It’s amazing to me that opinions can differ so much in coloring supplies. There were several you mentioned and I was shocked since they are favs of mine . But it is nice to be reminded that not everything works for everyone. It really is a trial and error hobby. Thanks for sharing Kori ❤️☺️

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

Haha thank you my dear. Yeah it's one of those things that just shows we are all so different in what we use and how we use them :). I still love you despite the fact you don't agree hahahaha

“these pencils are crap” 😂😂 thank you, I needed that laugh today!

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

You are so welcome! Hey it's just the truth haha

Ooooh I think we all have such regrets. On the other hand, I wouldn’t have found the items I love without getting the ones I don’t…

What’s the cheap white pen? Come out with it. 😂 I’m so tired of trying to make my Pocsa pens work. End up with pools of paint on my pictures, ugh. Thank you for the heads up on the Tombows, currently own 42 and had the rest in my art cart until now. I’m off to search for the Lyra’s. Sure appreciate your input and thoughts on these products. I love it when an underdog beats the heavily favored.

@Loonit23

8 күн бұрын

I would also love to know about the white pen, although posca works great for me, probably because I don't try to cover outlines with it.

@yazosoyo

7 күн бұрын

Posca is a hit and miss, I bought a 3-pack, 2 don’t work, the other one “kind” of works… so disappointing!

@LAWandCoach

7 күн бұрын

I have only advanced to gelly roll gel pens. I have lots of paint pens for rocks but not good for paper really.

@katscraftcreation

6 күн бұрын

This was a great video I wish there were more of them and what is the white paint pen please xx

@FernCurtis

5 күн бұрын

She actually put a link for it, in the description box. Description box is easy to find. Under the video, you have the title of the video. Under that will be another line that has info like, how many views the video has had, when the video was posted, etc. at the very end of that line will be the word “more”. It is lowercase letters, but in bold so that it stands out. That is the link to the description box for every single video on KZread.

Oh hon I am, so sorry you feel that way , it is hard for youtube . I understand. well done for sharing your thoughts. Love your videos xxxxxxx Happy coloring

This was a fun video! I weirdly love my Arteza Expert pencils, it took awhile but they’ve become one of my favourites especially on cheap paper so that’s really saying something 😂

Oh no don't give up on the liquid watercolor!! They are incredible!!!!!!!!! Promise!

Hi! For the watercolour crayons…you said Sargent Art but showed Staedtler? Are they the same?

@RealityofaSecondLife

3 күн бұрын

Sargent Art and Staedtler are two different companies. I think she just mis-spoke.

I’ve used Tombo pens for over 20 years and they are the only coloring pens I use. Not expensive. About $2 if you get them on sale or at craft shows.

@webwarren

22 сағат бұрын

@@user-dm6oh9gg3v I was introduced to Tombows during the brush calligraphy craze a few years ago. While I'm more of a pen person, I had a lot of fun playing with the Tombows and picking up new techniques

Interesting, I have several of the supplies that you have shared. I like them, and wouldn’t get rid of them or call them a regret. However, I wouldn’t call them a favorite either! Thanks for sharing😀

Instead of Tombows/Lyras, try the Amazon Basics version. They even come with a stand for all of them. If you plan on getting rid of the Arteza colored pencils, I'd be happy to purchase them, I've been trying to find them for a while and I want to try them out! I actually love my chameleon colored pencils and I'm sad they're so unpopular/discontinued, I don't use them often so they don't run out too fast.

I laughed so hard when you said "I questioned my life choices" and "these pencils are crap" 😆😆 thx for sharing

@ColorfullyOptimistic

5 сағат бұрын

Haha thank you.

Hi Kori! I have many many many regrets, if I have to be realistic, my only non-regrets are my Prismacolors, Inktense, a big maybe the square Brutfuner (they remain unused), luckily I’ve been able to sell almost everything else! 😅 I’d love to see a “shopping my stash” instead of (inserts the latest hyped art supply) video

I personally love the castle art pencils for some reason they perform incredibly well for me for coloring

@tyrenatobin7172

8 күн бұрын

I enjoy the Castle Arts too :)

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

and that's totally okay. It is all about style and how you color too, which is why some pencils don't work for one but are great for another.

@ArtandDiamondsWithEskies

6 күн бұрын

@@ColorfullyOptimistic exactly

Yes a comparison video please. I love these types of videos!!!

I love my Arteza pencils :)!

