Hey everyone! Getting in the back to school spirit? Here is a fun DIY activity that can be used as a bookmark or even name labels for school supplies! I used the Faber-Castell Mixed Media Kit!
Letter Blending with Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers
Posted on August 15 2019
Anybody else love watching watercolors bleed together? Not actual blending, but those bleeds where you just leave them alone and let them do their own thing? I could watch paint bleed all day long. These new Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers make it super easy to bleed and blend.
What is a Petroglyph? The Fascinating History of Humans Decorating Rocks
Posted on August 15 2019
Have you ever been on a walk and noticed an unusual rock at your feet? We have! If the Kindness Rocks Project has hit your town, you may have seen painted rocks hidden in plain sight. The idea is that spreading messages and images of joy is something anyone can do. Just grab a rock, paint it, and leave it where someone will see it when they need a dose of kindness in their lives. It’s a little serendipity to spread positivity and give people a friendly thought to ponder.
Paper Plate Pizza Craft for Kids
Posted on August 13 2019
It’s back to school season! 😱 While everyone is prepping with fresh supplies, backpacks, and new kicks, I’m over here trying to remind my preschooler how to write her name with something other than sidewalk chalk. This paper plate pizza craft is a fun and easy way to brush up on a few basic motor skills.
Sketchbook on the go with Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencil Roll
Posted on August 08 2019
Hi everyone, Mou here! How do you stay creative during summer break? This question particularly applies to all who get extra busy during summer as the kids stay home. I am one of you, so staying creative during summer can sometimes be a slight challenge. I try to be creative daily and sometimes that means I am sketching on the go, making use of small pockets of time. I find that creating on the go is easier with the appropriate tools and here are some of my favorites:
Bullet Journaling® Series Part 2: Getting Started with your Bullet Journal®
Posted on August 06 2019
Bullet Journaling ® is more than it appears to be at first glance. Behind all the visually appealing journal pages that we see on social media, The Bullet Journal Method ® is a very sophisticated methodology for organizing everyday life. Before you get carried away in doodles and designs, it is important to learn and utilize the basic structure that Ryder Carroll, inventor, and author of “The Bullet Journal Method” advises Bullet Journal ® creatives.
First Day of School Sign with Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers
Posted on August 06 2019
As that first day of school keeps getting closer and closer I keep asking myself if I am ready? I teach 2nd grade so I made this cute and easy “First Day of School” sign for my students to take a picture with! I used the Albrecht Durer Watercolor Markers.
Why are Time Limits on Kids' Craft Activity Kits Avoided by Creativity for Kids® Development Team?
Posted on August 01 2019
Over the years, we were asked to help set expectations about how long it will take to complete a Creativity for Kids® arts and crafts activity kit. Each time, our team sits down and talks it over – the pros and cons of labeling each product with an expected time to complete the project. Ultimately, our conclusion is always the same… We will not add time limit expectation labeling to our products. In this article, our awesome Development Team tells you why.
The History of Albrecht Dürer
Posted on August 01 2019
As a German company with a global expansion standing over 200 years, history is ingrained in the physical and metaphorical structure of Faber-Castell. Established in the aftermath of the Renaissance period, our past, present, and future are strongly influenced by cultural and artistic movements of the 18th century. No matter the era, our products hold a standard of the highest quality, influencing why our professional-grade watercolor products are named after Albrecht Dürer; artist and Renaissance pioneer.
Back to School Paper Plate School Bus Craft
Posted on July 31 2019
Summer is winding down 😥 and it's time to prepare the kids for the next adventure. We are preparing for Kindergarten and with this milestone transition comes some new and possibly scary experiences. While my daughter is excited to ride the bus for the first time, she can't help but be a bit apprehensive about it. I am hoping this cute paper plate school bus craft will generate curiosity and excitement!
Bullet Journaling® Series Part 1: Intro to Bullet Journaling
Posted on June 27 2019
The practice of expressing our thoughts and needs on paper has been around for millennia, but when a concept called Bullet Journaling® was introduced, journaling as we knew it shifted. Throughout the last few years, the popularity of Bullet Journaling has flourished into a lifestyle, having all of those on the outside of the trend curious. What even is Bullet Journaling? Why would I need a Bullet Journal®? The man behind the method is Ryder Carroll; digital product designer, New York Times best-selling author, and inventor of The Bullet Journal Method.
More Than Just a Color: White Pitt Artist Pens®
Posted on June 27 2019
In a world full of color, perhaps the most powerful pen an artist can use is a white Pitt Artist Pen ®. Adding a white Pitt Artist Pen to your collection brings the opportunity to add dimension and character to your images as well as alter the appearance of other colors. Made of India ink and available in four nib sizes: brush, calligraphy, 1.5 mm bullet nib and 2.5mm bullet nib, Faber-Castell’s white Pitt Artist Pen offers professional grade quality in a versatile artist marker.
Rethink Your Ink
Posted on June 27 2019
Artist ink pens and markers adapt fundamental artistic expression through ink with the modern world. Sequential art, illustrations, drawings, portraits, fashion design, and canvas paintings all can be created using an ink pen or marker. The make of artist ink pens and markers vary with different colorants and solvents being used. They can be alcohol-based made with dye or water-based made with pigments. Before you get creating, make sure you know the properties of the ink you are using.
Explore Art Styles with Pitt Artist Pens®
Posted on June 27 2019
With every product made, we at Faber-Castell live out our dedication to being your companion for life. Our Pitt Artist Pen ® embodies this mission with its reliable India ink and flexible talent of being the go-to tool for a multitude of artistic outlets.
One Pitt Artist Pen®, 11 Nib Sizes, Endless Possibilities
Posted on June 27 2019
Faber-Castell’s Pitt Artist Pen ® collection offers vibrant colors of India ink; including 60 colors and six metallics. With eleven different nib sizes available in various colors, this collection provides endless possibilities for an inspired artist. The passion in our product is drawn from the long artistic tradition of ink and our pride in changing the way you create art. There is a nib size for any outlet of art.
Celebrate Diversity with World Colors
Posted on June 27 2019
Join Faber-Castell in celebrating equality and cultural diversity with our World Colors colored pencil sets. Rooted in Germany and represented in over 120 countries, Faber-Castell is a global brand striving to provide complete inclusivity to children and creatives of all ethnicities.
How to Make the Best Quality Pencils
Posted on June 27 2019
Discover the process behind creating Faber Castell’s quality color pencils, carefully crafted to best serve the vision of the aspiring and professional artist. Providing quality color pencils is a craft we’ve mastered and have been dedicated to for hundreds of years. Born from wood growing in our FSC certified forests, every step in the manufacturing of our color pencils promises a quality result.
The Best Paper to Use for Art
Posted on June 27 2019
Understanding the best paper to use for art is crucial to the quality and success of your work. The paper you choose affects how your medium of choice will perform. Watercolors and color pencils both have a specific paper designated to enhance and protect the qualities of that medium.