Ed Emberly drawing materials?
March 18, 2022 7:25 PM Subscribe
What art materials are best for following the drawing instructions in Ed Emberly’s kids books? The drawings are additive so I’m stumped, since most kids art materials like crayons can’t achieve the additive effect. Thanks!
I think fine tipped coloured markers would be best. Pentel makes some nice sets. You may also want some nontoxic stamp pads for doing the fingerprint art stuff.
posted by hurdy gurdy girl at 9:44 PM on March 18, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by hurdy gurdy girl at 9:44 PM on March 18, 2022 [1 favorite]
Ah, thank you for asking this question! I have had a half-formed Ask in my head for months trying to identify who Emberley was based on dim childhood memories of trying out his drawing techniques! I recognised his name instantly when I saw it, so thank you.
Like jessamyn, I think I probably used magic markers, but I expect coloured pencils would work as well - or a combo.
posted by Athanassiel at 9:46 PM on March 18, 2022 [2 favorites]
Like jessamyn, I think I probably used magic markers, but I expect coloured pencils would work as well - or a combo.
posted by Athanassiel at 9:46 PM on March 18, 2022 [2 favorites]
Another Ed Emberley alum here - I would go with colored pencils, since you can erase pencil if you make mistakes.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 5:13 AM on March 19, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 5:13 AM on March 19, 2022 [1 favorite]
Are you a grown up?
Get yourself:
- a pack of Tombow dual tip markers in a color you like
- a pack of Sakura micron pens ~ or ~ if you want to line with color a pack of Stabilo fineliners
p.s. Get everything at Michaels and use 10 different coupons when you do it.
You don't NEED to have these exact things of course, you can achieve everything with Crayola markers, but these are very nice, will do what you want them to do, and if you're like me even picking them up will make you happy. It's nice to have nice things for your hobbies.
Don't worry about erasing. Mistakes are part of drawing.
posted by phunniemee at 5:50 AM on March 19, 2022 [4 favorites]
Get yourself:
- a pack of Tombow dual tip markers in a color you like
- a pack of Sakura micron pens ~ or ~ if you want to line with color a pack of Stabilo fineliners
p.s. Get everything at Michaels and use 10 different coupons when you do it.
You don't NEED to have these exact things of course, you can achieve everything with Crayola markers, but these are very nice, will do what you want them to do, and if you're like me even picking them up will make you happy. It's nice to have nice things for your hobbies.
Don't worry about erasing. Mistakes are part of drawing.
posted by phunniemee at 5:50 AM on March 19, 2022 [4 favorites]
mrs. mmascolino is an elementary and middle school art teacher and uses Emberley books in her classes. She thinks the above suggestions are good ones.
posted by mmascolino at 8:50 AM on March 19, 2022
posted by mmascolino at 8:50 AM on March 19, 2022
Here’s another vote for Pentel markers from someone who is having a severe nostalgia attack right now. (Said nostalgia attack is constructed from easy-to-draw geometric shapes)
posted by ejs at 4:48 PM on March 19, 2022
posted by ejs at 4:48 PM on March 19, 2022
The Faber-Castell Artist Brush Pens are another good option if you're okay spending a little more for materials. One of their main benefits is that the colors layer well, and the brush tips are smaller than the Tombow brush pens, which can be a little more versatile. (Although, the Tombows blend better with water, if that's a consideration.)
posted by helloimjennsco at 10:17 AM on March 21, 2022
posted by helloimjennsco at 10:17 AM on March 21, 2022
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posted by jessamyn at 7:32 PM on March 18, 2022