Great video, it will help me think about my purchases in the future and reflect on the things I have purchased. 🙂 For example, I didn't know years ago that things that have been used and worn out a bit, such as coloured pencils, can also be exchanged. I didn't have to keep these. Well, there weren't many coloured pencils that I didn't exchange because of it. It was actually just a Coloursoft 12 set, unfortunately mine was too waxy and was very spotty when applied. Small mountains form and other areas hardly get any colour. I've only ever heard the opposite, that they should be too dry. My Prismacolor are OK but not earth-shattering. I'm not sure whether I would exchange them, many of the pencils are a little harder than others. some of them aren't smooth because the pigments aren't good mixed with the binder. I had the opportunity to buy the 72 Polycolor from Koh-i-Noor for a little less than half of the price of a Prismacolor 132 set. Back then, I was looking for a set with lots and rather unusual colours and there were a few sets with lightfast rating in this price range of them. Approximately the same proportion of the two pencil lines are lightfast. I had ordered a few individual Polycolor from an art shop to test and the 4 were much too dry and strange, like a hybrid of pastel and coloured pencil. The Prismacolor won it. My Prismacolor have hardly broken so far, and at the beginning I had a pencil sharpener from Faber-Castell that had two sizes of graphite and for coloured pencils. It wasn't as pointy as other average sharpeners. But it was just a metal part without a cover or my Kum sharpener, which doesn't make it that pointy either. I now have an adjustable one from T.G.G.A.L or something similar that works best.

I work well with the arteza pencil. I love the water color pencils too.

Thank you for saving mme my own Castle Art pencil regret .

I’ve got the pastel coloured castle arts and they look just like the shuttle art set you got. Total garbage, agree with you.

I love my liquid watercolour!

@ColorfullyOptimistic

4 күн бұрын

Awe I wish I could

Re your comment on Artsa pencils - I feel the same way about Prismacolours. To me they feel waxy and slippery, more like a crayon. I've had wax bloom happen with those too. The worst thing I found for wax bloom was using a colourless blender. I originally bought them for colouring but am using up my prismacolours on underlays and larger areas of my own drawing and artwork because I can't get good detail with prismas. The point wears down far too quickly.

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

Yes, always a weird crayon-like feeling for me!

I love hearing what works and doesn't work for others! I've had great luck -- so far -- with the Colorit gel pens. Fingers crossed they continue to work. I like to use gel pens for mandalas, too, and I've been struggled to find a good set of pens that work consistently.

I wish i hadn't bought 5 sets of "less expensive" pencils, although I had a 36 set of polys. (I thought they were too good to use 😂) After the 5th set (castle arts) I bought the missing polys individually. For all the money, I could have bought a set of 120 from the beginning. Now I'm saving up for the Carandache. That's it, no more colored pencils for me. No matter how nice they look. 😄

@lovetobecolouring2

7 күн бұрын

My polychromos are my favourites for many many years . I have purchased cheaper brands for fun ( including castle arts and artezas ) and always have thankfully returned to the Polychromos pencils . No comparison, in my humble opinion ❤

@Melinda.H

6 күн бұрын

@@lovetobecolouring2 Yes, I felt the same way. I think if Prismas weren't so expensive here, I might have bought them. But 250 to 300 Euro for the 150 set is really too much, I think.

I do like Castle golds...they are very soft for me and work beautifully in Johanna B books!! I as shocked cause I gave away my castle art pencils and the watercolor version. I am so happy for these videos.....honesty!!!!

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

I actually like the Castle Art Golds (except the price sigh). They were really nice. The Castle Art Premium Soft Touch I can't stand.

Hmm. I like my Arteza's, the 72 set, especially the color range in greens and browns, but I know what you mean about the waxiness. To me, they seem like Prismacolors except a very little bit harder and less breakable. I am slowly finding I like very light, gradual multiple layering best to get the effect I want, so next jump will probably be to oil-prominent pencils anyway.

I bought a bunch fo distress inks a couple yrs ago and have only used them a couple times. Thats my regret buy lol

Very helpful review, Kori. I thought there was something wrong with me that I couldn't get satisfactory results with my Posca pens. The liquid pooled (once it decided to flow!), it was thin, and even multiple layers looked watery. Yuck. Another product I thoroughly disliked were the Prismacolor Very Thins. What a pain. Using them was work! You push and scrape and just maybe a little color will lay down. I couldn't get rid of them fast enough. Right now my favorites are still the classic Prismacolors and the Amazon Basics. Both are very satisfying to use, despite the price differential. 🙂

I loved the video! Would be also nice to have a video of the opposite, your favorite art supplies ❤

Oh I have to check your battle videos, thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences with artsy products

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

Yes of course! Check out the battles. I have more coming out soon too.

