I love watching your videos. Very informative. Keep up the good work. Love this sort of content that tests out different products to show differences. Thank u. ❤
@amymatheis604 thank you for taking your time to comment and share your thoughts on this video. I'm glad you enjoyed it, as well, and like you - I also love comparative videos. This one was very natural for me and I still continue to explore these kinds of options whenever possible! Stay well and again, thank you! ~ Mark
I actually first used white on black medium in AP art in high school. It was vital in my education and was a great way to learn shading/lighting. Once you've done it in "reverse" it makes doing it in the standard manner easier as you can see the shading prior to getting to that step.
Toothpaste for highlights. 🙇 Interesting. Glad to see artists are starting to review the lower cost alternatives that have been materializing on Amazon. One really sees very few artist reviews on brands like Arteza. Thanks for that. 🙆
Awesome Video, Mark. I loved. You are an amazing artist. It love working on black paper. It can be so dramatic. Thanks for inspiring me today. I hope you are continuing to love your time in the classroom. Blessing to you, Mark.
This video is so useful !! I've been wanting to create an artwork on black paper for a while now, but I didn't want to waste my black paper figuring out which mediums to use on it. You just did the hard work for me - thank you ! :-)
Mark, this one more great video. What i am stress is keep going. The amazing subject, simple and direct way of illustration as will as your way of speaking, made us waiting for your new videos. I am also enjoying all your previous ones. Keep going, we are entertaing your great job
The Signo was the broad tip, while the Gelly Roll was the 08 medium tip. I expected the Signo to deliver more flow, consistently, but since I began using them, that's never been the case for me. Gelly Roll's, however, deliver a consistent, bright flow every time. It's not limited to just one pen, either, as I've bought many of both brands over the years. I did, however, stop buying Signo's about a year or so ago.
Awesome, ArtistRebeccaLS______!! I'm really happy you enjoyed this one. Dark or toned paper can be really intimidating to some folks, but I think once you dig into it and get the hang of it, there's a lot of fun to be explored! Cheers and thank you!
Great Video Mark, that was very interesthing to see how different Medium reacted on the Black paper and watrer, Beautiful Picture Mark, i really like it! Thank You and can't wait for the Arteza brush pens because i purchase these and i love them! Take care Mark and thank you for that Fun video!
Mark this was great! ...I may give that reverse drawing ago-when I get a chance; I do have some XL black mixed media paper. I do believe CraftSmart paint pens do come in a larger size also. Always fun to watch and the toothpaste paint was funny... lol 😃Tfs
have you tried 'De Atramentis Document Ink - White' fountain pen ink yet, I love the way it looks on black card/paper, it is a bit expensive but oh so worth it, I have also tried a white dip pne ink on black card/paper but that just seems to fade quicker than the fountain pen ink
I’ve been waiting for this video to come out! Loved seeing your tests of the different media and of course how you put them together in the illustration (which I love). If you get a chance, try out a white Posca paint pen, I think you might like it on the black paper.
Thank you so much, Amy! I definitely want to check out the Posca pen, based on your recommendation. I haven't heard of it before. One of the things I love the most is the feedback here where I get to learn about new techniques, tools, and artists! Always a treat! Hope you are well! Have a great weekend! :D
I really enjoyed this video. Wasn't expecting the slightly more unconventional materials towards the end, lol! I tried the Gelly Roll pen a few years ago and only used it a few times before it totally dried out so I changed to my Posca paint pen after that. I have tried the Uniball Signo once since I bought it and it seemed a bit thick and hard to apply but I wasn't sure if it was just not working that well on top of my coloured pencils. I have seen other people use it and have it work very smoothly.
Thank you for checking this one out, Diane! I'm always grateful for your feedback. I've given up on the Signo pens, as I had the same experience as you with them over both watercolor and colored pencil. I prefer to just use gouache for sharp, white highlights. I haven't tried the Posca pens, so that will be something on my list to check out. I wish I had tried them before making this, as they'd have been cool to include. I hope you're well and planning a lovely weekend! Cheers! :)
Sorry this is long. Just stumbled upon your channel (not sure how art would show up while looking for a food idea lol). I am glad I stumbled on it though. Back in the early 80's I took art in high school. I enjoyed it in grade school and junior high and was pretty good at it...or so I thought. I was in a whole different group of artists I had never come across once I was in high school. Anyway, my art was really bad when compared to theirs so....I gave up art until last year ( yes...over 36 years). Turns out....I am not that bad. I just had no one to encourage me back then so I believed what they said.....that I was bad. I now am pretty sure it was more my lack of confidence in myself. I now draw for me and only occasionally share. My twin even was shocked. She never knew I could draw and has actually bragged some....something she has NEVER done about me before. ANYWAY, thank you for posting....especially this one. I have black pastel paper. I KNOW there is a great drawing in me that will go on that paper....just testing things out but, with some tips you gave I feel I am closer to doing that now. THANK YOU! 😊 and thanks if you read this far.... I know I know....I ramble too much.
