Review: NEW Faber-Castell Pitt Artist DUAL Markers!!

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Жыл бұрын

Faber-Castell has come out with a new kind of Pitt Artist Pen! It's the Pitt Artist Pen Dual Marker! These markers have a large brush pen on one end and a 0.8mm fine nib on the other! I will be trying these out for the first time today, come see what I think!!
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Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Dual Marker at Jerry's- www.jerrysartarama.com/pitt-d...
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Ampersand Encausticbord- www.jerrysartarama.com/ampers...
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@queenria7 Жыл бұрын

[half way into the video] both tips are drawn from the same reservoir, but it could be that this particular pen has been stored vertically. Try wait a few days or so (while storing it horizontally like they are meant to be stored) and see if it resolves itself...

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!! I have been storing them horizontally, so I will give it another try in a day or two!

@queenria7 Жыл бұрын

@@CautionArtistatPlay The stores often get this wrong, so I thought that might be the case with this one... 😄 If storing horizontally doesn't help - Faber Castell have a really great customer service (at least here in Germany), so they would surely send you a new pen for free if you ask them!

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I always store my markers horizontally, and it makes me twitch if I walk into a store and see the markers stored vertically, lol. I just tested it since it's been over a week since I recorded this and it has lightened up some. So fingers crossed that's all it is. I don't know why I didn't think of that possibility when I first tried them! Lol

@ChristinaTodd1970 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was thinking

@90w30n 8 ай бұрын

I've been trying to decide on which Pitt pens/markers to buy, and your video helped: I want them all! Re the different colors, I've noticed that my Sakura Micron black and brown pens are different. Some are older, some are quite new, and age seems to make no difference. I wonder where the ink is made? I understand how the colors may vary, because humans are involved in the process, but I expect better for what we pay.

@cazkiwinz4300 Жыл бұрын

Wow… loved how you did the tree background… fascinating to watch, tyfs!❤

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, I'm glad you liked it! 😊

@rayne6737 Жыл бұрын

Love the mushroom. I’ve had Pitt pens forever and never knew to use that surface so that’s excellent to know, thanks.

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I tested a bunch of surfaces before I discovered how well it works on panel! It was a game changer for me!

@jackieojeda6101 Жыл бұрын

😊wow that is so awesome and I am amazed that your picture looks so much like a watercolor painting!! Lovely I just had to let you know! 👍👏👋💖

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you like it!! 😊

@moonlightgator 11 ай бұрын

You are so good with markers made me want to try them. I have pit pens on my mind for a few months now. I didn't know they have brush tips like that.

@CautionArtistatPlay 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm so glad to hear that my work inspires you!! Pitt Pens are fantastic!

@robyounce644 Жыл бұрын

Love the mushroom I have some Winsor and Newton watercolor markers. Seems like they are a lot like these. Never tried them on a Encaustic board! Thanks Shana!

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Rob!! 😊

@queenria7 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I loooove this mushroom painting you did with them!! Thank you for doing this review, I'm interested in these markers too. So far I have one test marker (color "sky blue", 146) that I received from Faber Castell for free (we have an online drawing forum here in Germany where a Faber Castell guy hangs out and answers our questions, and he offered to send out a few of these for testing ). I really like them too, although I don't have the "marker skills" yet to be able to use them like you do. I'll be excited to see more videos of you using these!! 😀

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

That's cool, sounds like that forum would be a great resource! I'm glad you were able to try one, they are a ton of fun! Can't wait to do more with them!

@mikepolo2887 11 ай бұрын

Impressive work with water-based markers!

@CautionArtistatPlay 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@DieterPrivate Жыл бұрын

Great tip on the panels! I now wonder if a stone paper would have similar results?

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

I think so! I have used them on sanded paper, and they worked really well, though it's a bit rough on the nibs. So really, anything that gives it more time before it absorbs into the surface is a bonus.

