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That feed is being used by Pilot Metro as well as the 78G. I don't know if 78G is available for you but this model is basically just a Metro with a plastic body.
Both the regular and acrylic gouache have a toothy chalky finish that you can build on with other media like pencil but matte acrylic has a more slick and tacky finish. This is a big difference for me because I work in mixed media. I like to create a toned or gradient acrylic gouache fixed surface to work on as an underlayer and then block in my detail elements with a Caran d'Ache Aquarelle watercolor pencil. Then finally the designer gouache top layer. I can not draw on matte acrylic, it is too slick and tacky.
You mentioned oil pastels on oil paint pad ,would one have to gesso firstly . Having used the varnish which seems to work ,if I wanted to frame would I have to still keep the art work away from the glass and use a mount . Thank you
Oil paper is ready to use with oil paint and pastels, no need for gesso. No matter what, it's always better to keep your artwork away from the glass. So matting it is a good idea even if varnished.
I have to say that, except as a travel or plein air convenience, I’ve never seen the logic of having something like this and using it on a palette. It seems like it would be easier to just use regular watercolor. Thanks for the video!
I am having a lot of brands! I am using all of them depending on what is my subjet and the support used! My preferences are still Pentel Arts as first layers, then I am using the others waxy brands for realism project (with Mont Marte and Artecho) and oily brands for textures paintings like impasto with knives with Haiya, Kuelox, Arrtx, As archival paintings I will stay with Mungyo extra soft, Caran d’Ache Neopastel, Hawon, then Sennelier at the final layers! There are no bad oil pastels it is depending what the type of paper used such as watercolor 300gsm Fabriano cold press or Canson Montval if the best cheaper ones with multimedia Clairefontaine papers A3 are good for studies and exercices! When you are good enough you can use pastelmat Clairefontaine pastel card from Sennelier, or wood panel or good canvas with gesso layer with sand paper 600 grit before applying oil pastel! From Quebec in Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you so much!!! I didn't know I can use waterproof ink with these, such a good brush pen I've had for years but I've always wanted to use watercolor over it. I'm gonna try this with Bombay black ink
most of the time when i practice oil pastels in a sketchbook i never put/do anything to protect the work, so the pages get a bit messy lol nicely done study🥰
maybe 9 months late but the desk pen actually fit to preppy and friends family, personally I had plaisir le that matte black with desk pen nib, favorite pen ever. Carbon desk pen can be a bit wet due it said that the feed channel a bit bigger to accommodate pigmented PCB.
I like the bolder lines you’re getting from this pen and even the way you’re exploiting what limited flex it has. All my Jinhao pens are good with their standard M and F nibs, but I’ve just got an X159 and it is buttery smooth on the paper. My X750’s are my favourites but the new X159 is edging them out as it’s just so impressive. I’m mainly interested in improving my awful penmanship but might consider drawing after watching talented artists use fountain pens with such effectiveness. 👍🏻
I received a 450 and an X750 with these nibs installed. Neither would feed properly. Then I watched a video by Kristina Greke in which she alters the radius of the nib with pliers and this was done and gave immediate results. You must have hit the sweet spot with this one, and I wish I had a fraction of your talent. I do like the X750 and have about 5 of them. Going to try this with an unlinked 159 I have. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻
A lovely review, and I really enjoy your demo pieces. I'm quite impressed by the products ARRTX offers. These soft oil pastels look like they give a similar feel and final product to something like the Sennelier oil pastels, but at a fraction of the price.
I am wondering can you paint with Acrylic Gouache on larger stretched canvas without it cracking like it does with regular Gouache? Do you have to put a seal on the acrylic gouache when your done painting on the canvas?
I prefer firmer surfaces, so I haven't tried, but I don't think it will crack since acrylic gouache had the same binder as acrylic paint. It's always up to you if you want to varnish your painting or not.
The only issue is that this half the life of the nib, as these nibs rust, so the ink accelerate the rusting process. These nibs are mainly used with dip pen and dried after use to extend their life.
I recently assembled a similar setup, and it has proven to be exceptional for writing. The ink flows generously, requiring minimal effort to produce smooth lines. For added flourish, a slight increase in pressure suffices. The nib is remarkably flexible, so caution is necessary to avoid splaying and potential damage. Although I purchased a nib with an ebonite feeder, I opted not to use it due to the extensive adjustments required, as noted by others. The Jinhao X750 paired with the FPR UF nib was nearly a perfect match. Initially, I faced some challenges as I was pressing too hard, causing the nib to release excessive ink and dry out quickly. However, with patience and a gentle touch, this combination offers a truly delightful writing experience.
I haven't tried the Neopastels yet but I have the 40-set of Holbein and I find them absolutely fantastic. Wrapping them up with sticky notes takes care of the mess, but I readily admit that considering their steep price point, the company should market them with a wrapper. Definitely do your research for open stock merchants before buying sets. Thanks for sharing!
Watercolor markers aren’t for a lot of people because they approach them as if they’re watercolor paints. They were designed to be a drawing & painting medium so they’re naturally versatile. The cellulose paper I use is Strathmore 400 Mixed Media paper. It has a very similar feel to hot press watercolor paper with its vellum surface. I’ve done great work on that paper it’s my go to. I love using Faber Castell watercolor markers and their watercolor pencils together.
12:55 that's bladder convertor, or con-B this is how all fountain pens used to have ink in them, its not the best to use and cracks over time (10-20 years that is) they are included in the lower end pilot pens because they are the cheapest to make, and they include convertors with all their pens
The pilot dp are some of the best pens ive written with, i just bought them not expecting much but they are amazing, they are also soft nibs so you can get a bit of flex writing done too
Very helpful. I just bought one for touching up chips in automotive paint, but there were no directions with it. Thank you, and you are an amazing artist!!
The desk pens in the middle are my favorite pens for drawing. You can leave them inked with carbon ink for months and they will write immediately when you need them. But as new they don't come with waterproof ink.
Do they write fast? Like the inkflow bit.. the most bothersome thing about my old school pens to me is when they skip/the inkflow cant keep up.. Im also quite prone to hand pain.. so having to use pressure gets painfull fast..
@@mikado_mHi ! If you want a pen that writes fast I highly recommend you the "Pentel Liquid Gel Ink 0.7 ball" => yes, it's a rollerball, but you really should try it, flow is great and dries rather quickly. It's not the same fancy pleasure than a fountain pen, but it really does the job of being fast, smooth, flowy and reliable. I am not the wealthiest, but I think this is the best pen I ever used.
I am an artist myself (traditional indian style)..one of my frnd had pentel n sakura ecposed indoors for 25 years.. hes also into traditional Indian styles.. ( which traditionally uses goauche(without eggs)) n they srull look just fine
Thank you for this! I've been researching this myself and looking for solutions. I just tried spraying a final fixative, then using a liquitex satin varnish. So far the results are good, but I'm not sure about long term. I will definitely be trying the talens vsrnish
Extremely beautiful pigments. love the granular finish and real deep earthiness. I'd like to try some. I am fond of water soluble graphite and so these are a natural extension I think. These colours have always been among my natural favourites. Lovely shell.s :-)
Hard pastels can definitely be used for detail or subtle nuances. !! or who loves it for shading techniques or some sharp graphic artistic effects. ❗☝️
Kuelox is a very good pastel. very good palette..choice of MARANDI Macaroni...white very clear. thick and pigmented in all colors, both blue and yellow. Unlike Paul Rubins, which emit oil in my hands and slide in my hands and are not the same in their density. I choose Kuelox.✍️☝️🤩
