I Tested EVERY White Highlight So You Don't Have To... 

Don't go around shouting that you're under 13 because RU-vid might take that as Emily lying about being an adult channel and make her into a kids channel so she won't be able to monetize and the comments section goes bye bye!

when your over the age of thirteen so you don't need to brag about being a rebel and potentially get emily demonetized

*Why did I read the title as "I tasted Every White highlight so you don't have to."*

I'm grown, why did I get scared about the PG-13 warning? 😂

As someone who consistently used the white gelly rolls for years, I swear they changed it because it slowly seemed to get worse and worse over the years

The disclaimer tf did RU-vid do this to you?? 😭

Damn, COPPA is affecting everyone

I especially enjoyed the joke at the beginning that pertains to me as a male, being in that 14% made the joke much funnier due to me being as previously mentioned, a male

Some of those ink looks like just straight up watered down milk.

hi Emily, i don't know if you remember (or care lol), but on your artists depression video I commented that I was struggling with some mental health, i did do.... some things about it that aren't necessarily good before that vid,( i will spare you the details) but that video was a push for me, a push to seek help, and im pleased to report im doing much better. I was so lost in myself and.. almost just floating in darkness and then smiling to people when inside I was just... lost and sad. I'm not trying to be #deep or anything but that video inspired me to do art again and helped me push my way out of that sea I was floating in. im doing much better , i thank you for that. so thank you Emily so, so much. once again, with love Canada

Posca white paint markers in the needle weight and brush weight are really fun for highlights too

When it comes to the gouache, I wish you had used titanium white. Titanium white is what is kinda meant for highlights while zinc/permanent white is meant for mixing with other colors.

“I was gonna crown him DADDY” I was not expecting that XD

I’m a digital artist, why am I watching this lol? Also Emily is a queen and I love all her videos.

"Sorry guys, you've been voted off the island." S-Survivors??!!

I bought the FW white ink after seeing you recommend it and was so confused at why it was practically transparent, I had no idea they had reformulated it

lmao meanwhile im using a white-correcting pen from the dollar store

The way you were painting that sailor moon reminds me of madoka kinoshita! They're a very talented artist as well

White Highlight Materials: Can literally never have enough options in the art shop = give me more!

Loving the new opening animation. AND white ink... ink and artful...two of my favourite things!

It’s really messed up that RU-vidrs have to put a warning on their videos just because of some parents.

I definitely have the new formula fw. I’ve always seen Emily swearing by it but I’ve never been able to get anything more than a slightly damp patch on my work

I thought it said “I tasted every highlighter you so didn’t have to” And I questioned life itself at that second.

I already adored you, but when I heard that “NeEeEeExT!” and immediately tied it to Sorrow, then I look up and there’s his lil face, oh... well it was there that I knew. I make good choices. Sometimes. This time for sure. That subtle Sorrow insert was *kisses fingertips* magnifique. #NEEDSTOSEAT20NEEEEXT

I wonder how the white inks would do on oil based colored pencils such as polychromos. Would you be willing to give it a try?

Emily: no breading! me: spits out my ramen laughing*

I lost it with the “breed proof .... no breeding” 😂😂😂😂😂 my boyfriend is gaming and had to stop because he heard me laughing so hard and asked if I was ok 😂😂😂

The bisexual art mother has posted everyone!!!!

You are literally my favorite person on youtube💜 i hope you, your hubby and da babes have a great Christmas

I am a 19 year old adult in college and I thank you for this grown-up adult content.

Emily: were going to be testing some white stuff Me: _hehe, sperm-_ Emily: and no, not your little swimmers Me: 😳

I like this editing with the picture being painted in the backround and in transitions

Watching this while being induced at the hospital 😂💀

I have the worst time with white gel pens... they always leave an uneven finish, like the ball makes contact with the paper and the ink is on both sides of it? Like there is a little ditch in the middle of the line? I have no idea what I'm doing wrong. I've tried several brands.

BREED PROOF WHITE was almost the daddy.

i have the signo. when i saw it, i was like “tf, it’s THAT much? it’s a pen.” but once i got it, i haven’t stopped using it lmao. that plus my pencil crayons and microns have me bankrupt

the bleed proof white is my holy grail for watercolors!

Windsor and Newton’s white drawing ink is great too!

I love that the background music at some point was happy birthday in the most aggressive jazz styling I’ve ever heard

I could be in a horrible mood but you always manage to brighten up my day with your jokes and the way you pronounce and exaggerate some of your words (3:24 for example).