Hi Becca! I love your rambling! lol! I'm so happy to know you found this by chance and it left such an impression. I understand that lack of encouragement, as my own journey has been a very independent, "lone wolf" path of discovery. It also made me happy to hear your twin is so proud of your work as to boast about it. That's really fantastic. I'm glad you enjoyed this video and hope you stay on this artistic sojourn that, in my opinion, is likely long overdue. Cheers and thank you for your wonderful comment! :)
lol! I imagine the Rembrandt toothpaste works best on really dark teeth! Fortunately, it is just enough for me to keep my pearlies looking dandy! lol! Thanks for checking this out, Steve.
Great video Mark! 😁 Such a fun project. Have you tried the white inktense block? It look transparent when you mix some with water & as it dries it has more opacity. You might like it. I hope you are doing well my friend. 🤗
I got one of the crafts smart paint pens to do some lettering on a painting for my kid's room and it was really disappointing. It was super see through and pale. Might have to get a new one and see if it's changed.
Sorry to hear that. I'm thinking there's a lot of that with white markers and paint pens. Some folks have mentioned the Posca paint pens, which I hope to look into. Thank you for watching and your comment. I hope you find something that works for you. Cheers! :)
Oh hey, I totally forgot that I have some of those white craft smart pens and sharpie pens from when I used to do what I called "Doodleware." Which is great, because I've been meaning to do a comparison of white pens video, but don't have the funds to go out and get new ones and thought I only have one or two... You just reminded me that I have significantly more. =>.
Thank you so much, Meow Meow Kapow! I definitely recommend playing with the white pens and considering making a video. Your take would be fabulous! As for the Signo gel pens, I've used them for years, but have always had hiccups with them. I started using Gelly Rolls and haven't had a problem since. Glad I got you to giggle! lol! Stay well!!
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Hahaha, you had a lot of trouble with the Signo xD For me it's actually the opposite. I heard so much about the Gelly Roll that I was hugely disappointed when I bought it. It wasn't even that opaque! The only problem I have with the Signo broad is that it's... well... broad. The finer point version is not the same at all! The one thing I can tell about the Signo is that you have to use it very gently. If you press it too hard, the ink will stutter. I barely touch it to the surface of the paper. Maybe that will help? Also... when I use it on something dusty (like soft pastel... or too many layers of soft colored pencils), the tip will gather that dust and clog. I have to scribble a bit on a clean piece of paper to get it going again. I'm just glad that we have enough of choices to get what we like best :D Also white on craft paper is probably my favorite effect ever and this video inspired me to do something with it again. Thank you!!
Thank you for checking this one out, Anita! As someone whom I admire greatly, your opinion & feedback means a lot to me. I agree with your points about the Signo and for me, I don't enjoy having to put to much thought into babying a pen. LOL! Glad you enjoyed this one! Stay well, my friend! :)
Great Video :) It was really fun to watch and i have some black crafting paper lying around here as well... maybe I'll try some of the media you showcased - but to be honest, i'll skip the tooth paste :) Maybe you could try to paint with makeup - i tried it myself a few days ago with cheap stuff i bought in the dollar store and it was amazing (besides... it could work with this black sketchbook of yours as well) :) As always - thank you very much for your videos, they are interesting, entertaining and motivating :)
Thank you Mark, very interesting as usual. I have a tricky relationship with white gouache used with a dip pen ... it's wonderful stuff when the consistency is just right, but it's a matter of adding water one drop at a time. Anyway, you know where this white on black thing inevitably leads, don't you? Wood engraving. :-)
Great video! Reminds me of the white on black drawings I did in school, but I haven’t done any since. Maybe time to change that, any recommendations on white ink for dip pens? Zig, Deleter and Daeler Rowney have been a bit disappointing.
