THANK YOU for this. It was so helpful. My Zigs are getting a little old and I was considering just chucking them and getting the Arteza but I'm going to stick with my Zigs, especially since I don't use them as much as I would like to.
Thank you so much for your perfect review, i had been struggling on which to buy and you helped me make the right choice for my needs. I personally dont like the sloppy brush on the arteza markers and also think the colors are a little less vibrant, so i chose the zigs 80 and have not stopped painting ever since i got them! Again thank you for your review and help! Much appreciated! 😊
I found the Arteza set on Amazon around Christmas time for about $30 for 48! I have a few zigs also. I appreciate the comparison- as I would not even know HOW to compare them : ) Thank You!
I received the Arteza set of 96 from hubby for Christmas. I'm having so much fun with them and find the colors to be beautiful on florals I'm using for cards . Love them and at the time got a great deal--96 pens with travel case for $63 from the Arteza site (although received from Amazon),
I do have about half the colors of the Zig Real Brush markers and love them. Sometimes I think I have to have all the brands but now that you have shown me the comparisons I will watch you and others compare different products. I will now continue to buy my Zigs with a little more love. Thank you!
Nice comparison. I own the ZIG already but always wanted to try the ARTEZA, too. But this comparison shows there is no real need, so I can wait until I get a good deal
That was a great demo and answered my question. I'm an Art Teacher and Artist myself, but I'm buying these for my granddaughter who will be 13 soon. Thank you so much for this demo.
Odd, I have both and prefer the Zig hands down. I realy like the way they flow when you add water, something not covered here. They both seem equally blendable to me, with the Zig outperforming the Arteza when you dampen the paper. And in the end, the Zig colors are deep and vibrant, and more transparent than Arteza. If you are looking for a watercolor effect, Zig is your go to. If you are looking for a product for coloring books, both products work.
Thanks for the comparison video!! It’s always helpful to know about these things...that way we make better decisions on whether or not we really need this product or not!!
*One thing you forgot to mention is lightfastness.* I doubt any Arteza products are very lightfast at all due to them being Student Grade. That's where the higher end shine most is how well the pigments and color hold up over time. It's like comparing Prismacolor to Caran D'ache, they perform similarly but over time the difference in pigment quality really shows.
GREAT COMPARISONS! I myself think that the Arteza worked as well as the Zig.....and I LOVE the price of the Arteza set! Thank you so much for testing for us crafters! Have a happy craftin’ day! :-))
Just discovered the arteza, was looking in on them because "it looks too good to be true!!" Your review was really helpful, i feel like if i do get these, i will get a mix of arteza and zigs. Typically I like the original brand more than the cop out, but based on your review arteza has a pretty good cop out here!
Great demo! I have both brands. My question has to do with colorfastness. I swatched the Zig Real Brush pens a couple of years ago. The colors on my chart have faded considerably. I've only had the Arteza brush pens for a couple of months. Do you have a sense of how the Arteza compares in terms of being more or less lightfast? My studio space is in our daylight basement so all of my lighting is generated by daylight lamps. I primarily use these pens on greeting cards and art journal pages.
The price of Arteza are so much more reasonable than Zig! I find them both good, but Arteza is a company that prices their products way below many other companies. Buying from their website also saves a lot of money.
I ordered a set of Arteza on Amazon and they are arriving today. I’m stalking the mail like a maniac. LOL! I could only afford the set of 24 right now, but I am looking forward to testing them.
Hi I watched you demonstrate this comparison several weeks ago since then I have bought the Artesia and I am very pleased with them my sister is also quite pleased with them. Now today you were just demonstrating the ones from Japan I can’t even spell the name starts with an a I know that but it appears to be about equal with the Aretza
How do you water down the Zig when you color a stamped image? Do you put color down and then use a waterbrush to spread it out? What flower stamp did you use on the images? Thank you
I just purchased the real brush pens and waiting for their arrival. I do not plan on using on paper but rather on fabric and I'm hoping that they will heat set with iron ... fingers crossed. I make fabric postcards and enjoy painting on the fabric. Have you tried it?
I just received the package of 96 Arteza brush pens, which I ordered online. I was shocked to find that there was NO YELLOW pen in all of the 96 pens! Is this normal for this package? Did anyone else experience this problem?
