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Post by jeff3333 on Mar 2, 2008 18:37:43 GMT -5
I have a tabletop board that I sometimes use but generally it's just the pad of paper and me on the couch
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Post by jnight on Mar 12, 2008 10:51:50 GMT -5
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Post by jnight on Aug 7, 2008 23:16:37 GMT -5
I received a large shipment of new Blick Studio markers today, a new style similar to the Prismacolors. They are made in Peru, come in 96 colors. www.dickblick.com/zz221/48/
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Post by bayushigemma on Aug 7, 2008 23:35:27 GMT -5
I received a large shipment of new Blick Studio markers today, a new style similar to the Prismacolors. They are made in Peru, come in 96 colors. www.dickblick.com/zz221/48/ Pretty much look like the Primsacolor markers and the price looks good, be sure to let us know when you use them on a pic to see if there is a difference. Oh made in Peru LOL
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Post by jnight on Aug 29, 2008 21:10:01 GMT -5
I've been using some of these new Blick Studio markers. They're pretty good. Almost like the Prismacolors in most areas. The colorers are great. The do tend to have a slightly stronger odor then the other markers, but not anything overpowering.
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Post by Shogan on Aug 31, 2008 20:25:45 GMT -5
If you start seeing stuff dont attack it! hehehe ventilate. hehehehe
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Post by jnight on Mar 5, 2009 9:14:42 GMT -5
For those of you who use paper within your drawing process, what type of paper do you prefer?
I use 80lb. Stratmore Drawing Paper, 400 series. It's good for the inks and the markers don't bleed.
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Post by Galius on Mar 6, 2009 19:30:07 GMT -5
Basic sketch pad is fine for me. I use thick bristol paper for my acrylic paintings so the pages dont warp when paint/thinner gets on them.
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Post by jnight on Oct 28, 2009 8:32:41 GMT -5
Ave, what brand and size paper do you use? I remember you telling me the other day, but I wanted to make sure. I forgot.
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Post by avepdx on Oct 28, 2009 11:30:39 GMT -5
Ave, what brand and size paper do you use? I remember you telling me the other day, but I wanted to make sure. I forgot. 110lbs Card Stock 8.5x11 (letter) All perform well with Ink (brush or pen) and pencil, also you can erase alright with it. My Strathmore Drawing pad is 80lbs, so card stock is heavier. Though I would defiantly use the Strathmore for 'finished' works, card stock is great for sketches, concepts, etc. If the 90lbs card is much cheaper you might want to try that, but that 20 extra pounds is easy worth a couple extra pounds. Especially if you consider standard printer paper is like ~15-20lbs. I used this www.officedepot.com/a/products/462362/Xerox-110-Lb-Recycled-Index-Card/I also have a Office Max brand, same weight. I seems to be little brighter and smoother finish. I prefer this. Couldn't find a link on their site.
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Post by jnight on Oct 28, 2009 22:24:46 GMT -5
Ave, what brand and size paper do you use? I remember you telling me the other day, but I wanted to make sure. I forgot. 110lbs Card Stock 8.5x11 (letter) All perform well with Ink (brush or pen) and pencil, also you can erase alright with it. My Strathmore Drawing pad is 80lbs, so card stock is heavier. Though I would defiantly use the Strathmore for 'finished' works, card stock is great for sketches, concepts, etc. If the 90lbs card is much cheaper you might want to try that, but that 20 extra pounds is easy worth a couple extra pounds. Especially if you consider standard printer paper is like ~15-20lbs. I used this www.officedepot.com/a/products/462362/Xerox-110-Lb-Recycled-Index-Card/I also have a Office Max brand, same weight. I seems to be little brighter and smoother finish. I prefer this. Couldn't find a link on their site. Thanks! I'll surely have to pick up some of that card stock. I sketch on basic copier paper. What type of pens do you use for your art?
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Post by avepdx on Oct 28, 2009 23:06:47 GMT -5
110lbs Card Stock 8.5x11 (letter) All perform well with Ink (brush or pen) and pencil, also you can erase alright with it. My Strathmore Drawing pad is 80lbs, so card stock is heavier. Though I would defiantly use the Strathmore for 'finished' works, card stock is great for sketches, concepts, etc. If the 90lbs card is much cheaper you might want to try that, but that 20 extra pounds is easy worth a couple extra pounds. Especially if you consider standard printer paper is like ~15-20lbs. I used this www.officedepot.com/a/products/462362/Xerox-110-Lb-Recycled-Index-Card/I also have a Office Max brand, same weight. I seems to be little brighter and smoother finish. I prefer this. Couldn't find a link on their site. Thanks! I'll surely have to pick up some of that card stock. I sketch on basic copier paper. What type of pens do you use for your art? Prismacolors For black i have Pigma Micron 01 and 03 Straedtler Pigment Liner 0.05 and 0.3 I also have this set (great set for sketching)... www.officedepot.com/a/products/162946/Staedtler-Triplus-Fineliner-Porous-Point-Pens/I have the 20 set for home and have a set of 10 I use at work for notes. The case it comes with is great, especially as a travel set. The tips kinda come to a point, so have a slight pencil feel. I think I like Staedtler over the Pigma, though the Pigma seems more popular. Seems Pigma is geared toward the comic drawers, while produces more for the drafters. When, my Pigma 01 dies (getting close) I will replace with the Staedtler 0.1. Mechanical Pencils 0.3mm 2H and HB 0.5mm 2H, HB, 2B 0.7mm 2H and B
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Post by jnight on Jan 22, 2010 20:14:52 GMT -5
Ave- I've long noticed your paintings on DA. What brand and sized boards do you use if I may ask? I may want to play around with paints someday.
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Post by avepdx on Jan 22, 2010 23:10:20 GMT -5
Ave- I've long noticed your paintings on DA. What brand and sized boards do you use if I may ask? I may want to play around with paints someday. I use Winton Oil Colour (yes they are English ) by Winsor & Newton. They are fairly cheap and pretty much just student grade. I use Art Advantage acrylic colors. I cheap local brand that are also student grade. I use Cotman water colours by Winsor & Newton. I use Fredrix canvas pads for Oils and Acrylics. I think comes from Mexico. I use Aqarelle Arches 140 lbs Hot Pressed water color paper (comes in a block). Great stuff from a good brand, comes from France. I'll use Strathmore water color or a thick card stock to mess around with, but I prefer Hot Pressed for water colors, which only comes from the better brands. It is usually cheaper to buy bigger pads and cut down. Right now I use 18x24, which I tape to an acrylic sheet (looks like a window glass, I buy from Home Depot). I draw a line down the middle, giving me two 12x18 sheets. I typically work on two pieces at once, this way to can keep busy while one is drying. I buy cheap brushes for Oils and Acrylics (espeically oils) I destroy these brushes alot. I have some good entry level brushes for watercolors, that I try to keep in good condition. Most brushes can be shared between Oils and Acrylics or between Acrylics and Watercolors. Some brushes can only be used with watercolors.
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Post by jnight on Sept 17, 2010 21:02:07 GMT -5
BG- what was the name of that pad of paper you draw on? I was buying paper yesterday at my local Michael's and was looking for it. Just curious, thanks!
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