tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post629159477188748614..comments2024-03-20T15:23:58.523+08:00Comments on Everything Is Art: Prismacolors In Singapore (v.2)Stephanie Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11628539553369507894noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-69118447123220399432016-11-08T12:48:21.865+08:002016-11-08T12:48:21.865+08:00Hello there,
Coloursofts are not comparable to ...Hello there,<br /><br /> Coloursofts are not comparable to Prisma's Verithin. Verithins have very hard leads. I would compare Coloursofts more to Prisma's Premier pencils. I'm sure they'll look just as vibrant on tanned paper. :)Stephanie Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628539553369507894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-91941837315631284222016-11-08T10:25:10.977+08:002016-11-08T10:25:10.977+08:00Hi I have read your post and I am planning to buy ...Hi I have read your post and I am planning to buy some coloursofts but will coloursofts look as vibrant on tanned paper as verithin prisma colours? Sorry i really lack knowledge on art materials... your blog is really helpful btw:))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-15385291794719278892015-11-16T00:21:27.817+08:002015-11-16T00:21:27.817+08:00You can't. No one sells Polys in open stock be... You can't. No one sells Polys in open stock because they're too darn expensive. If you go to the Faber Castell flagship store at ION, you have to buy 4-7 of each colour (I can't remember the exact number, but that's a pain in the butt in itself. why would I need so many of the same colours in one go..?)<br /><br /> Polychromos are nice to have. But not being able to get them in open stock is just frustrating. That's why my preferred brand is still Derwent. Try their Coloursofts. They're comparable to Prismas and Polys. They're available in sets and in open stock at Art Friend. And they're very reasonably priced. <br /><br /> :) Hope that helps~ Stephanie Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628539553369507894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-35736983993547710792015-11-16T00:16:19.016+08:002015-11-16T00:16:19.016+08:00Hi, just want to ask where can i get loose pieces ...Hi, just want to ask where can i get loose pieces of polychromos to try out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-328140771219632792015-11-01T21:03:46.848+08:002015-11-01T21:03:46.848+08:00I guess "ColourButter" doesn't have ... I guess "ColourButter" doesn't have as much ring to it as "Coloursoft". Hahaha. :D<br /> I'm glad you like your Coloursofts. They're still my favourite coloured pencils for their price, colour range, lightfastness, and how soft and buttery they are. :)Stephanie Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628539553369507894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-81497735745983157092015-11-01T20:20:33.521+08:002015-11-01T20:20:33.521+08:00Thanks for posting. We are in Singapore as well a...Thanks for posting. We are in Singapore as well and needed a few colors -- so we took your suggestion and bought 12 of the Derwent Colorsoft....and OMG like butter is RIGHT. We are converts. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-62653882888555122802015-09-24T21:16:09.976+08:002015-09-24T21:16:09.976+08:00Hi jassoshi,
I don't quite understand why a...Hi jassoshi,<br /><br /> I don't quite understand why a regular sharpener wouldn't be able to sharpen the Coloursoft pencils... Is it that the sharpener you're using is too small? Or that the lead of the coloured pencils keep breaking? If you could provide me with more information, I'll be able to help you better. <br /><br /> I use an electrical sharpener to sharpen all of my pencils/coloured pencils. If that's within your budget, I say it's always a nice thing to have. <br /><br /> Otherwise, you could try Derwent's sharpeners. <br /><br /> Let me know how it works out for you. :)<br /><br />-Stephanie Stephanie Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628539553369507894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-64804117720890474302015-09-24T21:03:53.971+08:002015-09-24T21:03:53.971+08:00Hi Stephanie,
I'm a newbie and currently inter...Hi Stephanie,<br />I'm a newbie and currently interested in coloring. Recently I had purchased a set of coloursoft coloring pencils, how do I sharper it? As I also had purchased a normal sharpener but it seem like it can't sharpen coloursoft coloring pencils at all. Is there any other sharpener which I can purchase to use?jassoshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04975117108961870223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-17366173604133985622015-09-18T20:33:33.051+08:002015-09-18T20:33:33.051+08:00Hi Jeanne,
Glad you found the post useful. Colo...Hi Jeanne,<br /><br /> Glad you found the post useful. Coloursofts are a wonderful alternative to Prismacolors. I personally love them very much. :)<br /><br /> And thank you for leaving this nice comment. Stephanie Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628539553369507894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-50280366939080465922015-09-18T17:58:24.923+08:002015-09-18T17:58:24.923+08:00Hi Stephanie
I am glad that i read your post, I w...Hi Stephanie<br /><br />I am glad that i read your post, I will definitely get the coloursofts. Thanks so much !<br />Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10586063746310492924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-57959444943763157862015-05-27T08:54:42.186+08:002015-05-27T08:54:42.186+08:00I'm so sorry to hear that.
