How do these rank against other pencils? Watch my huge pencil comparison here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qKlidKijzcmvgXk.html
@ggffdghgfg57192 жыл бұрын
Okay thanks
@pokedrag10602 жыл бұрын
its crazy how different the prices are compared to germany. yes the caran daches are way more expensive (40 for 100 Euros) but the Prismacolors are 209 euros for 150. bless.
@TreScotts1Fan2 жыл бұрын
So I subscribed about a month back. I also watch other KZfaqrs and noticed some like Moriah Elizabeth put Liquitex on some of their work. Does that help with how long the art will stay without fading? Just curious?
@andrewhite44312 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the Prismacolor Verithin and your thoughts.
@aperture8usa662 жыл бұрын
As an administrator of private school art festivals in Texas, I have seen Prismacolor pencils lose competitions for students as well as win them due to the annoying waxy buildup. I am a huge Caran D'Ache fan. More expensive? Yes. But they can last up to twice as long. Well-built and there's no danger of that dull ugly wax glaze. I consider them a truly professional instrument.
@221b-Maker-Street2 жыл бұрын
I agree. Similar in a way to Golden acrylics, you really do seem to largely get what you pay for.
@liddlealice4313 жыл бұрын
LONG POST AHEAD I love drawing very much so I ended up collecting pretty much all the "famous" sets: Caran D'ache Luminance all 100 colors ( 76 set + new 24 colors released last year) , Holbein Artists Colored Pencils 150 set ( yes, the japanese full set with those AMAZING pastel shades) ,Prismacolor 150 set, Faber Castell Polychromos 120 Set + some Derwent Lightfast to test. Here is my short take on those sets. Each are in a league of their own, but the Luminance is without a doubt above all. There's a reason why they're hailed as the best, from the pencil construction (the wood) to the pigments used , the blending and the color selection - everything is flawless and top notch. They have the best colors for portraits which is why they're used by a lot of artists who do such work. Comparing them to Prismas is almost offensive lol. Prismas do have a large range,but they break so much and wear down SO FAST compared to the other brands mentioned it's insane. The Polychromos , being oil based, hold a sharp point the best and they are excellent for details and on the right paper they blend beautifully . They're great when drawing pets/fur and for those very fine details. The Holbeins were one of my most exciting purchase, for those who don't know the 150 set comes with like 50 pastel shades, which is a very rare color selection for colored pencils and they're very sought after. I find them very different from the other sets, it's hard to put into words, they do blend well and the pastel shades are honestly to die for. I bought them straight for Amazon JP (for 190$), but I see the price can be double or some websites. If you like anime or prefer the pastel aesthetic I'd highly recommend to get just the 50-pastel set. When I color my drawings I use them together as well, so you could make mix brands color palettes. Don't forget about blender pencils as well! Do you need all those colors? Most likely not, I'd suggest making a color palette and purchasing individual colors to test the pencils OR getting the starter sets if you feel brave. I'd like to also emphasize that BETTER PENCILS WILL NOT MAKE YOU A BETTER ARTIST. They do help, but you can't buy skill, so it's best to practice with cheaper pencils first, this is where Prismas come in useful. If you do end up getting the largest sets, make a drawing/coloring schedule and use them by rotation to make sure you get through every one of them, even the colors you might not like (looking at you olive greens) will end up being used.
@SarahRenaeClark3 жыл бұрын
I love this! Thanks for taking the time to write this out. I pretty much agree with everything you’ve said here- some great tips too!
@dyip-vb1wl3 жыл бұрын
Prismas aren't cheap lol
@liddlealice4313 жыл бұрын
@@dyip-vb1wl They are the cheapest option when you compare them to professional lines such as Caran D'ache, Faber Castell or Holbein.
@dyip-vb1wl3 жыл бұрын
@@liddlealice431 You already said it's almost offensive to compare prismas to luminance so why are you even doing that LOL
@carolinebrennan38643 жыл бұрын
I LOVE Olive color and love 🫒!
@bluesonicstreak73173 жыл бұрын
It's worth mentioning that although the Luminance have a more limited color range than some brands, they are very nicely curated colors. Very natural - you shouldn't find their range lacking unless you are drawing subjects with quite unusual colors. Also, they just came out with more colors, so their full range is now 100, but the newer pencils are hard to get a hold of in some places because people rushed to get them and all 100 are not yet available to purchase as a complete set. (I'm sure they will be eventually, but those beautiful wooden boxes the "old" full set can come in, not to mention the "regular" box, is only designed for 76, so it will probably take a while before they can change all their packaging.)
@SarahRenaeClark3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful to know, thank you!
@chriswright81142 жыл бұрын
to be honest, I started out my journey into color with a 12 set of each of the Prismacolor, Polychromos, and Luminance. they are all fantastic, especially if you've never used artist grade pencils before. and I fully believe in starting with a 12, _maybe_ a 24 set. it will help you out so much more in the long run. you could have a few thousand pencils of different shades and tones, but you're still going to have to blend if you want anything close to realism. starting with a limited set only means that you'll have to blend more than a larger one, but that just helps to build technique and an eye for color. to this day, I won't buy anything larger than a 48 or possibly a 72 set. anything beyond that is a waste of money to me. and once you take into account how long to pick a shade, test it to be sure, put it back and pick a different one, swatch that, then lay down that color and blend it later, you really haven't saved any time. for example, I just need to know that I'm going for a bronze color, then I just grab one or two each of yellow, orange, brown, maybe black if I need to go super dark, plus my white pencil (which is the absolute best investment you'll ever make with colored pencils. forget colorless blenders. test a few brands, pick the one that works the best for you, and grab a dozen white pencils for blending. you'll thank me later.) after that, with any decent artist grade pencil, you can layer and blend quite a few times until you get it right. even more if you go light and use solvents. either way, it all boils down to getting a smaller set, learning to take your time and blend well, and building upon that.
@theagespot97173 жыл бұрын
For comparison if someone wants to purchase some excellent Caran D'Ache pencils but the cost of the Luminance sets are too high, consider the Pablo pencils by the same brand. They are also high quality, though less amazing than their big brothers. They cost less than Luminance, but by quality are still far better than Prismacolor in my opinion.
