This is awesome. Not some hour long extended filler video about how the cat knocked their glasses off the desk, so they were blind for half a day, fumbling around like a blind monster, missing the time to pick up the kids and basically just filler to aggressively agitate me. Just got right to the point. Thanks and subbed
I'm so glad I'm not the only one that thinks this way, but you forgot the videos that spend 15 minutes fiddling with the scissors and pencils pointing out the bleedin' obvious - it's a pencil and scissors. We can see that for ourselves - we don't need to be told they are scissors for 15 minutes. The tools should go in a list.
Put a coat of liquitex clear gesso(15 usd) on any paper(Bristol vellum for example), you will get almost pastel paper texture that will increase your speed and saturation for a really low cost.
Great information, thanks! My favorite is hot press watercolor paper. Similar benefits to marker paper in that you can use watercolor as a base. But it's a good surface regardless.
I love sanded papers with my Poly Chromos and Holbeins pencils. Canson XL Dry Mixed Media Sanded Grain is so fun and VERY inexpensive. Takes color pencil very well and I love applying pastel down first and then pencil on top. I can use pastel, then fixative then color pencil, then solvent and then more pencil. I wish it was thicker but it is a great practice paper. I also love Lux Archival as well. It also take mixed dry medias of pastel and color pencil really well. The Poly Chromos feel just like pastel pencils on it. And you can use powder blend so well on it with Poly Chromos.
Thank you so much ! I have 3 of the papers you mentioned.....Bristol vellum, MI Tientes and Pastelmat. I bought a bunch of vintage paper at an artist's estate sale and got several pads of Grumbacher charcoal/ pastel paper. It reminds me of MI Tientes paper so will be experimenting with that paper too.
Thank you so much for this great summon about paper for colored paper. Bristol, I like to use for graphite, charcoal or gray-scale colored pencil pieces. Pastelmat is just my favorit though the texture both eats the pencils and time. Haven't tried Stonehenge yet, it seems I will like it after your explanations. Folks, if you love drawing & painting, I can highly recommend the membership program of The Virtual Instructor Matt created. Thank you, Matt 😊, Buddy
Another bonus to Dura-Lar, you can intensify colors by adding layers of color on the backside of the film. It helps out if you want to use a slice or tombow eraser to do highlights and want a different color to come through other than white.
I'm working with Aquarell Paper and water mixable color pencils from Faber Castell. The Aquarell Paper comes in different values of grain and is also available in several colors as well. I also work with water based felt tip color pencils for children on the same paper. Using a brush and some water after the first layer of color creates some interesting effects.
Thanks Matt, explanation of positive and negatives was great. Saved video. Can you please post this question and answer. Which color pencil type (prisma, faber, caren, et al) you recommend or advise against with less vs more tooth? Also, are mylar drawings framable? Many Thanks, Laura
I have used Krylon flat clear or flat lacquer over work that needs another layer. You must use several very light coats plus holding the spray can farther away. And a hair dryer. When the spray paint droplets dry quick, they add tooth over your work. However, it must be dried thoroughly because the clear surface remains soft for a few hours. The drier the better. Use the heat from the hair dryer. On for a few minutes, allow to cool and reheat once again. Dry times vary per the clear coat thickness. I sometimes have the hair dryer in one hand and the spray paint in the other. Remember, we want tooth. It builds quickly, don't over wet the clear coat. Enjoy !
Curious, what is the best surface to have under your page, when using colored pencils? So you don’t punch through… or too smooth, making an effect on how the pencil works?
Hi, Hello Do you think you could talk about which kind of camera is most appropriate to capture colour pencils in the most clear way? I love the grainy texture of love colour pencils. I don't go for smooth blends to get realistic drawings but when I take photos of my drawings of paintings they appear awfully dirty
The paper we use (so many different kinds/names) & color books so many paper feels like “copy paper! Trying to use colored pencils to add lil detail to finished water color paintings but tooth on that paper deeper & even Prisma ones not putting down much color? Ty.
Is Strathmore Drawing Heavyweight similar to these papers? Is it good to use with colour pencils where it doesn't finish the expensive pencils quickly? Please advise which paper is similar to the paper used in adult colouring books?
Smoot one such as Strathmore series 300, but series 400 is interesting and series 500 is the best. Arches smooth for watercolour is alcohol good and use by many artists! From Quebec in Canada 🇨🇦 😊
Best no1: Fabriano Artistico Hot Pressed Extra White. Best no2: Legion Stonhenge Watercolor Hot Pressed. Best no3: Sandpaper 1000 grit,from your local hardwear store. PS These are not the best for beginners,but none would deny,they are THE best,for any other people!
I’ve just started using pastelmat and I’m confused. It eats pencils, the color of paper mixes with the color of a pencil. Still I can see the paper color thru my drawing. Also it does not feel like it can take many layers. And is feels so sandy for colored pencils
I’ve been drawing in a regular art diary and it has quite a bit of tooth but…. It is layering awfully like at first is was good but it’s just not layering how I want it 😣
I just bought some recycled Bristol paper and I don’t know if it varies by brand but this stuff is horrible! It is nearly impossible to do any blending or shading with this stuff.
