Those things never die! Unbelievable how they seem to stay as sharp as the day we got them! They don’t make quality products like this anymore. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for this video.my father did the original coppertone girl,and have talented artists in my family.Now at sixty and retired I have the time to learn how. Been having issues with sharpeners all these tips are great.Thanks again.
The "spirits" seems to be the best. Thank you for sharing this with us. I'm just beginning and the things you shared helped me a great deal. Thank you! Kevin - Australia.
So Dea, I use OMS (Gamsol) on all my pics, that's how I blend. I got a dauber bottle. Fill it so the end stays wet but no spills and travels well. I used to use a tortillion but now I use the end of a colorless blender pen that I keep wet with gamsol. Just wipe it off on a piece of paper between colors. I lightly sand it when it needs it. You can pull the nib up to get more use out of it. So now you know my secred.😂😂😂 Great video as always my dear.
Dea Lenihan I'm lazy I don't burnish....the gamsol lets me blend quickly....I actually look forward to it don't know what endorphins it makes my brain give off but it does 😂I use Le Plume & Prismacolor colorless blender pens. I have tried all sorts of pens (I have others but these are my fav). I just toss them when I wear them down. I pretty much tortillions to blend my pastel pencils. Have you been drawing during the this time of Rona?
This was one of my favourite videos on blending and tools! Thanks to artists like you, sharing your knowledge, it helps us amateurs to learn and become better artists ourselves!
My goodness Kimmie--what a lovely comment and I am just seeing this NOW! I appreciate you watching and commenting very much--and I will no longer rely on CZcams to notify me--I will LOOK! XO
My local Ace Hardware store had the Faber castell, prisma sharpeners and the prismacolor blending pencils ( only a few in stock ) so I picked up all of them to save shipping costs and have them so quickly! Happy camper !!
Thank you Dea . I feel that you were very explicit as far as the details where you used these basic tools .I am so happy that you showed us how vital these tools are in so many situations which we have not yet experienced or overlooked .. I personally also need a lighted magnifying glass at times when the details are so minute or overlapping that I have to check the drawings more carefully..lol.I am sure my eyes are partially a factor ... I enjoyed the tips as to the basic types of blenders and how they serve different purposes and effects . I also learnt something new as I never saw a Giottos Rocket before , .it reminds me of a small bellows or nasal aspirator ,. ..lol.
The Derwent SuperPoint Manual Helical crank shaft sharpener (large size), is also fantastic for pencils of barrels ranging in size up to 9mm, with extendable front plate and self-feeding mechanism, sliding reservoir for shavings, desk clamp if needed and autostop :) (there is a mini version and I've heard it's not as sturdy or good, but it does the job). Its amazing how everyone has their different (and same) 'go to's for art and creativity :)
Dea I have the same Panasonic pencil sharpener, although my light went out. But it has an auto stop feature too. Thank you for this video. I'm starting a list for myself of things other Colorist's treasure so I can try them out. Because not every product works together or on the same paper. Have a nice day. 🌷🌷🌷
I take a sheet of card stock and lay down a swatch of color and then write the name and the number next to it. I have done it with my Copics, all my ink pads, and my colored pencil. That way I can just pull out my "chart" and see what the color looks like before using it on an art project.
Woooooo 😀I love all these accessories too! Finally- after hearing so much about the Tombow Mono Zero pen erasers, I got both the small round and rectangular ones! In this day and age, where many people are selling 'private label' products and rebranding them (or just stating 'unbranded'), I took a chance and got some 'cheapies' from China on eBay. They were described exactly the same, even the image had 'Tombow' on it, though often they just use that for reference purposes, it just lacked the name 'brand' in the item title. Much to my surprise- they WERE the real deal. I really don't know how they do it, $12 for 2 eraser pens and 2 refills for each (free international shipping). It does pay to shop around and maybe take a risk especially as the 'branded items' - tombow mono zero erasers were ridiculously priced here in Australia (as many things are) - one 'branded' round (2.3mm) mono eraser pen (no refills) was listed at $45+ ?! 😳 if had gone that way, I would have paid up to $100 for the 2 erasers and refills! Very happy Chappy about this 😊 and also love the natural mineral spirits and the Signo Uni-ball Mitsubishi Gel pen. Thanks for this - as you may have gathered from my comments on your other videos, I've been experiencing overwhelm and needing to stop and 'breathe a bit; getting back to some basics and actually taking the time to learn my mediums before 'tossing it in' simply because I kept hearing ' this pencil brand is better; you must have this or that or you won't 'succeed' - of course everyone is different and entitled to what works for them and their opinions but essentially it does come down to us, as individuals as to what we enjoy IF we take the time to understand our mediums and accessories- so, thank you, another great video 🌹lots more to 'binge watch' 🤗
Yes! Steve Martin said once that everyone asked him how to get an agent, and how to get gigs and how to make money--and he said "how about focusing on how to get GOOD." XO
I have grown to prefer Mona Lisa, but I can not give up my Gamsol completely lol. On occasion, I break out 91% Isopropyl alcohol :) I have some scrap paper, but my grandsons love it lol SO I keep me a 5x8 Mixed Media Sketchbook :)
mark brown, you mentioned that you use 91% isopropyl alcohol sometimes, normally I just use my lighter colored pencils to blend with, but....have a coloring book that has Createspace paper and I'm finding that I'm having a hard time getting my colors to layer and blend like I'm use to. Do you have any tips for someone who hasn't used such things before? I really don't want to have to break down and buy anything else unless I have to, so if the 91% will work, I'm willing to give it a try!
