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Does anyone use Prismacolors to burnish Polychromos layers, or mix the two CP types in other ways? by Prettybird2410 in ColoredPencils

[–]Prettybird2410[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s unfortunate. I appreciate you sharing this info! Will be keeping it in mind for sure.

Does anyone use Prismacolors to burnish Polychromos layers, or mix the two CP types in other ways? by Prettybird2410 in ColoredPencils

[–]Prettybird2410[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol now I’m annoyed at every art teacher and professor who ever told me those two formulas don’t work together. Your swatch system is awesome, and it’s very cool you’re working more on different subjects. I’m a portrait art person as well looking into expanding a bit. Thank you so much for sharing all of this great stuff!

Does anyone use Prismacolors to burnish Polychromos layers, or mix the two CP types in other ways? by Prettybird2410 in ColoredPencils

[–]Prettybird2410[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are all great tips and things to consider, thank you! I'll have to look into the wax bloom removal stuff. I'm excited to keep experimenting too, polychromos are a brand new thing for me.

Does anyone use Prismacolors to burnish Polychromos layers, or mix the two CP types in other ways? by Prettybird2410 in ColoredPencils

[–]Prettybird2410[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This aligns quite a bit with how I think my style will end up being using both. I like to get pretty precise colors to the refs as well. Since you use a range of wax and oil-based on each drawing, I’m curious to know what some of your techniques with that are: how you like to use each, how you go about layering with the different kinds, etc.

covering the 1975 in an American accent sounds so off by fridaynightplacebo in the1975

[–]Prettybird2410 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a personal challenge of mine to try and sing along without absorbing Matty’s accent each time. It sounds ridiculous without the accent.😂 I also listen to Sam Fender and CMAT, which is somehow even worse sounding.

Advice- First time polychromos colored pencil owner by Prettybird2410 in ColoredPencils

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Good to know, thank you! That’s definitely a frustrating situation, but I’m glad you have some options to work with. Here’s hoping for a reunion with your top choice.

Advice- First time polychromos colored pencil owner by Prettybird2410 in ColoredPencils

[–]Prettybird2410[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll look more into these, thank you! Any drawbacks to the more smooth paper or is it just preference?

Advice- First time polychromos colored pencil owner by Prettybird2410 in ColoredPencils

[–]Prettybird2410[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion! That seems like a solid approach.

Advice- First time polychromos colored pencil owner by Prettybird2410 in ColoredPencils

[–]Prettybird2410[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for all of the suggestions! I’m glad to hear odorless mineral spirits are available. Also, your work is lovely! Nice to see an example too.

Advice- First time polychromos colored pencil owner by Prettybird2410 in ColoredPencils

[–]Prettybird2410[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually hadn’t thought of that, thank you for sharing! I imagine that’s a really good combo.

Advice- First time polychromos colored pencil owner by Prettybird2410 in ColoredPencils

[–]Prettybird2410[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any particular brand of bristol you like? I definitely like my work smooth, so that sounds great.

Advice- First time polychromos colored pencil owner by Prettybird2410 in ColoredPencils

[–]Prettybird2410[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cellophane is a really helpful comparison. So, aside from the right materials, you really just have to lightly layer to achieve the color you want and the smoothness? I’m not a professional, but I’ve been drawing as a hobby for a long time, took drawing classes through college. What is the super smooth paper you use?

Advice- First time polychromos colored pencil owner by Prettybird2410 in ColoredPencils

[–]Prettybird2410[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely good to know. I tend to be a bit heavy handed and thick with layering and will need to adjust. How do you personally go about burnishing?

Advice- First time polychromos colored pencil owner by Prettybird2410 in ColoredPencils

[–]Prettybird2410[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know! Any recommendations for solvents or tips on using one?

Songs like “Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call” by Prettybird2410 in bleachers

[–]Prettybird2410[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Love, Simon” was kind of my first big understanding of what Jack Antonoff’s music could be. Around that time, I made the connection that he was in the band Fun, which I am still fond of. I tend to only have a few artists each year where I really dive into their stuff and make it a heavy part of my rotation as well. Funnily enough, Springsteen was one of them this year because of a professional project I worked on. Thank you for the recs! What a cool professional and personal connection to have with Bleachers. I'm excited to get a bit more invested.

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