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kim's avatar

I also love your videos and all the information about what pencils you like. I can't draw in the least, really, but I love learning about your process and adore your illustrations. Thank you!!

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Catherine Rayner's avatar

Aw that’s so kind. Thanks. I’m really pleased you enjoy the vids (also glad you call them that - my 13 yo asked what a video was 🤣😳) xx

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Claire Venus ✨'s avatar

Don’t be an equipment snob love it! 🥰 thanks for this lovely list Cat!

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Catherine Rayner's avatar

ahaha! It's a top tip ;-) x

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Heather Coleman's avatar

I could listen to your voice all day long! I love your videos! ◡̈

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Catherine Rayner's avatar

I am SO happy to hear that - thank you :) xx

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Louise's avatar

Btw the way - fell in love with your work quite awhile back with the Augustus and his Smile and Harris finds his Feet…your lines are so expressive! I love them!

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Catherine Rayner's avatar

Thank you so much - and I'm really happy you've found me on Substack. I'm hoping to get properly started on here v v soon :).

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Louise's avatar

I love BIC crystal finepoint 0.8mm biros - must have the orange clear barrel - there is a fineness about them - that I love - I can’t really explain it…but I only like them before they get blobby, which they have a tendency to do. I love using them to draw free hand, it forces me to embrace imperfection and be less precious and more loose. Thanks for sharing your pencils case loves!

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Tracy Mazuer's avatar

I'm a new fan! I loved watching this video! Your illustrations are lovely. Thanks for sharing your tricks and tips :)

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Cinoates's avatar

Great video Cathrine 👍🏻🤓

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Byra Zimmerman's avatar

Thank you for sharing. :)

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Maxine Hodgson's avatar

Love this...what was the super pencil lumagraph 7h or timagraph? Must be going deaf 🤣🤣🤣 btw saying about the eyes resonated BIG time! Someone in earshot said recently my work was mediocre..like being stabbed a hundred times, yet same day a magazine article 2 page spread was published and my work is to be featured on a big publicity drive locally....but the one comment cut to the quick as they say...hmm x

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Jason Chatfield's avatar

Absolutely love this. Thanks for sharing, Catherine!

I posted about my little kit recently, if interested :)

https://www.process-junkie.com/p/whats-in-your-road-kit

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Christopher Manson's avatar

I think this box of 50 colored pencils by Crayola is the cat's arse. And I swear by Flair Paper Mate felt tip pens.

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Sarah Lovell's avatar

Loved seeing all the materials you use , so interesting!

I just write a post about my colourless blending pencil by Prismacolor which I love :)

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Nedra's avatar

I loved watching this! I’m so glad that one of your posts showed up in my feed earlier this year. I’m guessing it was about Otto the Top Dog, my son’s name is Otto so that name always catches my eye. I looked at your feed and fell in love with your illustrations and subscribed. I’ve checked out some of your books from our local library system and read them over and over to my 3 year old grandson. I just put a hold on some other ones last night. I also ordered Five Bears as a birthday gift for his 4th birthday at the end of the month.

Most of my Substack subscriptions are political so thank you for giving me a fun break from that with your adorable drawings and entertaining videos. ❤️

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Beth L. Gainer's avatar

Catherine,

I love these behind-the-scenes videos. It's amazing how many tips you have. Like you, I love shopping for art supplies.

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Catherine Rayner's avatar

yes it's so much fun! Really pleased you like the videos, thank you :) x

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