Sorry, but it’s false information about there only be a few colors available for Stonehenge paper. It comes in fawn, craft, black, cream, blue, and two different grey colors. Btw, the sheets surface on the gray, black, fawn, craft feels different that the white, cream, and blue.
I think it's the common side effects for some artists because of longer hours of staring while sketching or painting..then eye nerves are usually tired.
This is awesome. Not some hour long extended filler video about how the cat knocked their glasses off the desk, so they were blind for half a day, fumbling around like a blind monster, missing the time to pick up the kids and basically just filler to aggressively agitate me. Just got right to the point. Thanks and subbed
I'm so glad I'm not the only one that thinks this way, but you forgot the videos that spend 15 minutes fiddling with the scissors and pencils pointing out the bleedin' obvious - it's a pencil and scissors. We can see that for ourselves - we don't need to be told they are scissors for 15 minutes. The tools should go in a list.
Put a coat of liquitex clear gesso(15 usd) on any paper(Bristol vellum for example), you will get almost pastel paper texture that will increase your speed and saturation for a really low cost.
Great information, thanks! My favorite is hot press watercolor paper. Similar benefits to marker paper in that you can use watercolor as a base. But it's a good surface regardless.
Fabriano Artistico Extra White Hot Pressed Watercolor Paper, is also one of the best surfaces for colored pencils.
i like Fabriano Toned paper for colored pencils and pastels.
it's also one of the most expensive! I use it for watercolours because of it's water holding properties but it's way too expensive for pencils.
@@warpedweft9004its sufficient for whatever medium you favour , for my pencils its invaluable . 😊
I love sanded papers with my Poly Chromos and Holbeins pencils. Canson XL Dry Mixed Media Sanded Grain is so fun and VERY inexpensive. Takes color pencil very well and I love applying pastel down first and then pencil on top. I can use pastel, then fixative then color pencil, then solvent and then more pencil. I wish it was thicker but it is a great practice paper. I also love Lux Archival as well. It also take mixed dry medias of pastel and color pencil really well. The Poly Chromos feel just like pastel pencils on it. And you can use powder blend so well on it with Poly Chromos.
Thank you so much ! I have 3 of the papers you mentioned.....Bristol vellum, MI Tientes and Pastelmat. I bought a bunch of vintage paper at an artist's estate sale and got several pads of Grumbacher charcoal/ pastel paper. It reminds me of MI Tientes paper so will be experimenting with that paper too.
Always so well presented 👍🏼
Thank you so much for this great summon about paper for colored paper. Bristol, I like to use for graphite, charcoal or gray-scale colored pencil pieces. Pastelmat is just my favorit though the texture both eats the pencils and time. Haven't tried Stonehenge yet, it seems I will like it after your explanations.
Folks, if you love drawing & painting, I can highly recommend the membership program of The Virtual Instructor Matt created.
Thank you, Matt 😊, Buddy
Another bonus to Dura-Lar, you can intensify colors by adding layers of color on the backside of the film. It helps out if you want to use a slice or tombow eraser to do highlights and want a different color to come through other than white.
Or…use a different color as your baselayer. :)
Oh, I’m sorry. You talked about the Dura-Lur with smooth surface 🫣🤭
I have just started using Dur-lar and I find my drawing has streaks what am I doing wrong .
My goodness - THANK YOU SO MUCH for this!! This video was so useful and explained so much to me!... I've just subscribed...
I was looking for such guide.Thank you.
Wow! Thanks. It was very diverse in presentation for paper to use for drawing.🧑🎨♾️🎭♾️✍️
Your work is really beautiful! Thank you for a wonderful video with a lot of great information.
I love marker paper. I use Prismacolor markers and pencils together. They work great for my classic car drawings.
I'm working with Aquarell Paper and water mixable color pencils from Faber Castell.
The Aquarell Paper comes in different values of grain and is also available in several colors as well.
I also work with water based felt tip color pencils for children on the same paper.
Using a brush and some water after the first layer of color creates some interesting effects.
Great information thankyou always learning
Thank you! I've always struggled finding paper for my drawing.
Thank you for sharing your expertise. God bless you!
Strathmore Heavy Mixed Media paper, as well as mixed media board are my faves for colored pencil.
Fantastic illustrations,& very helpful tutorial !
I use Clairfontaine's Paint One, it is available in several shades for colored pencils, graphite
Thanks Matt, explanation of positive and negatives was great. Saved video. Can you please post this question and answer. Which color pencil type (prisma, faber, caren, et al) you recommend or advise against with less vs more tooth? Also, are mylar drawings framable? Many Thanks, Laura
Thank you! I have been looking for paper info re: colored pencils recently.
