ArtGraft Monochromatic Set (review)

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These are watersoluble pigment blocks made by Viarco, the pencil company from Portugal. They are great for tonal studies!
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  • @MorriganSlayde
    @MorriganSlayde5 жыл бұрын

    I don't know what I was expecting with the white, but that opaque was definitely not it! I think I expected it to just be so watery you'd end up with chalky patches. It's nicer than I thought! I don't think I'd want anything but that white though 🤔

  • @ArtsiRosi

    @ArtsiRosi

    5 жыл бұрын

    The white shocked the sh*t outta me! Looks almost like Dr. Ph. Martin's Bleed Proof White.

  • @sarahd1250

    @sarahd1250

    5 жыл бұрын

    Right? I was like “these dark colors can’t even be opaque i don’t even wanna KNOW what color this white is gonna be” i assume it was going to look like painting with milk or something. But boy is that a beautiful white!

  • @natford8271

    @natford8271

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if you can buy just the white like you can the other colours. You can! www.jacksonsart.com/viarco-artgraf-tailor-shape-watersoluble-white

  • @jaquelinedeponce5251

    @jaquelinedeponce5251

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this review Teoh! Once again you have been most informative, on the fence as to which one I should purchase to purchase to use for value sketches. It is definitely food for thought.

  • @keli680
    @keli6805 жыл бұрын

    I thought they were chocolate at first . Still not disappointed tho 🤩

  • @iritlandgraf
    @iritlandgraf5 жыл бұрын

    I haven't read all the comments so maybe someone already wrote this, but for maximum color pay off I dip these blocks in water and then paint with them directly onto the paper. I love the white and was also pleasantly surprised to see how opaque it was!

  • @Urmominator9000
    @Urmominator90005 жыл бұрын

    Not gonna lie, I clicked on this video having no idea what these were. But the video was good enough to have me watching until the end, and subscribing.

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😁

  • @colonelbreadsticks
    @colonelbreadsticks5 жыл бұрын

    Your art is so simple yet so beautiful (Not an insult by simple, just says my it’s not complicated and super detailed)

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😁

  • @Shsjdifjebddosks
    @Shsjdifjebddosks5 жыл бұрын

    You should take the bigger cork set and add your favorite blocks of color to it. Make a custom palette with the primaries as well as some earth tones and a white!

  • @5am646
    @5am6465 жыл бұрын

    You're like the new Bob Ross of this generation 💕 So relaxing to watch your videos

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😁

  • @hansendesigns
    @hansendesigns5 жыл бұрын

    I thought you'd like the paper pattern showing a little because it resembles the results you get with granulating paints. :)

  • @acatinthecradle
    @acatinthecradle5 жыл бұрын

    Great review! The black and white set seems great for tonal studies. I was surprised to see how opaque the white actually was. I have the earth tone set and really like it for quick light washes in my sketchbooks.

  • @deafblood
    @deafblood5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I've been trying to find a video on the monochrome set. Thank you for reviewing all the sets!

  • @rieekeerey5902
    @rieekeerey59025 жыл бұрын

    Thats really interesting that the graphite block behaves different compared to the graphite in the tin. I thought they would be all the same. Because i couldn't decide which one to get, the graphite stick or the one in the tin and then i got the stick because it was cheaper ;). Maybe the one in the tin has the best quality ? How about making a video comparing all three graphite versions? The stick, the block and the tin? :)

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good idea

  • @edzejandehaan9265

    @edzejandehaan9265

    5 жыл бұрын

    I wonder, the tin has obviously been in use for some time, contrary to the new block in the set. Could it be that the graphite in the tin especially because of the closed lid has become moist with use and therefor more easily soluble? It is the same producer after all.

  • @pengdubit
    @pengdubit5 жыл бұрын

    I like the texture that block gave to the painting, especially the street and buildings

  • @sarahd1250

    @sarahd1250

    5 жыл бұрын

    I thought it looked so pretty!

  • @SharonNolfi
    @SharonNolfi5 жыл бұрын

    I really like the carbon black and the white - the graphite, not so such. Good review.