That was a fun video! It just shows that we all have different experiences and it’s OK if you don’t like what others love.

Interesting video👍🏻 I’ll definitely be having a look at the Lyra’s, tombows are pricy, and I hate how there are always so many doubles when you buy the smaller packs. Also with you the Castle arts, I can’t get on with them, too much wax, not enough pigment. Love my Holbeins though, they are one of my favourites, but totally agree folks should try a small selection before buying, as they are very different. Thanks for sharing, always good to know stuff to avoid👍🏻

Great video, Kori! I would love to know what’s the white pen da works for you and I’d love to see a favorites video too ❤

I just watched your review on Holbein pencils. I thought your review was fair and objective by stating the good and bad about these pencils. You also repeatedly stated that it was your opinion and the pencils didn't match your style. I don't understand why people are so mean! I wanted to buy the full set and so glad I didn't. I purchased a few pencils rarely use them. My coloring style is different than yours, but for the price, I just didn't get the hype on these pencils. Thank you for your honest opinion. I really appreciate you!❤

Wow, so I'm not the only person struggling with Posca, especially the white one 😂 what kind of brand are you using instead?

I have this regret on the Castle Arts at times too...I didn't buy the Gold, just the regular set. I'm glad I never bought the Pastel set and chose the Brutfuner ones instead. The set I'm surprised I don't regret is the 520 set of Brutfuner because I use them all the time. I find they blend the best with my Prismacolor. My biggest crafting regret in general has now become my Cricut Explore because I never use it (actually only used it 2x) when I need something I still hook up my old Expression insert a cart and on my way. I hate that it has to stay tethered to an app and the internet. Probably will get rid of it this fall.

I think its so much fun to see what is working for everyone🤗 we are all different and like different things🥰 i made a video like this a few years ago and it was so much fun to read the comments with people who disagree and the reasons behind it!💕

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

Yeah I might do these more often. Then destash my regrets haha

Thank you for your video..really enjoyed your observations 🩷

@ColorfullyOptimistic

5 сағат бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Most excellent video. You saved me some money by watching this video. Tfs

@ColorfullyOptimistic

7 күн бұрын

Glad I could help

Great video idea, Kori. I destashed my Castle Art and Arteza pencils too. I have other sets that work better for me. And I also regret the Tombows - a hasty purchase. They are not bad but my much cheaper Ohuhu markers do as good a job.

Thank you for the video and honest opinions. I appreciated the comic value and that you provided the reason you didn't care for the products. Please do a Tombow verses Lyra comparison video. I purchased a set of Tombow water brush markers due to several colorist reviews. I wasn't impressed but assumed the issue was with my ability to use them. About the water color crayons, is it Sargent Art brand that's not so good or the Staedtler (shown in video)? I have Sargent Premium Watercolor Crayons in my Amazon cart but hesitated because the box looks the same as the Gallery Mungyo; which have a much lower Amazon rating (3.2 vs 4.6). I'll watch your previous video as well. I wish I could say I have so few regretted purchases in my coloring stash, although these 13-15 products probably cost more than my regretted purchases. The cheap supplies I purchased initially are my greatest regrets.

Thank you for sharing ❤

@ColorfullyOptimistic

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you!!!! The arteza glitter pens I waired for...tried both types, still have them. Never could make them work to color. This was so good!!!

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

The ones that work like Sakura were great, they are my favorite and I buy them every time they pop up, but yeah the other ones are awful.

That was helpful to hear about Holbein pencils (and a few other items). I'm loving the Luminance and Polychromos but kept hearing about Holbein and wondering if I should try them...Think I'll stick with what I have.

I greatly appreciated this video and I'm with you regarding Holbein. I did the same thing.. jumped on the bandwagon and bought it because of the hype and when I first used it.. hated them. Then felt guilty and tried them a while later.. same result. Not sure what it is about them. Regarding posca, what replacement product did u end up using? And lastly, where would be a good place to sell my Holbein set? They've been swatched, numbered and put into a pencil case 😢 thx so much

I agree about the posca pens, what one do you use that is better, I am looking for a better one..

