Caran D'Ache Neocolor II 

Please don't let people change YOU! You enjoy doing video's with waffle as you call it! That is what make video's great not just good info but when you can tell the person giving it is enjoying themselves. If you worry about the time you won't have as much fun. Please don't let people take your Joy away. Some people will never be happy no matter what you do. And it's you tube. You see the video length BEFORE the you click on it!!! So WHY are they clicking?? To be Trolls! There was a You Tuber who did great coloring book reviews. Then she had someone comment that her voice was really deep and if she was a woman. Every video she brought up that she just had a deep voice. The rest of us tried to reassure her that yes we know hey Actress Kathleen Turner has a deep voice and clearly a woman. But that one troll kept commenting. She stopped making video's. Which is such a shame because she was really good and more than that Loved doing it. Please don't let that happen. I know your really nice but if you have someone harassing you to change and you have ALREADY addressed it you can BLOCK THEM. Anyway great review I love these crayons. Your so right the first time I used one the first thing I thought was " Why didn't I have theses as a Kid!?" haha I have 20. Thinking about getting the whole set. Loved the video! Thanks!

I enjoy your reviews, chat away good sir, don't worry, it gives the review a human feel to it...I would rather watch a 20 min video that is interesting, than a 5-10 min video that is robotic

Please continue chatting. It makes me feel like I am part of the conversation. Your reviews are great. Thankyou

Great video Harry!! 😆 Don't cut down on the "waffle"...in fact, add some syrup and butter. 😂 Those who complain, well they can bugger off (I used the term correctly, right?😉) lol. I appreciate that you cover all of the information that any artist should be looking at for their projects. I COMPLETELY know how you feel about adult conversation. If hubby isn't here, I'm only talking to the dogs. 😃 It's easier for me now, in fact when we have to go out, I have to remember how to talk to people. When I was much younger raising my babies, it was extremely hard being home and having no adult conversation. As I have gotten older, well I have just become an even bigger introvert. I'm gonna send you a msg through facebook...I have a quick question. Take care my friend. You are doing a fabulous job!! 🤗

We love you Harry. No need to apologize. You are a genuine soul - a rare gift in this earthly world.

I am also stuck at home most of the time due to health issues. You are my go-to guy whenever I want to find out about a new art product or medium, and have helped me to decide whether or not to buy something on many occasions.

I love your reviews and being a severely disabled person myself I totally understand how not having adult conversations for long periods of time can make people talk a lot about everything and anything. Meds don’t help, mine make me waffle like crazy. Even if you do go off on a tangent... does it really matter? Your honest reviews are still being made and I always look at your videos before buying a new product. So thank you for saving me money. Not being able to go out means I buy everything on line and I need to know how the art equipment works before laying out some serious cash.

Okay I think I'm in love with these pastels. Thank you for your review. I like your informative honest reviews. The more you "waffle" :) the more we learn. Plus it let's us, your subscribers/friends get to know you better. When you were talking about remembering being little and coloring, I swear I could smell my old box of Crayola crayons from waaaay back when. Don't stop being you....I like you just as you are, I think you put your heart and soul into these reviews you do and are as informative and truthful as possible because you are a nice person and want to make sure we are informed as possible, so when we go to make an investment purchase of these materials we know what to look for. Thank you for that, because $$$ is not easy to come by, but sometimes you just have to have some new art supplies !!! :). Peace

Please don’t worry about the length of your videos. Personally, I feel like you’re giving a whole picture of a product. I appreciate that. I don’t waste money trying out things I should not have bought. Keep it up.

One of the reason I love your videos is that you explain everything in details and talk. You’re doing amazing!

I’m here in the USA and just found your videos today. I’m home alone also and with medical issues. I’m coloring with markers and colored pencils. Just getting started in watercolors. I’m really enjoying your videos. Very good information and I enjoy your “rambling.” Lol. Now I will be busy watching your other videos!

