Thanks Marty. My daughter will be working on a portfolio in her high school art class and we are gathering a few watercolor supplies. I knew I could count on your guidance! These will work great for her and not break the budget! Our family really appreciates your videos! Thanks again!
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+Denise Chapel Thank you very much Denise. Glad to hear they're helping. These and the Mondeluz are really my biggest surprises in the past 6 months when it comes to watercolor pencils. These are affordable and the quality seems great. Hope you have an AWEOME day! - Marty
@ohsillymelly8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reviewing these! I'm glad you liked them and that you didn't waste your money, so to speak. I love my set as well and was surprised about the color vibrancy. Since these aren't the most expensive or higher end pencils, I didn't expect them to deliver so well. I think for mid-range pencils, these might be the best ones I've tried. I bought mine used and they're "old" so to speak, but they've not lost any in quality. As someone else suggested, would love to see you working with watercolor pencils, any really!
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+ohm Thank you and these were really fun to try out. These really do surpass expectations! - Marty
@Bethanywi4 жыл бұрын
Wow I just realized how old this video is, thank you! I got my 72 pack yesterday and wasn't really sure how to use watercolor pencils, and I wanted to know if they were good. Thank you for this!
@owingsart4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@HanNguyen-cr3rr8 жыл бұрын
Thank for your review, the video is very high quality and detail than many before and music made me remember about coloring book color clips around youtube, combine of all is very interesting ! I love to see your rating in more clips, that made us a great reference when choose a branch to go.
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+Hân Nguyễn Thank you Han. I appreciate the feedback. Have a great day! - Marty
@AlexandrosMakrisSketchtherapy8 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos, because you have a simple, yet effective way of reviewing art supplies (and quite objective since it is your money). Have you ever thought of reviewing 'Sanguine/Sepia' pencils ? (lyra, Cretacolor, Conte a Paris, Koh-I-Noor, Faber Castell). Also, mentioning the differences between sanguine & colored pencils (chemical composition, ingredients etc) would be nice too. Thanks Owings & keep it up!
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+Alexandros Makris Hi Alexandros - Great ideas. I think you just added another item to my list. I use Sanguine/Sepia, but never reviewed them alone. Thank you! - Marty
@MsVanorak3 жыл бұрын
I think they are connected to the sportswear brand. they are the parent company of giotto art supplies and daler rowney too.
@rebeccasharp79248 жыл бұрын
Great! Pencils are not cheap so I want to take good care of mine. Thanks for the help!
@judybrown91758 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you so much for the ranking at the end. I purchased the Caran d'asch set and am loving the quality so much. You are spot on as I knew you'd be. Best regards from Michigan.
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+Judy Brown Absolutely! Happy you like the new format. Yes, Caran d'Ache are simply the best. - Marty
@suchitrashrivastav7452 жыл бұрын
Very nicely explained in terms of value of money vs quality colours.
@owingsart2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much
@lunafrost76777 жыл бұрын
I think I've got every colour in this set... I'm not sure. But I've got one of those wooden multi-shelved boxes, so it seems about right if there are only 70 something pencils in the set. It was inherited from my dad, and they're still going so I would definitely recommend them. I can't say much about how well they work with water from personal experience but I do know they work really well just as pencils. I mostly watched this video just to see what someone else said about them.
@owingsart7 жыл бұрын
Hi Luna - Thanks for checking out the video and your Dad has great taste. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. ~Marty
@O2BSoLucky8 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are so thorough, Thankyou.
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+O2BSoLucky Thank you! Have a great day! - Marty
@Shannonishere8 жыл бұрын
I have been thinking of purchasing these watercolor pencils. I really like the Lyra pens/markers I have tried so far. They seem to be a very good brand. Thanks for the review Marty. :)
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+Shannon Sand For sure Shannon. These are pretty good. I think like other German products, they tend to invest a little more in the quality. - Marty
@Shannonishere8 жыл бұрын
True, I was thinking these might be good for adult coloring books. I like the vibrancy you got in the colors.