Great video! I love seeing other people favorites. My favorite thing is a uni colored pencil sharpener. It's small and just looks like a cheap sharpener but it works wonders. I have been able to sharpen pencils with crooked leads and pencils with problem leads that keep breaking. It makes a small but very sharp point on the pencil. It's hard to find, I got mine on JetPens.
Nice tips. I am sort of interested in trying Gamsol, but i'm not sure because of the fumes and i have a few very interactive cats that are around all the time. I also have the same Panasonic Sharpener. It was my fathers from the '70s or '80s.
I love blending pencils! A must have! A good sharpener! Good for the pencil, good for me! Make up brush is a neat idea! I like that! Always have to have a white gel pen, too! I have a nice pencil eraser for the little areas. I have a pile of index cards that I use for my little "palate" to help me choose which colors I will use in a particular picture I am working on. :) Your list of tools is such good advice! I love your videos! Have a GREAT weekend!
Soooo sorry for such a delay! The odorless turpenoid and Gamsol is listed below the video. I will pay more attention to comments--thank you so much for watching! xo
@DeaLenihan, How do you get such a fine point on the blending stump and what sort of pressure do you use when blending, for instance, as in the mushroom here?
Great video! funny enough I use the manual cheap plastic or metal sharpeners for my prismas, I found they dont break the core and they are pretty easy to get in any supplies store :) Do the liquid blender seep through the paper? that would be my major concern
I have a suggestion for a video tutorial if you haven't already done one, Dea. I would be interested in seeing how you color animal fur and/or human hair. I should probably go through and check your uploads in case you've already done a fur/hair tutorial. Enjoyed the video! I really must get one of those Tombow erasers. I have Pentel Clic erasers and they work great for me, but that Tombow is so slender, it would be really great for getting into tiny spaces. I get a little frustrated when I erase more than I intend because my eraser is a little too big for tiny spaces. Thanks for the great tips. Love my blending stumps/tortillions.
Crystal thank you! I have done animal fur--but a quicky kind of trick only...I really need to do one that is more legit. I've also done hair, but only one color. Here you go! And thank you for the nice feedback! xo Hair: czcams.com/video/gLbqgVAWDqQ/video.html Fur: czcams.com/video/F2Y2Oj7OkIM/video.html
Dea Lenihan You're always welcome, Dea and thank YOU for sharing your talent, skills and knowledge with us! I'll check out that video now. I've been working on a fox and he looks ok, but I might benefit from watching how someone else does animal fur. ☺
Beautiful! I see you used the TURPENOID? And it made the mushroom POP! Gorgeous and so real looking! Do you only use TURPENOID? I’m trying to buy some online, and I want the exact same thing. But I’m getting like -“LIGHT” or “BRUSH CLEANER” or I get “for OILS”? So can you tell me the exact same as what you used? Thanks! I just love your coloring! 😁♥️
Yes that stuff works crazy good with the Prismas. Here is a link for all different sizes for the Odorless Turpenoid--the exact one I used...and thanks--I am going to list this under the video: www.jerrysartarama.com/art-paints/oil-color-paints-and-mediums/weber-permalba-oil-colors-and-mediums/weber-turpenoid-and-turpenoid-natural
Dea Lenihan I have the Odorless Turpenoide and I’m getting ready to apply this. I have a question-IF I use this and there is another picture on the back of the picture I use the Turpenoide on, what happens to the picture on the other side? Am I going to mess it up? Do you understand what I mean? Thanks!🌹
Amy Anna oooo good question. My books are one sided, and I always put thick paper between the pages whenever I use something liquid. Maybe you can try on one of the blank pages in the front or back of the book
Just wondered...... After I blend my polychromos coloured sky with low odour mineral spirits, is it possible to add a layer of albrecht durer watercolour (method:using a wet brush gather colour off the tip of the pencil)?