Harry, please don’t let anyone change the way you do you’re videos!! I love to watch your videos because of the ramblings like you call it because it’s not robotic and make the review so pleasant!! For favourite brand , we all have ours even if we don’t say so and that goes from art supplies to chocolate!! 😉 I don’t go out a lot too and during summer I do on a motorized chair so I can enjoy fresh air. I fight every day due to my health issues that are many and affecting me in a lot of way and art as this way of getting me out of my daily stuff. Lovely review and the drawing was so awesome!! Take care of yourself and I hope you have your little place up and installed soon !!

Please, please don't stop being you. It's refreshing to listen to someone 'normal'. You've developed a professional rationale in the manner you evaluate the products. Your input is my priority watch and I look forward to seeing AND hearing more of you in the future.

I agree with everyone else. The chatting is what allows us to get to know you, so waffle away!! Love the videos you have done, I've learned a lot.

We love you! Ramble all you want. If people don't like it they don't have to watch! You are lovely!

Don't stop the 'waffle' Harry. If folk can't deal with it or understand, then they shouldn't be here 😁

You are wonderful and we appreciate you Harry. Don't change a thing.

Don't worry about chatting too much. It's part of you and I understand - totally - what you mean, as I am on my own during the week as well. Not because I have health issues but because I am long-term unemployed. Hubby goes out to work very early and I don't see him until tea-time. A lot of the time I'm in the house because I can't get out to spend money. Yes, I could go for a walk but there's no way I'm walking to any of our parks all by myself. A 14 year old was raped in broad daylight in the small park near us so that put me right off going anywhere with small numbers of people in the vicinity, which is why I end up in Town. I can't do this without money though..and I don't have much of that..and when I do I buy pens, etc online lol. By the way, I draw more than I used to (I started off colouring only in adult colouring books) but 1) I kept receiving free pencils from Cult Pens and 2) I have Artist's Tiles where I can practice drawing animals (from references, I can't draw from memory) and hubby said I've improved over time. The other day I drew an ocelot and I love him. I might post him on Twitter at some point but - because it's a copy off someone else I'm worried about copyright and stuff. You see, I ramble like you do. Nowt wrong with it lol.

I love listening to you talk Harry, and I hope you continue your banter in these videos. It's nice to know your thoughts on all these art supplies you review here. Great review on these, thanks for showing how well they work with the addition of water! I also like the tips you shared, really handy. The shavings one is definitely a fun idea! I love watching your reviews and drawing along :D A bit on the Neocolor II. My first premium art supply as a child. I got the 84 set as a gift when I was around 6 ish and boy did they blow my mind back then!! They're so smooth and creamy and they work so well with water. Recently I found some of my old Neocolor crayons, they're like what 17 years old now? And they still worked really well! Only problem is that I've lost a lot of colours since we moved around a lot growing up. So I gotta get myself a new set now. Watching this definitely brought back a lot of pleasant memories :) Thanks for making this Harry! And I'd love to watch your speedpainting videos!

I am right there with you Harry. I am happy to hear you talk and I feel much the same way.

I love your voice, I live alone and know how you feel, when I get in the shops I chatter non stop due to not seeing anyone all day lol, loved your charming accent too

We love the chat Harry. Keep it in.

hi, I'm in the UK and I don't work either.. I have PTSD as wel;l as physical disabilities, I understand how it does get isolating and lonely. I'm glad you find making these videos helpful, they are helpful for me too :)

Great review. Always enjoy your chatting so please don't stop. I feel it gives the people watching a connection with you as I definitely feel that way. Thanks.

Having health problems myself and having been off work for long periods at a time I totally understand needing to talk to other people!! Keep talking away, I enjoy hearing from you!! Plus I talk too much too!!

Hey gab away!! I love your videos!! I have the 30 set and some open-stock additions. I LOVE these pastels. They are so easy, fun and beautiful. I love using them in my art journal! Thank you for a great review. In regards to the metallics. I ended up getting the Creatacolor of their 10 metallics and they are GORGEOUS. Especially on a black or toned paper. I believe I'm going to the art store today to pick up a few more open stock of the neocolonial II's that I don't have! Thanks!!