@animalsmyheart7832 жыл бұрын
Hi dude I have an excellent competitor. The Brustro colour pencils. Ooooh they are so good. I even think that they maybe even they are way better as the price is lower than Prismacolor
@magical571 Жыл бұрын
skip the pablo and go for the polychromos. if not commit to the luminance, or stay with the prismacolor
@yubullyme3855 Жыл бұрын
@@magical571 but prisma doesnt blend that good?
@boofan69 Жыл бұрын
@@yubullyme3855 prismas ans carans both blend good equally lol but the layering of the luminance is better by .5 of margin
@sixmercer2504 Жыл бұрын
@@animalsmyheart783 HI, I have both the 120 (I think, they're put away) set AND the huge 300 set of the Brustros. I haven't done much coloring or drawing with them but I have switched the smaller kit and I have to say, they just don't stack up to Prismacolors or Faber-Castell Polychromos. I have a lot of coloring and drawing on different paper to do to test these out but I'm pretty disappointed in the Luminance pencils and the colors in the 72 set are SO strange. Beautiful. But impractical. So I'm glad I spent so much money to be sure I had some of every most expensive brand so I can mix and match but it shouldn't be like this. Artists are "starving" because we are being absolutely raked over the coals in feeling we need the best supplies when it comes to certain things. Colored pencils being the most obvious one. I cannot believe I spent $172 on 72 pencils that don't work on a coloring book page. Sorry though, the Brustro's don't blend well either and they don't lay down well.
@hiscreedjn2 жыл бұрын
Just added these to my arsenal. I started out with a smaller set prismacolors and then a small set of Polychromos. Then I bought a large set of Polychromos and a set of 130 some odd Prismas. Somewhere in at this time , I got the biggest set of prismacolor verithins that I could. For the finest of details, I think those are far underrated. I wish they’d make a slightly bigger box of those. Then I caught the big 150 set of premiers on sale for 70$ 😳 so I bought them, lol. Then I bought the Caran D ache black and white and fell in love with them. Had them for probably two years. They are getting smaller. :/ So I just ordered the big set of 100 caran d ache a few days ago. Can’t wait for them to come. 😊 I have been doing commissions here and there for a while and figured they would be to my benefit. I’m hoping to ramp up my drawings. Ive got so many people asking me to do things but I’m SO SLOW. I could really make some money if I was just more efficient.
@mrnexus8seven949 Жыл бұрын
As as a professional full-time artist my go-to pencil is a Caran d'Ache pencil. I use Prismalo Aquarelle and Pablo mostly, but have been testing out Luminance by buying a few individual colours and have been very pleased with the results. Ii shall be buying a proper set of them as a result. Amongst my top tips for anyone wanting to draw is always buy the best materials you can afford, or get someone else to buy them because the results will speak for themselves. Also, a good rubber is important as is a pencil sharpener ... some people may think these are not important but they really are. As a professional I make sure i use the best of everything not because I like to brag I have the best, but they really ARE the best and you need to compliment your pencils with top quality accessories. In my opinion, having tried other premium brads, Caran d'Ache are the best. I am still unfamiliar with their Museum range so that's something else I need to try.
@alkasaket3792 жыл бұрын
5:45 "Look at them wrong, they break" LOL 😆
@ME-uk4cf3 жыл бұрын
"Look at them wrong they break" - Sarah
@dagmarsart3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha indeed!
@trayvixk4642 Жыл бұрын
My local art store sells Luminance individually and boy was it a life changing experience when I first tested out. I love wax based pencils and this was the best I've used.
@ad64493 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this useful and interesting video! One thing I've found that really supports my love of Prismacolor Premiere colored pencils is the line of Prismacolor Verithins. They are color matched with the Premieres even though there are far fewer colors to chose from. I use the Verithins for details etc in conjunction with the Premieres and find that this makes me love the Prismacolor Premieres even more. That said, I am thinking of getting 5 or 6 Luminance just to try them out for myself. thanks again.
@pamedwards3652 жыл бұрын
I have found an Art store in Tucson, Arizona that sells quite a few brands loose. But I live in Texas right now🙁. So I have been able to buy some of the Luminance colors individually, which I’m sure is more expensive in the long run but I like them. As for the Prismacolors I have the same complaint that you mentioned, breakage, but I have two tricks that do help a bit, 1 only works when you buy them individually look at the core of each pencil and try to find them with the lead as close to the center as possible, you wouldn’t think it matters but some are really very crooked. The centered ones do hold up a little better when sharpened. 2 it seems a little “ nit picky” but don’t let your cashier drop them on the counter, they have to lay them down very carefully. I literally cringe if they drop them, and who would even think that little drop could make any difference but it does. I’ve had several that break every 1/4 of an inch. I couldn’t use them at all. Ouch on you budget. I do love buying individually because I seem to use more of certain colors then others. Individually prismacolors are sold at both Hobby Lobby or Michael’s, if you have a serious art supply store like I found in Tucson it’s great, sometimes a little more expensive but they usually offer a discount to students and this store says anyone who uses a lot of pencils is studying, so they give me the discount. I liked you video very informative.
@ChelleBeeby3 жыл бұрын
💜💜💜tfs💜💜💜 I'll just sit over here hugging my crayola 100 pack
@SoulAlchemyIndigoJaguar73233 жыл бұрын
Derwent Lightfast are a strong contender to the Luminescence. Every single color is lightfast and I love the color Nightshade. I’m currently awaiting for my Holbein pencils to come in. I own the pastel set and now that they’re available in the US, I can add additional colors.
@attiumeyami417 Жыл бұрын
The first time I tried the Derwent I walked into an art store looking to upgrade to the caran d'ache. I used prisma only back then and wanted to go to the caran d'ache because I was gonna start producing sellable work. The caran d'ache were nice. different but nice. however when I tried the Derwent the feeling was unreal. its literally a prisma on steroids. The first time I left the world of crayola and entered the realm of prisma it was absolutely euphoric. quite special. however the day I tried the Derwent, it felt like that prisma upgrade but on a completely different level.