  • @kailanofficial
    @kailanofficial5 жыл бұрын

    I was surprised to see this brand in my local art store today! I was super tempted to buy it

  • @numpty7750
    @numpty77505 жыл бұрын

    You should get a sheet of Yupo to use as a palette for the graphite blocks. You can scribble on the sheet with the block to get a good amount on your brush.

  • @ayaashraf-wr8ki
    @ayaashraf-wr8ki5 жыл бұрын

    I stopped making art years ago but this video popped up and i instantly subscribed!. You have a very soothing voice sir😊💓.

  • @vwood2
    @vwood25 жыл бұрын

    Great review - thanks! The sketch actually looks very nice. I’m surprised, because I thought it was a mess going on - so many blotches 😅 It must even out as it dries. Do you think the grit would be hard on good brushes?

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    These work very similar to watercolour pans so they should be safe for use with watercolour brushes.

  • @SarahAndBoston
    @SarahAndBoston5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Teoh! I think the circular tin is better for a value range but the trio of black/gray/white is worth purchasing just for that awesome opaque white!

  • @jan42
    @jan425 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see you paint with those blocks themselves. I think you're giving away a lot of potential if you just use them as colorblocks for a brush.

  • @Neil-atlas
    @Neil-atlas5 жыл бұрын

    I really love to watch you make art!!! It's very relaxing, and a beautiful experience!

  • @TheHutjemoos
    @TheHutjemoos5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing us the entire set! I have only the black block and I mainly use it to draw lines with the sides. After that I go in with a slightly damp brush and dissolve part of the line, turning it into a shadow. I love how that works. For the whites I use gouache, but this white graphite looks really lovely. 👍

  • @gorway7
    @gorway75 жыл бұрын

    That white cake seems worth a try. I have not had much luck with pan whites and I like the idea of being able to draw in marks or textures with it.

  • @sugarcandy654
    @sugarcandy6545 жыл бұрын

    Yes!!you finally made a video on this! I bought this a while ago but couldn't figure out how to get the graphite dark enough!!

  • @FaerieDust
    @FaerieDust4 жыл бұрын

    I bought the white after seeing this video and I love it! I've never tried gel pens and white gouache, and honestly don't think I'll bother anytime soon - I'm super happy with the block, and it'll last me a very long time I'm sure. I want a really good black version, something that gets as effortlessly pigmented and opaque as the white one. I'm using ink for now, but I'd love a solid block or pan that I could just keep in my palette and use with a fine brush.

  • @jengoodwyn2715
    @jengoodwyn27155 жыл бұрын

    I have a graphite stick from this same company and it is hard to get dark values with it. I also found I preferred hot press paper with graphite. I enjoy using the graphite, but might look into the tin next time! Or maybe the monochromatic set. Thanks for the great review!

  • @yasao_art
    @yasao_art5 жыл бұрын

    The white really impressed me. If it's sold seperately, I might even consider buying it. I did get the round graphite tin a few months ago, by the way and I love it. I like to use it on toned watercolor paper for monochromatic pieces.

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    The blocks are also sold separately

  • @eyramirrin
    @eyramirrin5 жыл бұрын

    I know nothing about painting, but I really love to watch your reviews

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @snoozleblob
    @snoozleblob5 жыл бұрын

    Whoa! That white is the main surprise here. It's more opque than white watercolour! Very impressive. Will you consider using the white more often? Or any if the artgraf blocks? That graphite in the set though is not very impressive. Too difficult to get a good tint strength. Which is surprising given how easily the graphite in the tin dissolves.

  • @ArtistRebeccaLS
    @ArtistRebeccaLS2 жыл бұрын

    thanks for reviewing these, very helpful 😊

  • @PhilChandlerArts
    @PhilChandlerArts5 жыл бұрын

    I've watched other artists review these sets. But everyone else takes the block out and colours the paper with it first, then adds water to the paper (as you did at the 3:02 mark). However, I think yours is the only review that has put water on the block to lift the colour and then put it on the paper. I don't think there's any "wrong way" but just seems you are the only one that does it this way... that I've discovered so far. :) (I think if I had this set, I'd use them the same way you did at the start)

  • @twocupterry
    @twocupterry5 жыл бұрын

    Looks really nice, good job! 👍

  • @chammikaiser7740
    @chammikaiser77405 жыл бұрын

    Looks far too 'fiddly' for me. I like the way the white works but a small tube of white gouache works just as well. Always admire the way you have a go at all sorts of media. Good for you Teoh.

