pen portrait set, it's a little one set and a two white Posca pens. But, I would like to try the Winsor and newton water markers...I don't know, I just want to try them, and the Ohuhu water based markers, just for fun, but I don't have it yet. So, it's great to see all of your collections, and I always like to keep an eye on how you use these markers.😊
I love this series, as a self-admitted art supply hoarder, I mean lover myself! The two Tombow, I believe one is a soft nib and the other is hard nib, at least my duo are. Also, I was not aware there were oil-based markers. Do they lay down similarly to acrylic markers? I love my brush nib Pitt markers, I was surprised not to see Poscas in your collection. Again, great video!
Thank you!! I'm glad you are liking the series so far! Yeah, to me, the oil-based markers lay down very similarly to acrylic markers. They dry surprisingly fast, too, and they work wonders on a ton of different surfaces. They are great for crafting! As far as the Tombow pens, I think you are right, I'm thinking back to when I first bought them, and what you described sounds familiar to me. It's hard to keep track with so many supplies! Lol!
I want to get my head around the Faber Castell markers. I don't know as much as I'd like to know. The watercolour ones would definitely be something I would be interested in. But do I really need more things? Like do I? 🤣 My drawers may say otherwise. I need a 6 month paid vacation just to use it all 😛
I mean, I don't think any of us really need more... but when has that ever stopped us?!! Lol! With the Pitt Pens, the right surface makes all the difference. I have a few videos about them in my marker playlist. The watercolor markers are a blast to play with!!
15:28 oh my God, I was literally thinking: brush and fine nib please. 😂 I just can’t do anything with that big blunt other nib. I’m too detailed in my art for that nib 😂
If you are talking about the plastic container, then it's the same container I showed and talked about in the beginning. I think it's called Prism and is made by ArtBin, but I haven't been able to find them in years, so I'm not sure if they are still available. If you are talking about the fabric case that I keep my Pitt Dual Pens in, I have that one linked in the description. Thanks for watching!
Staedler has new water based markers. I saw a review and some of the colours were way better/deeper than the Pitt pens. They also don’t bleed through just like the Pitt.
@@CautionArtistatPlay I’ve checked their website and here is what Staedler says: Our Multi Ink ink is based on premium pigments that offer extreme lightfastness and exceptionally brilliant colors, even after years of UV radiation. Did the ink you’ve used so far wipe out when overpainting? With the Multi Ink, that’s a thing of the past! In addition, the water-resistant and quick-drying ink will not push through or run out through the paper. Multi Ink can be used on almost all surfaces (e.g. art paper, photo paper, canvas, cardboard, wood and much more). Turn your artwork into vibrant and sustainable masterpieces. Get MULTI creative!
@Art_by_Nicole, I would probably end up using them the same way I do my Pitt Pens. So I really probably shouldn't buy them, because I definitely don't need them. But I am curious, lol.
I use a UV spray for alcohol markers. I tested it in the sun for 3 month. There was a tiny fade. I use Copic Ciao. I also have Faber Castel Pitt pens, water color and India ink, they are my favorite. I do have the Albrect Duer water color markers.
Good to know that the UV spray helps! I have some UV spray but have never tested it will my alcohol markers. Yeah, the Pitt Pens are amazing!
Which spray brand is it?
I can't speak for Teresa, but I use Gamvar.
This was so helpful. I’m jealous that you saved a lot from your childhood. I’d kill to have my Crayolas again! This was great. Now I have new brands to try. I didn’t even know Liquitex had paint markers and they’re my favorite brand.
Thank you!! Yeah, I tend to be a pack and I have a lot of things (not just art supplies) from my childhood because of it, haha. The liquitex markers are pretty good, other than the nib lol, but it's liquitex paint inside, so you know you can't go wrong with that! 😂
Locking up the want monster!
Haha! Good luck with that, Rob! Lol
For the lightfast-nerds: a comment about lightfastness of the Faber Castell PITT markers:
In my personal tests they performed REALLY well!! I was pleasantly surprised! I don't have as many colors as you, but I tested some Albrecht Dürer markers, some Dual markers, and quite a few PITT brush pens - and even those with only 1 star, and 2 stars (mostly pastel colors) outperformed the Polychromos that I compared them with!
Example: 171 brush pen & 104 brush pen both have only 1 star, but they outperformed Polychromos 2-star colors like 145, 183, 120 BY FAR!
That's why I think I need to use the markers more in my artwork, I just haven't figured out how best to use them yet 😅
This is fantastic information to have! Thank you for sharing your findings with us!!
I have trouble with plastic nibs chewing through the paper... I'm such a noob! 🤦♀️ By the way, you are not old! 🤗 I'm 60, and my artwork(?) still looks like a preschooler did it... I'm trying to figure out what I like. Right now, it is more Neocolor IIs. 🌈 I'd like to try watercolor painting with water-based markers, though...
