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Sun Apr 6, 2008, 12:49 PM
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Recently, a few people made inquiries on the specific types of tools I use in drawing.
As I’m VERY VERY slow at answering comments in general, (deeply sorry ;A; ), and also don’t 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.

:bulletgreen: Paper :bulletgreen:
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.

:bulletgreen:Ink:bulletgreen:
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.Martin’s India Ink: I only have this in white. Great for highlights and covering mistakes, but much more expensive than Winsor/Newton.

:bulletgreen:Nibs:bulletgreen:
Don’t 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 *

:bulletgreen:Pigment liners:bulletgreen:
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! :D (It’s seriously magical.) They also do not clog when you go over pencil.
Only problem is that I’ve only ever seen them sold online.
Some other good series include Dr.Pilot Drawing Pen and Staedtler Pigment liner.
Despite it’s 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:

:bulletgreen:Markers:bulletgreen:
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)

:bulletgreen:Brushes:bulletgreen:
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.

:bulletgreen:Watercolour:bulletgreen:
Watercolour pencils: Mondeluz: Gives a textured look as the pigment melts. A bit different from usual watercolor.
Image curtsey of ~3hika
Watercolour: 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 D’Ache: Dries like magic. Very thick, and does not run or blend once dried.

:bulletgreen:Pencil Crayons:bulletgreen:
CRAYOLA BABY

And here conclude the long long list. Hope this is helpful! :)


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HELPFUL INDEED. <333

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thanks , Now I know what I'm going to buy with my money :D!

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Wow ! Thanks a lot for all thoses details ! Helpful ! :clap:
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Really helpful....I must decide wether to get prismacolor markers or copics xD

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This will help a lot!! >w<
I've been worrying that I can no longer do traditional art, to be honest. ^^; (It's been so long!! >.< )

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This is very interesting!
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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ok. this entry was magical. always magical, but this one is for sure.
thanks for the information!
you've inspired me to try traditional works.
-pulls out pencil crayons-
start slow start slow.

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yeah i've seen the error in my ways where sakura microns are concerned. staedtler pigment liners work SO much better. they're more steady somehow like they still draw smoothly even though my hand's shakin' like i'm on drugs XD! sakuras not so much :/

i have a lil' question though :P why would one want to thin out ink? referring to the windsor newton stuffs. do you use it to paint with too? just curious and i so need to experiment more with traditional stuff *le sigh*

anyway thanks so much for posting this! very informative :D
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Those are some reeeeally old looking fountain pens... :| lol

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