  • @Candorsmayhem

    @Candorsmayhem

    5 жыл бұрын

    Chammi Kaiser it works closer to acrylic because it doesn't move when it's dry. But still transparent

  • @lynn_thinks
    @lynn_thinks5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Teoh! Great review! 🎨🖌👍

  • @gurlumyreligionsoicallushe6055
    @gurlumyreligionsoicallushe60555 жыл бұрын

    I really admire your art style it looks amazing really!!

  • @rodrickdubose659
    @rodrickdubose6595 жыл бұрын

    Maybe hot water for that hard to dissolve graphite block.

  • @abytc2023
    @abytc20234 жыл бұрын

    Good job on your analysis. Thx!

  • @higherground711
    @higherground7115 жыл бұрын

    Nice set. 👍 😀 The white works great. Thanks Teoh.

  • @Adeltraut
    @Adeltraut4 жыл бұрын

    WoW! The white is amazing. I even ordered a manga ink that doesn't do such a good job on getting white accents. Thanks for your review, I am gonna get the white to accent my charcoal drawings. Looks much better than white pastel or anything alike. I enjoyed your blog for a long time now, but only recently discovered your youtube channel for some reason. I really appreciate how much you pay attention to details and your book picks :) They are always unusual but worthwhile.

  • @onemig00
    @onemig005 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another detailed demo. I always believed that it all boils down to skills rather than materials... Materials can only help so much but if you don't know how to fully utilize them, it's kind of useless

  • @gridasoop
    @gridasoop5 жыл бұрын

    와.... 너무 고급스러워 보여요🤩🤩👍👍 수채화 해보고 싶은 마음이 너무 생겨요😍😍👍👍

  • @mh1art870
    @mh1art8704 жыл бұрын

    Awesome thanks for making the video.

  • @kippbleu8289
    @kippbleu82895 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your reviews, keep it up. 👍🤓

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😁

  • @stinkiebearr
    @stinkiebearr5 жыл бұрын

    I have nothing to do with art but i enjoy this video so much. Your voice is very soothing. Will be watching more of your videos! 👍💛

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😁

  • @cheyenne1188
    @cheyenne11885 жыл бұрын

    Its so simple but so beautiful

  • @natford8271
    @natford82713 жыл бұрын

    The grey one, you could draw it onto paper and then use that as a palette. From Jackson’s website: “Inspired by traditional tailor's chalk, ArtGraf Tailor Shape is a rich, water-soluble block of pigment. It is extremely soft and provides artists with a wide range of shades depending on the amount of water used, from light, transparent tones to deep, rich, opaque colours. When diluted, the Tailor's Shape acts similarly to an ink, it can also be used dry as a drawing medium by itself. It can be used as an entire block to draw or paint with or colour can be picked up from the block with a brush, similarly to how you would use traditional watercolour paint.” So it sounds a bit like Derwent Inktense pencils and paints.

  • @nishtha27
    @nishtha275 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos so much

  • @Ruchie_K
    @Ruchie_K5 жыл бұрын

    wow for that white! I didn't expect it to be so nice. Now I want it. :D

  • @zerocalvin
    @zerocalvin5 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if the white block is a better option that using titanium white..

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    Depends on how you bring it around. So a tube may be more portable?

  • @rmbroadwell
    @rmbroadwell3 жыл бұрын

    I would have never thought of using the blocks to draw with!

  • @ritawilbur7343
    @ritawilbur73433 жыл бұрын

    Wow, so interesting! When you first laid the colors down wet, they didn't seem like they would go together, but they actually complement each other quite nicely! I wonder if you scrubbed a bunch of that graphite on a separate piece of paper, could you then use that to get darker values (i.e., almost using that like a pan)? Not that I need more art supplies, but if I ever decide to treat myself, I'll consider this....

  • @goat8477
    @goat8477 Жыл бұрын

    The texture of this particular paper with the graphite block application probably would make a nice cobble stone effect on the alley ground.

  • @colorcrazy2944
    @colorcrazy29445 жыл бұрын

    They look fun.

  • @uthnimat
    @uthnimat5 жыл бұрын

    Aaah my favourite shades!