Honestly, Steel Pheonyx, I didn't include white inks because I've found nothing that makes me happy using them. However, it is possible to use white gouache with a dip pen. Finding the right consistency is a little tricky, but not problematic. I'm glad you enjoyed this one and thank you so much for your time and feedback! Hope all is well! :)
Another awesome video! I love that you do my investigating for me. Lol. What brush or tool were you using with the gouache? I need one! Thanks for all the great tips. Ta! Libby
M.D. Campbell, Art Detective. lol! Glad you enjoyed this and I'm thankful for your time and feedback, Libby! That brush was a very small Princeton angle spotter brush (5/0). I mostly use it for finer details when I need to see the tip of the brush without looking over my hand. It's a little harder to control, because of the normal distance of the hand from the brush is offset, but once you get used to it, there's no problem. :)
Great vid! You inspired me to draw in my black sketchbook, which has been laying around for quite some time! BTW (idk if you are into this) But have you ever tried to use gold on black? like the finetec golden paint? they look stunning on black paper :)
Just wanted to say "hello" and that I `ve just found your channel and that I`m really happy that I did...and ask you if you live entirely from your art?
Hi Betina Lundkær Jensen! I'm really happy you found it, too! Thank you for checking things out and for your thoughtful reply! lol! I wear lots of hats, but spent most of my career in the corporate design world. Nowadays, I work for myself as a contract designer, which can be great when things are good, but tight when they are not. You just always gotta keep moving! lol! Thanks again and best wishes! :)
Thanks - finally a white-ink-on-black-paper video about technique, supplies, etc. Really helpful.
That's great to hear! Thank you so much! Best wishes! ~ Mark
I love watching your videos. Very informative. Keep up the good work. Love this sort of content that tests out different products to show differences. Thank u. ❤
@amymatheis604 thank you for taking your time to comment and share your thoughts on this video. I'm glad you enjoyed it, as well, and like you - I also love comparative videos. This one was very natural for me and I still continue to explore these kinds of options whenever possible! Stay well and again, thank you! ~ Mark
I actually first used white on black medium in AP art in high school. It was vital in my education and was a great way to learn shading/lighting. Once you've done it in "reverse" it makes doing it in the standard manner easier as you can see the shading prior to getting to that step.
You got me with the toothpaste, at least it's clean and fresh. Very interesting and loved the newlyweds😁 Have a great weekend
lol! Thank you, Deb! You too! :)
Toothpaste for highlights. 🙇 Interesting. Glad to see artists are starting to review the lower cost alternatives that have been materializing on Amazon. One really sees very few artist reviews on brands like Arteza. Thanks for that. 🙆
Awesome Video, Mark. I loved. You are an amazing artist. It love working on black paper. It can be so dramatic. Thanks for inspiring me today. I hope you are continuing to love your time in the classroom. Blessing to you, Mark.
I laughed when you got out the liquid paper! But was not surprised that you tried it. :D
This video is so useful !! I've been wanting to create an artwork on black paper for a while now, but I didn't want to waste my black paper figuring out which mediums to use on it. You just did the hard work for me - thank you ! :-)
I'm very glad you found this one helpful, Shahema Tafader! Thanks for checking it out and letting me know. Cheers! :)
What a great drawing and a lot of fun to watch all your experiments.
Mark, this one more great video. What i am stress is keep going. The amazing subject, simple and direct way of illustration as will as your way of speaking, made us waiting for your new videos. I am also enjoying all your previous ones. Keep going, we are entertaing your great job
Wow awesome drawing. Loved it...
Thank you, pawan nath!
Once again, great video. Great content. Never would have thought to use toothpaste for black board...you crack me up.
Great video, my friend!
I wish so much that I could be in your art class. You are an excellent teacher. Thanks!!
So weird about the Signo and Jellyroll experience you had. I've had the exact opposite!!
The Signo was the broad tip, while the Gelly Roll was the 08 medium tip. I expected the Signo to deliver more flow, consistently, but since I began using them, that's never been the case for me. Gelly Roll's, however, deliver a consistent, bright flow every time. It's not limited to just one pen, either, as I've bought many of both brands over the years. I did, however, stop buying Signo's about a year or so ago.
what a lovely video, loved the piece at the end 😊 im just about to start a drawing on black. I'll be using a white charcoal pencil and chalk
Such a fun video 👍😊
I don’t like black paper as I find it so tricky to know what to use or to create
Thank you for the inspiration 👍🙏😃
Awesome, ArtistRebeccaLS______!! I'm really happy you enjoyed this one. Dark or toned paper can be really intimidating to some folks, but I think once you dig into it and get the hang of it, there's a lot of fun to be explored! Cheers and thank you!
Great Video Mark, that was very interesthing to see how different Medium reacted on the Black paper and watrer, Beautiful Picture Mark, i really like it! Thank You and can't wait for the Arteza brush pens because i purchase these and i love them! Take care Mark and thank you for that Fun video!
Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment, Sylvie! I hope you are enjoying the Arteza pens! I'm happy you enjoyed this one. Stay well! :D
Thank You Mark and you're so very welcome my Friend!