@angelharrell14053 жыл бұрын
The Japanese brand Holbein pencils are MY ABSOLUTE favorite of all my 1000+ pencils. They can't compare to the Prismacolor's or even the Irotjen pencils (#2 favorite) both are expensive but worth the price, completely! That would be great to see 👀 ✏🖍📚
@ff463 жыл бұрын
What about the Irotjens? I've seen raving reviews, but with lots of warnings as to how coloring with them takes HUGE patience (still tempted because I'm very patient indeed ;-) ).
@JosephArt3 жыл бұрын
As an artist, I’ve only been using markers because I’ve done most of my drawing BLACK and WHITE, I’m starting to use colored pencils and the Caran d’ache luminous has no competition
@jasonyang48423 жыл бұрын
You should absolutely Try Holbein Colored pencils! They are also quite expensive, almost to Caran D’ache’s price range but a little less. They’re regarded as one of the best Colored pencils in the world and in terms of quality, are always clashing with Caran D’ache. They’re a Japanese brand and if u can get your hands on their set of pastel colors, Holy heck are they gorgeous!
@jamesaritchie12 жыл бұрын
Well, that's a personal thing. I have Caran d'Ache, Faber-Castell, Prismacolor, and several other brands. If I HAD to choose one set, it would probably be Faber-Castell, simply because I find them much better at detail than Caran d'Ache, and I think detail is what brings a work alive. Fine detail certainly fits my style of drawing more. And I know more than a few artists who prefer Prismacolor over Caran'd' Ache and Faber-Castell. I also know pro artists who have become hooked on a coupole of Chinese brands. I have several brands of Chinese pencils, and I have yet to find anything I can't do with them. Some of them are more than surprisingly good, once you get past the fact that they're cheap, and mase in China, which bothers too many artists I know.
@lryan19653 жыл бұрын
I totally agree, luminance are my favourite pencils
@supr19203 жыл бұрын
I want to buy them but their price is totally trowing me of
@nafialan9673 жыл бұрын
Is it better than Prisma color Colour pencil
@SarahRenaeClark3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Much better than Prismacolors. I’ve actually been using both lately, trying to use my Prismacolors mostly- but every time I pick up a Luminancr pencil again, I find myself asking “why on earth am I still using Prismacolors when I have these?” They are NICE!
@jamesaritchie12 жыл бұрын
@@SarahRenaeClark Well, some aetists disagree with that. I know a fair number of artists who prefer Prismacolor over Caran d'Ach and Faber Castell. I prefer Polychromos over any other brand, but while I love my Caran d'ASche, there's nothing I can do with them that I can't do with Prismacolor. Often easier and faster with Prismacolor, depending on the task. And as I've said, I simply don't have a problem with Prismacolor lead breaking when being sharpened. It simply is not a factor. Whether it's graphite pencils, charcoal pemcils, pastel pencils, watercolor pencils, or colored pencils, the best ones in the world are always the ones a particular artist most likes to use, and this is not always Caran d'Ache, Faber-Castell, or even Prismacolor. Admittedly, it's a personal choice based on my drawing style, and it is a tough choice because all three of these brands are excellent, but just based on my style and pencil enjoyment, I put Faber-Castell ahead because I find them much better for detail, and I guess I have to put Prismacolor second because I simply like the way they shade and blend. I just have no problem with broken leads when sharpening. Unless the lead is broken inside the pencil, which is not as common as many seem to think, broken leads when sharpening are almost always the result of using the wrong sharpener, and/or not using the sharpener properly. Regardless of the pencil, broken leads are nearly always cause by pencil wobble, and/or excessive pressure. If you use a quality sharpener, don't try to rush the sharpening, and rotate the sharpener, rather than rotating the pencil, broken leads are far, far less common. I have to sharpen graphite that goes up to 9B, sometimes 10B, and 9XXB. I also have to sharpen soft charcoal pencils, watercolor pencils, and pastel pencils. If you can shrpen these without breaking lead, Prismacolor pencils should be no problem.
@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the Primacolors are easily accesssible and beautiful, but right, those Luminances (and I've been able to afford a few samples) are dreamy materials! But some sets are better for layering and others for providing the base ... so am on a journey to find those answers. Thank you for your professional opinion!
@Zylophila2 жыл бұрын
I ordered the Caran D'Ache pencils today! I'm glad I watched this as I'm not worried that I purchased the wrong pencils. These sound like the pencils I need! Like a lot of people, I'll have to wait for them to arrive, but that's no problem as I have 3 knitting projects I need to complete before I focus on coloring. Thanks again for your wonderful video! Time to watch more!!!
@SarahRenaeClark2 жыл бұрын
They are still my favorite!
@karendirmish269610 ай бұрын
I have loved my Prisms Colored pencils, and now I won’t to try the Luminance pencils next! Coloring and Painting lightens my wallet, and I’m happy to support Art and Artists! Thanks for you and teaching me! Karen Dirmish, elder student from Elmhurst IlLINOIS!
@johnshepherd69253 жыл бұрын
Great video! I recently watched Rae Dizzle use the same brand. Interesting to hear different opinions.
@ordinaryart76393 жыл бұрын
I am ten years old and i really love to draw so i bought luminance set of 40 and i just love them they are so much better then my old random pencils set of 24!
@SarahRenaeClark3 жыл бұрын
What an amazing set to start with at 10! Sounds like you have some great skills and a great future ahead of you. Keep drawing!
@scribblelines7353 жыл бұрын
Rich kid alert . Hi . Hope you enjoy them . And use it to the fullest
@notedsheeran20383 жыл бұрын
dang ten hrs old and most expensive color pencils on the planet! Phew
@ordinaryart76393 жыл бұрын
@@notedsheeran2038 age does not count!
@notedsheeran20383 жыл бұрын
@@ordinaryart7639 I saw ur Instagram you are really talented did u draw that Harley Quinn?
@izzybamesberger5638 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This was very helpful!
