Those look fun to play with honestly! I like how little pressure you're having to use and that you can get varied line with because of the brush tip. They look really fun for sketching.
I was surprised, myself. I thought I'd have to really push. I was surprised that you just open them and go at full strength. Most of it was just gently gliding on the side and it worked well.
This was cool. I like all your videos testing out new art supplies! Still waiting on a video where you discuss your brush collection, if expensive brushes are worth it, alternatives, what kinds of brush you like to use, ones you tend to avoid , etc. Keep up the fun videos!
That is a genius idea for a video... Like everything there are pros and cons to each. I personally only use "expensive" brushes for watercolor for certain wet into wet or texture techniques. All in all- the quality of cheap brushes are so close it's not worth the money unless you really get deep into a medium and you want to collect and upgrade. I haven't had a brush that was "bad." per say. I've gotten the most milage lately out of a cheap japanese calligraphy brush a friend got me.I think it's rat or a synthetic with plastic 'bamboo".Great idea, though. I should do that...
@@JaredCullum Yes there are no "bad" brushes, each can be used to do different things but maybe just not versatile. I have to agree that asian calligraphy brushes are overlooked by the western watercolour a bit, though I think that's changing. Big value for price, they are soft, come to a great point, hold a lot of water, create wonderful broken edges. Compared to a western brush, actually all the hairs in a calligraphy brush are the same length, where as in a western brush they make the hairs in the center longer than the ones around the edge. Same length hairs is nice as you can do dry brush techniques where you flatten the brush with your fingers to make a mini fan flat brush which is useful for hair and other textures. Yes I would love to hear all your thoughts about your different brushes :)!
After seeing your short video on Insta - I had to order a set! I went with the 36 pc set - will arrive from A on Sunday. I've tried regular markers several years ago, but was never happy. Because the ones you used are more opaque, I think I'll enjoy these a lot. These might be good for me to do value/color/SHAPES studies for reference into real paint.😃
Thanks for watching. I have to admit I was surprised at how much fun I had. Coming from a 90% watercolor background I wasn’t sure if I’d even be able to lay anything down but once I got into it, it was really fun and so satisfying to layer opaquely.
I love this! It makes me want to try them. Also Thank you for your videos. I learned so much about painting with gouache following your live stream of the toaster and jam. Im traditionally a watercolor artist and had no clue how to approach opaque paintings. Your channel has helped me so much. So thank you once again❤
Thank you so much! That means so much to me. That's why I have this channel and that is so encouraging to read. Always here to talk shop and answer questions. :)
You’re not wrong about the pumping mechanism being tedious for certain other acrylic markers. I’ve also never seen any with such a broad tip that you can make big shapes with alongside detail. They also have an advantage to acrylic paint in the cleaning up department. No more paper towels and water jars, just put on the cap and go. 😂 I love the interplay of warm and cool colors in this sketch. It still looks very “painted”, even with the markers.
Might not be the best place to ask this 😂 but I’m thinking of joining one of your work shop session things and I’m wondering if they’re all via zoom? And are you thinking of doing more workshops after may-June?
Thanks for asking! You’re welcome to email for more info. Yes I am likely doing more in the coming months. All on zoom unless locally. I have a watercolor one for Art toolkit coming up soon and a watercolor in the sketchbook happening in 2 weeks.
Great questions I wish I had addressed in the video… i can’t speak to longevity. Maybe someone else who has used them longer could if they see this. As they are and where I am with them, I’d say yes. I’d buy them. After a while I might upgrade to a more expensive brand but I’m new to the medium. Usually the less expensive ones are distinctly weaker but I didn’t have any issue with these or I would have said so honestly in the video. Now- if they die after a painting that would be a bummer if they’re not easily replaceable. But for what they are- in a sketchbook especially - they’re totally fun and I would buy them.
@@bradfordyorks5055 may wanna swing for 60… I thought it would be overkill but I used more different colors. Just look at the smaller sets and make sure you get the value range you’d want. Light to dark. Otherwise you’ll be stuff with just a bunch of color. You need some pastel and some options.
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Those look fun to play with honestly! I like how little pressure you're having to use and that you can get varied line with because of the brush tip. They look really fun for sketching.
