Over the last month, I have been testing Spectrum Noir Art Liners. Although I normally use black pens, it was interesting to have a range of colours, brown and grey pens.
I have never really got on with brushpens, as each of these sets contained 1 or more along with a set of coloured brush pens, I started with them. I took a purple and green to the Wimbledon finals. Having tried to sketch at tennis tournaments before, I knew I spend all the time watching and not sketching. I was fortunate to get a front row seat at court 12 for the invitation men's double final. I sketched Dutch pair Eltingh and Haarhuis between games, then used the brush pens to add the pop of colour. I was impressed with the brush pens, unlike others that I have used the brush wasn't too long, so they were easy to control and gave a smooth line of colour.
I have never really got on with brushpens, as each of these sets contained 1 or more along with a set of coloured brush pens, I started with them. I took a purple and green to the Wimbledon finals. Having tried to sketch at tennis tournaments before, I knew I spend all the time watching and not sketching. I was fortunate to get a front row seat at court 12 for the invitation men's double final. I sketched Dutch pair Eltingh and Haarhuis between games, then used the brush pens to add the pop of colour. I was impressed with the brush pens, unlike others that I have used the brush wasn't too long, so they were easy to control and gave a smooth line of colour.
Eltingh & Haarhuis in the invitation men's double final, which they won.
Next, I arranged to meet some friends to Drink and Draw at a local pub. It was a lovely evening and I took the whole set of coloured fineliners in anticipation of lots to sketch. As we sat outside, I tried to capture the shadows cutting across a cornfield. The sketch is not the most successful, but full marks to the smooth flow and consistancy of the pens.
I sketched and drew with the pens over the next few days, but the next major challenge was the IAAF World Athletics in London. There was so much going on that it was really difficult to sketch, but I managed this one between events. The photo left shows me sketching in my seat and I found the pens, both artliners and brushes, great for quick sketching.
High jump in the Olympic Stadium, London.
Finally, I used the black pens, including the brush pen, whilst doing some studies for a commission.
Did you know you could commission me to draw or paint your garden? Message me for more details if you are interested.
I have continued to use the various pens past the month's test period. Spectrum Noir have won me over to using brush pens and the artliners are now part of my regular sketching kit.
Now to the exciting part...
Would you like to win all the pens in the photo at the top of this post?
You could own:
SN Artliner - Bright (8pc)
SN Artliner - Bright - Brush (8pc)
SN Artliner - Black (6pc)
SN Artliner - Neutral (6pc)
SN artliner - Hand Lettering DVD
This bundle is worth £74.95!
Just comment on this post stating the drawing you like the most on this site
(not one in this post please).
The lucky winner will be randomly drawn on Sunday 3rd September.
*****
If you want to know more about Spectrum Noir, they are a Crafter's Companion brand and the two website addresses are as follows:
www.spectrumnoir.com and www.craftercompanion.co.uk
Would you like to win all the pens in the photo at the top of this post?
You could own:
SN Artliner - Bright (8pc)
SN Artliner - Bright - Brush (8pc)
SN Artliner - Black (6pc)
SN Artliner - Neutral (6pc)
SN artliner - Hand Lettering DVD
This bundle is worth £74.95!
Just comment on this post stating the drawing you like the most on this site
(not one in this post please).
The lucky winner will be randomly drawn on Sunday 3rd September.
*****
If you want to know more about Spectrum Noir, they are a Crafter's Companion brand and the two website addresses are as follows:
www.spectrumnoir.com and www.craftercompanion.co.uk
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