Watch me test 16 different art products and techniques to figure out which are the best for creating black backgrounds–especially in coloring books. I used the following criteria to test and evaluate the best black backgrounds: ease of application, opacity and intensity of black, streakiness/blotchiness, layer-ability, paper bleed, and paper damage/warping. These are the products [...]

SEE UPDATED RESULTS BELOW! Now includes Arrtx, Arteza, Castle Arts & Markart. What are the best cheap colored pencils on Amazon in 2024? I tested 16 of the top selling colored pencil brands to find out! All of them cost less than $30US and many cost less than $20. Watch me unbox, swatch and test [...]

Enter to win a Color Cube Bundle! THREE lucky people will win: COLOR CUBE BUNDLE by Sarah Renae Clark! TOTAL VALUE = $65 Each Winner Total Giveaway Value = $201! How to Enter Using the GIVEAWAY FORM below… LOGIN to the giveaway using your Email address. Earn Entries by joining and learning about Coloring Bliss: [...]

Let’s face it, I love BLING! We’ve made several videos swatching, comparing, and coloring various metallic and pearlescent paints. But this time I have included some paints recommended by some of you. And one of these paint tins costs around $120 for only 12 half-pans! Watch me swatch and compare 14 different beautiful paints, on [...]

Ever since Derwent released their line of Chromaflow colored pencils there has been a lot of talk about them being comparable to the Prismacolor Premier pencils. So naturally, Steve and I decided to purchase a set to put them head-to-head against the reigning champion Prismacolor! We printed up our Colored Pencil Battle Worksheet and went [...]

Like many of you, we too have been excited for this battle–Caran d’Ache Luminance vs Derwent Lightfast colored pencils! These are two artist-grade, EXPENSIVE, lightfast colored pencils that need a good head-to-head comparison to see which is worth your time and money. So we printed up our Colored Pencil Battle Worksheet and went about testing [...]

A few years ago Steve and I did a Metallic Colored Pencils battle–we figured that it was time to update the results for 2022! Join us as we compare and review 18 metallic colored pencil sets to see which ones we would currently recommend. Battle Worksheet Favorite Colored Pencil Paper Battle Results Cretacolor Metallic Drawing [...]

ColorIt recently released a new set of colored pencils called “ColorIt Premium.” Of course Steve and I had to buy a set to see if they were any different than their original pencils, and to see how they compare against our current favorite colored pencils the Prismacolor Premiers. So we printed up our Colored Pencil [...]

We recently published a video comparing five different Prismacolor colored pencil lines: Premier, Scholar, Verithin, Watercolor and Col-Erase. After the video a few of you mentioned that there was a sixth line called Prismacolor Junior that I had missed. Truth be told, I had not heard of that line, so I did a little research [...]

Watch me compare and review all five lines of the Prismacolor colored pencils: Premier, Scholar, Verithin, Watercolor and Col-Erase. Learn what makes each line different and who should purchase them. NOTE: When making this video I forgot to include the Prismacolor Junior Colored Pencils! Click here to watch my review of them: https://www.coloringbliss.com/prismacolor-junior-colored-pencils-review/ Free Prismacolor [...]

Watch my honest, in-depth review of the new Prismacolor Technique Boxes. See my first impressions unboxing these products, and hear the negatives and positives–what I liked and disliked about them. And finally, learn if I would recommend these new Prismacolor Boxes and who I think should buy them. This Prismacolor Technique Review is NOT sponsored. [...]

Derwent makes some great colored pencil products, but there are so many that it can be a bit confusing. In this video I will (hopefully) help you make sense of the different products lines, give you some resources to turn to, and color an autumn coloring page using 4 different Derwent pencil brands! Halloween Bliss [...]

If you’ve been around Coloring Bliss any length of time you know that Steve and I have a passion for paper! We LOVE high quality paper and enjoy sharing that love with you. Whenever we set about finding a paper for a specific purpose, we do a TON of testing. We spend a lot of [...]

4 years ago Steve and I tested 28 white colored pencils to see which one we felt at that time was the best. Not surprising, the Caran d’Ache Luminance white pencil came out on top. Since that time our colored pencil collection has grown significantly with new colored pencil products being released yearly. So, we [...]

By popular demand, here is my review and comparison of the Holbein Artists’ Colored Pencils vs Prismacolor Premier! I was legitimately surprised by the results–could Holbein be my new favorite? Watch below to find out! We have also made available as a free download the colored pencil battle worksheet I used in this video (see [...]

We are giving away a FULL SET of Daler Rowney Liquid Acrylics! One person will win a Full Set of 22 Daler Rowney FW Pearlescent Liquid Acrylic Inks PLUS a Case to store them in. ($135 Value!) How to Enter Using the GIVEAWAY FORM below… LOGIN to the giveaway using any of the provided options [...]

What are the best cheap gel pens? And what are the worst? Watch as Steve and I run the “Battle of the Cheap Gel Pens”. We test 10 different lines of inexpensive gel pens to see who comes out on top! Our goal in doing this gel pen test was to find the best affordable [...]

Pelikan Colored Pencils Giveaway Thank you for watching my demonstration and review of the Pelikan colored pencils and coloring products. These products are very affordable, but are they worth the purchase? Watch the video below to find out! To Like, Subscribe and Comment on this video, please click the “YouTube” icon in the bottom-right corner [...]

I recently purchased and reviewed the Studio 71 Dual-Tip Markers. What attracted me to these markers is that they are remarkably similar to the Blick Illustrator markers (which I really like) but they have more colors–70 total. So I purchased the 48 set and then bought the remaining 22 open stock (another thing I like [...]

