Hello! My name is Estefania, I'm from Honduras but I have been living in Germany for 3 years now. I never went to art school, but I'm sure I would have if I would've had that option. I have thought about starting this vlog for many years now, but never had the time or the motivation. Finally, this whole world's craziness has kind of pushed me into doing it.
I put my whole heart and soul into every single one of my artworks, and I would like to share that beautiful process with you. I hope I can inspire some people the same way I get inspired by so many amazing artists on RU-vid.
I've posted a couple of replies here, so here's my take on the video: yes, all pencils are essentially the same, especially from the top brands, but for a sublime "experience" of smoothness and buttery, silky line-making, the highest quality Japanese graphite is unbeatable (which includes the Palomino Blackwing, in case you aren't aware where the graphite comes from). Mitsubishi Hi-Uni pencils are probably the best, as are the old Japanese-made Tombow MONO 100 that are now hard to source because they've since moved manufacture to Vietnam. I'd be happy using any of the pencils in this video, but usually default to Japanese graphite because it's sublime.
I love the Faber Castell 9000 I do mostly digital art but I still like to sketch ideas out on paper. The Faber Castell 9000 is so smooth and I like that alot beause I dont like when pencils have that scratchy feel. Great video and awesome art work.
Well, you should also take into account that a local brand will almost always be cheaper, and Tombows have a higher import rate from Japan. In addition, the latter are more suited to trace manga and then erasing it for the inking process.
@@DanielDChannel They are so ridiculously overpriced. Anything from top brands like Derwent, Staedtler, Faber etc. will be just as good but at a fraction of the price. I got a box of 12 Mitsubishi 9000 pencils for the same price as two Blackwing pencils. The prestige attached to Blackwings definitely makes people think they "ought" to be using them, but it's simply not the case.
People, please only state your opinions in comments because every brand has it's own plus' and downsides. You can create the same thing with ANY brand. You can make a good thing with any brand. My personal favorites are Faber-Castell, Staedtler and Caran d'Ache. My abdolute favorites are Faber-Castell because I like that brand, the pencils look premium and simplicity. Otherwise, I also like Prismacolors and Derwents. I don't really like Tombow because of their colour pencils but I have never tried their graphites. Faber-Castell and Caran d'Ache is my go-to. I usually use Staedtler by itself.
DOMESTIKA IS A SCAM. I purchased a single course on Domestika, and without my consent, they automatically included a Domestika Plus subscription. I was charged again later without any notification. To make matters worse, I can't even use the service in my country because the website doesn't work here. IF YOU DONT BELIEVE ME, GOOGLE THE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN SCAMMED SIMILARLY. Avoid this platform at all costs!
Please do not use Domestika. I purchased a single course on Domestika, and without my consent, they automatically included a Domestika Plus subscription. I was charged again later without any notification. To make matters worse, I can't even use the service in my country because the website doesn't work here. I feel completely scammed. Avoid this platform at all costs!
I'm sorry but I disagree completely on the fact that the quote by Paul Cadden provides any valid justification for making straight copies of photos, because that motivation doesn't require a graphite drawing to be fullfilled, the original photo is sufficient on its own to do that, in fact it's the primary argument to claim that a photographer can be an artist. Mind you, it's not that it needs any justification in the first place, every artist is free to express themselves as they prefer, my critique is about the argument and not the activity in itself.
I could not agree more Faber Castell 9000 series all the way. Their Jumbo versions are also a must have. In saying this, I do have a soft spot for Derwent (nostalgia) although they are at times prone to breakages.
I have tried many brands and come back to Faber Castell every time (these pencils have never given me any problems what so ever and the gradients are consistant across the range. I am a little nostalgic towards the Derwent brand also. I love pencils very much indeed. How sad is that?
You agreed to GO ALONG WITH THE CONCEPT OF PROFESSIONAL GRADING OF THE MATERIALS. YOU are NOT ALLOWED TO smear graded lead, lightly or too aggressively. The graphite content must be applied in a THICK and consistent layer to reach the correct percentage of graphite content to reach the grade. Graphite is a fine dust and it won't stick to paper. Graphite dust gets sifted into grades of fineness. Its mixed with a binding agent and they grade the percentage of graphite to binding agent. A light drawing will NOT HAVE ENOUGH preservative binding agent applied to protect the graphite dust for multiple decades.
Going from a single brand that’s worked well for you to 7 different brands for no apparent reason indicates that you have a problem with the way you think. Go see a doctor
Hi, I watched til the end of your video of pencil comparison review. But you forgot to mention which of pencil brands have the brightest reflection or glare against the light source at different angles. Could you please tell us?
I agree on Staedtler, Faber, and Derwent being very similar. But to me, the pencil that stands out for how smooth and velvety it feels is the Cretacolor. They’re my favorite pencils and in my opinion, far more pleasurable to work with than the other artist quality graphite pencils.
Graphite is Graphite. It's either Graphite or it's not. The different BINDING AGENT is what you're buying. The shape of the pencil ✏️ determines the line type. Hexagonal performs totally different to triangle. You have been REJECTING grading of the Graphite. You have to smear on a thick layer of binder material to get the percentage of Graphite onto the paper. If you fail to smear on a thick layer of pencil lead, your Graphite Drawing FAILS TO MAKE THE GRADE. You didn't put down enough graphite for it to be considered HB or 4H or 6B. You actually have to put down graphite to get a graphite drawing. If you draw lightly, you put binding agent onto the paper which contains a tiny amount of graphite. You must train yourself to Reach The Grade. Then you must smear the lead firmly and consistently. You're not just putting graphite onto paper. You're also applying a preservation substance to stick onto the graphite and the paper. You AREN'T in charge of the shading. The artist WASN'T GIVEN THE JOB OF APPLYING THE SHADING. You SELECT THE GRADED pencil and you apply a firm , consistently thick layer of lead and eventually you'll see the manufacturers did their job in mixing the materials. You're NOT ALLOWED to smear a delegate or fine amount of lead. You AGREED TO GO WITH PROFESSIONAL GRADING STANDARDS. That implies that you're going to apply the substance up to the industry standards. You're NOT ABLE TO apply 2B lightly to get 2H grading. The graphite percentage will fall below the Grade. You'll only be applying 20% of the required amount of graphite for 2H.
From a new subscriber...just starting to use graphite after taking an intro class. I've learned so much from the first 3 videos I have watched. Thank you.
So actually I use steadlers since i got better in drawing so i started with apsara pencils 😂 and then now i use faber castell and steadlers yeah, its very tough to choose from so both😂
Oohh, I missed where you compared them for shine? I don't really like FaberCastell because those I got felt scratchy to me. I like Colleen graphites coz they lay smoothly but I'm thinking of switching coz the Castell's Pitt pencils are matte. Staedtler is more pricey where I am.
You are amazing! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I love to observe my surroundings wherever I am and I am inspired to express my love of what I see and feel. Time is not on my side to develop the skills needed to be an artist but I play with pencils and paints a bit anyway. Artists who inspire me are people like you!
I have watched a few of your videos now and I plan to watch more. The one that caught my attention first was your water soluble graphite video. I recently bought the same set and your video gave me ideas for using the set. I'm now subscribed to your channel. (I find the music choice for audio background in your videos to be distracting and the volume to be too high. It may not bother others) Thank you for sharing your process.
Wow i have stadler and derwent but i never thought to get faber castell. Regardless I think they are all nice. I have derwent and mine don't break like that maybe it was damage during shipping
I own some staedtler and derwent that i got for christmas a few years ago. They really do last long and both are quality pencils i also have prisma color ones but personally i think staedtler are of better quality and i found myself picking the staedtler and derwent more