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
Shannon Sand Yeah, these would be good. - Marty
@noxmoonyisadork7 жыл бұрын
They may not have dissolved the best but those colours look gorgeous. Also, I like how they don't have a chalky feel to them. The normal polycolors are also very good. Thanks for the review Marty, really handy!
@owingsart7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind remarks. And I agree. These are really a decent value if you consider comparable wc pencils.
@christiniapeake1498 жыл бұрын
I may have to try these
@Annaconda19844 жыл бұрын
I just got myself 2 sets (Koh i noor Mondeluz 36 for around 20 euros and one by Faber Castell Albrecht Dürer 24 for around 30euros). The reds have a great pigmentation for the czech pencils. Faber Castell I havent tried out yet, they look sooo good...i need to get better paper...
@owingsart4 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@lauraarellano19588 жыл бұрын
Another great review! 👍 Lots of great information!
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+Art Class Thanks for watching! - Marty
@positivenergylife6 жыл бұрын
Wow great results for 20+$ pencils!
@owingsart6 жыл бұрын
:-) Not too bad.
@Criscosta8 жыл бұрын
I´m pretty happy with this test, Marty. They seems to be really excellent! Loved the review! :)
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+Cris Costa These are really nice paints Cris. :-) Hope you are having a great, great week. - Marty
@Criscosta8 жыл бұрын
:)
@LJP123308 жыл бұрын
thank you
@halinav8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review!
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+Galina V. Sure! Thank you for taking the time to thank me. - Marty
@amicamiabella8 жыл бұрын
Hi Marty, did you use another camera? The video quality is amazing, a crystal clear picture! I also enjoyed the more detailed review and the picture in picture feature. Regarding the pencils i'm a bit surprised. You rated them better than i would have expected! I only tested one Lyra Aquarelle pencil, a dark red, and i was a bit disappointed because the pigment didn't dissolve that well. Now that i have watched your video i recognize that the colours are pretty intense though and in your drawing demonstration they look fantastic. There don't seem to be any streaks. The 'regular' Lyra Polycolor pencils are among my favourite pencils. Maybe i will give the watercolour pencils another try...
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+Anja Meurer Hi Anja - I agree with you about the pigment dissolving, so I only gave it a 6.5 on that. It's not that they're bad art dissolving, just not as good Faber-Castell or Caran d'Ache. Other areas were very good though and so overall, I was impressed by these. The camera's are the same, so I really think it is KZfaq and the end-users bandwidth that really determines quality. Also in the lower right hand corner you can set it to higher resolution. I film everything in HD at 1080p so it should be crystal clear. :-) I received your email. Thank you and I will respond quickly. Have a great evening! -Marty
@floppychicken688 жыл бұрын
Great Review! Answered all of my questions and will now buy some for my significant other... Cheers,
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+floppychicken68 Happy it helped. - Marty
@francescamarrollo39315 жыл бұрын
Very great video! Even though quite some time has passed now, I wanted to try to ask you an opinion on which one you found "better" between Staedtler's Ergosoft and Lyra Rembrandt. In the video it seems to me that the colour are quite similar in vibrance, but the ergosoft dissolve slightly better, is it true? And what about lightfastness and hardness of the lead? The thing is, I've got a set of twelve Ergosoft that introduced me to the joys of watercolour pencils, but all the pencils are worn out now, so I wanted to buy a new set of 24 or 36 colours. I enjoyed the ergosoft very much, but I wanted to try something of a little better quality, so I was thinking about trying the Lyra out. I use the pencils in combination with watercolour, so for what I do, I like very vibrant colours and a very soft lead. My dream would actually be a Caran d'Ache Supracolor Soft set, but they are very expensive...!
@mypandapaints58548 жыл бұрын
Hey Marty! Thanks for the review video as usual. I was wondering, will you be doing an illustration using mostly Watersoluble pencils? It would be excellent to watch you use some of the the penciled you have gathered.
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+My Panda Paints That sounds like a great idea. I'll try to get to it soon. Thank you as always!!! - Marty
@tommysheridan44476 жыл бұрын
I have these
@nanezferrer35658 жыл бұрын
have you ever tried the lyra's polycolor
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+Nanez ferrer Hi Nanez - Thanks for note. Yes and I've reviewed them on the channel, here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n5iBi5qCzdTXpJc.html
@ms.fujikato25194 жыл бұрын
Thx for showing about this pencils. I have a question : Csn you make a review about aquarell colour set of 12 from Giotto Stilnovo? Bye
@owingsart4 жыл бұрын
I haven't found them?