I used the Posca red from my set on a Christmas Card project. I was disappointed at how quickly it ran out. I had to buy another one, just to complete my (relatively few) cards. I didn't like their white pen nearly as well as my white Signo pen (although it can also be a pain when it doesn't flow easilyl--but the coverage is great!)

Great video! What’s the white pen you love? Left me hanging there lol I have the Shuttle Art pastel coloured pencils and mine aren’t scratchy. Crumbly yes but okay for the cheap price. Perhaps it is luck of the draw? I feel the same about the soft touch castle arts however the Gold ones I use all the time and love them. I admit I like the smell of them too. Don’t tell anyone else I said that 😊😅

In mid priced pencils for coloring, I do like my Arteza and Castle Arts sets bcs I like their color ranges, and for fun coloring I'm not doing a lot of layering. In the cheaper lines I have found Brutfuner, incuding their Macaron pastel collections, to be quite satisfactory. I dont use a lot of gel pens since they all seem to perform unevenly for me.

@ColorfullyOptimistic

5 сағат бұрын

I actually enjoy Brutfuners.

New to the channel. What do you do with the supplies you try but don’t like? Do you sell them? Glitter gel pens are a big hit or miss for me. Sakura is the only ones that work for me most of the time.

I didn’t expect the Arteza between them. I love the Arteza expert. I hoped to find the 100 set but they don’t produce them anymore. Such a bummer. I did notice that one or two colours of the 72 set act really weird. I do agree with the smell though.

How would you go about rehoming the liquid water colors? I've never used them before, but I've painted water colors for 30 years. Just never tried the liquid kind..... I'd be interested in giving them a new home for you if your interested....

Regarding the watercolour crayons...you talk about the Sargent Art crayons being terrible and scratchy whilst showing a box of Staedtler? Now I'm just confused, lol. Could you clarify if you disliked both of these brands, or perhaps one of them was worthwhile? Thx

@ColorfullyOptimistic

7 күн бұрын

I meant Staedtler...not sure why I said Sergeant Art.

Hello from Germany 😊 I bought a set of used Lyra markers on eBay several years ago. At the time I didn’t know these markers at all, I have only heard of Tombow (which are not readily available here). I am happy to report that I still have the markers, some are dried out, some are still very good, but I am happy my past self decided to buy the set and enjoy it. I will definitely purchase some more in the future. 😅

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

I got a Lyra first in an art sub box and was like why did I spend so much on Tombows?! These are great!

I own like 6 Tombow markers and I really don't like them. They are also to big in size so they don't fit into the boxes I have for storage. All the other markers and pencils do. Such a pain. Thank you for sharing the alternative. Big fan of waterbased markers over here! I would love a comparison video.

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

Yeah maybe I can go ahead and do a comparison :)

Thank you for this

@ColorfullyOptimistic

Күн бұрын

No problem 😊

I'd love to purchase the Ecoline colors from you Kori. 😊

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

All my liquid watercolors? I have quite a few. If you want to buy them I'll gladly sell em. Email me at colorfullyoptimistic@gmail.com

Thanks for sharing. What is the white acrylic paint pens you use please?

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

I added it to the description since there are two of them.

do you have the lyra markers linked in your amazon store? I'd love to see a comparison video. I have mostly pencil's and would like to add markers to my stash.

Cool Video ❤

@ColorfullyOptimistic

7 күн бұрын

Thanks 😁

I agree about the arteza pencils. But i keep giving them a chance and struggle to color with them lol

Thank you for this … I have bought quite a few things recommended by KZread colourist…. Only to realise these products don’t stand up to the test of time….lightwish golden markers for example…. Dry up quickly, clogging up… and yes wash the nibs etc but I don’t have time for this every time i use 14:52 them… Then other products like paint pens, recommended but then don’t actually have videos on how to or where they use the…. It’s upsetting and frustrating

I haven’t watched this but I know one thing that better be in there!!!!

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

Buahahaha.