Mark this was great! ...I may give that reverse drawing ago-when I get a chance; I do have some XL black mixed media paper. I do believe CraftSmart paint pens do come in a larger size also. Always fun to watch and the toothpaste paint was funny... lol 😃Tfs
have you tried 'De Atramentis Document Ink - White' fountain pen ink yet, I love the way it looks on black card/paper, it is a bit expensive but oh so worth it, I have also tried a white dip pne ink on black card/paper but that just seems to fade quicker than the fountain pen ink
Thank you for the lead. I will definitely look into it!
I’ve been waiting for this video to come out! Loved seeing your tests of the different media and of course how you put them together in the illustration (which I love). If you get a chance, try out a white Posca paint pen, I think you might like it on the black paper.
Thank you so much, Amy! I definitely want to check out the Posca pen, based on your recommendation. I haven't heard of it before. One of the things I love the most is the feedback here where I get to learn about new techniques, tools, and artists! Always a treat! Hope you are well! Have a great weekend! :D
M.D. Campbell Thanks, you too! I was inspired and just tested all of my white pens and pencils on black paper. 😉
Beautiful
I really enjoyed this video. Wasn't expecting the slightly more unconventional materials towards the end, lol! I tried the Gelly Roll pen a few years ago and only used it a few times before it totally dried out so I changed to my Posca paint pen after that. I have tried the Uniball Signo once since I bought it and it seemed a bit thick and hard to apply but I wasn't sure if it was just not working that well on top of my coloured pencils. I have seen other people use it and have it work very smoothly.
Thank you for checking this one out, Diane! I'm always grateful for your feedback. I've given up on the Signo pens, as I had the same experience as you with them over both watercolor and colored pencil. I prefer to just use gouache for sharp, white highlights. I haven't tried the Posca pens, so that will be something on my list to check out. I wish I had tried them before making this, as they'd have been cool to include. I hope you're well and planning a lovely weekend! Cheers! :)
Getting the white pen's again, I actually forgot about them. TY
Sorry this is long. Just stumbled upon your channel (not sure how art would show up while looking for a food idea lol). I am glad I stumbled on it though. Back in the early 80's I took art in high school. I enjoyed it in grade school and junior high and was pretty good at it...or so I thought. I was in a whole different group of artists I had never come across once I was in high school. Anyway, my art was really bad when compared to theirs so....I gave up art until last year ( yes...over 36 years). Turns out....I am not that bad. I just had no one to encourage me back then so I believed what they said.....that I was bad. I now am pretty sure it was more my lack of confidence in myself. I now draw for me and only occasionally share. My twin even was shocked. She never knew I could draw and has actually bragged some....something she has NEVER done about me before. ANYWAY, thank you for posting....especially this one. I have black pastel paper. I KNOW there is a great drawing in me that will go on that paper....just testing things out but, with some tips you gave I feel I am closer to doing that now. THANK YOU! 😊 and thanks if you read this far....
I know I know....I ramble too much.
Hi Becca! I love your rambling! lol! I'm so happy to know you found this by chance and it left such an impression. I understand that lack of encouragement, as my own journey has been a very independent, "lone wolf" path of discovery. It also made me happy to hear your twin is so proud of your work as to boast about it. That's really fantastic. I'm glad you enjoyed this video and hope you stay on this artistic sojourn that, in my opinion, is likely long overdue. Cheers and thank you for your wonderful comment! :)
Pretty cool dude! Nice round up of opaque white pens. Rembrandt toothpaste, hmmm, interesting but you didn't tell us how well it whitens your teeth. 😁
lol! I imagine the Rembrandt toothpaste works best on really dark teeth! Fortunately, it is just enough for me to keep my pearlies looking dandy! lol! Thanks for checking this out, Steve.
Great video Mark! 😁 Such a fun project. Have you tried the white inktense block? It look transparent when you mix some with water & as it dries it has more opacity. You might like it. I hope you are doing well my friend. 🤗
I got one of the crafts smart paint pens to do some lettering on a painting for my kid's room and it was really disappointing. It was super see through and pale. Might have to get a new one and see if it's changed.
Sorry to hear that. I'm thinking there's a lot of that with white markers and paint pens. Some folks have mentioned the Posca paint pens, which I hope to look into. Thank you for watching and your comment. I hope you find something that works for you. Cheers! :)
Oh hey, I totally forgot that I have some of those white craft smart pens and sharpie pens from when I used to do what I called "Doodleware." Which is great, because I've been meaning to do a comparison of white pens video, but don't have the funds to go out and get new ones and thought I only have one or two... You just reminded me that I have significantly more. =>.