Kathleen Dunlap I also have the zigs but I still think comparisons are very helpful....it's nice to see what's out there and how they compare. Also a lot of folks don't have either of them.
So why bother to comment? I can't imagine why you'd take the time to leave a comment such as this. Obviously you don't, but there are plenty of folks who are still making buying decisions.
I care. I have the zigs, which are just okay for me, and just ordered the arteza. I'll use both but like to see comparison videos. Also, like auroradawnikins mentioned, plenty of people don't have either and want to make a good decision.
THANK YOU for this. It was so helpful. My Zigs are getting a little old and I was considering just chucking them and getting the Arteza but I'm going to stick with my Zigs, especially since I don't use them as much as I would like to.
Thank you so much for your perfect review, i had been struggling on which to buy and you helped me make the right choice for my needs.
I personally dont like the sloppy brush on the arteza markers and also think the colors are a little less vibrant, so i chose the zigs 80 and have not stopped painting ever since i got them! Again thank you for your review and help! Much appreciated! 😊
I found the Arteza set on Amazon around Christmas time for about $30 for 48! I have a few zigs also. I appreciate the comparison- as I would not even know HOW to compare them : ) Thank You!
I got the 48 for 18 dollars
I found a hundred set of watercolor brush pens from genuine crafts for 45$
Thanks for comparison I just bought the arteza. 💗can't wait to get them.
thanks for the comparison. ease of use has turned me towards these type pens rather than pan or tube watercolor.....nice to see this comparison.
I appreciate the comparison also! I'm looking at them both & was wondering WHICH ONE was the better? You've helped tremendously! ;)
The arteza has that pastel look and i love it. I never draw strong vibrant drawings mostly pastel
I received the Arteza set of 96 from hubby for Christmas. I'm having so much fun with them and find the colors to be beautiful on florals I'm using for cards . Love them and at the time got a great deal--96 pens with travel case for $63 from the Arteza site (although received from Amazon),
I do have about half the colors of the Zig Real Brush markers and love them. Sometimes I think I have to have all the brands but now that you have shown me the comparisons I will watch you and others compare different products. I will now continue to buy my Zigs with a little more love. Thank you!
Thanks for the comparison. I don't have watercolor pens/markers yet and budget is always a concern so good to know this type of information.
That's why I do them, Barb. Happy to help.
It was a very helpful demonstration you speak with such clarity that easy to understand thank you I just ordered the ArtzaSet I can’t wait to get it
Nice comparison. I own the ZIG already but always wanted to try the ARTEZA, too. But this comparison shows there is no real need, so I can wait until I get a good deal
That was a great demo and answered my question. I'm an Art Teacher and Artist myself, but I'm buying these for my granddaughter who will be 13 soon. Thank you so much for this demo.
Glad I could help!
Thanks for the great comparison!
Superb comparison and I like your honesty and style of comparison, thank you very much.
Odd, I have both and prefer the Zig hands down. I realy like the way they flow when you add water, something not covered here. They both seem equally blendable to me, with the Zig outperforming the Arteza when you dampen the paper. And in the end, the Zig colors are deep and vibrant, and more transparent than Arteza. If you are looking for a watercolor effect, Zig is your go to. If you are looking for a product for coloring books, both products work.
Thanks for the comparison video!! It’s always helpful to know about these things...that way we make better decisions on whether or not we really need this product or not!!
*One thing you forgot to mention is lightfastness.* I doubt any Arteza products are very lightfast at all due to them being Student Grade. That's where the higher end shine most is how well the pigments and color hold up over time. It's like comparing Prismacolor to Caran D'ache, they perform similarly but over time the difference in pigment quality really shows.
Dragon's Muse they are both dye based so not lightfast
GREAT COMPARISONS! I myself think that the Arteza worked as well as the Zig.....and I LOVE the price of the Arteza set! Thank you so much for testing for us crafters! Have a happy craftin’ day! :-))
So glad I have Zigs! Paper makes a huge difference
Great head to head comparison!
I got the arteza! I am wondering if i regret this i dont know 😧
That was a great comparison, very informative. Thanks for sharing!!
