Today's video asks, what's all the fluff about Caran d'ache Neocolor 2 crayons and Derwent's Inktense pencils? I recently ordered some and this week, I gave them a test run. You'll see me mixing and matching these new (to me) products with ink sketches and my regular watercolor palette.
The subject of the week has been: hellebore flowers! They are blooming and seeding out all over Portland right now, inspiring a closer look and a lingering meditation.
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Materials I used in this video:
Arches cold press watercolor paper: https://amzn.to/41cwLNC
Caran d'ache Neocolor 2 crayons: https://amzn.to/3VSokpj
Pin Fineliner Drawing Pen: https://amzn.to/42romGz
Derwent Inktense pencils, set of 12: https://amzn.to/3oj1dXV
Strathmore Artagain drawing paper in coal black: https://amzn.to/41blpIY
I mentioned the fabulous video on how to stitch a Coptic binding by Sea Lemon. Here is the link: • How to Make a Sketchbook | DIY Coptic...
Favorite supplies that usually appear in my videos:
1. A porcelain plate or tray from the goodwill makes a great palette. So does a plastic lid from a yogurt container.
2. A used talenti ice cream cup is perfect for swish water; also a great way to buy art supplies when you "have to" eat the contents first.
3. A cheap Robert Simmons Expressions brush is perfect. The one I'm using here is an E85 Round, size 12. You can buy one at Blick Art.
4. I use a glass bottle that used to contain facial toner for my spray bottle. The toner was expensive, but it has a very pretty label. The spray is a fine mist and the bottle is the perfect size for using at home and also for taking out on location.
Some of my favorite art books:
Breaking the Rules of Watercolor by Shirley Trevena: https://amzn.to/3IoJLZL
Taking Risks With Watercolor by Shirley Trevena: https://amzn.to/3SMqCV8
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards: https://amzn.to/3kIwiDd
What I use to film and edit my videos:
Small, flexible tripod with screwon grippy attachment that holds my GoPro: https://amzn.to/3mEEGUU
Desk mount device that I use with the screwon grippy attachment that came with my tripod the desk mount (in combination with the grippy attachment) holds my GoPro 18inches above my table: https://amzn.to/3L81XbK
Blue yeti microphone: https://amzn.to/3Fw1IE7
Lightning to USB Camera Adaptor this is what I use to connect the blue yeti microphone to my ipad for voice over editing: https://amzn.to/3ZNxuUE
GoPro Hero10: https://amzn.to/3TFnvyU
It takes some getting used to, but for filming on hikes it is much better than using my iPhone.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/kendra.lwebuga?...
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