Derwent Studios ar...I'm so sorry to hear that.<br /><br />Derwent Studios are not really lightfast, and they're one of the coloured pencils that I like the least for the exact reasons that you don't like them. They are actually meant more for designers than artists. <br /><br />Having materials that you don't like will cause you to get frustrated. I recommend that you sell your box of Derwent Studio on sites like Carousell or Gumtree and buy a small set of Coloursofts. Coloursofts are much more affordable than Polychromos, and as a beginner, there's no point in shelling out those extra dollars on Polys when Coloursofts are just as good. <br /><br />A smaller set of good coloured pencils that you love is definitely better than a large set of coloured pencils that you hate. <br /><br />Hopefully things will work out for you. I'm always here if you have any questions along the way. :)Stephanie Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628539553369507894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-55478246308524700372015-05-27T07:04:48.023+08:002015-05-27T07:04:48.023+08:00How I wish I'd read your post earlier. I'm...How I wish I'd read your post earlier. I'm a newbie trying rather late in life to develop drawing skills, and I went down yesterday to Art Friend hoping to find Prismcolors. Came away with a box of Derwent Studio. I really dislike it! Pencils are so hard, difficult to lay down colour. But as a beginner I'll soldier on with them and when I actually have some skills/technique worth talking about, I'll treat myself to the Coloursofts or Polychromo. Thanks so much! Great blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14631111798704316239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-19850693047876537472015-05-05T17:22:51.774+08:002015-05-05T17:22:51.774+08:00Hello there. :)
I'm glad you found the post...Hello there. :)<br /><br /> I'm glad you found the post helpful. <br /><br />Copic Markers can be purchased at Art Friend:<br />Copic marker: $5.89<br />Copic sketch: $5.89<br />Copies ciao: $4.07<br /><br /> As for coloured pencils, I don't recommend Prismacolor because they have changed their manufacturers and the quality of their products have dropped. I recommend Coloursoft coloured pencils made by Derwent. Or if you have more cash to spare and like your coloured pencils to be more lightfast, you can consider Polychromos by Faber Castell. You can buy Coloursoft and Polychromos pencils at Art Friend too. <br /><br /><br />Comparing prices;<br /><br />Prismacolor set of:<br />12- $32 (at Art Mark)<br />132- $324 (at Straits Art. Co)<br />150- $365 (at Art Mark)<br /><br />Coloursoft set of:<br />12- $19.80<br />24-$34.99<br />36- $51.90<br />72- $99.94<br />72 in wooden box- $149.80<br /><br />Polychromo set of:<br />12- $45<br />24- $90<br />36- $135<br /><br /> Art Friend DOES NOT stock Prismacolor pencils. They can only be bought at Straits Art Co. and Art Mark. <br /> You can also try online sites like Amazon.com or DickBlick.com . <br /><br /> Hope that helps! :)Stephanie Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628539553369507894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-19072048596547163722015-05-05T16:57:53.363+08:002015-05-05T16:57:53.363+08:00Hi Stephanie,
I was looking for Prisma pencils and...Hi Stephanie,<br />I was looking for Prisma pencils and copic markers at SG. I found your thread and was quite helpful. Are the pricing of the above brands inexpensive in SG compared to US! Any other store can we find these products other than Artfriend!<br />Thanks Again.Nagaprashanthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14941316066206152957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-73796567158452582132014-06-23T23:00:40.711+08:002014-06-23T23:00:40.711+08:00Yes, don't ever consider getting your art mate...Yes, don't ever consider getting your art materials from this company. The management is very rude and impolite to their customers. Please re-consider if you would like to buy from this company.