Thank you so much, Meow Meow Kapow! I definitely recommend playing with the white pens and considering making a video. Your take would be fabulous! As for the Signo gel pens, I've used them for years, but have always had hiccups with them. I started using Gelly Rolls and haven't had a problem since. Glad I got you to giggle! lol! Stay well!!
Hahaha, you had a lot of trouble with the Signo xD For me it's actually the opposite. I heard so much about the Gelly Roll that I was hugely disappointed when I bought it. It wasn't even that opaque! The only problem I have with the Signo broad is that it's... well... broad. The finer point version is not the same at all! The one thing I can tell about the Signo is that you have to use it very gently. If you press it too hard, the ink will stutter. I barely touch it to the surface of the paper. Maybe that will help? Also... when I use it on something dusty (like soft pastel... or too many layers of soft colored pencils), the tip will gather that dust and clog. I have to scribble a bit on a clean piece of paper to get it going again.
I'm just glad that we have enough of choices to get what we like best :D
Also white on craft paper is probably my favorite effect ever and this video inspired me to do something with it again. Thank you!!
Thank you for checking this one out, Anita! As someone whom I admire greatly, your opinion & feedback means a lot to me. I agree with your points about the Signo and for me, I don't enjoy having to put to much thought into babying a pen. LOL! Glad you enjoyed this one! Stay well, my friend! :)
great vid it looks great
Thank you, useless vlogger!
excellent demo!
Glad you liked this one. I don't like the finished drawing and wish I had thought it out better. But, sometimes, you just keep moving forward. lol!
Great Video :) It was really fun to watch and i have some black crafting paper lying around here as well... maybe I'll try some of the media you showcased - but to be honest, i'll skip the tooth paste :) Maybe you could try to paint with makeup - i tried it myself a few days ago with cheap stuff i bought in the dollar store and it was amazing (besides... it could work with this black sketchbook of yours as well) :)
As always - thank you very much for your videos, they are interesting, entertaining and motivating :)
Thank you so much, Terry! I'm happy you enjoyed it. lol about the toothpaste! It did smell great! lol! :)
Thank you Mark, very interesting as usual. I have a tricky relationship with white gouache used with a dip pen ... it's wonderful stuff when the consistency is just right, but it's a matter of adding water one drop at a time.
Anyway, you know where this white on black thing inevitably leads, don't you? Wood engraving. :-)
Very nice!
Impressive. Have you ever done any black velvet art, I always wanted to try that.
Great video! Reminds me of the white on black drawings I did in school, but I haven’t done any since. Maybe time to change that, any recommendations on white ink for dip pens? Zig, Deleter and Daeler Rowney have been a bit disappointing.
Honestly, Steel Pheonyx, I didn't include white inks because I've found nothing that makes me happy using them. However, it is possible to use white gouache with a dip pen. Finding the right consistency is a little tricky, but not problematic. I'm glad you enjoyed this one and thank you so much for your time and feedback! Hope all is well! :)
M.D. Campbell disappointing but not surprising. I’m thinking of giving Golden’s high flow acrylics a try in white. They claim it works with dip pens,
Thanks. Very helpful
Very happy you enjoyed this one! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing this useful information! It makes me want to break out my black paper! :3
Its different.. nice techniques.. learnt a lot thanks :)
Thank you, soupart. :)
🦄🦄wonderful video!!!!!🌻🌷🌼
Another awesome video! I love that you do my investigating for me. Lol. What brush or tool were you using with the gouache? I need one! Thanks for all the great tips. Ta! Libby
M.D. Campbell, Art Detective. lol! Glad you enjoyed this and I'm thankful for your time and feedback, Libby! That brush was a very small Princeton angle spotter brush (5/0). I mostly use it for finer details when I need to see the tip of the brush without looking over my hand. It's a little harder to control, because of the normal distance of the hand from the brush is offset, but once you get used to it, there's no problem. :)
Great vid! You inspired me to draw in my black sketchbook, which has been laying around for quite some time! BTW (idk if you are into this) But have you ever tried to use gold on black? like the finetec golden paint? they look stunning on black paper :)
Just wanted to say "hello" and that I `ve just found your channel and that I`m really happy that I did...and ask you if you live entirely from your art?
Oh I believe you are a teacher?
I asked my question too soon....you are a graphic designer ...found out all by myself.. :-D
Hi Betina Lundkær Jensen! I'm really happy you found it, too! Thank you for checking things out and for your thoughtful reply! lol! I wear lots of hats, but spent most of my career in the corporate design world. Nowadays, I work for myself as a contract designer, which can be great when things are good, but tight when they are not. You just always gotta keep moving! lol! Thanks again and best wishes! :)
Very interesting demonstration. What tool were you using to apply the gouache?