Another great video! I'm missing your 45 min livestream! Thanks
What about water color paper ? I use that a lot for soft pastels.
Your work is stunning! Thank you for the informative and wonderful video.
Thanks for the info and I love the accent!
I use suede mat board with colored pencil. Whites layer on top and colors pop
I wish there were some Pastelmat clone papers because it's so expensive.
I have used Krylon flat clear or flat lacquer over work that needs another layer. You must use several very light coats plus holding the spray can farther away. And a hair dryer. When the spray paint droplets dry quick, they add tooth over your work. However, it must be dried thoroughly because the clear surface remains soft for a few hours. The drier the better. Use the heat from the hair dryer. On for a few minutes, allow to cool and reheat once again. Dry times vary per the clear coat thickness.
I sometimes have the hair dryer in one hand and the spray paint in the other. Remember, we want tooth. It builds quickly, don't over wet the clear coat. Enjoy !
Thank you Matt. This was great information.
Curious, what is the best surface to have under your page, when using colored pencils?
So you don’t punch through… or too smooth, making an effect on how the pencil works?
I personally recommend Daler rowney drawing paper for color pencils, charcoal, graphite
What paper would you recommend for portraits and colored pencil?
It was really usefull😍😘😘😍
what are the more affordable ones? I saw the faber castell coloring pencil sketch pad, but I do not know if that one is OK?
Great video, thanks ❤
saludos desde Dallas Tx ,,,,interesante el podcast
Hi, Hello
Do you think you could talk about which kind of camera is most appropriate to capture colour pencils in the most clear way? I love the grainy texture of love colour pencils. I don't go for smooth blends to get realistic drawings but when I take photos of my drawings of paintings they appear awfully dirty
The paper we use (so many different kinds/names) & color books so many paper feels like “copy paper!
Trying to use colored pencils to add lil detail to finished water color paintings but tooth on that paper deeper & even Prisma ones not putting down much color? Ty.
So helpful. Thanks.
thank you
😮your amazing ty for your advice
Eraser issues for me are null and void because I use an electric eraser. It is a game changer.
You’re amazing!
What paper is best for colored pencil portraits
Is Strathmore Drawing Heavyweight similar to these papers? Is it good to use with colour pencils where it doesn't finish the expensive pencils quickly? Please advise which paper is similar to the paper used in adult colouring books?
Amazing!
Thank you.
What is the best papers for smooth blending?
Smoot one such as Strathmore series 300, but series 400 is interesting and series 500 is the best. Arches smooth for watercolour is alcohol good and use by many artists! From Quebec in Canada 🇨🇦 😊
Best no1: Fabriano Artistico Hot Pressed Extra White.
Best no2: Legion Stonhenge Watercolor Hot Pressed.
Best no3: Sandpaper 1000 grit,from your local hardwear store.
PS These are not the best for beginners,but none would deny,they are THE best,for any other people!
I’ve just started using pastelmat and I’m confused. It eats pencils, the color of paper mixes with the color of a pencil. Still I can see the paper color thru my drawing. Also it does not feel like it can take many layers. And is feels so sandy for colored pencils
How try to draw on putty surface, and then apply pva glue....just asking
Choice of color pencil?
I’ve been drawing in a regular art diary and it has quite a bit of tooth but…. It is layering awfully like at first is was good but it’s just not layering how I want it 😣
🙋Thanks
Wow sir
😢I find it so hard to stroke color pencil on velum as it's very smooth..
I just bought some recycled Bristol paper and I don’t know if it varies by brand but this stuff is horrible! It is nearly impossible to do any blending or shading with this stuff.
Did you get the smooth or the vellum one? The smooth one is really difficult for pencils.
Hope you don’t mind me saying, your eyes are beautiful colour
Me using paper from walmart:
👁👄👁
Great guide by the way i will be getting better paper soon so thanks for giving me good guide for that
Your donuts are making me hungry 😂!
toned paper
❤
Sorry, but it’s false information about there only be a few colors available for Stonehenge paper. It comes in fawn, craft, black, cream, blue, and two different grey colors. Btw, the sheets surface on the gray, black, fawn, craft feels different that the white, cream, and blue.
why is he blinking so much?
I think it's the common side effects for some artists because of longer hours of staring while sketching or painting..then eye nerves are usually tired.
Your eyes are so blue, contacts ?
These papers are really expensive plz can you suggest us paper which are inexpensive and also good at the same time
Strathmore smooth Séries 300, if you wish to have a quality of you artworks! And marker Canson XL the Violet cover, Good luck!
If Bristol is too expensive you need to improve your economic situation.
@@Stroggoii brother not everyone are born in America I am from Nepal and my country economy is fucked up
@@Geto456 Bristol is the cheapest quality paper no matter if you're in Monaco or Afghanistan.
From Kenya here, I use Chipboard paper, the grey side, which has various grammage, 250gsm, 300gsm, and 350gsm, which I believe is locally available.