Well, happy Friday and l thought it would only be fair to share with you the final result of my test out of my new Schpirerr Farben pencils. This piece has been such fun to draw and l chose it especially because it would use plenty of the colors in the tin. To be absolutely fair to these pencils, the drawing is completed using only these, l have not even resorted to my trusty Polychromos to sharpen the edges. Actually one of the best surprises with these pencils has been their ability to hold a point despite being so soft. I have used no blenders. The pencils themselves have done all the work. I like to do this because not everyone has access to the many, many pencils l have and if you are looking to buy only one set, you want to know what results you can get using only them. These are such an affordable brand that l really wasn't expecting the great results that l got. For me the stand out feature is the vibrancy of the color right from the start. And the color doesn't leave pencil dust all over the place either. I was able to layer them really well and to mix new colors easily. l would love to see more pale, pastel shades in the range and most of all l would love to see a lightfast rating, but for the price these are anyone beginning just can't go wrong with these. They offer a real viable alternative to Prismacolors without the Prismacolor problems. I didn't have any break when l sharpened them, they are definitely more long lived (l find my Prismacolors wear down fast), they don't spread color dust and l didn't find the same wax build up problems even though they have a very similar feel in use.
So yes, l am impressed and want to wish everyone behind Schpirerr Farben real success with their lovely product.
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Sharie
11/20/2017 09:44:39 am
Hey, Sallyann, I passed the word over at WetCanvas and a whole pile of us ordered these pencils. I got mine Sunday morning and spent the day messing with them. They are wonderful! They're like a cross between Prismas and Polychromos - smooth color lay down and yet harder lead. Money very well spent and not much of it, either! Thanks for bringing these to attention!
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Sallyann
11/22/2017 08:49:33 am
Aw thank you so much for your comment. l am so happy you like them, l think they are very impressive for the price and agree with what you say. l think they really are a good alternative to prismas. l would just like more colors and a lightfast rating (but we have to remember that a third of prismacolors are not lightfast anyway).
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Sharie
11/22/2017 11:20:36 am
Yes, I hope they release more colors, too. We all agree the selection of browns and greys is poor but I have to say the blues and greens are wonderful! Lightfastness is a problem but, as you say, we're used to dealing with Prismas anyway, lol! :) Happy Thanksgiving!
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Su
1/12/2018 03:25:58 am
Hello, I am so awed by your artwork! You give me hope that perhaps I (who have not had any art training aside from grade school) might be able to actually create beautiful art! Currently I'm sticking to coloring books, but you inspire me.
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Sallyann
1/12/2018 04:25:13 am
Aww thank you soooo much for your lovely words. Honestly, you can draw if you want to - anyone can. It really is only practise.
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Su
1/12/2018 06:28:09 am
Thank you so much! You've helped make up my mind about the prismacolors. I fell out of love with them, but everyone raves about them so much, that I thought maybe I was mistaken.
Sarah Wolfe Thacker
3/1/2018 09:03:38 am
I really love these colored pencils. They truly are what you say about them. I just wish they had more colors. Thanks for sharing.
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Sallyann
3/2/2018 05:22:57 pm
Aw, l am happy you like them. I still think they are amazing for the price. Like you l wish there were more colors too!
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