@ms.fujikato25194 жыл бұрын
@@owingsart, You can find them on Amazon. They are an Italian brand. Greeting from Germany 🙋♀️
@robertking30698 жыл бұрын
love this video Marty im looking at new art supplies i think im going with inktense by derwent and maybe the remebrant polycolors also could you do a review on the Spectrum aqua markers?
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+Robert King Hi Robert - The Spectrums are on my list already, I just have to get to them. I'd recommend exploring other water soluble pencils, depending on what you're going to use them for. The Derwent Inktense are NOT lightfast for the most part. You can test them yourself, but I've been testing them for the last few years and they fade quickly in the light. For sketchbooks though, they work fine. - Marty
@robertking30698 жыл бұрын
Thanks marty! for the input!
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
Robert King Absolutely. Thank you for the question and comments.
@robertking30698 жыл бұрын
+Owings Art youre welcome Marty :)
@eienbeau7 жыл бұрын
Marty, how does this Lyra aquarell compare with Koh-i-noor mondeluz? which one would you prefer?
@owingsart7 жыл бұрын
I like the Mondeluz a bit better. It's colors are more vibrant and lightfast.
@Ihatepandas14 жыл бұрын
Lightfastness TBD??? And that is?
@owingsart4 жыл бұрын
They are okay.
@TanyaOwens6 жыл бұрын
have you reviewed the Lyra duo brush pens - watercolour? Interested in knowing your thoughts, especially compared to Tombow. thanks
@ArtJunkie8 жыл бұрын
hi MaRty Nice pencils I have Lyra s Watercolor Crayons and Love them Im sure i would love these too. But after a vaction i am on a spending freeze :} Shannon
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+Art Junkie Hi Shannon - Thanks for the note. Where'd you go on vacation? - Marty
@ArtJunkie8 жыл бұрын
Rivera Maya Mexico Barcelo Resort AWESOME
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+Art Junkie Sounds....warm and nice. Lucky! I'll have to try the crayons sometime, you're the second person to mention them. - Marty
@ArtJunkie8 жыл бұрын
they are highly pigmented. smooth and creamy and fun
@yuju06118 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing lots of informations 😃
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+王譽儒 You are welcome. - Marty
@rebeccasharp79248 жыл бұрын
Great video. What is your favorite sharpener and where do you get it? I'm just getting started in pencils, I have Inktense pencils and I am afraid to sharpen them because I don't want to waste any
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+REBECCA SHARP Hi Rebecca - I use two types of hand sharpeners the most. Both are German. I use the Alvin DUX inkwell sharpener. And the M&R sharpener. Here is a link to my video on them: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9uDfJaSmbnLkmQ.html
@rebeccasharp79248 жыл бұрын
+Owings Art - Awesome! I just found you from watching Lindsey "The Frugal Crafter". I love color pencils- never thought of using them- they are so much fun!
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
REBECCA SHARP Thank you!
@SuperFlawless98 жыл бұрын
Dang it my brother, why you gotta upload so late? I got school in the morning. ;D Nice review like always and can't wait for the giveaway contest!
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+SuperFlawless9 Ha! I know it man, but all the new editing and changes make posting take longer. I could go LoFi, but then people complain. :-) Word.
@mariaraqueloliver90148 жыл бұрын
excelente video! gracias por la información. Martí!
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mariaraquel.
@mariaraqueloliver90148 жыл бұрын
Si tengo los Policromos en lápiz. Pero quería preguntarte en lápiz acuarelables cuáles eran los mejores en cuanto a pigmentos y luz. En acuarelas tipi pastillas estoy entre Winsor and Newton o Van ghot. Vi las Kuretake y los colores son excelentes. Podrías recomendarme alguna de ellas? Saludos Martín!