Good question Kim! I would use a piece of scrap paper (mentioned!) and give it a shot first--I have no idea what the outcome will be. Not sure if it will create an impenetrable surface being oil.
I have a Panasonic Electric pencil sharpener from 1976...It was a high school graduation present to myself! I absolutely love it!
Those things never die! Unbelievable how they seem to stay as sharp as the day we got them! They don’t make quality products like this anymore. Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely love my white pens and my black ones they can turn so so onto well done!!
Thank you so much for this video.my father did the original coppertone girl,and have talented artists in my family.Now at sixty and retired I have the time to learn how.
Been having issues with sharpeners all these tips are great.Thanks again.
The "spirits" seems to be the best. Thank you for sharing this with us. I'm just beginning and the things you shared helped me a great deal. Thank you! Kevin - Australia.
So Dea, I use OMS (Gamsol) on all my pics, that's how I blend. I got a dauber bottle. Fill it so the end stays wet but no spills and travels well. I used to use a tortillion but now I use the end of a colorless blender pen that I keep wet with gamsol. Just wipe it off on a piece of paper between colors. I lightly sand it when it needs it. You can pull the nib up to get more use out of it. So now you know my secred.😂😂😂 Great video as always my dear.
That's BRILLIANT!! I may have to make a video on that and tell the world what a genius you are!
Dea Lenihan I'm lazy I don't burnish....the gamsol lets me blend quickly....I actually look forward to it don't know what endorphins it makes my brain give off but it does 😂I use Le Plume & Prismacolor colorless blender pens. I have tried all sorts of pens (I have others but these are my fav). I just toss them when I wear them down. I pretty much tortillions to blend my pastel pencils. Have you been drawing during the this time of Rona?
This was one of my favourite videos on blending and tools! Thanks to artists like you, sharing your knowledge, it helps us amateurs to learn and become better artists ourselves!
My goodness Kimmie--what a lovely comment and I am just seeing this NOW! I appreciate you watching and commenting very much--and I will no longer rely on CZcams to notify me--I will LOOK! XO
Excellent tutorial and very well explained with patience. Thanks and I'll be tuning in more.
That's great to hear James! Glad you're here and thank you! xo
My local Ace Hardware store had the Faber castell, prisma sharpeners and the prismacolor blending pencils ( only a few in stock ) so I picked up all of them to save shipping costs and have them so quickly!
Happy camper !!
Oooo lucky duck!
I love how you demonstrate!
Thank you Dea . I feel that you were very explicit as far as the details where you used these basic tools .I am so happy that you showed us how vital these tools are in so many situations which we have not yet experienced or overlooked .. I personally also need a lighted magnifying glass at times when the details are so minute or overlapping that I have to check the drawings more carefully..lol.I am sure my eyes are partially a factor ... I enjoyed the tips as to the basic types of blenders and how they serve different purposes and effects . I also learnt something new as I never saw a Giottos Rocket before , .it reminds me of a small bellows or nasal aspirator ,. ..lol.
It DOES PP! Thank you--I use a magnifier occasionally myself!
Thank you for tips I am finding for blending techniques and you solve my problem.
Jasmine Hawkins thank you for telling me the video was helpful. Have a nice weekend. 😊
If you use a marker pen over a wax pencil you may permently clog the marker pen.
The Derwent SuperPoint Manual Helical crank shaft sharpener (large size), is also fantastic for pencils of barrels ranging in size up to 9mm, with extendable front plate and self-feeding mechanism, sliding reservoir for shavings, desk clamp if needed and autostop :) (there is a mini version and I've heard it's not as sturdy or good, but it does the job). Its amazing how everyone has their different (and same) 'go to's for art and creativity :)
Yes! Someone told me about the Derwent first and I ended up at CW Pencil Enterprises in NYC and ended up getting the Mitsubishi there.
Dea I have the same Panasonic pencil sharpener, although my light went out. But it has an auto stop feature too. Thank you for this video. I'm starting a list for myself of things other Colorist's treasure so I can try them out. Because not every product works together or on the same paper. Have a nice day. 🌷🌷🌷
So true! Not sure how I missed this! Thank you for commenting. xo
I take a sheet of card stock and lay down a swatch of color and then write the name and the number next to it. I have done it with my Copics, all my ink pads, and my colored pencil. That way I can just pull out my "chart" and see what the color looks like before using it on an art project.
