As mentioned by other viewers ,Lyra Rembrandt are great ! It was my first choice when I was on a budget .As I got more advanced ,I added Polychromos and axpected them to be better but there are just different.I love the more muted color palette they are also great for blending with solvent .They lay down easily and are very smooth.They are oil based but behave in some kind like wax based ones( if it makes sense ).Last but not least ; they are cheaper here in Germany than FC Polys .Prismas are hard to get and CD and Derwent's are expensive.I buyed afew open stock and the Luminance are great but im still using only the Portrait set of 20 combined with my Lyra which creates a beautiful color palette for portraits and animals without breaking the bank.I really appreciate your videos.I've learned a lot.Youre my favourite teacher for cp on youtube. Thanks a lot

@LanaGloschatArt

6 ай бұрын

Hey! I still haven't tried the Lyra Rembrandts … maybe a goal for 2024 :) If you love muted palettes you might love the Derwent drawing pencils? Have you tried those? Sorry for the super late response. I took an extended KZread break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested: Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process kzread.info/dash/bejne/X2GhlNqNeqnbdLA.html Happy New Year!

Thank you so much for making this wonderfully informative video Lana...it's a gem! :) Mollie

@LanaGloschatArt

2 ай бұрын

I’m so happy to hear it was helpful!

I love your approach to creating realistic artwork in colored pencils. I agree with how important it is to freehand the drawing as well. You're a great teacher and I'm thankful for your videos.

@LanaGloschatArt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much! I got an email this morning that you signed up for my course! I can’t tell you how happy I was to see students enrolling so quickly. You made my day. I’m so excited to get to know you better!

@OksanaBurr

3 жыл бұрын

@@LanaGloschatArt aw thank you. Yes, just signed up and can't wait to be your beta tester:) I really want to learn your method as I haven't used this way before on a sanded surface. I'm looking forward meeting you as well.

Absolutely wonderful video. Thank you

@LanaGloschatArt

6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome. Thanks for watching. Sorry for the super late response. I took an extended KZread break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested: Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process kzread.info/dash/bejne/X2GhlNqNeqnbdLA.html :) Happy New Year!!

I was worried for you since a lot of people like to argue and fight over the Pablos being a wax or oil based pencil. I am glad it didnt happen. I like using polychromos regularly on Arches hot press watercolor paper but i prefer pablos as an oil based pencil on sanded paper like pastelmat. For wax based white please try the soft white Holbein pencil. It is the softest, most opaque white pencil, i have ever tried.

@LanaGloschatArt

Жыл бұрын

Isn’t it funny how we begin to notice all these subtle differences between different colored pencils over time!! I’ll have to try Holbein pencils soon… haven’t had a chance yet! :)

@spiritsjoy

Жыл бұрын

@@LanaGloschatArt Holbeiins are a bit costly and questionable lightfast since they dont use standard testing. However, the Soft White pencil alone is worth a buy.

Wonderful, clear and interesting content; thanks for putting this together!

@LanaGloschatArt

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for your comment and for watching my videos!

This is so informative. Especially for someone who has zero knowledge on fine art color pencils! I can tell you make a great teacher! Thank you for the videos

@LanaGloschatArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your sweet comment and you are so welcome

This was so interesting Lana, Thank you🤗. It's taking me a long time to learn how to produce quality pieces of art... the different pencils & how they lay/work together is an added minefield😉 so I found this fascinating. It's 3.50 a.m for me n I stumbled upon you. I've not been happier at not being able to sleep😂. I've subscribed, n look forward to you 'filling in more gaps' for me in the future😀

@LanaGloschatArt

3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely and thoughtful comment! Thank you! Would you be interested in beta testing my new online workshop with a couple other students? I would love it if you checked out the free demo. You can find it on courses.lanagloschatart.com if you click on the course and scroll down to “curriculum” there is

@LanaGloschatArt

3 жыл бұрын

A lesson under module two that has been unlocked for students to preview! (Sorry I sent that last message before I finished it)

Very informative video. Many thanks!

@LanaGloschatArt

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! so glad to hear it was helpful!

Thank you for sharing!

@LanaGloschatArt

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Have you used sanded paper before?!

An excellent video, Lana!

@LanaGloschatArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Very helpful and informative video, thank you

@LanaGloschatArt

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Please let me know if you have any questions that pop up. Also, i am currently beta testing my course. Would you be interested in trying it out? I’m offering it 50% off for students in the beta group. Courses.lanagloschatart.com

love this channel😊❤

@LanaGloschatArt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!! Glad you found it!

this video is awesome 🎉

@LanaGloschatArt

Жыл бұрын

😊❤️

valid points.

@LanaGloschatArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Defenetly, this video are very important to biginners like me!!!, it's have a lot information! You're so right, I try the Derwent Lightfast, and they're in the middle of the oil base and wax. I'm going to save this awesome video! Wow!! Many thanks!!!😍😊🥰👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@LanaGloschatArt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! So happy to hear it was helpful!

@claritzairosario68

Жыл бұрын

@@LanaGloschatArt ❤️🥰

Colored Pencils are my favorite medium. But wow! I have only tried pastels a couple of times. Now, after watching your video, I'm ready to try again with a much better knowledge base and use my colored pencils with the pastels. THANK YOU! I love your original painting more than the cropped piece. I find the colors you use in the background intriguing so the open space does not bother me.

