Last week I won a give-away on the ShinHan Arts Touch Twin Markers & More blog, and 24 Touch Twin markers arrived in my mailbox yesterday!! How exciting, as you know I'm a pen and pencil and marker and paint and ink junkie!
Since I had the day off today, I spent a little bit of time checking out the new pens. The redesigned ShinHan Touch Twin markers are an alcohol based marker that have a refillable barrel, and replaceable nibs. There are two styles of pens -- one with flexible brush & chisel nibs, and one with fine point & chisel nibs. I received 12 of each, in a variety of colors. I don't know any retail outlets with these pens right now, but I expect the price point to be less than current alcohol pens on the market.
UPDATE: Carpe Diem carries the sets and individual pens.
If you're itchin' to try alcohol based pens, these would be a nice way to get your toes wet. Or, even if you already have alcohol based pens in your coloring arsenal, these may provide you with an alternative for filling in any gaps in your color wheel! I'll post more about them as I learn more and get more experience with them.
The image was colored with the pens I received, exclusively. I didn't receive a blender pen, but knowing that other alcohol marker blender pens will work with the markers, I've got one on reserve. However, I did not use a blender pen in the coloring of the above image. And I've got video to prove it. *grin*
If you'd care to watch me color the above image, here's a video for you. This time, with tunes!
If you have trouble viewing the video here on the blog, you can find it on my YouTube channel.
On a personal note, THANK YOU for all the birthday notes, wishes, and virtual hugs you sent my way today! What a fun birthday I've had!!
Whipper Snapper Designs Stamped Image: Fall Scarecrow
WOW!!!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | October 16, 2011 at 06:38 PM
Happy Belated!
I've been using these markers for years. Copics only became available a couple of years ago here (in Montreal, Cdn). Know what? My touch markers are still juicy! My fave is the #10 red - still fab after years of use. My copics haven't faired even half as well (I've already had them replaced as so many were dry after 2 weeks!) so I am not on that bandwagon. Besides, the Touch markers often go on sale here for $1.99!
Loved your colouring vid as well as the visit to Salada. I miss Texas- waaaa!
Posted by: Heather (montreal) | October 14, 2011 at 10:14 PM
Watching you color is amazing!!! Its very relaxing to me...plus I've learned a few things from your coloring. May have to try some of those markers for myself...as always...love, love..love your blog!!!!
Posted by: Kellie | October 13, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Very nice! Thanks for the tip about using the shades of grey to color!
Posted by: Elaine | October 12, 2011 at 03:55 PM
Wonderful stamp and coloring Anna! Happy belated birthday! So glad you had a nice day and were able to have fun with art too.
Posted by: Tammie Koehnen | October 09, 2011 at 07:39 AM
Excellent video. Loved the added music, too. Every tiny bit you add just makes it better. Gotta grab one of those apples! Glad you got some rain in Texas. Just wish it hadn't come during the ALCS! Two rain delays, sheesh!
Posted by: kathynruss | October 09, 2011 at 06:48 AM
Woo hoo! Those Touch Twin markers hit the jackpot when they were sent to your home! Couldn't have gone to a more worthy artist. Beautiful coloring and shading with just a few different colors. (And I love that scarecrow stamp!)
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | October 08, 2011 at 08:41 PM
Me again.... loved watching your video... I could color or watch people color all day long... so relaxing! Ya done the markers proud. :) I like shading with greys and also with complementary colors. So fun.
I colored for a few hours yesterday and kept in mind your comment once about not always having to blend colors to death. Have fun with Jeanne and Lydia tomorrow! I'm jealous!
Posted by: dini | October 08, 2011 at 07:18 PM
Sooooooooooo excited that you won these, Anna! Have fun!
Posted by: dini | October 08, 2011 at 06:52 PM
I really liked the video. I learned a lot from it! HB
Posted by: ~LIZ | October 08, 2011 at 01:20 PM
Hurray for Anna! A sort of surprise birthday win!! That is awesome. The markers couldn't have gone to a more deserving person!!!
Can't wait to watch the video. And I'm so happy you had a day off and were able to play with your new "toys"!!! and THANK GOODNESS for a Fall day in TX. I knew it had to happen eventually! :D HUGS....
Posted by: diane mcvey | October 08, 2011 at 12:02 PM
What a fun set to win! And a nice birthday bonus. Thanks for the video. It helps to see how you created the beautiful images. I'm wondering if you would share what paper you use for pencil, pen, marker, etc. Thanks!
Posted by: Sandy L | October 08, 2011 at 09:00 AM
Congrats on winning that fabulous prize. I won two of the pens. Jeanne said they work with Copics so if you have a Copic blender you can use that. I found them online under $5 each.
Posted by: SueB | October 08, 2011 at 04:21 AM
So pretty...the colors are so beautiful....Happy Birthday....what a fun way to spend on your birthday....
Posted by: Gloria Westerman | October 08, 2011 at 02:03 AM
OW, what a great prize and to arrive in time to spend your BD playing with them. Is the best! Glad to hear you had a wonderful Birthday. Big Birthday hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | October 07, 2011 at 08:00 PM