Favorite Color Pencils & Markers

In this video I share my favorite colors and brands of color pencils and markers and I also show you why I'm reaching for markers more and more when I'm out on location painting. The brands and patreon drawing groups I mention are listed below with links.

PODCAST INTERVIEWS:
Jeanne Oliver: Episode 54: The Lies of Perfectionism with Sandi Hester
Sneaky Artist: Episode 38 (part 1) Painting for Joy:
Sneaky Artist: Episode 38 (part 2) Painting for Joy:
ArtWank: Episode 72 Artist and Youtuber
Authentic Obsessions: Episode 45 Sketchbooks

SUPPLIES & PATREON GROUPS I MENTIONED IN VIDEO:
COLOR PENCILS:
*DERWENT DRAWING PENCILS:

*LUMINACE PENCILS

*DERWENT LIGHTFAST COLOR PENCILS:
*PRISMACOLOR COLOR PENCILS:

*FABER CASTEL COLOR PENCILS:

*CRETACOLOR MEGA COLOR PENCILS:

*DERWENT INKTENSE WATERSOLUABLE PENCIL:

*DERWENT COLOR SOFT COLOR PENCILS:

MARKERS:
TOMBOW MARKER:

*ECOLINE MARKERS:

*FABER CASTEL PITT MARKERS:

EMMA CARLISLE'S PATERON:

SARAH DYER'S PATERON:

*The links (*) above are affiliate links - it doesn't cost you anything more to purchase when you go to these links - they just help me make these videos!

[Blick_Art]

We think every one of those sketchbook pages could become a full fledged painting! We're so glad you shared your process and layering sequence, because some artists are a little mystified when they start combining media. We also noticed every color in your kit was a good, reliable name brand, no overseas-direct knockoffs- the original brands that invest in testing and development really are the best value! Another great video from one of the best teachers on Youtube!

[salome]

You are the best way to start a Sunday morning. Watching this from my bed in Spain. 🇪🇸 it just makes me want to run downstairs to start playing with color and get to work painting and drawing. You are an amazing dose of inspiration. Love you much, Sandi. ❤

[shelleoshelle]

Thank you Sandi! My color palettes are generally brighter. Isn’t wonderful that there are so many colors to choose from?

I’m going to the theatre tomorrow and I’ve already got my colored pencils and sketchbook packed!

[scoanime]

A great video. I always enjoy seeing how a sketch becomes another piece of work later.

[beatricenowell]

Oh No! Derwent's Seaweed pencil is out of stock. Thank you for keeping this video available. I've been slowly accruing the gorgeous pencil pallet for well over a year. I started with full sets of prismacolor and polychromos about a year a part, then bought the Derwent 24 pencil sets and Inktense as I found good sales. Today both Jackson's and Jerry's are having sales, so I'm attempting to purchase Lightfast and Luminance open stock. I would be lost without this video to guide me. This pallet works wonderfully, even with substitutes.
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Thanks for the videos.

[andreajlmoore]

“It’s very similar, I probably don’t need them both, but I do”….haha…love it…and the art materials stock multiplies😂 I’m impressed that you’ve been able to narrow things down to just these few though…with so many shades and brands etc… that’s a real challenge!

[labcat]

I'm learning from your ability to limit your palette to the colors you absolutely love, and that you know each one so well. I'm trying to break my bad habit of buying every hue, value, saturation, softness of pastel I can get... I have pastels in storage and yet, I'm expecting a box of Terry Ludwig blues this week because I didn't have the exact blue/purple I wanted. And thank you for encouraging me to do more plein air studies around Nashville... and to simply play in my sketchbooks more with all the supplies I have instead of always working on finished pastel pieces. I hope you have a wonderful and healthy holiday.

[debbiepacko]

Sandi....thank you for your video! I love listening to you talk about your favorite colors. You speak of them as your friends... noticing beautiful characteristics of each and how they "sing" You have an enviable relationship with your colors.... it is quite contagious... as I listen to you speak off them, I want them as friends tooo!!!!

[jeskem]

The Derwent Drawing & Lightfast pencils are my absolute favourites! Together with Caran D'Ache Luminance. I have to restock some colours quite often, because they're just too nice. Thanks for sharing your faves!

[susanloramorris]

This video was so helpful for me to narrow down the choices I have for drawing. So grateful for you as a teacher. xoxoxo

[jackywilliams]

Love this video …. So love the colour swatching!!! Always so helpful (and afterwards of course I *need* to add to my stash) 😊😘

[jessicastrideart]

The palette of colours you’ve created are beautiful!😍

[matmazel]

oh my god 38 min ... that's awesome

[sachet]

This was one of the most helpful videos of all! Here to for or up until now I have only bought sets of pencils. Now I have ammunition for desire. Purchases to come with a big thanks…xxxLeslie

[kathyhackney]

Sandi, have yoy tried art philosophy water soluble oil pastels?


They have a rustic set and its SO CUTE, you love it.🤍


They're more oily than like caran dache or lyra and there is some amount of blending you can do with your fingers but they blend better with water.

[christinebarone]

You’ve made me very happy you’re back. ❤️This was a very much needed video for me since I have an extremely limited color pencil marker collection. Merry Christmas Sandi to you and yours 🎄. I can’t wIt to see what more art supplies Santa brings you. I hope in the new year we get to watch you paint again . Xo.

[michelepastele]

Thanks Sandi. I had never gotten into markers, but those Ecolines intrique me. I LOVE how you can purchase inks for them and mix them a bit. Your chosen palette is so pretty. The colors really do play well together.
Hope you, Grady and the critters have a great holiday together. xo

[riverAmazonNZ]

My most used polychromos are Nougat, Beige red, and Light Cobalt Turquoise. Most used Holbein is Ash Rose. Fave Pitt is Green Gold, and Orange Glaze. Delicious.

[impish]

YAY..!!! Well, just putting the coffee on now and getting ready to sit down and enjoy art stuff with Sandi..!!! My Friday is much better now..!!!

[margaretspringer]

Hi, Sandi! I hope you and Grady and the fur babies have a great Christmas. I heard the song "A Tender Tennessee Christmas" on my classic country station while I was painting this morning, and thought of you...