  • @jjortiz7504
    @jjortiz75045 жыл бұрын

    Came for the art review, stayed for it, and came back later for the ASMR.

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😁

  • @rebeccaboothe7117
    @rebeccaboothe71175 жыл бұрын

    Really nice drawing,i like it. Thanks for sharing.

  • @tasdrduck
    @tasdrduck Жыл бұрын

    I like the texture effect for the paved areas.

  • @christinetempleton7657
    @christinetempleton76575 жыл бұрын

    Nice review. Very informative.

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks :-)

  • @FoxtrotMouse
    @FoxtrotMouse5 жыл бұрын

    If you let water sit on the Graphite, like you do with Watercolors, would that help dissolve it easier? I really like the texture of the Graphite-on-paper technique.

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    Doesn't look like it will dissolve easily.

  • @MrJairo3259
    @MrJairo32595 жыл бұрын

    Good work!

  • @montebleu1351
    @montebleu13514 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Review.

  • @evanance4991
    @evanance49915 жыл бұрын

    cool video!! thank you !

  • @karschier6246
    @karschier62465 жыл бұрын

    This is more of an Amazon question but maybe you know. If I follow the affiliate link and add the item to an Amazon wishlist, then go back and buy it from the wishlist later or someone buys it from the list as a gift for me, does it still "remember" to credit you for that sale? I definitely want to try these but can't get them right away, so I added them to a wishlist, and then it occurred to me that I want to make sure you get your affiliate link dues for the sale when I do get them.

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    The purchase has to happen within 24 hours after clicking the link. So before you buy next time, just click on ANY affiliate links from my KZread channel or at parkablogs.com (easier to find links there).

  • @karschier6246

    @karschier6246

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@teohycThanks! That's really good information to know. I will definitely make sure to return to your links when I get these (and also if I buy Iraville's book since I hadn't even heard of that until your review of it, but it looked pretty excellent).

  • @ardencho662
    @ardencho6625 жыл бұрын

    i dunno, i mean i feel like the graohite could lead to great things, and if you know how to use the texture to your advandage, the pieces you make could end up really cool

  • @brannonmcclure6970
    @brannonmcclure69702 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Viarco stuff is interesting to me.

  • @samuso86
    @samuso865 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I really like the white block cos I've struggled with different types of white gouache to make highlights. Can you recommend anywhere that ships to Asia? I always have a hard time ordering from Amazon >

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    You can buy it from Jackson's Art www.jacksonsart.com/viarco-artgraf-tailor-shape-watersoluble-set-of-3-monochromatic-colours?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=c9f0f895fb98ab9159f51fd0297e236d

  • @onemig00

    @onemig00

    5 жыл бұрын

    Asia? Hmmm. Not sure but here in the Philippines, ArtWhale is a distributor of Viarco. Maybe you can ask if they ship in your country.

  • @samuso86

    @samuso86

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@teohyc Thanks!

  • @inshafatima8721
    @inshafatima87215 жыл бұрын

    Great video!!..can I please know what brush are you using?..I loved it!

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    A squirrel mop brush and sable brush round brush.

  • @inshafatima8721

    @inshafatima8721

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@teohyc Thanks a lot🤗

  • @tessa6307
    @tessa63075 жыл бұрын

    Cool video and great sketch!! Like other commenters, I’m surprised by that white! How does it act when dry? Does it smudge or erase, or is it permanent?

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's quite permanent.

  • @jmeyer3rn
    @jmeyer3rn5 жыл бұрын

    I suppose you need to be there. Interesting but I’m not sure what I would do with this product. But good demo.

  • @greyareaRK1
    @greyareaRK15 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting. I wonder how it would work with watercolour, as an underlayer?

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    It could. I know artist Steven Reddy likes to use grey as an underlayer before painting watercolour.

  • @lilyhope432
    @lilyhope4325 жыл бұрын

    Is it possible the graphite block doesn't get as dark because it comes in a set? As in, you're supposed to mix it with the black and white to get different shades?

  • @insertaghere
    @insertaghere5 жыл бұрын

    What liners do you use to ink and watercolor over? Every pen I have tried smears when it gets wet

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    The ink I'm using here is SketchINK from Rohrer and Klingner. For disposable ones, look for Uniball Signo, Air or Copic multiliner or any brand that specify waterproof ink.

