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David Perry

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Following on.from tje thread about pencils a while ago, I was at a friends house last night and their daughter, Georgie or Georgina Lucey (she's on facebook I think) draws and sells coloured pencil art. She sells globally and it is very good art. Anyway she uses Faber Castell polychromos pencils and they are really very good. They sharpen to a frightening point and the colours are rich and vibrant. I just thought I'd feed this back D

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Sylvia Evans

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That’s useful will look them up . Thanks David.

David Perry

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No probs. I've just edited her name too. Auto spell ruined it...correct now If.you google Georgina Lucey you'll see her work. It's all comic character stuff, but a gazillion times better than I could do. D

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David Perry

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This is her... http://www.pictame.com/user/georginasart/1562350506
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Alan Green

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I use Derwent and Caran d'Ache, but I know people who use Polychromos and they all speak very highly of them. Maybe next time I have an Amazon discount code ....

Michael Robinson

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Polychromos come out very well in reviews of the various coloured pencils. One good point in their favour is that because the core is bonded to the wooden surround (can't remember the correct term) the leads don't break so easily.

Keith Orange

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Have you tried blending pencils? They make the pigment on the paper look smoother, and Derwent sell two blenders and two burnishers, eraser and sharpener for about £7.

Alan Bickley

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I like your pencil drawings Margaret, and always give you a positive comment. Although I do like loose work (I may be one of those you refer to), your subject matter needs that touch of detail and I certainly have no problem with that. I also love to do pencil work occasionally, I've got a set of Caran D'ache Museum pencils, they are simply gorgeous to draw with, the vibrancy of the colours is superb.

Michael Robinson

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That was really helpful Margaret. I now know what to look for, I hadn't thought of a blending pencil, let alone burnishers. I do like your (and others') coloured pencil work, this has prompted me to think about trying pencils for a change, although I am not as good with detail as you are. I like the idea of a more direct medium that gives a bit more control, have tried out soft pastels for that reason but can't stand the dust. Oil pastels don't seem to do it for me, unfortunately. Thank-you Alan, if I find I can't afford the polychromos I know that I can look at Caran D'ache Museum pencils. Always like to get recommendations from people who actually use the medium. I shall now go and have another look at coloured pencil work on the Gallery.

Michael Robinson

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One more question Margaret, I've just gone back through some of your Gallery, really love your pencil paintings. I see you use either Bristol board or Mi Teintes, can you use watercolour paper for pencil work?
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W+N, heavy weight smooth surface cartridge paper 100ls/200gms bright white paper, lovely to use with pencils. I like using the Derwent Coloursoft, these also give a fabulous effect on a black paper or card. The Derwent burnisher does a good job at blending.

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Michael Robinson

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Thank-you Margaret and Carol.
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