As Im VERY VERY slow at answering comments in general, (deeply sorry ;A; ), and also dont want to bore you with the same details in every description, here is a list of the most common mediums used for those who are interested.
I draw directly in sketchbooks.
-Globetrotter Sketch Diary (130gsm)
Paper quality of the newer productions are terrible. Great blending and absorption, dries in seconds.
-Super Deluxe Sketch Book (93# Heavy weight sketch)
Great durability, even for watercolour. Compromised absorption, can take hours to dry.
I use bottled Winsor & Newton Ink (Made in England)
It can be thinned out with water, blends well and dries relatively fast. It will not run or blend again once it dries. The end result is darker and sharper than watercolor.
-Dr.Ph.Martins India Ink: I only have this in white. Great for highlights and covering mistakes, but much more expensive than Winsor/Newton.
Dont know how to describe them so here is a picture. LOL
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I prefer these for lining, since they do not fade when you erase the pencil underlines.
You can also change the width with pressure, so you do not need to retrace lines for varying thicknesses. *is lazy *
These are great if you want uniform lines and no bleeding.
One brand I highly recommend is edding 1880. They dry fast, and do not fade when you erase!
Only problem is that Ive only ever seen them sold online.
Some other good series include Dr.Pilot Drawing Pen and Staedtler Pigment liner.
Despite its popularity, one brand I would never buy again is Sakura Micron. They dry out in a month, the nibs clog easily, and I even had one nib bend off. D:
Prismacolours: I use these for bg, since they are the cheapest markers available, and blends quite well.
Copic .Too/ Sketch: These are fantastic for skin and hair details. You can highlight them with pencil crayon for contrast.
Sharpies thin tips: Great for quick sketches. Does not bleed on heavier papers. Available and affordable8)
Used to apply ink. I use the acrylic tips as they are cheap and durable. (white tips)
Generally, sizes 4~8 works well, but anything thinner I destroy in one sitting.
Watercolour pencils: Mondeluz: Gives a textured look as the pigment melts. A bit different from usual watercolor.
Image curtsey of ~3hikaWatercolour: Page/ Sakura/ Marie: Not sure if the brands are available in North America. I got it in Japan and have had it for 10+ years lol.
Gouache: Caran DAche: Dries like magic. Very thick, and does not run or blend once dried.
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And here conclude the long long list. Hope this is helpful!
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I'm curious about your nibs. I thought nibs were roughly all the same! I have one identical to the first in your picture. What are the caracteristics of the other 2?
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thanks for the information!
you've inspired me to try traditional works.
-pulls out pencil crayons-
start slow start slow.
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i have a lil' question though
anyway thanks so much for posting this! very informative
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