Hey I have tombows and love them. Use them on permanent inks stamps to color, . Wish I had those watercolors liquids, would also use them on permanent inked stamped I images. Love videos ty

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

I don't do much stamping, so I suppose they might work well for that :)

I had been considering getting some Tombows before but never did because of the cost. It's great to hear that those Lyras are good. I'll be considering those instead. I'm surprised you don't like the Artezas, I've heard such good things about those. I'd been choosing between those or the Kalour pencils for a budget set. I typically only use artist grade pencils, but I kind of wanted a budget set to carry around with me instead when I want to color while traveling or outside as I tend to lose or drop things. Would you recommend the Kalours instead then? Or is another set better? My favorite pencils are Prismacolor, Polychromos, Lightfast and Holbeins for reference, if that helps anything. I'm in the market for new gels pens so I'll avoid the ones you didn't like as well lol. Also please share what paint pens you use instead of Posca! I usually use them for other things but whenever I do use them for colored pencil pages I always seem to steuggle with them. I used my gold one for accents on a picture I finished and the paint pooled everywhere. It was super annoying. I've used other paint pens before in the past without issue and some of my other Poscas work just fine without issue, nor am I being heavy handed with them, so I have no idea what I'm doing wrong. I also don't like that the white doesn't cover up the black paper as well as I wish it did.

@ColorfullyOptimistic

5 сағат бұрын

I did list the paint pens in the description. For budget pencils I've really enjoyed Brutfuner 120 square set. I love their color range. I have tried all of the Kalour sets including the 520 and still have the 300 count set of theirs and they are okay, but they aren't my favorite budget set if I'm being honest. The Brutfuner squares are more my favorite. They layer but also smoosh nicely. They are smooth, color selection is great too. Sadly they go in and out of stock on Amazon :(

We all have these regrets, One of mine is the Derwent Pastel pencils which I never use. I also have the original Castle Arts (without the color names) and I love them, They are very creamy. I was thinking of getting the Castle Arts Gold to replace them but I've hear mixed reviews and they are quite expensive for a budget pencil. I think I would rather save up and get the Chromaflow. Thanks for the video.

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

I never did try the Derwent Pastels, but I have found that I'm not a fan of pastel pencils. I have a few sets to review.

An interesting and honest video, Kori! Thank You! A question: What will you do with the de-stash pencils you really dislike for the quality? I'm a bit stuck, because I have quite a few coloured / wc pencils which I bought purely for the pencil cases (exactly what I wanted, but couldn't find empty cases elsewhere, and those that were sort-of what I wanted were certainly not for the same price). So your ideas would really be helpful!!! I've checked them out them and if used 'properly' - ie layering, putting down enough wc pencil before activating etc are not bad, and so I know these are not scratchy, weak-tinting rubbish. I badly want to give them to folks who really want them, but can't afford 'good'. I am in the process of making decent wallets for the sets, but got held up... _But_ I feel a reluctance to give away something I probably will never use - because I have mixed sets of each coloured / watercolour pencils - simply because I have something better. It feels a bit snobbish, sort-of... and some folk are very sensitive about "Charity"... I guess it's daft? Back in the day (a very long way back in the day!), I'd have been satisfied, because my brain works, "If I try this, or that with this / these, can I make it / them work better?" And in fact, the art work I did for the young people and church publicity back then was with similar quality equipment... Actually, writing this is beginning to help - the bottom line is that if what I had ran out and I could no longer afford to replace them, so I had nothing else, I would almost certainly use these, rather than not be unable do any art. If I were still in the UK, and if the clubs I used to work with still were going, I'd have happily handed these over for the children to use, but now, I'd thought of giving them, along with instructions to get the best from them, to refugee / homeless children, if I knew of a family... We have a lot of refugee families in the area - I just need to work out how to contact them! So here I am, going round in ever-decreasing circles in my head! 🙄EEk!!!!

@cheryl6716

7 күн бұрын

MrsBarnabas, what about donating them to your local children's wing in a hospital, or an elementary school?

@MrsBarnabas

7 күн бұрын

@@cheryl6716 School would certainly be a great idea in the UK, and I've donated stuff before, to the delight of my primary school teacher friends who are always desperate for such things. However, here in France, parents have to buy all their children's school equipment, so all children and young people of school age have their own art equipment. I don't know what the situation is on the children's wards in the local hospital - it's something I've wondered about - eg do they have nursery nurses, teachers. I'd like to find out and possibly volunteer, but health has been an issue for the last few years, and I'm really frustrated about it! I only have three sets of 24 coloured pencils, two sets of 24 watercolour pencils and the set of 12 metallics which aren't as good as the rest - plus a set of 12 graphite (the usual range) which are actually very good. So I'd been trying to work out if I could make up sets of 12, then decided that the colour range was not good enough for 12, but good enough with 24. So that's why I'm thinking refugee families who, when they arrive, have almost nothing. Children having access to art materials would be really good for them - something else I would love to be able to do! I really do miss working with children... There are two people I know who could really help me with contacts, but who have proved to be unhelpful, for whatever reason...