I was surprised, myself. I thought I'd have to really push. I was surprised that you just open them and go at full strength. Most of it was just gently gliding on the side and it worked well.
This was cool. I like all your videos testing out new art supplies! Still waiting on a video where you discuss your brush collection, if expensive brushes are worth it, alternatives, what kinds of brush you like to use, ones you tend to avoid , etc. Keep up the fun videos!
That is a genius idea for a video... Like everything there are pros and cons to each. I personally only use "expensive" brushes for watercolor for certain wet into wet or texture techniques. All in all- the quality of cheap brushes are so close it's not worth the money unless you really get deep into a medium and you want to collect and upgrade. I haven't had a brush that was "bad." per say. I've gotten the most milage lately out of a cheap japanese calligraphy brush a friend got me.I think it's rat or a synthetic with plastic 'bamboo".Great idea, though. I should do that...
@@JaredCullum Yes there are no "bad" brushes, each can be used to do different things but maybe just not versatile. I have to agree that asian calligraphy brushes are overlooked by the western watercolour a bit, though I think that's changing. Big value for price, they are soft, come to a great point, hold a lot of water, create wonderful broken edges. Compared to a western brush, actually all the hairs in a calligraphy brush are the same length, where as in a western brush they make the hairs in the center longer than the ones around the edge. Same length hairs is nice as you can do dry brush techniques where you flatten the brush with your fingers to make a mini fan flat brush which is useful for hair and other textures. Yes I would love to hear all your thoughts about your different brushes :)!
After seeing your short video on Insta - I had to order a set! I went with the 36 pc set - will arrive from A on Sunday. I've tried regular markers several years ago, but was never happy. Because the ones you used are more opaque, I think I'll enjoy these a lot. These might be good for me to do value/color/SHAPES studies for reference into real paint.😃
Thanks for watching. I have to admit I was surprised at how much fun I had. Coming from a 90% watercolor background I wasn’t sure if I’d even be able to lay anything down but once I got into it, it was really fun and so satisfying to layer opaquely.
I love this! It makes me want to try them.
Also Thank you for your videos. I learned so much about painting with gouache following your live stream of the toaster and jam. Im traditionally a watercolor artist and had no clue how to approach opaque paintings. Your channel has helped me so much. So thank you once again❤
Thank you so much! That means so much to me. That's why I have this channel and that is so encouraging to read. Always here to talk shop and answer questions. :)
You’re not wrong about the pumping mechanism being tedious for certain other acrylic markers. I’ve also never seen any with such a broad tip that you can make big shapes with alongside detail. They also have an advantage to acrylic paint in the cleaning up department. No more paper towels and water jars, just put on the cap and go. 😂 I love the interplay of warm and cool colors in this sketch. It still looks very “painted”, even with the markers.
Thanks for your thoughts- it was fun :)
Might not be the best place to ask this 😂 but I’m thinking of joining one of your work shop session things and I’m wondering if they’re all via zoom? And are you thinking of doing more workshops after may-June?
Thanks for asking! You’re welcome to email for more info. Yes I am likely doing more in the coming months. All on zoom unless locally. I have a watercolor one for Art toolkit coming up soon and a watercolor in the sketchbook happening in 2 weeks.
@@JaredCullum that sounds good! Really hope to join one this summer :D
Did you get any idea of how long these will last (e.g. capacity)? and, would you BUY these? Thanks
Great questions I wish I had addressed in the video… i can’t speak to longevity. Maybe someone else who has used them longer could if they see this.
As they are and where I am with them, I’d say yes. I’d buy them. After a while I might upgrade to a more expensive brand but I’m new to the medium. Usually the less expensive ones are distinctly weaker but I didn’t have any issue with these or I would have said so honestly in the video.
Now- if they die after a painting that would be a bummer if they’re not easily replaceable. But for what they are- in a sketchbook especially - they’re totally fun and I would buy them.
@@JaredCullum Thanks. At less than a buck apiece I wouldn't expect too much from them - I might just try one of the smaller sets, just in case!!
@@bradfordyorks5055 may wanna swing for 60… I thought it would be overkill but I used more different colors. Just look at the smaller sets and make sure you get the value range you’d want. Light to dark. Otherwise you’ll be stuff with just a bunch of color. You need some pastel and some options.