@anjapinkau37373 жыл бұрын
"Look at them wrong, they break"! Yes, best definition of the Prismacolors! I love their vibrancy and softness and blendability. But I abhor their poor manufacturing quality, which has become a deal-breaker for me. Because of the Prismacolors' constant breaking, I prefer the Polychromos. By the way: With custom fees, taxes and shipping, the Prismacolors are almost as expensive as the Polychromos in Germany. Of the Polychromos I love their quality feel, their colours, their natural vibrancy and that you can sharpen them to a very fine point which they keep for some time. And I think you can create more depth with the Polychromos than with the Prismacolors. But blending takes ages. So I hope that the Luminance might be an alternative to the Prismacolors and a welcome addition to the Polychromos. And: Great video! Thank you for taking the time! By the way: People keep saying that lightfastness was irrelevant for people who don't sell their work. I disagree: I, too, want to enjoy my art in the exact same colours I created it in years to come. However, I admit that lightfastness is not of highest priority. The joy of being creative is. And, honestly, the frustration about the constant breaking of the Prismacolors kills that joy. So, for those who prefer a relaxed colouring over inevitable constant frustration I would highly recommend not wasting money on the Prismacolors.
@SarahRenaeClark3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your thoughtful comment!
@solarlola59533 жыл бұрын
Interesting..... the prismacolor don’t break when I use them .never knew it was even an issue
@anjapinkau37373 жыл бұрын
@@solarlola5953 I have heard/read that the quality used to be better before the production was moved to Mexico. Maybe you were lucky to get them when their quality was still good? Another thing I've heard is that with a certain sharpening technique you can keep them from breaking. Someone said: move the sharpener, not the pencil; somebody else has made good experiences with an electric sharpener. I have ordered a crank handle sharpener now, hope that'll help.
@SarahRenaeClark3 жыл бұрын
@@solarlola5953 I think some must get damaged in transit, so some buyers are luckier than others! I’ve had 3-4 really bad pencils in my set of 120. The rest are fine, but those 3-4 break constantly, and the core of one is basically crumbs. I’ve definitely heard it as a common occurance, partly due to the nature of the soft core, but also because Prismacolor pencils are so often off-centre or have damaged casings, so they aren’t as protected as they should be. I think it would be the same for many brands, with the exception of the really high quality brands.
@dreamrabbits50722 жыл бұрын
I wonder if anyone has tried the suggestions of putting prisma near a heat source to mend the cores back together. I got 72 prismacolours for practicing and playing with and my tin had a little dent in it, I called amazon and negotiated them into sending me a free replacement...so now I have 2 tins of 72 pencils. I also have a heat gun so I will try that out if I see lots of breakage.
@ruthguzman61283 жыл бұрын
I am willing to buy a set of pencil colors and I am loving the way you try them! Looking forward your next videos!
@lindahitchcock5714 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your helpful tips, Sarah.
@febed013 жыл бұрын
The price depends where you live. Here in Paris if you buy in a physical store (if you can find one) Prismacolors are waaaaaay more expensive than Luminance (3.60€ each pen for a Prisma, 3.14€ for a Luminance), so here Prismas are Amazon-only ;)
@ff463 жыл бұрын
They're actually very expensive on amazon.fr, considering how short-lived they are. If I bought Prismas - which I probably never will - I would most definetely have them shipped from the US. Shipping charges included, they're twice cheaper on amazon.com.
2 жыл бұрын
I live in Asia and Amazon says Prismacolors and Caran d'ache are about the same price. I also know that they sell Caran d'ache here locally. If you want Prisma, you need to order it online yourself, but if they're worse quality, I see why they only stock Caran d'ache. My mother in law just said she might grab me some Caran d'ache pencils after seeing my cheapo Faber Castells. And my husband remembers the price in France compared to the price on Amazon and it's almost half the price in France, not even counting the shipping costs!
@majawalkow57513 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love drawing and my parents got me 174 coloured pencils from shuttle art and honestly I don’t mind they’re not that amazing but it’s still very enjoyable. By the way you’re an amazing artist and I hope I can draw realistic drawings as well as you in the future!
@sherryfoley99032 жыл бұрын
I wonder why you didnt include the Lyra Polycolors brand in your comparison. They may be my favorites. However, i also love the Albrecht Durer pencils, which have some unique characteristics.
@knightr403 жыл бұрын
Great video Sarah. I love ❤️ all your videos and look forward to seeing the rest of the series. xx
@ReynaThePalisman2 жыл бұрын
Omg I did this same reference with the 24 of prismacolors your turned out better but I’m way to excited about this
@jamesaritchie12 жыл бұрын
It may just be my style, but I've found it helps immensely to have the full set of Caran d'Ache Luminance, AND the full set of Faber-Castell Polychromos. Each pencil brand does some things better than the other. Personally, while I love Caran d'Ache pencils, I do think they're drastically overpriced. I used the smallest set before getting the full set, and while I was impressed, I would not have got the full set if I had to pay for it out of my own pocket. I just don't think the pencils are worth anything like what they cost. The same is true of Faber-Castell Polychromos. I didn't have to pay for the set or I wouldn't own them. Both brands are excellent, but neither brand is necessary to do high level, professional quality work. There are simply too many professional artists doing incredible art without these pencils to think you must have them. Like many things, the cost of art supplies is seldom based on what it cost to manufacture and market an item, but on how much a large number of people are willing to pay. There's nothing at all wrong with this, but we do, in large part, pay a big, extra chunk of money to the top brands in any area just because the brand itself is on the product. As for Prismacolor, I really don't have nearly the problem with lead breakage that many users complain about. Almost never when I'm sharpening them. If you have the money to spare, and want the top brands, by all means buy them. Or, if you're as lucky as I was in getting them without paying, use them with pleasure. But if you can't afford them do NOT think you can't create beautiful, professional level art that's just as good as what is done with these brands. You certainly can. There's an old saying, "It's a poor worker who blames the tools." It's true. Triply so when there are many other tools that can do the job perfectly well. You also don't need a full set of any brand to do pretty much everything there is to do. A friend of mine did a spectacular, hyperrealism drawing with just four colors, black, sky blue, red, and a common yellow, though I can't remember which one. With twelve colors the range of work is fantastic, and with thirty-six you are at no disadvantage to anyone. I have the same case of Full Set Syndrome that most artists suffer from, but also like a great many artists, a third of the pencils in my full sets have never been touched after an initial curiosity. Get whatever you want, but don't hurt your budget in the process. It just isn't necessary. Taking art to another level is what the artist does, not what the tools do. The first colored pencils were pretty bad. Really not much above Crayola, if that. But some of the artwork done with these pencils was as good as anything done today with the "best" most expensive brands on the market. And, honestly, I think both wax bloom and light fastness are nowhere near the issues many thing they are. Wax bloom is easy to remove. A ost cloth will almost always do it, but if not there are chemicals that will always do it without harming the colored pencil or the paper. As for light fastness, who exposes a drawing to sunlight for any length of time? There are paints that have almost zero light fastness, but still look wonderful after centuries. But if you do worry about it hanging in the sunlight, there are types of glass and types of plastic that will filter out the harmful part of sunlight. Museums do not hang works where direct sunlight touches them. Many don't even allow the flash of a camera. If you want to take a photo, you have to do it without the aid of a flash. Any anyone who buys a work should be warned about sunlight. No drawing should be hung where direct sunlight can hit it. Even light fast pencils are not all equal, and if only one color fades, it can ruin the entire work. For that matter, a hundred years of light fastness is great, but what then? If a work is good enough to sell for a decent price, and certainly if it's good enough to hang in a museum, a hundred years is just the start of its life. ALL paintings, drawings, etc. should be protected from direct sunlight, even if they do have a high light fastness rating.
