Review: XP-PEN Artist 16 Pen Digitizer Monitor
I've been getting quite a lot of requests for the review of the new XP-PEN Artist 16. So let's get on with this review.Disclaimer: XP-PEN sent over a review unit for this review.XP-PEN currently has...
View ArticleThe Perfect Sketchbook is back! Limited 900 Copies Only
The Perfect Sketchbook is back! This time only 900 are made. Check it out at http://www.theperfectsketchbook.com/
View ArticleBook Review: Claire Wendling: Forget Me Not
Here's a wonderful sketchbook by Claire Wendling from 2016.It's a collection of fantasy character sketches, more specifically more of fairies and other female characters. It's almost like a figure...
View ArticleReview: Parblo Island A609 Graphics Tablet -- It supports tilt!
Disclaimer: Parblo sent me this tablet for review. This is not a paid review.Special thanks to Parblo for sending me the tablet for review.Prior to receiving the tablet, I don't really have any...
View ArticleViviva Colorsheets (Crowdfunding campaign)
Aditya, founder of VivivaColors, sent me a couple of her new product called the Viviva Colorsheets a few weeks ago. I've been testing out the prototype, and now the product is almost ready for...
View ArticleReview: Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen
Once in a while, I get asked on my Youtube channel on how good a fountain pen the Pilot Metropolitan is. It's an affordable budget pen so some are thinking of getting this as their first fountain pen....
View ArticleBook Review: Print & Pattern: Nature by Bowie Style
All the Print and Pattern books by Bowie Style so far have all be delightful. Each book is a huge source of inspiration and a fantastic reference.The latest book is still in the same paperback format...
View ArticleArtist Review: Lenovo Yoga Book (Windows version)
I managed to borrow the Windows version of the Lenovo Yoga Book from a friend for this review. If you don't know, I've already reviewed the Android version of the Yoga Book a few weeks ago. I was just...
View ArticleBook Review: Why is Art Full of Naked People?: And other vital questions...
I noticed Laurence King Publishers has been making art more accessible to the general public with some of the books they have published, this one included. The books I'm talking about are the This is...
View ArticleBook Review: Art in Detail: 100 Masterpieces
This is a fantastic book for those who want to learn more about paintings from the past, more specifically about the stories and hidden meanings inside the paintings. There are 100 paintings featured...
View ArticleReview #2: Daniel Smith Walnut Ink for Sketching
A few years ago, I invited my friend Marvin Chew to review the Daniel Smith Walnut Ink. Recently, at an art store, I saw a few bottles and bought one to try since they were selling at rather affordable...
View ArticleInsights from my 50,000 Youtube subscribers milestone
The last time I wrote about my Youtube milestone was when I reached 30,000 subscribers. So let me update you what has been happening since. Following throughI've been watching a lot of videos from the...
View ArticleApril 2017 Roundup
BooksI spent much of my time last month reviewing art products, hence there were less books featured. The number of books that I'm going to feature in May is starting to pile up. From today onwards, I...
View ArticleReview: BENU Fountain Pen (Midsummer Bronze, Blazing Gold & Mystical Green...
Today i am going to share with you the latest addition to my collection of pens: BENU Fountain Pens (in Midsummer Bronze, Blazing Gold and Mystical Green Silver colors).Each BENU Fountain Pen comes...
View ArticleBook Review: Drawing Recipes (Drawing Recipes Collection) (Volume 1)
The thought of turning a collection of family recipes into art has never crossed my mind. Not until I came upon Drawing Recipes (Drawing Recipes Collection) (Volume 1) by Italian comics artist Chiara...
View ArticleReview: Missyee LED Light Box
A few weeks ago, I was sent a Missyee light box to review. I've never own a light box before so I accepted the offer to review one. Even though I don't have a light box, I do use one in my office, a...
View ArticleTower of Raziel: Apocrypha
Recently, I was contacted by a reader and fellow artist Karin Regenass regarding her new book called Tower of Raziel: Apocrypha. Here's how she describes the book in her own words:The book is a dark...
View ArticleBook Review: Portraits: Louis Thomas
This book was sent to me by Gallery Nucleus. Thanks, guys! I won't have known that this book existed otherwise.Louis Thomas is an artist who has worked for Pixar, Laika, Cartoon Network and Sony...
View ArticleAnimation artbooks at good discounts on Amazon
Amazon is giving these animation artbooks good discounts. While stocks last.The titles in bold are my recommended books. If you only have money for one book, get The Art of Blue Sky Studios. It's a...
View ArticleReview: Kuretake Zig Cartoonist Mangaka Outline Pen
These are the Zig Cartoonist Mangaka Outline Pens made by Kuretake. Not sure why they are called Outline pens but these technical pens are more commonly referred to as multiliners or fineliners. The...
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