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254 - Faber-Castell Goldfaber Pencil Review

254 - Faber-Castell Goldfaber Pencil Review

Show Notes:

254 - Faber-Castell Goldfaber Pencil Review

In another installment of our series of discussions on “alternative” colored pencil options and lightfastness John Middick and guest host, Barb Sotiropoulos, review a lesser-known pencil made by the highly reputable pencil company, Faber-Castell, called Goldfaber.

If you’ve not heard of this newer colored pencil from Faber-Castell then you’re certainly not alone! They’re not discussed much but they do seem to be a great pencil when starting in colored pencil.

Listen in to find out more about this pencil from Faber-Castell, Creative Studio line.

References And Links From This Episode

Other related references:

Links to purchase the Polychromos and Goldfaber pencils:

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Faber-Castell Goldfaber pencils

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252 - Derwent vs Winsor & Newton CP Face-Off

252 - Derwent vs Winsor & Newton CP Face-Off

Show Notes:

252 - Derwent

vs Winsor & Newton

Colored Pencil Face-Off

Part 3 in this series of discussions on “alternative” colored pencil options, Barb and John talk about a new colored pencil set from Winsor & Newton and make some comparisons between several of the Derwent pencils.

If you missed the early shows in this series, then go here for the first one in this series.

References And Links From This Episode

Links to Winsor & Newton Pencils and the Derwent Pencils:

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Winsor & Newton Colored Pencils - Studio Collection Pencils

Derwent Colored Pencils List: (Derwent’s website)

  • Coloursoft Pencils

  • Drawing Pencils

  • Lightfast Pencils

  • Metallic Pencils

  • Pastel Pencils

  • Procolour Pencils

  • Studio Pencils

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251 - Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor vs Cezanne Premium Colored Pencils

251 - Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor vs Cezanne Premium Colored Pencils.jpg

Show Notes:

251 - Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor

vs

Cezanne Premium Colored Pencils

Part 2 in this series of discussions on “alternative” colored pencil options and lightfastness is a discussion of 2 brands that don’t get a lot of fanfare. In this show John and guest host, Barb Sotiropoulos, speak about the pros and cons of 2 colored pencils! Listen to the comparisons they make and why you may want to choose one over the other.

References And Links From This Episode

Links to purchase the Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor pencils and the Cezanne Pencils:

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Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor pencils

Cezanne Pencils

New sponsor for the show for the month of April:

You’re going to love the coffee from our new sponsor, Fruit Of The Bean. Only roasted after you order!

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