Very good idea Debbie! xo
Great info for everyone. .every and any time !
Thank you so much Richard! xo
Dea , .nice to know your looking at the comments so often ! Thanks for the heads up and keep your videos coming. There very helpful !
:D
Awesome video Dea! Some of your favorites are my favorites too!
Thank you Robin! That is great to know! xo
Great video! I use a old makeup brush all the time, but I might need to look into the blower thing. I love the Mona Lisa to blend with the prismas.
The blower is great for serious art too. I also use it to clean lenses on my camera and my laptop keyboard. Thanks Andrea!
Woooooo 😀I love all these accessories too! Finally- after hearing so much about the Tombow Mono Zero pen erasers, I got both the small round and rectangular ones! In this day and age, where many people are selling 'private label' products and rebranding them (or just stating 'unbranded'), I took a chance and got some 'cheapies' from China on eBay. They were described exactly the same, even the image had 'Tombow' on it, though often they just use that for reference purposes, it just lacked the name 'brand' in the item title. Much to my surprise- they WERE the real deal. I really don't know how they do it, $12 for 2 eraser pens and 2 refills for each (free international shipping). It does pay to shop around and maybe take a risk especially as the 'branded items' - tombow mono zero erasers were ridiculously priced here in Australia (as many things are) - one 'branded' round (2.3mm) mono eraser pen (no refills) was listed at $45+ ?! 😳 if had gone that way, I would have paid up to $100 for the 2 erasers and refills! Very happy Chappy about this 😊 and also love the natural mineral spirits and the Signo Uni-ball Mitsubishi Gel pen. Thanks for this - as you may have gathered from my comments on your other videos, I've been experiencing overwhelm and needing to stop and 'breathe a bit; getting back to some basics and actually taking the time to learn my mediums before 'tossing it in' simply because I kept hearing ' this pencil brand is better; you must have this or that or you won't 'succeed' - of course everyone is different and entitled to what works for them and their opinions but essentially it does come down to us, as individuals as to what we enjoy IF we take the time to understand our mediums and accessories- so, thank you, another great video 🌹lots more to 'binge watch' 🤗
Yes! Steve Martin said once that everyone asked him how to get an agent, and how to get gigs and how to make money--and he said "how about focusing on how to get GOOD." XO
I love blenders as well :) All types :D And again, another great video :)
I have grown to prefer Mona Lisa, but I can not give up my Gamsol completely lol. On occasion, I break out 91% Isopropyl alcohol :) I have some scrap paper, but my grandsons love it lol SO I keep me a 5x8 Mixed Media Sketchbook :)
Thanks Mark! That Turpenoid is amazing with Prismas!
Oooo alcohol! I have to try!
mark brown, you mentioned that you use 91% isopropyl alcohol sometimes, normally I just use my lighter colored pencils to blend with, but....have a coloring book that has Createspace paper and I'm finding that I'm having a hard time getting my colors to layer and blend like I'm use to. Do you have any tips for someone who hasn't used such things before? I really don't want to have to break down and buy anything else unless I have to, so if the 91% will work, I'm willing to give it a try!
Great video! I love seeing other people favorites. My favorite thing is a uni colored pencil sharpener. It's small and just looks like a cheap sharpener but it works wonders. I have been able to sharpen pencils with crooked leads and pencils with problem leads that keep breaking. It makes a small but very sharp point on the pencil. It's hard to find, I got mine on JetPens.
Ooo thank you Debbie--I've got to try it! xo Love JetPens
Very handy tips! Thank you!
You're welcome! Glad they are useful!
Wonderful, so helpful, thank you, Jane
Glad to hear it Jane! Thank you. xo
Nice tips. I am sort of interested in trying Gamsol, but i'm not sure because of the fumes and i have a few very interactive cats that are around all the time. I also have the same Panasonic Sharpener. It was my fathers from the '70s or '80s.
No--the cats should probably be in another room during blending. My sharpener is from my dad too!
Love this video I learned so much.
Thank you so much for saying! Not sure why I am just being notified of these comments now--I have to pay more attention and actually LOOK! xo
Another great video of tips xo
Thank you so much Iryan--so glad they are helpful! xo
I love blending pencils! A must have! A good sharpener! Good for the pencil, good for me! Make up brush is a neat idea! I like that! Always have to have a white gel pen, too! I have a nice pencil eraser for the little areas. I have a pile of index cards that I use for my little "palate" to help me choose which colors I will use in a particular picture I am working on. :) Your list of tools is such good advice! I love your videos! Have a GREAT weekend!