I bought the 96 set and they delivered today :D
Very nice comparison. Thank you
Just discovered the arteza, was looking in on them because "it looks too good to be true!!" Your review was really helpful, i feel like if i do get these, i will get a mix of arteza and zigs. Typically I like the original brand more than the cop out, but based on your review arteza has a pretty good cop out here!
Great demo! I have both brands. My question has to do with colorfastness. I swatched the Zig Real Brush pens a couple of years ago. The colors on my chart have faded considerably. I've only had the Arteza brush pens for a couple of months. Do you have a sense of how the Arteza compares in terms of being more or less lightfast? My studio space is in our daylight basement so all of my lighting is generated by daylight lamps. I primarily use these pens on greeting cards and art journal pages.
Paper seems to be every thing with these new brush pen concepts water and alcohol based .Thank you for sharing.
The price of Arteza are so much more reasonable than Zig! I find them both good, but Arteza is a company that prices their products way below many other companies. Buying from their website also saves a lot of money.
was hoping to see the SAI also included in the comparison x.x
Really great comparison. Thanks!
I have the largest zigs and have problems with the fine tip. Just got the full set of Artezas and have to say I love the tip
I ordered a set of Arteza on Amazon and they are arriving today. I’m stalking the mail like a maniac. LOL! I could only afford the set of 24 right now, but I am looking forward to testing them.
Purple sooooo how’d it go? Worth it?
Hi I watched you demonstrate this comparison several weeks ago since then I have bought the Artesia and I am very pleased with them my sister is also quite pleased with them. Now today you were just demonstrating the ones from Japan I can’t even spell the name starts with an a I know that but it appears to be about equal with the Aretza
I guess I’m wondering how the two sets compare
Great video!
Thanks a bunch ... great comparison!
Thanks for the comparison.
Great video as usual!!! Thank you.
There is a question I have about the Artezas that you didn't address or I missed what did you think of the brush tip! Love your helpful reviews!
Thank you help me make a choice. Zig clean is my choice,
Love it! Thank you!
My pleasure, Candy!
How do you water down the Zig when you color a stamped image? Do you put color down and then use a waterbrush to spread it out? What flower stamp did you use on the images? Thank you
Color purity on the Zig changes alot
I just purchased the real brush pens and waiting for their arrival. I do not plan on using on paper but rather on fabric and I'm hoping that they will heat set with iron ... fingers crossed. I make fabric postcards and enjoy painting on the fabric. Have you tried it?
These are water reactive pens and will not be colorfast. Fabrico markers from Imagine Crafts/ Tsukineko is what you need!
Thank you
I think I like the Zigs better they seem less sloppy.
witch pens are better to get ? i could see that both are great pens
Both are fine. Arteza is cheaper.
Great Job!!!!
Would a blender pen work to spread out the color with the Zig on a stamped image? Thank you
No need for a blender pen- it's water based so that's what is recommended.
Can you include the link for the One Sheet Wonder please?
Here you go: shrsl.com/ptzp
Does the arteza brush pens have alot of ink in them? And do they have a large set?
I see that they have a 96 count set- for a great price! amzn.to/2IXLgh3 As for ink, They seem to be holding up really well for me!
I just received the package of 96 Arteza brush pens, which I ordered online. I was shocked to find that there was NO YELLOW pen in all of the 96 pens! Is this normal for this package? Did anyone else experience this problem?
Wow! Not normal. I got yellows!
It wasn't a normal set. They corrected the error and sent the correct set, including several yellows.
I dont know why im watching this i dont even know how to use a real brush for my calligraphy but great comparison tho
Who cares. I have the zig real brush markers and I don't need or want another kind!
Kathleen Dunlap I also have the zigs but I still think comparisons are very helpful....it's nice to see what's out there and how they compare.
Also a lot of folks don't have either of them.
So why bother to comment? I can't imagine why you'd take the time to leave a comment such as this. Obviously you don't, but there are plenty of folks who are still making buying decisions.
CraftTestDummies....EXACTLY!!!!!
I care. I have the zigs, which are just okay for me, and just ordered the arteza. I'll use both but like to see comparison videos. Also, like auroradawnikins mentioned, plenty of people don't have either and want to make a good decision.
Kathleen Dunlap you sound pretty annoyed by this video. Why comment if you don't care about the differences? Some of us do!