I love that you talk, it feels like you are talking directly to the viewer and anticipating what they are going to ask. These products are very expensive and I want to know as much information as possible from someone I trust as I can get and you give out that information for free. You showed me today how good these are in real time which I have not seen before as video's using this product are normally sped up and they seem to work a lot better than I thought (much easier to activate than I thought). Sheesh some people! Fantastic review Harry, much appreciated :) Congratulations being in Coloured magazine .

I am also stuck at home due to medical issues so I totally understand and agree. I am glad you found an outlet to keep you connected to life. So, keep on talking and thank you for the information you provide!

Please don't shorten your videos I enjoy them. And they are so informative.

Love your channel please don't change. I stay in all the time so understand plus I love to here you chatting. Plus great review as always.

your videos are always informative and you are one of the first folks i go to for all my art gear info, trust me when i say those who are your true fans love your waffling ....

So glad I found your channel. Your critique and review of this products is excellent. Keep up the good work.

I totally understand where your coming from. I look forward to your reviews, they are very informative...keep it up.Thankx Harry!

Chat away. I LOVE your chatting. Makes me feel like i am having a conversation with you. Your videos are awesome!

Thanks for doing this review, it is very helpful. I'm looking into these types of wax/water pastels, and the way you demonstrated these is perfect!

Harry I feel the same way you do I understand completely. I had back surgery in 2006 went back to work for almost a year. I have the rods and screws in the L4 L5. With the disc removed and now the S I joints are going and just in constant pain. I'm by myself and have my good days and bad days. And I must say when it's a bad day it's a bad day and a rain day isn't my best days at all. So as you I don't get out and I won't hold anyone back nor want anyone to think that I want them to hold my hand and feel that they should miss out on their life and coming and going. Please you do a great job and read your reviews everyone loves your reviews and work. Don't change a thing your doing. Many people love you and your work just as you are. Make no apologies. Much love and prayers being sent to you and for you. Your very much loved.

You don’t ramble my friend. I find you to be efficient and concise. You provide an invaluable service to neophyte (muah) artists. I ordered a set of these after trying a few from my local art store (it has EVERYTHING...) This is a great review. These crayons are so versatile and if used mindfully last quite a long time.

I love your rambling......please don't stop! Plus, your accent is the bomb.Who can't like that.........seriously!!!❤️

Can't and shouldn't please everyone. I like your "rambles". You are a real person. If people want plastic robots let 'em go elsewhere. Very good and detailed review. It is easier to wet paper with a real watercolour brush. Prefereably a fairly thick one that can hold a good deal of water. The waterbrushes are great for detailed work, but not so much for wetting paper or large aras. :) My first meeting with Caran Dáshe was in school and excactly the Neocolor II. They are amazing. I want them sooo bad, but is on a tight budget for now. Everything they do, at least their artist products, are just so close to perfect you pretty much get.

Fabulous video. Thanks. I tend to go for traditional materials but wanted something a bit different and this has helped me decide to go for it, thank you!

You explain all the points and do is consistantly each time, keep doing your videos they way you are happy doing them.

Wonderful...and I now consider myself one of your new fans! 😊 I thoroughly enjoy your presentation style.

I love your videos, including the chats. i too have health issues that keep me home and a little isolated. art has been a god send and your videos are included

I love your videos and love to listen to your reviews. People can be so infernally crabby!!! Keep them coming and continue to be yourself. Your enthusiasm is appreciated.

Such a honest, humble person. This world needs more persons like him. Thanks for the useful information you provide in your review videos.

I love watching your videos, don't stop your way of coming across. I really enjoy watching and how you explain items too. I too suffer with anxiety and PTSD so I understand what you mean. Thank you for sharing!! .