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-88928798363952609552014-03-13T09:35:17.008+08:002014-03-13T09:35:17.008+08:00It really depends on what kind of a quality you... It really depends on what kind of a quality you're looking for. A box of colored pencils that cost $20 will definitely not be if equal quality to that of a $70 set. <br /><br /> So, first off, how old is your daughter? If she's a kiddo, then I suggest getting a Faber Castell kids set. You can get 42 colors at a decent price and I really stand behind the Faber Castell brand for their packaging, ethics, and good quality for price. <br /><br /> If she's older, or if she's really serious about art and you want to make an investment in the materials she uses, I suggest you buying artist grade colored pencils which are lightfast (they won't fade over time), are more pigmented (the colours are brighter and deeper), and have a better consistency (they feel more buttery when compared to student grade colored pencils. <br /><br /> It really depends on your budget, but if I were you, I'd buy a smaller set of artist grade coloured pencils plus good quality paper like Fabriano or Derwent, and then have her learn how to blend and mix her own colours.<br /><br /> You just really have to know where to spend more, and where you can save on. Like, for a sketchbook, it's just practicing sketching so you can save on it. But as I'm a colored pencil artist, I wouldn't save on colored pencils. It really depends on the individual, and his/her budget. <br /><br /> Hope I helped though. And you're a wonderful father for buying your daughter art materials. I bet she'd be delighted. :)Stephanie Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628539553369507894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-52660666220994127732014-03-10T15:36:15.317+08:002014-03-10T15:36:15.317+08:00Hi Stephanie,
I'm helping my daughter to get a...Hi Stephanie,<br />I'm helping my daughter to get a full set of colour pencils. The Fabio/Stabilo type is common (below $20) but I wonder if this is the right one for Visual Arts Students.<br />You mentioned about Derwent or Prismacolours (at $70... and that is great price?) but I just wonder if these are for students.<br />And thanks for your post on DAISO. It is great to know that serious artist do use stuff like that too!!<br />Cherios<br />EastCDadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-24669704161722555252014-03-10T13:39:04.328+08:002014-03-10T13:39:04.328+08:00I've not bought anything from DickBlick, but I... I've not bought anything from DickBlick, but I have bought things from Amazon before.<br /><br /> Both companies are reputable. I've heard of cases where a person had left a review saying that the item sent to them was damaged and the companies sent them a new one. <br /><br /> I understand your frustrations. Perhaps consider buying Phoenix canvases from Art Friend?Stephanie Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628539553369507894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2592594123694819436.post-57014003566459233352014-03-09T01:25:21.855+08:002014-03-09T01:25:21.855+08:00Hi! Sorry this is not really about colour pencils,...Hi! Sorry this is not really about colour pencils, but you mentioned DickBlick as an alternative to buying art supplies and I'm wondering if you've bought items from them and how it went? I'm from Singapore as well! Recently, I have been eying some canvases on DickBlick but I am worried about the shipping charges to Singapore... Would you happen to know anything about DickBlick's shipping?<br /><br />It is soo hard to find art materials in Singapore :( The range here is so limited and to buy them online is hard too because of shipping costs and waiting time etc sigh. <br /><br />Any advice would be appreciated! Thank you!! :)Victorianoreply@blogger.com