@cheryl6716

7 күн бұрын

@@MrsBarnabas I'm sure the refugee children would greatly appreciate your generosity. Hopefully your Contacts will get in touch with you soon, to provide you with the information that you need.

I was on a Holbein hype some time ago and desperately wanted to get them. And then I watched your review and got cured, lol. Thank you for helping me save a lot of money! My first pencils was Castle Art - 72 set. They had a lot of positive reviews, so I decided to get them, however I hadn't liked them from the first moment. I had to air them out for a few days - they had a horrible, plasticky, / nothing natural smell. Then I never got them to work for me, so they have been sitting on my shelf. My least favorite pencils and I don't recommend them. They did have a nice tin though!

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

Yeah Holbeins unfortunately were a bad experience and I had made that review to just help make sure everyone was informed about what they may or may not experience

Can you please make a review of Chameleon pencils? I'm very interested to hear why you didn't like them, because I heard good things about them and was considering buying them.

Completely agree about the ColorIt Gel Pens. Mine sit, gathering dust. I also DO NOT like POSCA! I got a cheap Temu white paint pen that holds up better than the Posca. However I do love my Holbein and REALLY wish I got that set from you. lol

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

Haha yeah someone offered me money for the Holbeins and I thought you know what, let's go for it ha.

The last few days I watched art haul videos on youtube and with this video of yours I wanted to know what the opposite videos would be like. I bought a posca set on amazon, mixed pack black/white in different sizes, to test these and I agree with you that i'm unsure if I like the white ones or not....the silver one I bought today is much more to my liking :3 Maybe I should try out a white sakura gelly roll or a white pen from artistro as I like their glitter pens. my liking for the arrtx colored pencils is 50/50, but it's not their fault I think in my test in a coloring book the paper was kinda to smooth for them. I also tested caran d'ache luminance and I think I like them ? Just the one color I bought is kinda strange in texture/feel compared to the other 2 I bought at the same time.

I gave all of my Castle Arts to my daughter. 😂

Hi Kori, I only have the Castle Arts 72 set and don't use them either. Other Castle Arts I have are the Pastel tints and gotta say I don't turn to them either. The other sets I have are Derwent Procolour and Lightfast which sit too along with Prismacolor. I know they're your favs and a lot of people love them but I have a set that dates back to the early 70's.... and just to say that dates me. The quality is no where near what it was then. So they aren't used. I also have Ohuhu watercolor pens that I regret buying because I really don't use them. I could go on but this is lengthy already but my go to is usually Polys, Pablos, and I've started collecting Luminance although these ones are a challenge because the colours are interesting and for the cost of them here in Canada I'm trying.

@katrin428

7 күн бұрын

A fellow poly lover :D I just have 3 lumis and 1 of them is kinda strange in texture....maybe it's from an older stash or it sat to long on the shelf....I'm trying to find "pastel" colored pencils to go with my polys....missing a lavender/light violet in them.....

@brendaj6777

7 күн бұрын

@@katrin428 I actually have about 3 of my lumis that are like that too. I'm not sure if they're missing enough of some component that makes them that way but it's a bit of a challenge when blending them.

Hi Kori, thank you so much for doing this video, we all regret some of our stuff that we buy, i for exemple was not happy with kalour colored pencils.. there are ok but i was kinda surprised. may i ask you what type of white acrylic pen do you use?? mine is not opaque so i have to do many layers. thank you again :)

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

Yes, I'm going to add a link to the white pens too in the description. I use these two brands and both are awesome: amzn.to/3L6eJ9G and amzn.to/3L2MFEf

@mariemyriam5616

5 күн бұрын

@@ColorfullyOptimistic thank you so much for the links ;)

I don't understand how people are not able to use POSCA pens. You just have to shake them really well and prime the nib before first use. I have been using them for about 6 years now. Infact I have some from the first set I ever bought and those still work perfectly.

@ColorfullyOptimistic

Күн бұрын

It could be how they are used. I know how to use them properly, but they are still too transparent for what I need.

I love liquid watercolors, but haven’t tried the eco line brand. If you’re serious about detaching them, I would love to receive some colors!!! 2:52 2:55

I regret buying the arteza pastel set, with the castle art pencils, I enjoy them in my Lulu Mayo books and blended with my Carandache blender.