Wow! You are a wonderful artist! Thank you, Harry, for making your wonderful videos. Your research and information / links you provide are incredibly comprehensive. Yes, I too love Carandache products, particularly the neocolor two pastels. The only criticism I can think of is that I bemoan the fact that Carandache does not make pan or tube paint except for their gouache ( which is also wonderful). At this point, I’m saving up to buy some of their wc pencils, also. Thanks to your videos, I can now have a guide to decide on those, also. The one thing I would like to ask you: How do you think these water soluble pastels compare to the various Carandache wc pencils? Also: I use a hand crank pencil sharpener on my neocolor two pastels, save the shavings, and use said shavings as pan paints, which works out really well.

I just discovered your channel. (SUBSCRIBED) LOVE! your chatter. I have some anxiety issues myself and don't get out much; so your videos keep me company and I THANK YOU. You give very thorough and helpful information. I have purchased several coloring items based on your reviews. Please keep doing what you do. Your appreciated!

I like your supposed ramblings! You've an amazing talking voice that is loverly to listen too! I've had to get a few for some classes & I bought just 3 since I've purchased the spring set. They are so creamy & wonderful. I'm trying to save up for the bigger set. Thank you, great review & thanks for talking about the metallic crayons. That's been a problem for several people that do the coloring books. I used them for the first time because of TAMERA Laporte with Willing.ning Thanks for the reminder about the colored pencil magazine! So I think I'm going to get the 30 set first, I'd like the 40 set but have you noticed the big price jump between the 30 & 40 sets? It breaks down too paying a lot more per crayon.. Actually Jerry's has the singles for a good price. So does Blick, but buying the sets are better priced on Amazon. They don't sell the single ones anyway, 😉🙃 So i may get the 30 set then get some singles, who knows! I just subscribed to someone who mainly does the books, & she had a set of 30 then opted for the set of 84. Now that was a price jump👍🏻😃...anyway she was testing the silver out & it didn't break down at all using the brush on the crayon itself, no color at all came off onto the water brush. Now the gold & copper did just fine, but not the silver. It didnt even break down on the paper after coloring a swatch then wetting it & trying too move it around. Why have it if it wont dissolve with the water? Something for you to look into maybe??!! Thanks so much & as you can see i also tend to ramble on! I do it too everything & everyone. I believe its from being home also without human interaction, especially now when I'm under the weather. Your painting you showed is very intense, lots of talent tho! Is all of your art so intense? Thanks for all the great information on these great mediums! I do love the ones i have!

Very thorough review, thanks explaining everything. Helps me understand how to use them. Thinking about buying a set. By the way, love the chat.

I am glad you alk and my channel began for the same reasons. I have gone through a serious bout of depression/anxiety in the past year, and honestly, I dont care about makeup reviewing anymore, lol. So superficial and I have seen it all. The artist community is refreshing and a whole new world. Say on! I am good at talking back! I get this 30 pack in less than 2 weeks along with Derwent Graphitint watercolor pencils. I am into mixing things up ;)

Love your reviews!! Please pay no mind to what others might say or think. You be YOU!

Ramble on! I enjoy it! I've seen these crayons, they're great. Have no idea how I could use them in my colouring books but gosh they look awesome.

You are awesome do not change anything. I want to say thank you for sharing your information about these products.

Always be you! I really enjoyed your review. Thank you.

OMG! First I've been a long time subscriber and have always loved your videos and all your "rambling". You don't go off on tangents, at least that I don't see, or hear, but you discuss more info on the item or art related information, hence what your channel is all about right. I have also have had major health issues the last couple years and I no longer am able to work and art also saved my life as well. So I totally understand being home alone with no one else to talk to, I do have 3 cats and 2 dogs. They are all quite attentive to my constant chatter through out the day but they aren't that great in talking back, so I have to carry on their side of the conversations as well and I respond for them. Therefore I constantly find myself trying to justify to friends and family, and even the occasional poor soul who calls my phone by mistake, that's the reason for my endless babble now,it because it's so nice to have a grown up to talk too. especially since my husband of 32 years recently left, wait, maybe it was all my constant chatter? O, Just kidding, that was something else entirely, but anyway, love your videos, ignore the complainers without any constructive input with positive alternatives, they will always find things to complain about anyway, and you can't make everyone happy.