For the sake of perfectionism, I'll post my comment here again, after having posted it under the wrong video 😂:
Oooooh, graphite next would be awesome! 😀😀😀
What a marker collection!! Have you ever found that some of these markers went bad before you could use them up? I have PITT pens and micron fine liners but I'm not using them as much as I'd like, so I'm a little worried they might go bad... by the way, I would LOVE a sketchbook tour of your marker artwork because I could use some marker inspiration 🤩✨
And Shana's reply was:
"I think I will be doing graphite next! I have seen markers dry out if they aren't used, but I haven't come across that with Pitt Pens yet. I'm really hoping that doesn't happen, because I have that big set that I haven't had the chance to do yet! I will definitely be doing a sketchbook tour when I finish this sketchbook that I am working on!"
Me: YAY, SKETCHBOOK TOUR!!! Looking forward to that! 🙌
Haha! You make me giggle!
This is so fascinating, I love it ☺☺
Thank you! 🥰
Wow! You have a tremendous collection of markers Shana! I love it! ❤ I have just a Pitt Artist Brush pen portrait set, it's a little one set and a two white Posca pens. But, I would like to try the Winsor and newton water markers...I don't know, I just want to try them, and the Ohuhu water based markers, just for fun, but I don't have it yet. So, it's great to see all of your collections, and I always like to keep an eye on how you use these markers.😊
Thank you Claritza! I know, there are sp many fun products out there now! There are a few others I would like to try as well!
@@CautionArtistatPlay 😁😊
I love this series, as a self-admitted art supply hoarder, I mean lover myself! The two Tombow, I believe one is a soft nib and the other is hard nib, at least my duo are. Also, I was not aware there were oil-based markers. Do they lay down similarly to acrylic markers? I love my brush nib Pitt markers, I was surprised not to see Poscas in your collection. Again, great video!
Thank you!! I'm glad you are liking the series so far! Yeah, to me, the oil-based markers lay down very similarly to acrylic markers. They dry surprisingly fast, too, and they work wonders on a ton of different surfaces. They are great for crafting! As far as the Tombow pens, I think you are right, I'm thinking back to when I first bought them, and what you described sounds familiar to me. It's hard to keep track with so many supplies! Lol!
I want to get my head around the Faber Castell markers. I don't know as much as I'd like to know. The watercolour ones would definitely be something I would be interested in. But do I really need more things? Like do I? 🤣 My drawers may say otherwise. I need a 6 month paid vacation just to use it all 😛
I mean, I don't think any of us really need more... but when has that ever stopped us?!! Lol! With the Pitt Pens, the right surface makes all the difference. I have a few videos about them in my marker playlist. The watercolor markers are a blast to play with!!
15:28 oh my God, I was literally thinking: brush and fine nib please. 😂
I just can’t do anything with that big blunt other nib. I’m too detailed in my art for that nib 😂
Haha! Seriously, though! I am not a fan of big ol' chisel nibs! Lol
@@CautionArtistatPlay Neither am I. Not even in larger areas. It’s getting way too streaky.
4:18 The Staedler ones write easier but…the microns are way better with water. So for my planner I still haven’t found the right pens.
Yeah, it's tough to find the right fit!
What is the name of the storage you used for the faber pitt pens.
If you are talking about the plastic container, then it's the same container I showed and talked about in the beginning. I think it's called Prism and is made by ArtBin, but I haven't been able to find them in years, so I'm not sure if they are still available. If you are talking about the fabric case that I keep my Pitt Dual Pens in, I have that one linked in the description. Thanks for watching!
Staedler has new water based markers. I saw a review and some of the colours were way better/deeper than the Pitt pens. They also don’t bleed through just like the Pitt.
Oh, cool! Do you know if they have lightfast ratings on them?
@@CautionArtistatPlay I’ve checked their website and here is what Staedler says:
Our Multi Ink ink is based on premium pigments that offer extreme lightfastness and exceptionally brilliant colors, even after years of UV radiation. Did the ink you’ve used so far wipe out when overpainting? With the Multi Ink, that’s a thing of the past! In addition, the water-resistant and quick-drying ink will not push through or run out through the paper. Multi Ink can be used on almost all surfaces (e.g. art paper, photo paper, canvas, cardboard, wood and much more). Turn your artwork into vibrant and sustainable masterpieces. Get MULTI creative!
Well, that sounds fantastic! I'm going to have to look into that!
@@CautionArtistatPlay im a bit curious too. But to be honest, I have no clue how or for what purpose I would use them.
@Art_by_Nicole, I would probably end up using them the same way I do my Pitt Pens. So I really probably shouldn't buy them, because I definitely don't need them. But I am curious, lol.
I don't think you can get the Windsor and Newton markers anymore.
Yeah, I think they changed things up a bit.