@SarahRenaeClark2 жыл бұрын
The lightfastness makes a bigger difference than you’d think. And the cost of getting the testing per pencil is the biggest point of difference between these high-priced brands and the average-priced brands. Quality pencils last a very long time, and the average person doesn’t need more than a couple of sets. So it’s actually a small investment for the outcome and time enjoyment of the hobby, in my opinion, compared to SO many other arts and crafts. I don’t think we should expect to pay under $100 for a set of professional-grade tools. Now, let’s compare a brand that’s high-priced without the lightfastness rating, and I don’t think the price can be justified. And you’re right! Most people don’t need any of this, and don’t need to worry about lightfastness. Buy what you can afford- there are so many good, affordable alternatives available!
@jamesaritchie12 жыл бұрын
@@SarahRenaeClark Oh, I know light fastness is a must in some situations. I'd never, ever do a commissioned work without it. Colored pencils aren't new, and they've been used for art since at least the eighteenth century. They never even considered lightfastness then, yet most of the drawings I've seen from that era look like they were done yesterday. Lightfastness is important, but I believe one of the reasons it's so important is because we're all told it's vital, and we just believe it. Which means clients believe it, which means we have to give it to them. What I'm saying is that if you create a truly beautiful piece of art on your own very few are going to reject it because of doubtful lightfastness. You can still display it, you can still enter it into art contests and shows, etc., and such a drawing can sometimes sell for good money. I really do wish someone would test all the Chinese brands for light fastness. I know many of them have not been tested because that's an expensive process, and even more, it's something my friends in China tell me is not a thing that matters in China. They don't even consider it, which doesn't mean they don't use the best materials in many of their products. It is a question whether the best products are ever exported, but they do exist. Anyway, yes, but the best yo9u can afford, just don't break your budget and allow other important things go because you think you need Caran d'Ache or Polychromos when you're just starting. Learn to draw, learn to use colored pencils, and, in the meantime, save up for the best. Even then you don't have to buy a full set. In fact, doing so often does more harm than good. I think we all suffer from the dreaded disease of Fullsetitis. I know I do. Ig Caran d'Ache, or Faber0Castel, or Prismacolor suddenly offered a one thousand color set of new pencils, I'd rob a bank to buy them. But the truth is I have at least forty pencils in my current sets that I haven't touched after my initial enthusiasm. I haven't counted, but I don't think I've had to replace more than fifty pencils all told, and there can't be more than twenty-five that I've had to replace more that once or twice. A set of seventy-two pencils will let you do pretty much anythi9ng, and with a lot less time trying to decide which exotic colors you want in a drawing that probably doesn't need any of them. Anyway, thanks for all these videos. They're wonderful. I don't talk about it much, but I haven't been able to do anything creative for a lot of years,. Coma, body wrecked, and that somehow wiped away my ability to do several things that I'd done my entire life. It happens. My hand and arm have nerve damage, and arthritis, so on top of having a brain wipe, I'm having to learn everything again with the hand and arm, and with bad vision. The coma took away my vision in one eye, but this is NOT an excuse for my family and friends to start calling me Popeye! I've found four channels that are helping me, as much or more wit6h the teaching method as with the wonderful art. Yours is one of them. Another is Smoothie77 Drawing & Painting. He's does such wonderful graphite drawings, and has such a great, calm way of explaining things that I can watch his videos over and over. I'm rambling, and I apologize. Keep doing these wonderful videos filled with such great art and instruction.
@bethmegansmith4642 Жыл бұрын
since you made this video, I they have been on my raidar ! Thank you hon happy coloring xxxx Im in the UK xxxxx
@TravisBrady-wn8fr2 ай бұрын
You answered all my questions. Thank you.
@sallycranmer52 жыл бұрын
Very good instruction and advice.
@jennycart57893 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful 💖 Not yet into colored pencils, into acrylics - But this want me to try it out 💖 Thank you for sharring 💖
@loriannferraioli26983 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Merry Christmas!
@ragasenthil1913 жыл бұрын
Fabulous video! Both are good in their own way! Caran d'ache pencils are on expensive side. Good to hear your opinions. Thanks for sharing with us.
@scootermom1791 Жыл бұрын
3:58 for $250, I'd expect the pencils to draw and color a picture FOR me on their own. Lol
@Artistmom20113 жыл бұрын
I like lyra polycolor and koh-I-noor polycolor and marco raffines also. I also love my faber castell big set. Love oils best. But castle arts 120 are a good inexpensive wax set too .
@SarahRenaeClark3 жыл бұрын
I’m testing all those in the video coming out in a few days!
@andrewhite44312 жыл бұрын
Lyra has the best customer service.