I picked up the Castel Portrait set -- it was my first Portrait set as it was like 20 bucks. It was a good starter set, but it's been months since I've opened that tin. I'd thought about picking up some of the other sets -- the Artist Set Picasso one has been in my cart for too long and has slowly gotten too spendy for what it is. I just gave away a couple budget pencil sets I picked up to try out and fulfill that "New Set of Pencil" excitement. I think half of the reason I keep picking up new sets is for that thrill of the swatching and that secret hope that one day I'll find *the perfect* colors and can put together the perfect set from all these different sets... then think about how it would drive me a little crazy to see Prismas living next to Black Widow living next to Star Joy Gold living next to Kalour Metallics. lol. I did recently pick up the Star Joy 72 set thanks to your link -- and I gotta say I'm digging them. So thank you for the recommend.

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

I have bought a few of their curated sets, which aren't bad, but it is just the performance of the pencil that turned me off.

@Allison_Troy

5 күн бұрын

@@ColorfullyOptimistic Now that I'm practiced enough -- 100%. I can't get as many layers with them before the paper is just gone -- and with skin tones I've found my best ones are when I can do layer upon layer and blend and then add more layers then blend, etc until I'm happy with it.

Thanks for taking the time and for your honesty. I started coloring a few years back and watched tons of videos with “reviews”. I do have quiet a few things I do regret buying as well. I am happy I waited a bit and got the 150 Prismacolor set to color with as opposed to buying even more budget sets. I will now take the hour drive to a Blick store to but a few test pencils (such as polys etc) or order online to make sure. I have given away so many art supplies over the years I feel like I could have opened my own Art store instead 🫣

I have some issues with prismacolor (don't hate them). I don't know what they cost in the US but for me on german amazon they cost 276€ (€and$ equals at the moment) I have issues with the color 1017 they are some greyish scratches in it, is this normal? And the othe thing is I know the replace the colors 934 and 956 to other purple tones, but they are not included in the 150 set and it's impossible to get these individually wich is quite annoying. I still love them though. Love your videos❤

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

Ah yeah they are expensive outside of the US so I totally get it!

What white pen do you use?

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

I added it to the description since there are two :)

Hello, I’m a new subbie. The worst colored pencil I’ve ever used were Colorit. I used to love Colorit books too but they are way too expensive.

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

Ah yeah I do have some ColorIt pencils and they weren't great either. I plan to get more reviews on all the sets I have out from here on out

It's bad when I have seen all those gel pens and I've been thinking to myself "But my Poundland pens are better". Really bad.

@ColorfullyOptimistic

Күн бұрын

Yeah usually the cheaper pens I buy the better results

The ecoline watercolours are also refill bottles for the ecoline brush markers. If you have those markers. I have some but not the whole set. Thanks for your opinion, I hate Prisma’s so everyone has a preference for sure 😊🖍️📚

@ColorfullyOptimistic

7 күн бұрын

I don't have the markers -- out here they are pricey but cheap if you are in the UK

What I've seen...the most pens like tombow, who are on water basis...aren't refilllable...only alcoholmarker are refillable....I didn't unterstand why only for alcoholmarker refills exists....I like the tombows and they last really long, but you are right, they are not cheap...so here would be nice, if the company would finally bring out some refiller....but other think, the marker would be cost more money....but the pencils...I'm so thankful that you guys made theses swatches and comparision...so there are so many brands and art supplies out theere...I saved a lot of money because of you guys....water color liquid...isn't something for me....these type of art supplie is more for people who are into mixed media or doing art journals...I personnaly find it hard to control the color itself....it is always so too much color and usually it is going into a big mess, if I'm using liquid water color....to the posca...I like these not...in the beginning there is too much color, 'and then it is too transparent....there it is too expensive for that....and for gelly pens, I personally don't like them....first they arent refillable either....second...they going very fast dry....most of the time you can only use the half from the pens, and that is so annoying.....I

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

yeah I mean there is no reason they can't be refilled, especially because the Royal Talens line CAN be refilled.

@craftyela85

6 күн бұрын

@@ColorfullyOptimistic also there are always tricks how you can remove the nib for filling...In my opinion, the manufacturing process of water-based refills should be cheaper, i.e. those with an alcohol base. In the craft area there is a "Ranger Tim Holtz" marker that has small tubes for its ink pads. Their markers are also not refillable, which surprises me extremely. I generally wonder why. The water-based ones are the same type of marker as alcohol markers. I haven't understood it for years! I've been struggling with the idea of ​​"do I buy the markers or not" for years? I always get some because I really like the Tombows. But it's really a big pain that they aren't refillable. I hope they reconsider this soon because it would be more sustainable and good for the environment.

