I have been on the fence about purchasing this product for months - and I should not have!
I am normally a classic type painter (oil, acrylic, watercolour) and actually find sketching to be more daunting than anything. However, after hitting the thickest artist block I’ve ever encountered in my life I sought inspiration on YouTube. I have since subscribed to at least a dozen Youtubers and watched the majority of them use this medium to create impressive artworks in relatively short periods of time. At first I told myself this would never be my thing because I prefer a paintbrush than any marker, pencil crayon or pencil. However, to take out all of my paints, canvas/paper and set up a temporary workspace proved to be time consuming, especially when you only have about an hour to spare. So after doing research and watching art reviews on the different brands of markers (alcohol and water based) I arrived at the conclusion that I could not afford to go all out into a medium I wasn’t sure would work for me *cough*copics*cough*. So when these were finally released as a brush tip, I decided to just take the plunge and get the 48 marker set. I now regret not purchasing the larger size!
These markers are very fun to experiment with, produce an intense colour, and blend beautifully, much like a watercolour (though not perfectly). I am now able to enjoy sketching again if only to test out my colour palettes and designs. I might not be able to make a masterpiece from them yet, but I certainly see the potential. And I can manage to do this all an hour before bed. So convenient!!!! Also, the storage case is lovely and very durable. Another great selling feature.
The only cons at this point I would have to say is the lack of pastels available. There are limited pastels of course but I find that the colours are still a bit too strong and I can’t dilute them well. These colours may be available in the larger set, but as I don’t need repeats right now (just purchased them), I might have to resort to purchasing these hues from a different brand. Not the biggest problem, but having the ability to buy smaller sets or customize a palette would be amazing. Perhaps in the future!
And as I used these comments and pictures to base my judgement on, here is my contribution. Definitely give this marker set a chance!
| Manufacturer | Ohuhu |
|---|---|
| Place of Business | Yiwu, Zhejiang 322000, CN |
| Brand | Ohuhu |
| Colour | Rainbow |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Number of Items | 49 |
| Size | 48-color |
| Point Type | Brush & Chisel (Broad) |
| Ink Color | Multicolor |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Y30-80400-24-CA |