@izabellan97062 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great review Sarah. I use Prismas as I got them years ago very cheaply. I've watched few reviews on Luminance and everyone is strongly recommending them. Perhaps one day I'll get the set. It would be nice to see a couple of drawings of yours with both of these brands as a comparison. What do you think? ;-)
@aliciacolorsandcrafts3 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. Thank you!
@gametags33743 жыл бұрын
Hello my name is arthur and i am 12 i live in Switzerland and i am drawing over 1 year and for Christmas my mother bought my the 76 luminance pack and they are more then incredible now i know why it is so expensive over 300- francs . Thank you for doing all this videos keep it up 😀😀😀
@SarahRenaeClark3 жыл бұрын
Nice to meet you Arthur!
@gametags33743 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you
@saltlifegull40913 жыл бұрын
Wow, you knocked it out of the park this time with your review. Heck yeah, any good artist is worth buying the top dollar stuff since you say it's worth it. You're an amazing artist, wow, that eye!!
@SarahRenaeClark3 жыл бұрын
+Leah Allen thank you so much!!
@RonFProspecting3 жыл бұрын
My daughter loves these videos and is really good at painting
@beckywebster903 жыл бұрын
Using Luminance for just adult coloring books seems a bit over kill. But they are nice!
@vonkrum2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the Lyra Rembrandt pencils yet? I see they are available in Officeworks now just wondering what they are like compared to these high end pencils?
@SarahRenaeClark2 жыл бұрын
Yes I have, and I prefer these
@demon69373 жыл бұрын
seems like the luminance is the child of polychromos and prismacolor. the wax bloom in prismacolor is noticeable in dark colors specially when you burnished then after some time the waxy film will just go back though I enjoy it due to colors mixing up very well than my polychromos(it hurts and tires my hand quickly).
@attiumeyami417 Жыл бұрын
This review is spot on I have been coloring with the prisma color for many years but also have a set of caran d'ache color pencils (72count set). and this is my 2 cents..... The prisma are absolutely amazing and I highly recommend them for beginner to intermediate artists. she touched up on pretty much all the good points such as affordability, ect. but I would also like to add that if your on a budget prisma will allow u much more practice/drawing time per buck than a caran d'ache. there is nothing more painful than sending ur 5$ caran d'ache colored pencil to the pencil sharpener when ur on a budget. prisma on the other hand are relatively easy to replace and if u mess up a drawing and have to throw it away it dosent hurt as much. and practice time is key as there is a lot of messing up in the beginning. caran d'ache on the other hand I would only recommend to artist that are actually looking to sell their paintings or people who just need to feel like they bought something nice. I know "only" is a strong word but I wil explain...... imo caran d'ache are gorgeous color pencils but they are not beginner friendly. they don't simply melt on to the paper and shade into a gorgeous butterfly like the prisma. there is a learning curve to them. They are much harder than the prism counter parts and this can be frustrating. in addition while they have slightly richer pigment than the prisma I don't find the difference to be noticeable to most people outside of the art collecting community. your average Joe will probably assume u used prisma on your caran d'ache drawings.... so yeah. however if you are a career artist and your aim is to sell ur art.... well..... now ur entering the realm where archaiability matters (how long the art work will last). when you enter the realm of archaiability you can't go wrong with the caran d'ache. and yes the pencil feels nicer honestly I rarely use my caran d'ache nowadays. I leave those mainly for when I need a harder pencil. I color mainly with prisma and Derwent color pencils. the prisma are for fun sketches, practice and experimentation while the Derwent are for my works that I plan to sell. imo Derwent are some of the most amazing color pencils ever made (don't care what anyone says) they are like a prisma but on steroids. equally as expensive as the caran d'ache or more sometimes (depending where u buy them) honestly just go to an art store that sells them and give them a try.
@opalcarew_3 жыл бұрын
I loved this video. It would be great to see you do a video on the Holbein pencils!
@SarahRenaeClark3 жыл бұрын
I’ve bought a few of them to try! They are quite expensive so I wasn’t ready for a full set, but I’ve got 5-6 to test out 😊
@opalcarew_3 жыл бұрын
@@SarahRenaeClark I was lucky enough to get the whole 150 set on amazon.com for $265 USD two years ago. I've never seen a price that good since! I was very lucky.
@angelharrell14053 жыл бұрын
The Holbein's are definitely worth every penny, to me. They're smooth, little breakage, easy to hold and I, too, got them for just over $200 a couple of years ago, on Amazon.com. Not quite sure what I'll do when mine are just a few inches left! 😱
@opalcarew_3 жыл бұрын
@@angelharrell1405 IKR. It's too bad they don't sell the pencils individually for replacements.
@MusikPiratCH3 жыл бұрын
How can some brand name their pencils Holbein (and get through with it)? I know Caran d'ache has a line called "Pablo" ... xD
@saltlifegull40913 жыл бұрын
Super Sarah! I want to know where you got your acrylic pen holder in the background. Love your videos, super artist as well. Subscriber from Florida USA
@SarahRenaeClark3 жыл бұрын
It’s from Crafters Companion. I go through my full room setup here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bdlye5eY0Ja6j58.html
@canidcourier13 күн бұрын
This has been really helpful as someone from Europe. I feel fomo not trying prismas and I'm intrigued by how buttery and blendable people say they are. However they're also much more expensive here so, knowing about the quality issues, it doesn't seem good value for money. The luminance are just shy of £1 more expensive per pencil, and the fact i always slowly build up a personal colour palette by buying roughly 20 colours open stock, i think luminance wins out. I say this and I'm still gonna buy a couple of Prismas so i can truly see the difference anyway 😂 too curious
@unknownusername69802 жыл бұрын
Helpful video!❤❤👍
@kriti7527 Жыл бұрын
Would recommend trying the brand "Brustro" coloured pencils in your next comparison video...
@DrowningB3 жыл бұрын
I started out with polychromos but already bought a few seperate luminances. I cant stand having to work light first and dark after as im a acrylics painter by heart so im used to go from dark to light.. luminance can do that kind of. Ive also decided to buy a set of pastel pencils and tough they are amazing and vibrant I hate that they stay prone to smudge and dusty with no way of sealing them unless framen behind glass :
@Cerydwyn873 жыл бұрын
You can get pastel fixatives that stop smudging once you have completed your piece. Just google pastel fixative and I am sure some options will pop up for you.
