Happy Friday! I thought l would like to share with you today my second completed piece using Schpirerrfarben pencils. Two reasons l wanted to do an update one being that l wanted to see how they worked when layered with other brands that l use and the second being that l have read reviews on the net and there are a few things l would like to add. This piece was completed using over 90% Schpirerrfarben pencils, l used just a few of my Holbeins, Luminance, Pablos and Faber Castell simply because l wanted to see if they layered and blended well with other brands that l use. They did, l had no problems at all. They really are lovely pencils to use. The second no reason for the update was l have a few thoughts after reading reviews, the biggest concern brought up in reviews is lightfastness and my previous blog post discusses that so l won't repeat it here. But one thing l noticed in a couple of reviews was people saying they had a bloom appear like a wax bloom. I really want to say that l layer in the extreme (and l have used no blenders in either of the Schpirerrfarben pieces l have completed) and l have seen no sign of any bloom whatsoever. They layer to a beautiful burnished sheen so l don't know if these people have just been unlucky, but l have certainly had no problems with bloom. And they blend more easily than some of my more expensive brands.
A number of reviews mention colors, not enough of certain colors. Now of course l would like more colors, who wouldn't? But l have out on my art desk over 600 colors and l never have the exact color l want! That aside, l never really think it is fair to take a set of pencils and say there aren't enough of this or that color because it really depends what you draw. And these pencils blend beautifully so you should be able to mix most colors you could want. And yes, it would be nice to have names as well as numbers and for the paint on the barrel to match the core, but l also think we need to remember the price of these pencils. Ultimately they are incredibly affordable and comparing them with brands that cost up to ten times more is a little bit unfair. What l really want from a pencil is for it to perform well, and these pencils with their tiny price tag perform as nicely as some far more expensive pencils. If a number rather than a name helps to keep them affordable and means that many people who could otherwise not afford a set of pencils can experience the difference that working with a nice quality pencil makes, that to me is worth the hassle of making a color chart or remembering a number. If you have a set of these l would love to hear your thoughts. Have a wonderful weekend and create some beautiful art.
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cathy kemp
3/29/2018 01:14:09 pm
I have a set of the new color pencils schirerfarens and I think they are a lot like prismas. But that's just my opinion. They go on heavy. They do have a color chart on their website I'm real happy when the pencils have #'s. Most names aren't what I associate with the colors. Your work is fabulous. Think we have been commenting on Amazon. Your site is so great and informative. Thank you
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Sallyann
3/30/2018 04:56:36 am
Hi, thank you for your kind words. I actually agree with you that the feel when you put them to paper is very like that of Prisma color, l find them quite soft. I find though that everything else about them is better than Prismacolor - they layer better, blend better, sharpen better and hold the point for fine detail better. I think you are also right when you say, ‘heavy’, they are very vibrant right from the start. Names or numbers l don’t mind as long as l can identify them! I still think these pencils are excellent for the price and that you can get very professional results with them. I am happy that you like yours 😀.
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Laura Smith
5/5/2018 04:43:24 am
Sadly, Schpirrer Farben seems to have disappeared into the horizon. The pencils are nowhere to be found, and messages go unanswered. How disappointing - I was looking forward to adding more colors to my diminishing set, but instead I now just try to make them last!
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Sallyann
5/6/2018 08:59:27 am
I know, l am so sad about this. I have been looking to buy some myself and have also messaged her and heard nothing. I hope they return, but l know no more than you ☹️
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