Faber Castell Sketching Material Demo with Jens Huebner

During this virtual presentation, Jens Huebner demonstrates the many ways that Faber-Castell materials may be used for urban sketching. He discusses the tonal values and the reduction of color using Faber-Castell Watercolor Markers, Pitt Artist Pen fineliners, and Albrecht Dürer Watercolour pencils. He also reveals all his tricks for creating special effects beyond just drawing lines with the markers.
About Faber-Castell:
Faber-Castell is the world's leading manufacturer of wood-cased pencils with a varied range of products for writing, drawing and creative design, as well as decorative cosmetics. Faber-Castell is renowned for its high quality, innovative products, commitment to tradition, and environmental awareness.
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Materials Used:
🧡 Albrecht Durer Watercolour Marker
(Colours used in the demo are Cold Grey IV 233, Cold Grey VI 235, and Cadmium Yellow 107)
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🧡 Pitt Artist Pen Dual Marker
(Colours used in demo are Green Gold 268 and Dark Sepia 175)
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🧡 Albrecht Durer Watercolor Pencils
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🧡 Pitt Artist Pen Fineliner Black
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🧡 Pitt Artist Pen Brush - White
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🧡 Water Brush
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🧡 Hahnemühle Harmony Watercolour Block - Hot Press - 9 x 12 in.
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🧡 Hahnemühle The Cappuccino Book - 40 Sheets - 8 x 11 in.
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🧡 Paper handkerchief (to clean the brush)
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Timestamps:
00:00 Beginning
00:47 Artist Introduction
01:20 Jens' Sketchbooks
07:00 Introducing the Materials
13:55 Demo Starts
27:00 1st Q&A
34:08 Demo Resumes
40:00 Tricks for Drawing People Quickly
43:48 Urban Sketching Demo
1:00:00 Working on Toned Paper
1:22:00 2nd Q&A
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This Zoom demo was recorded on Thursday, October 19th, 2023.

[@miklosnemeth8566]

Absolutely fantastic demonstrations: both are brilliant, a joy to learn from Jens. I've specifically purchased Faber-Castell materials to be able to do the exercises and I've already completed the Berliner Dom example in my Strathmore Toned Tan 118 gramm sketchnbook. Without hands-on experience, you cannot judge the versatility or usability of these brutally expensive markers. I always spray the final piece with hairspray and it looks (and smells) gorgeous.

[@JAsisterti]

thanks for having this - Jen has lot of great tips and uses such a variety of materials! It's great to have him in English!

[@russpetcoff]

What fascinates me is how his initial lines for placement and horizon aren’t really visible in the final sketch.

[@mauroninan]

The video is very informative and very well done. I wanted to know which markers were actually used in the last drawing because in the attached description it seems that one is "watercolor" and the other is not. Thank you

[@AboveGroundArtSuppliesToronto]

Hi! You're right. The markers used in the last drawing are Pitt Artist Pen Dual Marker India ink :)

[@mauroninan]

@@AboveGroundArtSuppliesToronto Thank you

[@garymcguire8529]

I like the tea idea. Would very appropriate for India, Sri Lanka or China. Guinness would be good Ireland and coffee for Brazil.

[@AboveGroundArtSuppliesToronto]

Love this idea! A very nice touch to a travelling sketchbook.