I’m same way I usually try them out and donate them to a niece to use while they are learning

@ColorfullyOptimistic

4 күн бұрын

Nothing wrong with that!

What is the white pen that you use instead of Posca?

@linamarquez8478

7 күн бұрын

I want to know too!!

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

Add the two i use in the description.

I’ve got a few regrets as well… I usually give them to my grandkids or the schools the go to lol

@ColorfullyOptimistic

3 күн бұрын

It's always good to have a place to send them though :)

Holbein's didn't float my boat either. Bought a few open stock and that cured me. I've heard that Holbeins come with a steep learning curve. What that curve is I never found out. Out of curisity how do you store your gel pens, paint pens and markers. They should all be stored horizontally. That might help with the leaking and clogging. Just a thought.

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

Yeah they are all stored properly, the ones with the bubbles and issues arrived that way though, so they have just been tossed into a pile of "give to the kids later" lol

Tombow 😬 Whaaaatt 😮

@ColorfullyOptimistic

Күн бұрын

Hey we all have our preferences.

@MsNikkiCrucio

Күн бұрын

@@ColorfullyOptimistic agreed. I will look into the alternative you shared for Tombows, as I never heard of them. Thanks for the video.

Lyra art brush pens hmm? Those look good! I was looking at the Ohuhu ones, but i rarely use my Tomobows so I should probably skip them. Thanks for the headsup.

@ColorfullyOptimistic

7 күн бұрын

I have the Ohuhu ones, but the Lyra are way better IMO

@DesireeStamat

7 күн бұрын

@@ColorfullyOptimistic that is good to know.

I dont use my castle arts either, nor do i use arteza either or brutfuner squares i dont use

Girl I love your channel! You shouldn’t be afraid to say how you feel even if it’s against popular opinion. Haters gonna hate and potatoes are gonna potate 😂 Secondly, I’m sorry but no colored pencil is worth the price of Holbein’s price. ESPECIALLY when you get beautiful results for cheaper. No logic their.

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

Yeah the price of Holbeins was a big factor. Maybe if they were like $180 per 150 set I'd be okay with them...maybe...lol

@courtneymartin1993

6 күн бұрын

⁠I agree! But even for that price, they better have been blessed by the gods! lol jk . I say that as I’m using my 120 set of polys lol. They got me on that one haha. 😅

Thanks! Sorry you've had so many bad experiences

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

Oh really this is nothing!

Would love Tombow battle

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

Tombow versus Lyra?

@carynaozuna2570

6 күн бұрын

@@ColorfullyOptimistic sure or Faber Castel Goldfaber water color brush pens? My Tombow regret was buying about 10 different sets at Christmas and not realizing that there were some duplicates.

@carynaozuna2570

6 күн бұрын

@@ColorfullyOptimistic also I had some Arteza watercolor brush pens and the tips were too flexible?? The colors were pretty but I couldn’t color with them and stay in the lines so I gave them to my mother. She junk journal and love them.

I wanted to buy the ecoline to diy my own markers 🙀

@ColorfullyOptimistic

7 күн бұрын

You can definitely do that

12:53 you’ve got the wrong Posca 😅 Someone said to me that the big white Posca isn’t that great, like you said, but the smaller sizes work very well. And it’s true. I have the 0.7mm and the 1M and one layer is really enough to get a opaque white. 😊

@katrin428

7 күн бұрын

I have the smaller white poscas, but I don't like their opacity so much....

@Art_by_Nicole

7 күн бұрын

@@katrin428 really? 😳 maybe we use it differently?

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

So I have multiple sizes of Posca, I just happened to grab that one, but I have used the fine tip ones just as much. They are still transparent and don't have the opacity. I just showed the only Posca left in my inventory ha

Hello ! You're not alone, I regret bying the Holbeins. They are not worth the price at all in my opinion.

@ColorfullyOptimistic

6 күн бұрын

Sadly they aren't :(

I love my chameleon pencils- mainy i use them on cards so not a huge use and i can’t find them anymore makes me sad

@ColorfullyOptimistic

7 күн бұрын

They have their uses for sure -- just not for me.

@366lola

7 күн бұрын

I wish they still sold them

I got those pencils and hated Them