@treasurespastnpresen3 жыл бұрын
I have not used the Luminance pencils. Personally I tend to use the Prismacolor Premier with Prismacolor Verithins for any detail work. I just haven't had trouble with them breaking at all. I have a few Derwent Coloursoft and a handful of Studio that I really like along with a 72 set of Lyra Rembrandt. I really like the studio and artist and am contemplating buying a large set. Derwent sent me a sample of their lightest pencil, I really like it and may decide to instead splurge on those.
@SarahRenaeClark3 жыл бұрын
I tested a few of those in my other video too! I haven’t tried the Verithins, but all of those other pencils were great options
@brandonsmith11983 жыл бұрын
I want to say thank you for doing this video I enjoyed the prisma color pencils how did you end up making the cut the color palette so grateful
@betty_53353 жыл бұрын
No comparison between the two. My 14 year old doesn't even like Prisma, because of the breakage and the blooming that happens when trying to layer colors. Caran D' Ache is without a doubt the best. Caran D' Ache Pablo's is also great for beginners.
@girl-rp8my3 жыл бұрын
I love your studio 💕
@SarahRenaeClark3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@exercisegirl20053 жыл бұрын
"According to Caran D'Ache, the Pablo is indeed an oil based pencil, whereas the Luminance is a wax and oil mix based pencil...."
@alkasaket3792 жыл бұрын
One second! Just a few days ago I had the same candy she is drawing right now. I'm beginning to see a pattern in the youtube algorithm that I'm not so sure I like
@brianerskine13323 ай бұрын
You are the best KZfaq content creator for colored pencils imo. You are my female Australian Bob Ross, seriously.
@pagalmasala Жыл бұрын
I broke down and spent 200 bucks on a 76 piece set of Caran D’Asche today 😂Couldn’t help it!
@skylovecraft2491 Жыл бұрын
F.y.i to those who a new colouring, there's a difference between Prismacolor Scholar and Prismacolor Premier. Premier are the ones referred to in these videos. Scholar are more for kids. And then there's also Prismacolor Junior which also are for kids. Buy the Premier ones and you won't be disappointed.
@riyajiya3213 жыл бұрын
Interesting video,, Great.. The best colour pencil ! Waiting more goodies videos,, ❤️❤️prisma colour...
@mariannejensen3492 жыл бұрын
What I like, is the Faber-Castell sets. I say sets, in plurl, because the Faber-Castell company, who has made pencils ever since 1761, has three different mediums of coloured pencils. The Poly Chromos, of which the biggest is of 120 pencils, in three trays, and mostly oil based, -soluable with oil or Zest-it solvents, the Albrecht-Dürer set, of just as well. 120 pencils and great for water colours, and the pitt pastel set, of chalk coloured pencils, or just chalks in pencil form. Start with the Albrecht-Dürer first, for the lowest base. Then, have a palette of chalk powder ready, by making a palette on a cardboard plate, running the pencil in circular motions on the cardboard plate, diping a brush in the powder and spread it that way around and finish it, with the Ploychromos pencils for the firm extra detail in the end
@smencosdepasol2 жыл бұрын
New pencil release has no silver label on the barrel , now are mate white
@MiraSmit2 жыл бұрын
Hoping the luminance will go on sale soon....
@eduardoyribarren511 Жыл бұрын
Luminance is a wax and oil mix based pencil, which is why so many seem to think the Luminance are 100% wax.
@wendystudioscrap96732 жыл бұрын
i bought one on art shop and i was chocked it was the green light it was so bright ! i think a moment it was a neon version, i live in france and the price are very differents between real shop and online, many times online cost more than art shop when i searche to buy just one ! so thank you for this video i'm going to buy more for see if there is the same magic effect with other colors !
@Silver87sc2 жыл бұрын
No comparison. Caran D'ache is one of the best color pencil brands out there for professional artists. I use mine with polychromos pencils. Caran D'ache has better quality control, light fastness and better for commission work. Luminance is smooth and creamy, blend beautify and can be bought open stock.
@Dan_Hazard24 күн бұрын
Would love to see you test the Mitsubishi Uni Colored Pencils if possible ❤
@SarahRenaeClark21 күн бұрын
I have! Check out the most viewed video on my channel 😊
@gilbirdsareawesome3 жыл бұрын
I’m almost scared to try the luminance because I have heard from other colourist that they ruin other pencils for you!
@SarahRenaeClark3 жыл бұрын
It’s definitely a little bit true! I’ve actually been trying to use my Prismacolors mostly since my latest reviews... but every time I pick up a Luminance again, I find myself thinking “why am I using my Prismacolors? These feel so much better!” I think I’ll reach a point where I just can’t go back for my big projects and really detailed work. I’ll still use my cheaper pencils for adult coloring pages and short projects, but I REALLY like the Luminance for my more adventurous art!
@gilbirdsareawesome3 жыл бұрын
@@SarahRenaeClark maybe when I get better at drawing (i just started ) I’ll get some luminance.☺️
@WatercolorGouacheGuru4 ай бұрын
If you compare your Art Studio from back then and the one you have now! (I know you are still in the same studio, but it has changed)
@KarelChytilArt2 жыл бұрын
I have them. I cant say if Luminance are better than Prismacolor or different Brand because i have no experience with other brands in color pencils. But Luminance pencils should be as good as Prisma. With better behavior because They can handle lines better. But every artist should produce great works with everything. Nice video
@NatalieBramasole3 жыл бұрын
I looooove the caran d'ache luminance a lot but they are expensive. But I heard that the best coloring pencils and most expensive are the Holbein pencils. And do you know Lyra Rembrandt pencils? I did started with those. I bought them on ebay and not that expensive. The prismacolor Premiere pencils are here in Europe very expensive, I bought them in Amerika, much less expensive even with shipping. Thank you so much for your time and effort 😘
@SarahRenaeClark3 жыл бұрын
I’ve picked up a few Holbeins- they are by far the most expensive, but I’m not convinced they are the best. I’m going to try them some more before actually making a decision! My first impression has been underwhelming though, if I’m being honest! I’ve got the Lyra pencils to test out in my next video too!