@soliferi8 жыл бұрын
could you compare watercolour pencils as pencils? im trying to choose a set for adding colour to sketches and want to keep it to minimal tools to carry. i have a few Durer, Derwent water and 1! Mondeluz (i have no idea what i've done but i regret it). i already don't like the derwent because they're chalky. my favourite pencils are Derwent artists (probably 'vintage' version now). anyway do you think this would be worth a comparison? versatility/colour options suitable for sketching people even? I'm torn between the Durer and Mondeluz but i'e never tried many (have inktense blocks but they can be too opaque and messy).
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
If you search my videos you will find a comparison vid I did some time ago, but the bottom line is you have two really good wc pencils, but the Faber-Castell Albrecht-Durer should be your first choice in my opinion. 👍👍😃😃
@soliferi8 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) I think you're right! the Mondulez seem too fluorescent too and as a pencil uneven in colour. but i may end up with both eventually lol.
@oneblessedmom7 жыл бұрын
Hi Marty! Great review as always! Would you recommend these over the Koh i noor Mondeluz which you have also reviewed? I am kind of debating which to get between the two. Thanks!
@owingsart7 жыл бұрын
Geez, that's tough. I think I'd give the edge to Mondeluz though. I liked them very much. :-)
@oneblessedmom7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I thought so too =)
@owingsart7 жыл бұрын
Marichelle Falqueza Sure, anytime.
@rhondamagee74598 жыл бұрын
thank you Marty :) I have never heard of this brand, before today :) where did you get that Mobius sharpener? I can only find the one with one hole in it hmm, thank you :)
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+Rhonda Magee Hi Rhonda - Here is a link to the Mobius sharpener I use: amzn.to/1SAsgGa
@rhondamagee74598 жыл бұрын
well, thank you Marty :)
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
Rhonda Magee Surely!
@rhondamagee74598 жыл бұрын
:)
@ekaterinamironova37968 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot! very useful)
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
+Kate Mironova Sure Kate - Thanks for the note. - Marty
@mariaraqueloliver90148 жыл бұрын
tengo Caran dache crayon. Pero en Argentina aún no llegan los museum aquarell pencil. quisiera tener en lápiz aquarell. Me recomiendas lyra? muchas gracias
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
Saludos Mariaraquel - Los de Lyra son buenos, pero no tan bueno como Ceran d' Ache . ¿Ha tratado de lápices de Faber - Castell Polychromo ? ¡Espero que esto ayude! Marty ~
@mariaraqueloliver90148 жыл бұрын
Si los tengo y son geniales-Pero mi pregunta era sobre lápices acuarelables cual es el mejor en cuanto a pigmento y luz,Muchas gracias
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
Mariaraquel Oliver Los mejores lápices de acuarela all-around son Faber -Castell Albrecht Durer , pero los mejores lápices de acuarela en el mundo son Caran d' Ache Museo de la acuarela .
@mariaraqueloliver90148 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias y a ti cual prefieres?
@owingsart8 жыл бұрын
Hay tantos grandes trabajos por ahí hoy en día, pero si usted puede encontrarlos usted debe tratar de Stillman y Birn Alfa o cuadernos de la serie Zeta . Si necesita sólo unas cuadras de papel de acuarela que debe tratar los arcos 300 lb , Fabriano (que es excelente ) o simplemente tratar de papel de acuarela de fluidos . Hoep eso ayuda.
@vitorianunes11827 жыл бұрын
it's not very good for watercolors
@owingsart7 жыл бұрын
I gave them a good rating. I thought they were pretty good. :-)
@judybrown91758 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you so much for the ranking at the end. I purchased the Caran d'asch set and am loving the quality so much. You are spot on as I knew you'd be. Best regards from Michigan.
@rebeccasharp79248 жыл бұрын
Great video. What is your favorite sharpener and where do you get it? I'm just getting started in pencils, I have Inktense and I am afraid to waste any by sharpen them.
@SuperFlawless98 жыл бұрын
+REBECCA SHARP Hello there Rebecca, I would recommend that you get M&R Brass Pencil Sharpeners or the Alvin Glass Inkwell Sharpener. Those sharpeners are made with the most premium German materials and work wonders on colored pencils. I am good friends with Marty so you can trust me. :)