Thank you thank you! I'm glad you think the list is a good one. Have a great weekend right back. xo!
Awesome video and very informative!!! :D :D
Kiss My Art thank you very much! ❤️
Kiss My Art totally agree
This is a very informative video, wonderful job!!! One question I have is, where can I buy odorless turpanoid? Thanks
Soooo sorry for such a delay! The odorless turpenoid and Gamsol is listed below the video. I will pay more attention to comments--thank you so much for watching! xo
Spot on with the things that I love as well. Which one of your books is this page from?
Oh good! Glad you think so. This is from Coloring Dreams. xo
@DeaLenihan, How do you get such a fine point on the blending stump and what sort of pressure do you use when blending, for instance, as in the mushroom here?
Great video! funny enough I use the manual cheap plastic or metal sharpeners for my prismas, I found they dont break the core and they are pretty easy to get in any supplies store :)
Do the liquid blender seep through the paper? that would be my major concern
The Turpenoid does temporarily seem to wet the paper, but there is no damage.
I have a suggestion for a video tutorial if you haven't already done one, Dea. I would be interested in seeing how you color animal fur and/or human hair. I should probably go through and check your uploads in case you've already done a fur/hair tutorial.
Enjoyed the video! I really must get one of those Tombow erasers. I have Pentel Clic erasers and they work great for me, but that Tombow is so slender, it would be really great for getting into tiny spaces. I get a little frustrated when I erase more than I intend because my eraser is a little too big for tiny spaces. Thanks for the great tips. Love my blending stumps/tortillions.
Crystal thank you! I have done animal fur--but a quicky kind of trick only...I really need to do one that is more legit. I've also done hair, but only one color. Here you go! And thank you for the nice feedback! xo Hair: czcams.com/video/gLbqgVAWDqQ/video.html Fur: czcams.com/video/F2Y2Oj7OkIM/video.html
Dea Lenihan You're always welcome, Dea and thank YOU for sharing your talent, skills and knowledge with us! I'll check out that video now. I've been working on a fox and he looks ok, but I might benefit from watching how someone else does animal fur. ☺
Muah! More fur to come!
Beautiful! I see you used the TURPENOID? And it made the mushroom POP! Gorgeous and so real looking! Do you only use TURPENOID? I’m trying to buy some online, and I want the exact same thing. But I’m getting like -“LIGHT” or “BRUSH CLEANER” or I get “for OILS”? So can you tell me the exact same as what you used? Thanks! I just love your coloring! 😁♥️
Yes that stuff works crazy good with the Prismas. Here is a link for all different sizes for the Odorless Turpenoid--the exact one I used...and thanks--I am going to list this under the video: www.jerrysartarama.com/art-paints/oil-color-paints-and-mediums/weber-permalba-oil-colors-and-mediums/weber-turpenoid-and-turpenoid-natural
I just bought 8 ounces, is that good enough?
I've had my little 4oz. bottle you saw in the video for a few years! You'll be fine. :) Have fun! Tell me what you think.
Dea Lenihan I have the Odorless Turpenoide and I’m getting ready to apply this. I have a question-IF I use this and there is another picture on the back of the picture I use the Turpenoide on, what happens to the picture on the other side? Am I going to mess it up? Do you understand what I mean? Thanks!🌹
Amy Anna oooo good question. My books are one sided, and I always put thick paper between the pages whenever I use something liquid. Maybe you can try on one of the blank pages in the front or back of the book
Guess I will find out in the future
I am so sorry that I did not see this sooner. Let me know what you were looking for! xo
I love the way it blended with the "Gamsol"? Sorry I'm learning
VIVI NANISEB yes there is so much! Gambol is just a name brand of odorless turpentine/paint thinner. My fave too for brights...gorgeous!
VIVI NANISEB and no sorry! I love hearing from you! 💕
Thank you.... I really lovvvvvve the way it looks blended
VIVI NANISEB I agreeee!
Just wondered...... After I blend my polychromos coloured sky with low odour mineral spirits, is it possible to add a layer of albrecht durer watercolour (method:using a wet brush gather colour off the tip of the pencil)?
Good question Kim! I would use a piece of scrap paper (mentioned!) and give it a shot first--I have no idea what the outcome will be. Not sure if it will create an impenetrable surface being oil.
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