@virginiaestep64883 жыл бұрын
If you like prismacolor pencils, for details pair them up with verithims for details by the same company.
@TwistedArtdesigns2 жыл бұрын
I like Caran d'Ache Luminance so much more than Prismacolor. Just my personal opinion. Thanks for the review
@ChristinaTodd19702 жыл бұрын
Right now, Sept 28, 2021, Luminance pencils are selling for $2.29 each at Jerry’s Artarama!
@debbiebelterman87893 жыл бұрын
Hi! Have you tried Caran d’Ache Pablo’s? If you did, what is your opinion about them?
@SarahRenaeClark3 жыл бұрын
Not yet! They are on my list to try soon!
@lisasallery7860 Жыл бұрын
In the UK Prismacolour are £200 for the 120 pack so not cheap here!
@bodean20003 жыл бұрын
I like that little guitar hanging on the wall.
@danaparsonsliquidcosmosart26693 жыл бұрын
Ah the fun of different country pricing.. prismacolour and luminance are nearly the same price in uk
@TravisBrady-wn8frАй бұрын
I mustve got lucky I got the 150 set and they were all pristine
@ameliapond232 жыл бұрын
Are Prismacolor really that cheap in the US. In the Uk, a pack of 12 are about the amount of the Us price of 36...
@vincevonderheyden7887 Жыл бұрын
I would not have expected such a review from an artist. The best colored pencils that money can buy certainly do not belong to just one brand. There is first of all whether you prefer oil- or wax-based pencils and that first regardless of the brand. Then there is certainly the not unimportant matter of quality and workmanship. The air on the very top shelves is getting thinner, but that can't be determined by a brand either. For many hobby painters, handling is also an important point. Pens that are too thin for me are very stressful on my hand and make it tire more quickly. I would like to add the possibilities of the work to put layers, to transitions, to the insensitivity as a whole and in particular when sharpening, etc. As I said, on the very top shelf are no longer very many favorites but they exist and each brand of exclusive manufacturers have their own unique advantages. You can have your own favorite, we all have, but to call a brand "the best in the world" is not very professional because it is simply not true.
@cinnie25435 ай бұрын
What is the best paper for luminance?
@booksplus16392 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the Museum Aquarelle? How would they compare to Luminance and Pablo?
@SarahRenaeClark2 жыл бұрын
They are a watercolor pencil, so it’s a completely different media and experience
@Kazooples2 жыл бұрын
Idc how much they cost in the US, I don’t see enough videos about buying art supplies in Australia.
@SarahRenaeClark2 жыл бұрын
In my experience, Amazon.com.au is the cheapest place to buy colored pencils in Australia. I've hunted around a lot, and the prices aren't comparable anywhere else, with a few exceptions from time to time.
@sarahheri7027 Жыл бұрын
so, i married a swiss guy, and very early in i was talking about his super white teeth and he went 'ya, i use elmex, that's a swiss product' and i was like ?!? OMG you started talking about the caran dache and showed off the 'swiss made' on them and i was like 'ya of course they deliver, they are a swiss product'
@togetvj3 жыл бұрын
Surely breakage means wastage so are Prismacolor cheaper when you look at the over all picture. 🤔
@SarahRenaeClark3 жыл бұрын
They don’t break THAT often, if you use a good sharpener!
@AmritaSingh-is7lh3 жыл бұрын
You look so sweet in ponytail and thanks for reviewing these products for us I am going to try doing some commission's or sailing my artworks so I ahve to have the brightest with the characteristics of lightfassness ability so I am truly grateful of you to compare them both in video
@endlessstudent35123 жыл бұрын
Why are the luminance so expensive? Easy: ist the lightfastness. I do not understand why pencils like Prismacolor are still compared in videos with the high class pencils like Polychromos, Luminance or Derwent lightfast. Us Prismalcolor when u only do coloring books for fun. If you want to do any kind of professional artwork: Use the others or you will get in trouble with your customers.
@hiddentreasures56763 жыл бұрын
Would be very interested to hear your view on the Mitsubishi Uni Pencils. I gifted them to an artist friend of mine and heard several contradicting things about them. I am myself no pencil artist but I bought them because I love japanese art supplies and the colour pallette of the biggest set appealed to me more than any other brand I saw. Your view about them would be helpful to me in case I decide to gift them to other artist friends. Really like your approach in testing art supplies. Love your videos!
@SarahRenaeClark3 жыл бұрын
+Hidden Treasures I’ve got some! They were quite pricey so I just bought a few open stock to try- but I’ll be including them in my video next week!
@hiddentreasures56763 жыл бұрын
@@SarahRenaeClark That is great! I will watch! Thank you! :)
@isabellasedai2 жыл бұрын
So, I don’t know if you are aware but I just got the 150 set of Holbein and it included a paper that says the pencils were test to ASTM standards as of January 2021.
@isabellasedai2 жыл бұрын
I can send you photo if you are interested
@isabellasedai2 жыл бұрын
Wait this is the wrong video 🤣🤣
@claritzairosario68 Жыл бұрын
Hi! for me, the Luminance are so expensive! And I want to try the Derwent Lightfast, I dream to get them! but I can't' for now. So, I decided to buy a 18 Prisma colors premier, individual, only with a good range of lightfast, because I'm so tired to search a good set of colored pencils with a high lightfastness, and a accesible... I want to buy Derwent Lightfast! But for me, none of both! (Caran'dache luminance)
@denisegallant1492 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thankyou. Could you please show how to use the prismacolor stix? Not the pastels
@SarahRenaeClark2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t tried those! I’ll have to get some!
@annadrawsart61732 ай бұрын
I have never tried the caran dach pencils. Im kinda afraid to buy a single pencil for fear I'll love it. It's almost as much as my rent and I can't afford it
@robertking57872 жыл бұрын
do you happen to remember the colors you used in the eye? love the rainbow palette!
@SarahRenaeClark2 жыл бұрын
Sorry I don’t! I’ve started taking more notes in recent videos, but I didn’t for this one
@robertking57872 жыл бұрын
@@SarahRenaeClark oh thats fine! :) ill figure it out.