This is the first time I have watched one of your videos and I haven't even watched beyond the first minute but I had to chime in. I am also a shut in and I say, "TALK ON". I know how you feel about having no one to talk to. It's your channel. Run it however you want to.

Great review as always Harry. They look absolutely amazing, the way the colours released was fantastic. I really enjoy your videos and it's mainly because you are 'real' and we get to know you, so I totally disagree with those who said you talk too much - best as always, Jane

I didn't have any of these when you made this review. But I bought a set of 15 towards the end of summer. And I LOVE them! They are superb. I soon added to the collection and now have 35 different colours. I wish I had bought the 40 set to begin with because then I'd have a nice big tin to put them in. I am amazed at how pigmented they are and how well they mix and blend. I use a disposable paper pallet to mix colours on or I go straight to the paper or take from the crayon onto a brush direct. I can't get enough of using them.

I appreciate your input and I enjoy the conversation . Don’t change .

I could listen to you all day, so keep on chatting!

Love your chat. Keep up your good works🌺

Please keep the "waffle"! Your voice is awesome to listen to and the conversational style makes your videos so much more fun to listen to. Please keep going!

You can talk all you want, it’s your channel! Awesome reviews always 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Love the waffle 🤪

I love your reviews. Thank you and I think you are doing just fine. Talk to your hearts content.

It can be lonely being home and not feeling well and unable to work. This is your channel and you run it the way you want. No one is ever forced to watch. If they don’t like what they see, they can move along. Do what makes you feel good and ignore the rest. Life is too short to be worrying about the little things.

Carry on as you are Harry, I prefer a longer vid to a rushed short one

This was a great video Harry thank you. I really love watching you and often see you via the tv utube. Please keep on talking as you do I really enjoy you just been you. :). Great video for the carat d'arche Neo colour II. I have treated myself to them and just wanted a thorough review and 'how to' also. So big thank you. :)

Do not apologize. You're awesome. God bless you.

Great video keep them coming, and definitely keep waffling 👍

Personally, I really do enjoy your videos. You talk just about right. So much more for me to learn. Loads of tips and tricks and information on whatever you are doing in the video. Keep on doing what you do, because you do it so well! 🎉 I too have PTSD and I have nerve and brain damage from meningitis 7 years ago. Normally I can't keep focus for more than not quite 7 minutes, but because I can relate and take notes or test things alongside the video, I can actually watch your videos from start to finish without going insane. That's a first, keeping me still and not frustrated for more than 7 minutes 😂 Way to go 🏆

I like your chatty style. Your reviews are very thorough and I love that you take your time. Your drawing was great. Very Iron Maiden.

I really love all your video review 😉😉😉

Do these pastels re-activate after they dry, and can the pigment be moved around again? Or do they set after they dry, more like the Inktense pencils? Thank you!

I enjoy all your videos. I also enjoy your conversations that you included while you are reviewing products. I have a friend who told me her daughter told her to text her instead of calling her. Unfortunately this is what the world is becoming. Human interaction is so important for good mental health. I enjoy people and always will.

Great review Harry! I remember those dreadful old school crayons, I had a little chuckle when you mentioned them:) they were really bad tho, These Neocolors look great especially when you added water, I think they would be good for mixed media, and hey don't worry what people say, I like to listen to your reviews and so do a lot of people, its hard to please all the people all the time, just keep going my friend your doing a great job!

Talk as much as you want bless you...I love your reviews! xxxxx

I like you video Vera kuch. Van I use iT on fabric. Is iT wassable? May after hebt set? I am a quilter

Please don't apologise for 'waffle' it's part of you and what makes your channel interesting and interactive keep up the good work.

I bought a few of these open stock but I'm not sure how they work because I haven't even used them yet, lol. I'm loving all of your reviews. You have such a great channel.

love your chatting! an your reviews are great. wish i had your tallent. have you thought of doing live streams? as you would be able interact an chat with you viewers

I really enjoyed your video. Talk all you want! Great review. Thank you.

