Finally, I have completed #SketchBoxOctober2024, #SketchBoxNovember2024, and #SketchBoxDecember2024. And like in the past months of subscription boxes, I have loved every box and every tutorial, and trying it all out.
First we start with October…
Kuretake Brush Writer (Pink), *Sketchbox Exclusive* – Kuretake Ultimate-Zero Black Ink (20 ml), *New Product* – Copic Acrea (Dark Rose), Bamboo Reed Pen, King Art 7950 Gold Grip (Round Size 8), Art Alternatives 2-Well Cupcake Palette, *Sketchbox Exclusive* – Bienfang Mixed Media (4×5”, 160 gsm, 20 sheets)
This was a challenge for me…at this point, as rusty as I am at doing art, it’s all a challenge! Anyway, the prompt for this month was “silhouette”, so here we go. The paper wasn’t perfect for the amount of water I sometimes used for the media included in the box. And I used up all the Kuretake Brush (pink), I believe, but I used a lot. Loved it all, and especially the Copic Acrea pen…how fabulous is that.
Who doesn’t like a pink and black zebra? Or a VERY pink flamingo…or a deep pink sun setting on the horizon. Too much fun!
Next we have #SketchBoxNovember2024, and the prompt was “hair”. Loved being able to do some detail, which is always great for me.
Mixed Media Graphite Powder, Derwent Graphitint Pencil Set (Cocoa, Green Grey, and Juniper), Derwent Graphitint Pan Set (Meadow, Autumn Brown & Ocean Blue), Sketchbox Signature Flat Shader Brush (size 6), Art Alternatives 6-well Palette, Stillman & Bern Zeta White (270 gsm, 4×6”, 15 sheets)
All of this month’s graphite products were new to me, and I’m so happy for the opportunity to use them. Graphite gives a whole different level of granularity, and was perfect for “doing hair”. Thanks @getSketchBox!
It’s hard to see in all of the pics I’m posting here, but you can see itty-bitty little granules, especially in the background. Using the graphitint pencils, along with the liquid graphite is really interesting, and I’ll be happy to use all items again. I found setting the tip end of the pencils provided a different look, rather than just using the drawing/coloring.
Since I’m a Pisces, I’ve always had a fascination with mermaids, (because I think I’m one), and enjoy drawing and painting them. Thanks @getSketchBox for all the encouragement and inspiration your monthly subscription boxes provide!
And lastly, we have the final box of 2024…
Beam Paints (in drawstring bag – Red, Green, Blue), Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Stick (Carbozole Violet), Copic Acrea (Silver), Windsor & Newton Cotman 111 Round (size 4), Sketchbox Hahnemuhle Sugar Cane Watercolour (4×6”, 290 gsm, 135 lb, 12 sheets)
First, let me say that the Beam paints are interesting, and full of pigment…they will last a long time, and it’s such a unique way of providing the natural paints in a piece of wood. These also have their own granulation. The Daniel Smith watercolor stick was new and different to me…wow…talk about deep intense color, and I found I liked using it by simply dabbing the wet brush on the end, and applying to the paper. It also mixed well in the palette with the Beam paints. The Copic Acrea silver pen was great for highlights, and jazzing things up.
It was hard for me to think Christmas with this one since it’s August, but I persevered, and got it done. It’s good practice for Christmas cards I’ll create in November. Again…enjoyed using the box full of goodies, and am looking forward to seeing what @getSketchBox has sent me for 2025! As usual…stay tuned…😁👏
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