@LanaGloschatArt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I am happy that you found and watched my video! Please let me know how your pastel experimentation goes, and if you are interested in some feedback you can always post it over in my critique group! (Free group to join and fun to check out other artists’ work)

@LanaGloschatArt

2 жыл бұрын

Here is the Facebook group link: m.facebook.com/groups/259583855930221

I have all the brands you talked about...i have had the same problems with prismas have but not as much recently when i bought a whole new set.

@LanaGloschatArt

2 жыл бұрын

That’s good to know. I still use a few prismacolor pencils but there are so many other pencils I enjoy using more… so I don’t end up replacing them with hen they wear out anymore.

Brilliant idea putting these on a spectrum! Thankyou! Holbein has a set of 150 that is fabulous. It can be hard to get though…Its softer than Derwent lightfast….

@LanaGloschatArt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!! I’d love to try the holbeins at some point! Haven’t had a chance yet.

Try lyra Rembrandt polycolor, i have a 36 and 72 set , I also use kohinoor polycolor brown line ,they're oil based and I also have a stabilo original 38 set maxium they're semi-watercolour something like caran d'ache supracolour, I'd like a review on them

@LanaGloschatArt

Жыл бұрын

I'll put them on the list! What do you like about them?

@rodgerjohnson297

Жыл бұрын

@@LanaGloschatArt they're hard but spread really nice, something between kohinoor polycolor and polychromos

I have both luminance and polychromos full sets, both are the best in their category

@LanaGloschatArt

Жыл бұрын

I agree! They are both great sets of pencils

How do you use powder blender (brush & pencil) on sanded paper. Thank you for your videos they are great

@LanaGloschatArt

Жыл бұрын

I share a lot about that in my course, here is a free preview: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c6d80rKxo8rHlco.html

On the Derwent lightfast, for blending, do you use gamsol or the paraffin oil, that is, if you want blend it?

@LanaGloschatArt

2 жыл бұрын

I will blend with gamsol or eco house neutral thin solvent. If you are new to solvent be sure to check out my solvent video so you are sure to use it safely. I use these solvents with all of my pencils including the lightfast pencils.

Have you tried Lyra Rembrandt? I believe they are oil based. They also produce a watercolor pencil.

@LanaGloschatArt

2 жыл бұрын

No I haven’t tried them. Have you tried them and if so what do you think of them

@clikrf8

2 жыл бұрын

@@LanaGloschatArt Yes, I have both sets of 72 colors. I believe the watercolor version costs more than the regular ones. They can be found on Amazon and Blicks who also carry open stock. They are a decent midrange pencil but certainly not in league with Derwent Lightfast or F-C Polychromos. But, are the best choice if you can’t afford the higher tier. There is a Lyra blender pencil, also. Also, I want to thank you for your well researched videos. You cover material that others omit.

Have you tried the Holbein Artist Colored Pencils yet? I find them firmer than Luminance and Derwent Lightfast but softer than Polychromos. Very blendable, in my limited experience.

@LanaGloschatArt

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried them but I would like to! I’ll look into tracking down a set! Are they your go to pencils or do you tend to use them in combination with other pencils?

@cjayconrod

3 жыл бұрын

@@LanaGloschatArt I'm still playing around with them, but I feel like they could become my go-to pencils. I need to try blending them out with OMS before I'm certain. 150 colors. They're kinda pricy, but available in open stock on Blick's website.

@LanaGloschatArt

3 жыл бұрын

@@cjayconrod a few years back they weren’t available open stock so I didn’t really consider them, but thank you to the suggestion. I’d love to try them out sometime soon!!

@cherylcornelius4279

Жыл бұрын

Apparently they have questionable lightfastness

How about the Holbein? I just saw a demo on a zoom and they appear to be buttery and opaque.

@LanaGloschatArt

Жыл бұрын

You know what I have never tried them… so can’t say for sure… sorry!

hi Lana, why haven't you included Derwent Artist line?

@LanaGloschatArt

6 ай бұрын

Hey! This video is older and I probably just hadn't tried them yet… but if you are talking about the Derwent lightfast pencils I have tried them on this surface and I prefer the combo of polychromos and luminance. Sorry for the super late response. I took an extended KZread break, but Im back and just posted a new video today if you are interested: Become a MASTER of Color Theory with This COMPLETE 4 Step Process kzread.info/dash/bejne/X2GhlNqNeqnbdLA.html Happy New Year!

what about pastel colored pencils? Carbothello by Stabilo isn't mentioned.

@LanaGloschatArt

2 жыл бұрын

They would probably work just fine on sanded paper, but I believe those are pastel pencils rather than traditional colored pencils. I don’t use pastel pencils a ton and can’t speak much about them.

@msbuttercup2073

Жыл бұрын

I read that those were toxic, cancer causing. So, I passed on buying them.

@doreenlorenzo2501

Жыл бұрын

I've used Stabilo and was satisfied.

Is Caran d'ache "top of the line"?

@LanaGloschatArt

2 жыл бұрын

I would say that caran d’ache luminance are a great pencil! They are a little waxier/creamier than lightfast pencils, but they are comparable quality. Both very well made and very lightfast!

Where's the best place to buy sanded paper??

@LanaGloschatArt

Жыл бұрын

probably blick :)

Pablo has harder lead but it isn't oil based

@LanaGloschatArt

2 жыл бұрын

When I say oil based I just mean that it isn’t as waxy and that the % of oil is higher. In my experience pablos are less waxy and I would call them an oil-based, but the certain,up aren’t the consistency of an oil pastel or something like that.