Creativity for Life - Faber-Castell's Inspirational Art & Craft Blog – tagged "Pitt Artist Pens"

Doodle Tutorial with Big Brush Pitt Artist Pens

Posted on April 09 2024

A doodle a day keeps the boring away. This tutorial uses our Big Brush Pitt Artist Pens to create doodles inspired by daily life. Follow along with artist Mou Saha and create your own doodles!

The beginning is always today - Mary Shelley

Fresh Beginnings Lettering Tutorial

Posted on January 09 2024

A fresh lettering tutorial to ring in the new year! Join artist Mou Saha and create inspirational lettering art using Goldfaber Color Pencils and Pitt Artist Pens. Remember, the beginning is always today!

Blue cap sketch with Pitt Artist Pens and a pencil

Sketching in the Wild with Pitt Artist Pens

Posted on October 11 2023

This sketching tutorial is inspired by artist Mou Saha's field study. Grab your Pitt Artist Pens and join us in finding inspiration from the world and people around you. Casual sketching at events can really help you improve your drawing skills.

Hand lettered strawberry art with markers

Strawberry Word Art with Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers

Posted on July 11 2023

Hi everyone, we are channeling "Strawberry Fields Forever" with this word art inspiration. Follow artist Mou Saha as she teaches step by step how to create vibrant word art using Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers.

Bullet Journal Inspiration for the Month of May

Posted on May 30 2023

Bullet Journal inspiration for the month of May. Join artist Mou Saha as she creates a monthly opener using Pitt Artist Pens and Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers. May is the month when we celebrate Mother’s Day. In keeping with the idea of the protective and caring mama bear, we are drawing a polar bear mom and her cubs.

DIY Mother's Day Card with Pitt Artist Pens

Posted on April 30 2023

Create a DIY Mother's Day Card with artist Mou Saha. Using brightly colored Pitt Artist Pens, draw mom a beautiful bouquet with this Mother's Day tutorial.

Hand Lettering for Beginners

Posted on March 31 2023

Hand lettering is more than just creating fancy letters, it’s a form of art. Through various techniques and styles, hand lettering adds character and creativity to traditional handwriting. Although often compared to calligraphy, the freedom behind the strokes and design of hand lettering delivers a modern twist on the classic design.

Sketching in a book with Pitt Artist Pens

Inktober Challenge: Eagle Sketching Tutorial

Posted on October 25 2022

A sketching tutorial for the 2022 Inktober drawing challenge using Pitt Artist Pens. Follow as artist Mou Saha demonstrates how to sketch various styles of eagles and a wood carved eagle totem pole.

What is a Fude Nib? Meet the Pitt Artist Pen's Newest Nibs

Posted on July 12 2022

The Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen collection is known for its versatility and wide variety of nibs, making it a go-to for artists and crafters of all interests. Taking the versatility of the popular artist pens a step further, Pitt Artist Pens are now available in two new nib sizes: fude medium and fude hard.

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Comparing Ink: Pigment-Based Ink vs. Dye-Based Ink

Posted on June 28 2022

You have the creative ideas, you have the skill, but do you know what your art medium is made of? Inside your favorite markers and pens is quality ink specifically chosen for that medium. Dye-based ink and pigment-based ink are the most common types of ink to create with. Learn the difference between the two and determine which ink is the best fit for your art.

One Pitt Artist Pen. Endless Possibilities

One Pitt Artist Pen®, 14 Nib Sizes, Endless Possibilities

Posted on June 14 2022

Faber-Castell’s Pitt Artist Pen ® collection offers vibrant colors of India ink; including 60 colors and six metallics. With fourteen 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.

Let's Draw Summer Doodle Art!

Posted on June 01 2022

A doodle art tutorial to celebrate summertime! Artist Lhey Ralston will be sharing with you how to create this fun illustration that reminds her of a very fun summer scene. You may play around and change up your character as you please. But get your supplies ready, and let’s create!

Unicorn mermaid drawing with Pitt Artist Pens

MerMay Challenge! Unicorn Mermaid Drawing Tutorial

Posted on May 10 2022

Hello Everyone, it’s Lhey here. For today’s post I have something really fun in stored for you. Have you ever heard of the #mermay challenge? If you use the hashtag in your favorite social media outlet, you will see a whole lot of amazing artists participating in this challenge. The idea is to draw mermaids daily in different ways, styles and poses. I think it’s truly a great practice for your creativity and a a fun way to interact and engage with mermaid fans like myself.

Hand Lettering Tutorial - 100 Day Project

Posted on February 17 2022

Hi everyone, Mou Saha here setting out on my #The100DayProject for 2022. I will focus on hand-lettering for these 100 days. While I don’t have all the details figured out yet, I know I’ll be using my Pitt Artist Pens often if not every day. I have made a complete materials list for Day 1 for you.

Sketch of Dr. King with Pitt Artist Pens and a Graphite Pencil

Celebrating Dr. King with Pitt Artist Pens

Posted on January 18 2022

Celebrate and remember the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with artist Mou Saha's sketching tutorial using graphite pencils and Pitt Artist Pens. Celebrate Dr. King and what he stood for and his name still stands for today.

Microscope sketch with Pitt Artist Pen and Graphite Pencil

Daily Sketching Tutorial with Pitt Artist Pens

Posted on January 12 2022

A simple daily sketching tutorial using Pitt Artist Pens with artist Mou Saha. When it comes to a daily practice, I like to keep it super simple and minimalistic – one pencil, eraser and my favorite black pen – the Pitt Artist Pen with an extra superfine tip and permanent rich black India ink.

Christmas hand lettering with Pitt Artist Pens

Christmas Ornament Holiday Hand Lettering Tutorial

Posted on December 21 2021

Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a Christmas ornament hand lettering tutorial using Pitt Artist Pens. I have made a complete materials list for you.

Celebrate World Calligraphy Day with Pitt Artist Pens

Posted on August 11 2021

Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a tutorial to create a quote art using Calligraphy tip Pitt Artist Pens to celebrate World Calligraphy Day on August 11, 2021. Calligraphy is where art merges with handwriting. While it would take many years of disciplined practice to master this ancient art form, thanks to the Calligraphy tip Pitt Artist pens, we can all dream and dabble a little into the beauty of hand-lettering. I have compiled the materials list for you.

Bird Study Sketching Tutorial with Color Pencils

Posted on June 02 2021

A sketching tutorial featuring a nuthatch bird! Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a study tutorial of a nuthatch, a common backyard bird, using Pitt Artist Pens and Goldfaber Color Pencils. I have made a complete materials list for you.