Just what I needed a video from one of my favorite you tubers.

Woah! You recorded this just in time for me as I was searching for white ink. Thank you!

tbh I love the new intro so much! Ive been binging your older videos lately because they help me with my art block and motivate me to paint with water colors (and in general) more. I look forward to every new inspiring upload :)

I’ve just started using the Kuretake White Ink 30 on a pencil & pen on watercolor paper drawing and definitely agree with Emily that it works really well over pencil. Was curious about Dr Martin’s Bleed White, but you’ve answered the question about how it will go over pencil. Thank you, you saved me $30!

I just wanna say that i love your videos!!! I'm an tattoo artist and i love to draw and i use graphite alcohol brush markers and prismacolor coloring pencils as my main mediums but i recently decided to get into using watercolor paints on my flash designs and that is how i came across your channel and I've been addicted to your content ever since your personality and style are so awesome ..keep up the great work

I love watching other people test these things. As someone who is only mildly interested in dabbling in art these videos are SUPER helpful. Thanks.

Thank you so for these videos omg you have no idea! This saves me from having to do my own testing or reading the maybe not true amazon reviews ! I love it when artist make these kinds of videos.

I've been super depressed lately and even though this wasn't quiiiite sketchbook storytime (I rewatch those far more than I'd care to admit) you still never fail to cheer me up. I'm actually watching sailor moon at the moment so I actually smiled when I realised who's hair you were painting. Thank you Emily.

the "WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO MY BABY" and the sorrowtv reference are amazing

Some other suggestions: Molotow paint markers, whiteout correction fluid from an office supply store (basically the same as bleed-proof white or the copic opaque white), there's liquid gessos, or flat white house paint (a sample jar is like $2.50 at home depot)

I enjoy your videos so much!! Your commentary makes me smile and crack up and you remind me of me 20 years ago... so thanx for that!

Omg Emily I LLLLLLLOVE this video. It shows how much you have improved on making them. Keep doing what you are doing ❤️ lots of love from Mexico ❤️

I've been working on black paper lately and this is amazing, thank you!!!!!

i got so excited when i saw she was painting sailor moon because i am a huge anime nerd.

Wow, every time I watch your video I am mostly looking forward to hearing what you have to say, but always end up getting so much inspiration from your painting

thank you for this excellent comparison video, it was super helpful!

SAILOR MOOOOON. I just got into SM recently, so this is a nice surprise. I love the art.

6:11 *NANI?!* HOW IS THAT THE _WORST_ WHEN IT’S SHOWING UP THE _BEST_

This was so useful! I've been using gelly rolls, but I clearly need to try other brands! ❤

yay, the PH martins is the one I already use! I've the old style Copic white too but yeah

I use those Signo pens a lot too, and they're actually REALLY easy to find here in Norway. They sell them at pretty much all chain bookstores, I think, and even the tiny office supply store in my tiny hometown stock them.

Great video! Thanks for doing the research so thoroughly!

Just gotta say ... if you use Pro White, I have found that its best to use one of the white inks to thin out the Pro White, I just scoop a small bit of Pro White out, and then add drops of either of the white inks you tested in this video until I get it as thin as I want, and it doesn't have the issue of losing as much opacity as if you were to just use water. It mostly avoids the texture issue unless you start building it up.

every time i see you painting in your videos it makes me want to pick up a paintbrush and start painting immediately because i'm reminded of how much i enjoy it

I love your videos! :D As for suggestions, my go-to are usually the Molotow ONE4ALL Marker (with the plastic nib, the other two kind of nibs are terrible, esp the thin one always gets clogged in its metallic part) and the Talens white ecoline.

Great video!!! I love your sense of humor! ((Also I loved the Sorrow TV reference!))

Yay! Thanks for this!! Can you test water fastness?! Sometimes I use it for corrections but have to paint over it sign watercolor. I found the pro white is not water fast and the fw ink is resistant (which it says on the bottle lol) but curious how the others are. And I also found that sometimes my inks pull up the color and look tinted. So I'm still hunting for the perfect white. From your review I'll have to try Dr PH Martin's!! Thanks Emily!

Girl I just found your channel I am in love. Subbed immediately!