@MusingsFromTheDen 11 ай бұрын

I love the mushroom. 😊 I'm having great fun with my own Pitt Pens whilst watching this. 😊

@CautionArtistatPlay 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!! So glad to hear that you are having fun with your Pitt Pens!! 🥰

@leahevergreenart 11 ай бұрын

I only purchased two colours a couple of months ago to play with before I got more, and I love them. I love how I can water them down like watercolour markers and get such a strong colour and how it dries. Cause with being a mixed media artist sometimes once one layer dries I dont want to have it reactivate with my next layer and materials. Seeing how your Beige Red was coming out, i hope the ink settled and started to come out right for you.

@CautionArtistatPlay 11 ай бұрын

I love that about them too, they are really great for mixed media! The ink is coming out better than before but still a little darker. I also bought a new one to compare, and that one looks a bit different than the others, too! Lol It must just be how that particular color settles, but it's strange because I try to store them all the same way, horizontally. 🤷‍♀️ I just look at it as having a wider variety haha.

@leahevergreenart 11 ай бұрын

@@CautionArtistatPlay it could just be the pigment and yes that is a good way to look at it, a wider range :)

@dew1_rosal14 Жыл бұрын

Great video and beautiful drawing. I have some original Pitt pens but have trouble blending them. It could be the surface I use. Did you use water on the brush and cotton swab to blend it?

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

I use water very sparingly, if at all. They are juicy enough on this surface and don't sink into the surface too fast, which makes it easier to blend things out. Surface means everything with these. It took me a long time to find the right surface, and then I tried them on the Ampersand Encausticbord, and it's now my favorite surface for Pitt Pens!

@nancyloomis3046 Жыл бұрын

Love the art! I also love the Ampersand boards, but they're not cheap so I try to be purposeful when I buy them or I look for them on sale. 😊

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

Thank you! They do have some pretty good sales running sometimes, and it's definitely a good time to buy them!

@teresamazotti1315 Жыл бұрын

This is great!! I have the whole wood box set of the Pitt Pens, hubby was generous 2 Birthdays ago. I just bought the set and I have not used the encaustic bords, so I got a couple of them!! Thank you for the awesome demonstration!! ❤❤

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Teresa! I hope you enjoy your set and like working on the encausticbords when you get them! They are fantastic to paint on with acrylics too, very versatile!!

@teresamazotti1315 Жыл бұрын

@@CautionArtistatPlay I appreciate you sharing the info!!

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

I was so excited when I found out about these, there was no way I wasn't going to spread the good news with all my art friends! Lol

@teresamazotti1315 Жыл бұрын

@@CautionArtistatPlay you are awesome!!

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

So are you!! Thank you for always being so supportive of my channel!! 💖

@lpr7507 10 ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks for the great video! Loved the drawing at the end.... and the Q-Tip trick! I just got the 30 set (found it on sale!) and I was wondering if you had any suggestions for papers to use with those markers?. I find that watercolour paper might work a bit better than mixed media paper but I'm no specialist! :) p.-s. I also tried the Beige Red markers in the set, mine is exactly the same color on both sides. And it appears to be much lighter than the one you have.

@CautionArtistatPlay 10 ай бұрын

Hey there! Thanks for watching! As far as paper goes, I have had pretty good luck using Pitt Pens on Arches Hot Press watercolor paper. You can see a piece that I did on the paper here! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7xnnciC19TDYn0.html It still doesn't blend as well as they do on panel, but I think it's my favorite as far as paper goes when using them. They also blend surprisingly well on sanded paper, but that wears the nibs down. I bought another one of the Beige Red markers, and it's the same color on both ends, but still slightly different than either of the colors on the one in this video and slightly different than the original Pitt Pens, so I don't know what's going on. 😂. The darker end of the one in this video has lightened because I have made sure to store it properly (I think the ink may have run to one end before I got it). But it still isn't exactly like the other end. Now I just have a wide variety of shades for that one color, haha.