Hi, a question, what's about the color quality? Its comparable with the oil vibrancy? Thanks

I very much enjoy your presentations. I do not mind what you say. I think u have lots of experiences and have much to offer. Please continue. Estella ❤

Hi Harry, these crayon are beautiful, they dissolve really well. I was thinking to try them and after your review I definitely will, thank you. And please, do not stop making long video just because some say so. Your videos are full of great information on the pencil "world" and I like to know more about it. Haters gonna hate! Keep up the good work and thanks again :)

Keep on wafflin' !!!!! If it makes you feel better it doesn't matter what anyone thinks. 😃 In any case I enjoy your reviews

Hey bud, it's your channel and your show. You do your thing. I've been there where you are where I was house bound and didn't have a lot of folks to chat with. I can relate. Personal opinion is to do what makes you happy in your videos. If your video makes you happy, that is a success. If others enjoy your videos, that's just an added bonus. Have at it my friend. I appreciate what you are doing.

I love your tangents.

Please ignore those complaints! You are just fine and I don't think you ramble at all. By the way, I copy edit COLOR Magazine for Ann, so I get to read your informative articles every month. I enjoy learning about new products. I bought the Caran d'Ache palette because of your article.

I remember how i was totally blown away by these crayons, i regret i did not bought the full 126 set right away haha, should have known... it's caran'dache XD great review!

Hi Harry I really like your channel content and I have to agree you are quite a chatty young man but I can totally relate I am disabled as well and do most of my artwork in my bed and whenever I'm around people because I'm alone all the time I'm quite chatty too, HAS! SO, your viewers are just gonna have to bear with it because when I consider your content on your channel and all of that time, effort and knowledge that you share with people You are obviously a very incredibly generous human being and a VERY TALENTED ARTIST! So, personally, I am very grateful, very grateful and can overlook your excessive chattiness, dear. I did notice it and now that you've explained why it occurs, I just think you're a fine person, Harry,, Thank you so much for your excellent channel content and keep up the good work! Bravo, Harry!!

Chat away all you like, I am in a similar boat home alone all day and can't go anywhere, see no one so I love to listen to you. Your video's are great

I've just discovered your videos recently and I enjoy them and don't apologize cause viewers don't have to click the PLAY button!! It's that simple. I find myself carrying on a conversation with myself many times and even answering myself lol my kids think I'm crazy but that's ok !! Keep up the good work.

Harry I'm right there with you, cause of my back I don't get out much either, besides my parents, my husband is the only one I talk to. you have more guys than I do to these videos. I look forward to my come saying you posted a new video! your reviews are the most real reviews I can find on RU-vid about my preferred medium. so let the haters hate, your true following will always support u! you should consider doing demo videos of the products I would love a color-along. you could even do a live feed THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!!!!!! so carry on our brave little toaster carry on!

You can also put the shavings from sharpening neocolor Ii into half pans add a bit of h20 to dissolve them then use them like a pan watercolor paint!! I just cut off the very end of each watercolor crayon and put them into half pans.

I thoroughly enjoy your reviews! I very much prefer videos where people chat about the products their reviewing or explain their process for what they’re creating, and share their thoughts in general. Feel free to ramble! It’s your channel, and your videos. I really enjoyed this review. 🤙

Talk all you want 💙 I love your videos and I understand about not being able to get out of the house.

Love waterResist with solubles! also dry and/or wet acrylics. Anyone try oil pastel-then these?

I'm a new subscriber and I love your reviews! Please keep chatting and rambling, I love coloring along while watching your videos. I have a question about the neocolors. I'm no artist, I just like coloring. I have the FC Albrecht Durers and the Inktense by Derwent. So i'm just wondering if the neos will add anything for my coloring purposes. Are they very different to those other products? They are pretty expensive but I may just get the 10 pack just to try them out!

Chat away Harry!! I really enjoy your videos 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