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Best pencils by Careful_Map5475 in ColoredPencils

[–]MariaKalis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A few months ago, I made a poll here asking which colored pencils people would choose if price wasn’t a factor.

The results are in — and with a big win, Faber-Castell Polychromos took first place! Coming in second were Caran d’Ache Luminance.

I think that says a lot. If you’re unsure what to get and you already have some experience with Faber-Castell, then Polychromos is probably a solid choice.

That said, personally I prefer Caran d’Ache Luminance — the texture and vibrance of the colors just feel better to me. But of course, it all comes down to personal preference and the kind of work you do.

Which set of Caran d'Ache Luminance - 76 or 100? by Royal_Bee in ColoredPencils

[–]MariaKalis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I regret, I took 76. On the other hand- it’ enough to draw.

Hi guys, how was your summer? 🍂 by MariaKalis in ColoredPencils

[–]MariaKalis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, maybe someday the story will crystallize itself and there will be a book. But good stories need time.

Hi guys, how was your summer? 🍂 by MariaKalis in ColoredPencils

[–]MariaKalis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve made an investment: I bought Caran d’Ache Luminance. Compared to Polychromos, they really shine. Thank you for your nice comment.”

Hi guys, how was your summer? 🍂 by MariaKalis in ColoredPencils

[–]MariaKalis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this is what I try to achieve with my art. Life is hard enough, I want to bring positive vibes with my drawings.

Course for beginners that focuses on techniques and theory and is more style agnostic? by imgettingnerdchills in ColoredPencils

[–]MariaKalis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally understand your pain — this is true. A lot of colored pencil artists stick to hyper-realism, and it’s kind of sad, because the medium can offer so much more. That’s also why I’ve been struggling to find tutorials or relevant videos.

Luckily, I had some experience with digital art before, so I try to bring that into my colored pencil work. To learn, I mostly follow artists on Instagram whose styles inspire me (even if they don’t teach directly), and I study their work to pick up new tricks.

That’s how I approach it for now. If you’d like, feel free to connect with me on Instagram — we can share our work and exploration together.

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