@LanaGloschatArt 4 ай бұрын

This turned out great. Have you tried any other surfaces with these? I recently got a 10 pack and have been experimenting a bit. 😊

@CautionArtistatPlay 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I haven't played with the Pitt Artist Dual on other surfaces yet. But when I first started using the regular Pitt Artist Pens, I tried them on any surface I could get my hands on before settling on this one. They worked alright on Arches Hot Pressed Watercolor Paper and also worked surprisingly well on sanded paper, though the sanded paper is tough on the nibs. They are also fun to play with on Yupo. They can be a ton of fun! I hope you have a blast with them! 🙂

@LanaGloschatArt 4 ай бұрын

Great idea… I don’t think of yupo 🤯. Love your channel. Let me know if you would ever want to do some sort of collaboration… I’ve always wanted to work with other artists❤

@CautionArtistatPlay 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I love your channel, too! A collaboration could be a lot of fun!! 😊

@Paintsplash4 4 ай бұрын

I bought the landscape set of the original Pitt brush pens. The sky blue was closer to Indanthrene. I've seen sky blue swatched and it wasn't the same color as mine. I'd say they screwed up the ink. I'm wondering if it's an ongoing problem.

@CautionArtistatPlay 4 ай бұрын

Weird!! Maybe there have been some mix-ups at the factory. Others here gave suggested that maybe they weren't stored horizontally like they should be, and all the ink ran to the nib, making it darker. But it's a whole different hue, it would definitely suggest some sort of mix-up.

@judithf9297 11 ай бұрын

Hello Shana, I love your videos, your work and personality,just so enjoyable to watch. You are so talented!The mushroom is so nice,very realistic. I would like to ask you,if I can’t use a board,because I have to print line work, what is the best paper you would recommend for these pens? I don’t have the dual, I have the regular Pitt pens and I love them, but I realize they need a different kind of paper than regular watercolor or marker paper. Thank you so much

@CautionArtistatPlay 11 ай бұрын

Hello Judith, Thank you very much! A lot of people like using Yupo for marker work in order to get smoother blends. Yupo is 100% polypropylene, so it has a non obsorbant surface that allows for blending but can still be printed on. It can also be wiped clean with water if you aren't a fan of the work and you can reuse it after. If you do like the work, though, I recommend spraying it with Krylon UV Clear so it stays permanent and is protected from light and water damage. I have also had pretty good success using Arches Hot Press water color paper. The blends aren't as smooth, but it still works really well. I have a video here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7xnnciC19TDYn0.html that shows me working on a piece with Pitt Pens on Arches. I hope this helps! Thank you so much for watching.

@judithf9297 11 ай бұрын

@@CautionArtistatPlay Thank you Shana, I am familiar with Yupo,and I have it because I dabbled some in alcohol inks. I like Arches HP, but that would not be hard on the brush tip? I will try that and also there is a 80lb or even 100lb Hammermill very smooth paper I use for alcohol markers,maybe that would work too?

@CautionArtistatPlay 11 ай бұрын

I didn't really have any issues with the nibs on Arches Hot Press, but then again, I switched to panel shortly after, so I haven't done a ton of marker pieces on it since. As far as the Hammermill, I have some of their card stock and didn't have good luck with Pitt Pens on it, the blending wasn't as smooth as I'd like, and the paper got damaged easily with layering, at least in my experience with it. Water-based markers are a lot harder on paper than alcohol-based markers because alcohol evaporates a lot faster and doesn't sink into the paper the same way. But for me, it's a trade-off since water-based lightfast and alcohol-based markers by nature are not. That's why once I discovered using them on panel, I fell in love! It was a lot of trial and error trying to find a good surface for them! Lol. They also work fantastically well on sanded paper. However, that definitely is rough on the nibs! Lol

@judithf9297 11 ай бұрын

@@CautionArtistatPlay Thank you Shana and I know what you mean, alcohol markers blend much easier,they behave easier,but then water based give different results. I guess each have their place. But the Pitt markers because it’s an ink,it’s still better than regular watercolor markers.

@CautionArtistatPlay 11 ай бұрын

Yeah, I love Pitt Pens. They're fantastic once you get the hang of them!

@pw1669 6 күн бұрын

I saw another video on them that said the same thing. She said that when she started writing with it, the color difference went away.