First off, this Sailor Moon piece is really cute! For Inktober this year, I decided to try the Sigma pens since I’d been using the Gelly Rolls all year with no problem, and I’d heard many people recommend them. And I... literally can’t use in my sketchbook. I had already used it to sign two pictures and make stars in one picture before I noticed the issue in the pictures and my swatch in the back. Idk why, but the ink wipes off onto the opposite page in my sketchbook. I’ve had to put tissue paper (it was right after my birthday so I had some right by me) to prevent the ink from smearing and coming off. Now, it works great in my bullet journal. So, now I’m just using my Gelly Rolls pens in size 10 and only size 10. To me, size 10 seems just as juicy as the Sigma pen. I’ve only recently tried the gouache, so idk what to think of it yet.

Fantastic Review! Thank you for doing this!

Hi Emily, I'm new to you're channel but been binge watching it like crazy at work. But I was wanting your opinion on if I'm too old (being 30) to start drawing and painting and the best way to learn painting being colorblind. Thank you and hope you have a great day!

A+ quality content. I learned something and laughed! I enjoy your personality!

Ive been here for all of 30 seconds and I'm hooked 💯🤙🏽

Absolutely fabulous video as usual!

I just wanted to mention it because it wasn't in the video: I use Liquitex acrylic ink for a lot of my highlights and have been really happy with how smooth it is to apply and it's still pretty opaque compared to other inks (like the first two shown. Omg I'm so sorry they butchered your baby D:) My local Michael's carries the Liquitex ink, but I don't like the drive to that store so I just order it from Dick Blick online. Aside from that, I reach for a Jelly Roll or a Signo depending on the kind of effect I want to achieve. I like how you laid out the disclaimer at the beginning. I'm just bummed that content creators have to add that for insurance. :( Thank you so much for sharing, Emily!

Usagi!!! My girl! My boo! My bae!! I LOVE this painting dammit! Much love Ems! You’re my new favorite RU-vid human, pretty lady!

Wow, I did not expect the disclaimer at the start

Great review! 👍 I’ve tried several of the ones you mentioned and my faves are the Signo pens and WN white gouache but I now have a new holy grail...have you tried the Posca paint pens? They are AMAZING! Very opaque white, works well over many mediums, comes in different tip sizes, and in many other colors-life changing! You can find them on Amazon and some art stores are starting to carry them. HTH!

At first I thought it said “tasted” and I got worried

Btw, you should add a star or a heart or something to the highlighters YOU would use in the description!

I moved from the signo gel pen to a fine tip posca pen, and that will never get clogged. It's my fave now 😊

You can buy the signo at Michaels as an individual pen in store, just sayin, and yes it really is da best

Thank you so much for this. Very informative!

Dr. Martin's makes a pen white (for dip pen and brushes) that comic inkers swear by because it covers black india ink to provide highlights and create textures. Also would like to see a test of these whites on the vanta black you reviewed.

A new Emily on my birthday! Love it!

I would have watched this last night but I was at work when I saw it was up and our computer screens get recorded so when i saw the disclaimer I was like crap well just in case Ill watch it later. But omg yassss. Also that Sailor Moon though. I love ur art so muchhh

In case anyone wants any more ideas, I use the speedball white acrylic ink on my watercolors. It does soak in very little but depending on how much you have on your brush it works extremely well.

Make a video on how you store your art and art supplies

I switch between a white posca if I need a large area filled in, and a gelly roll if I need a small area

Every time Emily uploads I get a nice rush through me 😆

I use DR. Martin's pen white (I think I picked it up because it was slightly cheaper) & the Winsor & Newton white guache on my animal watercolors. I find that both will dry a bit darker at first coat, but that works for me since as I put more on (I'm using them for feather/fur details) it adds depth to my rendering. I would note though, that if you want a really bright area, put the ink down first, then the gauche over it - that works really well; the gauche does start to get a shine on it if you apply too many layers.

omg a SORROW TV REFERENCE emily i LOVE YOU

Note to self: Never get white inks.

This was incredibly helpful , thank you

I'm very fortunate that I have a Blick art supply store near by, and I usually get a couple signos from there. And I think I saw some at Michael's but it's definitely a crap shoot when I go out for a restock.

Lol all of your videos are so informative and funny, I'm a new subscriber and I've been watching your videos everyday

i started off using paint markers/paint pens with heavy fumes for highlighting. they'd spill and leak everywhere and i'm so glad i finally trashed them for some jelly roll pens

Yes to the disclaimer!! 💖 Yes to the content!! 💖 Yes it's Emily!! 💖 💖 Love ya, Girl!

EMILY!! WE MISSED YOU!!! So happy u and the babes r doing better. Love the new opening. Stupid COPPA.

Emily: Testing every white highlight inks so you don't have to. Me who only paints with tempera (and acrylic paints) while using water to create a white surface on my canvases: ... Yeah I might learn something.