  • @V4l3g0
    @V4l3g05 жыл бұрын

    Hi, how can I find that pencil, with what name? I haven’t been able to find a good aquarelle pencil :(... probably I need to buy online

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    There are many brands that make water soluble pencil. Eg Derwent, Cretacolor, or even watercolour pencils (get light blue).

  • @didee1000
    @didee10003 жыл бұрын

    Do you know if all the Art Graf colours are lightfast? Thanks!!

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not sure since they don’t list the pigments. But for graphite and black, yes

  • @gerardbradshaw5644
    @gerardbradshaw56442 жыл бұрын

    i like the white

  • @JA-ed1tj
    @JA-ed1tj3 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried the Derwent Graphitint Paint Set?

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve not tried that

  • @immaunicorn440
    @immaunicorn4403 жыл бұрын

    This is the first video I saw from your channel! (Discreetly leaving this comment here so that I can participate for the giveaway XD)

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    3 жыл бұрын

    You’ll be eligible for future giveaways

  • @immaunicorn440

    @immaunicorn440

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@teohyc oh that's awesome :o I tried haha but I'll definitely participate in your future giveaways!

  • @user-sy5tj4dy2t
    @user-sy5tj4dy2t5 жыл бұрын

    راءع 👏👏👏

  • @renzo6490
    @renzo6490 Жыл бұрын

    Is this graphite product significantly different from watercolors?

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    Жыл бұрын

    Graphite is totally void of colours and don't usually work well when used together watercolour.

  • @renzo6490

    @renzo6490

    Жыл бұрын

    @@teohyc - perhaps I could have asked, " is graphite any different than black watercolor paint?"

  • @teohontech7141

    @teohontech7141

    Жыл бұрын

    @@renzo6490 Graphite will not be as dark compared to black. Graphite is maybe just 85% black. And graphite WILL have texture/granulation. Black has the option of having texture/granulation too depending on the pigment.

  • @Candorsmayhem
    @Candorsmayhem5 жыл бұрын

    What brush are you using?

  • @Candorsmayhem

    @Candorsmayhem

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @teohyc

    @teohyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Candorsmayhem Hi, sorry, the large mop brush is a Colorpro squirrel brush, white is Nevskaya Palitra and the black one is some sable brush.

  • @fatimaathir481
    @fatimaathir4815 жыл бұрын

    It's sad that my country don't bring sets like these 😔💔

  • @nokiot9
    @nokiot95 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if you could like grind some of that up, add it to water and load it up into a brush or fountain pen or something. Is that stupid? 🤔

  • @Fromard
    @Fromard5 жыл бұрын

    Really don't understand this product. Why not just use watercolor? I don't get it. If you want an opaque white use gouache.

  • @Candorsmayhem

    @Candorsmayhem

    5 жыл бұрын

    John Howerton it's heavily staining, like the opposite of gouache. Doesn't move with water after it's dried and mostly/semi transparent. The white is really the only true opaque. I use this to get a darker color in my watercolor, and it lets me go dark to light, but still transparent.

  • @judial-abdah3210
    @judial-abdah32105 жыл бұрын

    Hi

  • @Bhodisatvas
    @Bhodisatvas4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for review, looks like a waste of money to be honest as there are much better products on the market for around the same price, I think they are counting on presentation rather than product quality.

  • @michaelschofield5596
    @michaelschofield55965 жыл бұрын

    I have been painting in watercolour for decades, and this is crap paint...Watercolour is difficult enough, why make it harder with this stuff?..If you want an opaque white don't use gouche white either use FandW white ink...Very opaque and you can paint over it and mixes very well with all watercolours..

  • @valeriesnyder2670
    @valeriesnyder2670 Жыл бұрын

    Wet the paper first.

  • @boyvov3845
    @boyvov38455 жыл бұрын

    can you try huawei m6 with pen ?please help huawei.we want still buy huawei.we love huawei so much.

  • @raccoon2276
    @raccoon22765 жыл бұрын

    WHY ARE U IN MY FEED?

  • @user-zm3dp9qt8m
    @user-zm3dp9qt8m5 жыл бұрын

    Why does he sound so German?

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