@CautionArtistatPlay 6 күн бұрын

That's good to know!

@gardeniainbloom812 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for binging these to our attention. I'm not seeing them for sale in the UK at all nor on Cult Pens.

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

Hey there! Here is the listing on Cult Pens for open stock: cultpens.com/en-us/products/faber-castell-pitt-artist-pen-dual-marker

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

And sets cultpens.com/search?q=Pitt+artist+dual

@gardeniainbloom812 Жыл бұрын

@@CautionArtistatPlay Thank you so much. not sure why they didnt appear when i searched. lol

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

No problem! I just put the link in the description of the video, too, in case others have trouble finding it!!

@michelleh9685 Жыл бұрын

Jacksons in the UK recently had a special on them too, I'm in Australia & am currently waiting on my set to arrive

@sassyQueen-cr5dq 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful painting! I just bought an old set of big pit pens because they had discontinued these a long time ago. They were used to do stamping with. Anyway maybe I should have waited as they were 50.00 for 15 of them with only the big brush nib. I had bought some clearance a very long time ago and loved using them on paper. So I think you wil love them on paper. I guess I should be glad because they are bringing them back. Just wondering if I got robbed by purchasing the old ones.

@CautionArtistatPlay 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Oh man, that's kind of a bummer. But as long as the old ones are working well, and you still enjoy them, it wasn't a total waste. You had no way of knowing they were going to release these! And since these are available open stock, you can get them as single colors to either add to your collection or replace the old ones if you use them up!

@sassyQueen-cr5dq 5 ай бұрын

@@CautionArtistatPlay , Yes I love them. I was devastated when they stopped making the big ones 10 years ago. The big ones are wonderful. I am watching many of your other videos. I really enjoy your work. So please keep them coming when you have time. Do you sell your art for a living? Sorry for asking but you keep talking about a studio. So I am definitely curious.

@CautionArtistatPlay 5 ай бұрын

No trouble, I don't mind answering questions. Thanks for asking! I do sell my artwork, I'm not making a full living at it yet, though. I have an at home art studio where I do most of my creating and filming, so that's what you will hear me refer to in my videos. I also work part-time as a pharmacy technician.

@sassyQueen-cr5dq 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for responding. Hopefully one day you make a living at it. Have a nice evening.

@CautionArtistatPlay 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I hope so, too. You have a lovely evening as well!

@LisaMarieFord Жыл бұрын

Question: is the gel pen lightfast? I haven’t really looked into those because I thought they were not, but I see a lot of artists using them for highlights when they don’t sell the artwork.

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

I can't speak for all gel pen brands, but the Uniball Signo is supposed to be. This is from Uniball's website: "Featured in all uniball pens and most prominently the SIGNO series, Super Ink™ is an archival-quality pigment ink that offers extraordinary levels of water, chemical, and light resistance." I don't know if there are specific ratings, though. I only ever use the white. One reason people might be only using it in work they don't plan to sell is if they are using it with colored pencil. Because gel pen is water-based, it's not archival to use it over a wax/oil based medium like colored pencil because it may not adhere long term. But using it over ink and other water-based media should generally be fine.

@LisaMarieFord Жыл бұрын

@@CautionArtistatPlay Thank you kindly for the information. I sincerely appreciate it. I’ve liked the look they create, but never knew there was one. I might try one with Inktense or FC PITT Pens now.

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!!

@sushanart 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this review since I am thinking of buying them. Harder not to now! 😆❤ I wonder how these would work on a gel plate since people use alcohol inks, dyes and waterproof ink pads on gel plates. Have anyone tried it?

@CautionArtistatPlay 11 ай бұрын

I haven't tried them on a gel plate yet, but that's a really good idea!! I will have to try that sometime!

@annettefertitta6868 10 ай бұрын

It probably depends on what area you’re in but I e always heard that sanguine is produced (sang•win)

@CautionArtistatPlay 10 ай бұрын

Good to know! I don't recall if I have ever heard it pronounced out loud before, I have only read it, so I wasn't sure how to say it! Thanks!