Which are better, Prismacolor Premiers or Faber-Castell Polychromos? Now that’s a question! I am frequently asked this question and after much thought I decided to make a score card and video to help me (and you) figure it out! Truthfully, this question can only be answered by you, for you because there are too many [...]

See the results of my colored pencil pigmentation tests–the top 10 best and worst colored pencils for pigmentation! I tested 33 different colored pencil brands to discover which ones had the most pigment and the results were surprising. One of my favorite brands, the Irojiten Recycled fell in the bottom 10 and two of my [...]

I love my white colored pencils! I not only use them for adding highlights to my colored pages, but also for creating beautiful, creamy blends, and for toning down bold colors when needed. They are one of the most versatile coloring tools we have, so which brands are best and worth your money and time? [...]

Honest reviews of several manual pencil sharpeners. Each sharpener was tested the same way, using a variety of colored pencils including Prismacolor Premier, Faber-Castell Polychromos, Marco Raffine, Cra-Z-Art and more. KUM 2-hole Magnesium Alloy Wedge Review https://youtu.be/om-xc4Q_9EA KUM Magnesium Ellipse Review https://youtu.be/II0hntm_xCI KUM Automatic Long Point Review https://youtu.be/o9qIR0KM8s8 Alvin Brass Bullet Review https://youtu.be/0WXLsDyB7rs Bostitch Twist-n-Sharp [...]

Super Doodle Giveaway Watch my ultimate review of the Super Doodle gel pens. These all-glitter gel pens are glittery, colorful and so much fun! As always, I give my honest opinion so you know if these pens are worth spending your money and time. And be sure to scroll down the page to see photos [...]

Polychromos Giveaway Polychromos are considered by many to be some of the best colored pencils on the market. But are they all that they’re cracked up to be? They cost more than most colored pencils, so are they worth the money? Watch my in-depth and honest review of these colored pencils below. Not only do [...]

KISS Artificial Nails Giveaway I finally LOVE my fingernails! I love getting compliments on my pretty nails and (I never thought I’d say this) I love showing off my hands on camera. Through the years, I’ve never been a fan of growing out my nails, but I always could when I wanted to. But now [...]

Tombow’s “Irojiten” colored pencils are their top of the line series for artists. Compared to their Recycled Colored Pencils, the Irojiten line has a thicker core and many more beautiful colors to choose from. In this review I thoroughly test the Irojiten colored pencils including how well they sharpen, blend and color. CORRECTION: in the video [...]

Tombow’s “Recycled” colored pencil series is a less expensive version of their Irojiten line. And even though the pencil core is slightly smaller and there are fewer colors to choose from, let’s see how these pencils perform by taking them through my extensive testing procedures. https://youtu.be/-EoBVCQk0M0 To Like, Subscribe and Comment on this video, please [...]

WIN THIS PRODUCT! SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE TO SEE HOW TO ENTER. I recently had the opportunity to review the Totally-Tiffany Pen & Ink Palace by Desk Maid. This fantastic product is perfect for organizing your coloring supplies–I have been using it non-stop since I received it and have found it to be extremely helpful [...]

I get asked a lot what paper I use for coloring. The answer depends on whether I’m using markers, gel pens or colored pencils. For colored pencil coloring I like a paper with a bit of “tooth” (texture.) It gives the colored pencil wax and pigment room to set and blend. My husband Steve and [...]

The Crayola Color Escapes colored pencils are part of Crayola’s new line of “premium” products. Designed for colorists like you and me, let’s see how these beauties perform! Watch the video below to see my comprehensive review of these pencils–the quality of the pencils and packaging, their ease of use, the richness and variety of the colors, [...]

Check out my review of the Global Art Coloring/Sketch Travel Case. https://youtu.be/CkPE-eo4qEg

See how I use the Global Art Leather Pencil Case to store, protect and organize my 150 set of Prismacolor Premier colored pencils. https://youtu.be/-Pd7mtPy248 You can see and congratulate here the winners of the Staedtler colored pencils I gave away: https://youtu.be/bQGoNZSswao The products shown in this video can be found here: Global Art 120-Piece Leather [...]

Over the next few months I am going to be conducting reviews of nearly all major colored pencil brands–from Prismacolor and Polychromos to Crayola and Sargent. I have created a review sheet on which I will analyze and track important aspects of each colored pencil brand, including ease of coloring, quality of color, etc. Many of [...]

Thank you for watching my comprehensive, honest review and demonstration of the Prismacolor Premier colored pencils. If you’ve been thinking about purchasing these colored pencils this video is full of detailed information, coloring tests and demonstrations of how these beautiful pencils perform. To Like, Subscribe and Comment on this video, please click the “YouTube” icon [...]

I’ve been hinting at it for a couple of weeks now and the time has finally come for me to reveal to you my new secret coloring weapon! ;) I have been using this coloring technique for a month or so and don’t think I can ever go back to just plain ol’ coloring! The [...]

I was lucky enough to recently receive some gel pens from the nice people at GelWriter®. They sent me an 84 count of gel pens with stadium stand. So I created an honest video review of the pens–their quality, colors, ink flow, how the stand works, and more. Watch the video below and if you [...]

It’s like magic! Watch this really cool trick I found to make your coloring book pages watercolor safe! Professional artists learn this in art school, but the average colorist has never seen it before. So after some experimentation, I figured out a relatively quick and easy way for the rest of us to be able [...]