Crystal

Sargent Art Water Soluble Oil Pastels Demo & Review – What can you do with these?

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Crys

Water soluble oil sounds wild! What the heck? I take some Sargent Art water soluble oil pastels for a spin with swatching and rigorous mixed media tests. Link to Blick under “Materials” below so you can try them yourself. Paint something with them and tag me on Bluesky @crysodenkirk or post it in my discord!

MATERIALS
Water Soluble Oil Pastels on Blick* https://tinyurl.com/mhp9etf5
Bienfang 90lb Cold Press Watercolor Paper* https://tinyurl.com/yc38vmvz

MUSIC
Epidemic Sound* Playlist of Epidemic Music I’ve Used in My Art Videos:
https://tinyurl.com/fzpnvsm3
Til’ I’m Gone (Instrumental Version) – Candelion
Standing on Your Own (Instrumental Version) – Paper Twins
Say You Would (Instrumental Version) – Victor Lundberg
I Can’t Rely on You (Instrumental Version) – Candelion
Not as Cool as You Think (Instrumental Version) – Mindme
Skip the Small Talk (Instrumental Version) – Gamma Skies
Waiting for Love (Instrumental Version) – Candelion

Painting: Yule Tree, Christmas or Solstice Watercolor and Ink Timelapse

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Crys

A day late but I hope you’re having a Blessed Solstice and Yule, a Merry Christmas, and the brightest of holiday seasons, whichever light flickering against the darkness you may celebrate. Timelapse of a Solstice/Yule/Christmas tree in watercolor and ink on bristol board.

MATERIALS

Fabriano Smooth Bristol 9×12*: https://tinyurl.com/3mxkymws
Tombow Mono Erasers* https://tinyurl.com/mrxdvve6
Cretacolor Fine Art Graphite Pencils* https://tinyurl.com/4dby3bnz
Brause Natural Wood Nib Holder* https://tinyurl.com/35w3p7ve
Speedball Nib* https://tinyurl.com/5n6zp2v4
Raphael Brushes*: https://tinyurl.com/yvm2sbrc
Scotch Painters Tape* https://tinyurl.com/4z8t35xm
Dr. Ph Martin’s India Ink* https://tinyurl.com/3db94uud
Ziller Ink* https://tinyurl.com/yhzexnw6
Maimeri Blu Watercolor* https://tinyurl.com/4jva3e6f
Daniel Smith Watercolor* https://tinyurl.com/3psntrb3
Kuretake Gansai Tambi* https://tinyurl.com/5ejnj3ky
Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache* https://tinyurl.com/mr2atvph
Richeson Flower Mixing Tray* https://tinyurl.com/34uartpr
Palette Magnetic Tin Travel Case with Half Pans https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Watercolor-Palette-Acrylics-Painting/dp/B0838ZWLZS

MUSIC
Epidemic Sound* Playlist of Epidemic Music I’ve Used in My Art Videos:
https://tinyurl.com/fzpnvsm3
Middle & End – Stormy Weather
The Noel – In a Christmas Spirit Way
Snow Dept – Stuckin Christmas Time
Snow Dept – Christmas Day
Craig Reever – Miracle in Town
Loving Caliber feat. Emmi – Kissing Under The Mistletoe
Chimney Givers feat. Mattias Andreasson – Deck The Halls

*Affiliate links. If you make a purchase after using starred links I get a small commission, and there’s no extra charge to you. Starred Art Supply links will direct you to Blick Art’s site, which I gain a small commission from.

Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Set Demo & Review – Floral Pocket Set, 8 Half Pans

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Crys

I test a student grade W&N pocket set in the park and in the studio.

Rating: 5/10 Sunflower Seeds

MATERIALS
Winsor and Newton Cotman Floral Pocket Set at Blick*: https://tinyurl.com/8wkubfmn

VOTE Vintage-Style Design Postcard Illustration Timelapse

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Crys

VOTE Design inspired by 40s/50s illustrations and posters. Time lapse of design I created in Illustrator for a series of voter information postcards.

Cards available here:
https://tinyurl.com/546y83s2

MUSIC
Epidemic Sound* Playlist of Epidemic Music I’ve Used in My Art Videos:
https://share.epidemicsound.com/s4xy4g/?playlist=kx1gzqfexw4cst9zav0900mp5ujxrr5y
Martin Landstrom:
-Wicked Man
-Hot Piece for Sale

Your Vote is Your Voice Postcard Illustration Timelapse

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Crys

Your Vote is your Voice. The Future is your Choice. Timelapse of design I created in Illustrator for a series of voter information postcards.

Cards available here:
https://tinyurl.com/48raf8yx

MUSIC
Epidemic Sound* Playlist of Epidemic Music I’ve Used in My Art Videos:
https://share.epidemicsound.com/s4xy4g/?playlist=kx1gzqfexw4cst9zav0900mp5ujxrr5y
The Devil’s Defiance – Ritchie Everett

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