@Becca-UK 10 ай бұрын

Awesome 👏 subscribed ❤

@CautionArtistatPlay 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I appreciate it! 😁

@suel4269 9 ай бұрын

I just got the 5 marker set from Blick. All 5 are 3 stars. No idea why I bought them but hope you will inspire me.

@CautionArtistatPlay 9 ай бұрын

I hope you end up loving them!

@suel4269 9 ай бұрын

Quick reply! My plan is to use them with Watercolor.

@CautionArtistatPlay 9 ай бұрын

Have you tried their Albrecht Durer Watercolor Markers? They are similar to these but wash out a lot more like a regular watercolor.

@suel4269 8 ай бұрын

@@CautionArtistatPlayI’ve never used markers before now.

@CautionArtistatPlay 8 ай бұрын

They can be a ton of fun!!

@lorianne4608 11 ай бұрын

They’re beautiful just the same

@CautionArtistatPlay 11 ай бұрын

I agree!

@rayne6737 Жыл бұрын

Quick question. Do you use anything specific to protect a finished piece?

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

I usually use a spray varnish, like Karmar Varnish, and it works really well!

@rayne6737 Жыл бұрын

@@CautionArtistatPlay Thanks!

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@markbond2539 3 ай бұрын

Nice drawing, very vibrant. I noticed that the swatches all look faded, as if they were done on cheap copy paper. Was that just the lighting? Other reviews also make these pens look like dollar tree makers. These pens only reach full chroma on treated surfaces like your gesso boards, or top of the line photo rag.

@CautionArtistatPlay 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! It may have been partially due to the lighting, but they do lighten a little when they dry on paper as some of the pigment sinks into the surface. That's another reason I prefer to use them on panel.

@ChristinaTodd1970 Жыл бұрын

What is encaustic board? Can you explain the texture?

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

It's a panel that is primed for encaustic painting (melted wax,) but it can be used for other things too. It has a nice even texture to it that's just slightly porous. So, it's not too rough, but just textured enough to grip things. It's like Gessobord but with slightly more texture. I love them. They are great to paint on, too!

@ChristinaTodd1970 Жыл бұрын

@@CautionArtistatPlay Thank you. It sounds wonderful

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

It is. It's my go-to surface right now!

@Crazytesseract Ай бұрын

On the pen, it says: waagerecht lagern • store horizontally This pen has India ink, and to distribute the pigment evenly, they must be stored horizontally. Some of the pens have been stored vertically for a long time, and therefore on one side it is lighter. One more thing: if you use the big brush side for longer (or painting large areas), and then store it horizontally even for days together, the shade will be different (lighter than original), even after pigment distribution, because lot of the pigment has already been lost. Saying: Trust no future however pleasant.

@pilladisimo87 Жыл бұрын

What is the difference between these and the albretch durer watercolour markers? I have the second ones

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

These are just regular ink and are not nearly as water-soluble as the Albrecht Durer.

@pilladisimo87 Жыл бұрын

@@CautionArtistatPlay so Are them less durable than watercolour markers? I suppose India ink markers are less pigmented and with time, the paintings spoil more

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

They are durable, and very pigmented. They have good lightfast ratings on them. I have never had any issues with the regular Pitt Pens and these are just an extension of that line. I believe they use the same pigments as they do in the Albrecht Durer, the only difference is the Albrecht Durer are made to be washed out like watercolors and these aren't.

@Crazytesseract Ай бұрын

@@CautionArtistatPlay That's correct.

@dominiquehoward6914 Жыл бұрын

Jackson's has the whole set and ships to US for cheap

@CautionArtistatPlay Жыл бұрын

Good to know, thank you!

@bozoclown2098 8 ай бұрын

How to refill the pens ?

@CautionArtistatPlay 8 ай бұрын

As of right now, I don't believe they are refillable. 🙁

@Crazytesseract Ай бұрын

@@CautionArtistatPlay Faber Castell would never sell the inks for these, as they would get no profit. Refilling too would not be easy for all. Saying: Early to bed and early to rise makes one healthy, wealthy and wise.