Oh, hello there! It's Nicole again, and I'm back with another tutorial! This time, I'm focusing on lettering. I've found, that if I think of lettering as another form of drawing, it comes more naturally to me, because it can be broken down into steps exactly like a doodle. Here,... Continue reading

Still here celebrating World Watercolor Month with these brand spankin' new Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Markers! These things are pretty great. You can color straight on the paper, then wet it with water over the top, you can wet the paper, and color it in to see the colors bleed, you... Continue reading

Hi there, you creative soul, you! I'm back with another planner tutorial. I love creating these for my journal, because they are just so versatile. They can be used alone for decoration or used as headers for text. Plus, they are just so fun to create! These 7 tutorials break... Continue reading

Hi there! I'm back with more trackers, but this time, I'm talking MOODS! Here I've shown you 12 different simple weekly mood trackers that you can use in your journal! These can be expanded to cover a whole month, or simplified for each day. Happy days, sad days... mad days...... Continue reading

It's World Watercolor Month! Good thing we have this super easy to follow 20 minute Watercolor Art Kit! Start by putting a piece or two of tape on a sheet of watercolor paper (or you can use the paper provided in the kit). You'll want tape thats easy to peel... Continue reading

Hi there! I'm back with another doodle tutorial to fill your journals with that little something extra! Here, I've shown you 7 different ways to add some flare to your journals. I love all things stationery and paper - I collect washi tape, stickers - you name it, I've got... Continue reading

What comes to mind when thinking about the month of July? Of course, we have the summer essentials; fireworks, barbeques, and warm weather. For those with an artistic side, July is officially declared World Watercolor Month thanks to founder Charlie O’Shields. Creator of the watercolor blog “Doodlewash,” O’Shields founded World Watercolor Month to unite artists in celebrating watercolors while sharing their artwork, as well as raising awareness of the need of children’s art supplies and art education. Continue reading

Is there a summer song that you hum and can't get out of your head? I have one that I grew up with - it's 'We're all going on a summer holiday', sung by Cliff Richard many many years ago. my inspiration of today's word art came from the lyrics... Continue reading

For this fun summer card I used the Faber-Castell Mixed Media tin and some watercolor paper. To start I used the red and green watercolor pencils to sketch out the shape of a slice of watermelon. Then, using the provided brush, add water to blend the color! Next I used... Continue reading

Here's a fun summer project for you! You'll need the Tropicals Mixed Media Transfer set, gelatos, and a Pitt Artist pen in size Medium. Start by following the instructions on your mixed media transfer kit. Rub it all over, into your paper. Add some color with gelatos, and get to... Continue reading

We enjoyed exploring and testing the Faber-Castell World Colors pencils that we received to review and were interested to see how their skin tone colored pencils compared with other multicultural colored pencils out there. So we tested two sets side by side. Faber-Castell’s World Colors and Crayola’s Multicultural Colored Pencils... Continue reading

The weather is an essential part of our lives. Given the fact that on the east coast, it has been raining seemingly nonstop, I figured it would be a good time to discuss how the weather affects our days and how we can track it in our journals! Here, I've... Continue reading

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.... Continue reading

Hi everyone, Mou here with a summer-y word art tutorial using Faber-Castell PITT artist pens. I am listing the colors of pen I used below. Feel free to choose pen colors that you love most. Materials: Faber-Castell Graphite pencil Grip 2001 with eraser HB Faber-Castell PITT Artist pens - Black... Continue reading

Hi there! I'm back with 7 ways to elevate the corners of the boxes in your journal! Whether they are for your headers, to-do lists, or even fun page borders, these corners will add something a little special to your layouts! Starting with one corner at a time, work through... Continue reading

Who has a RAD DAD? You are never too old to make your dad feel special with a handmade card! Materials: Paper (printer paper or cardstock) Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pens (S) Ruler Pencil to sketch Eraser To start of this card you want to fold your paper and sketch your... Continue reading

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. Hand lettering, classical ink drawings, urban sketches,... Continue reading

Hi there! Tired of the cold? Sick of the snow? Well here are 5 Summer doodle tutorials to give your journal a little sunshine! With the end of Memorial Day Weekend, comes the unofficial start of the Summer season! What better way to celebrate than to add these little cuties... Continue reading

Memorial Day is a day to remember those who fight for our freedom. We may not know them all, but we owe them all. Show them how patriotic you can be with your Goldfaber Aqua watercolor pencils and Pitt Artist pens! Chelsea has a not-so-slight obsession with all things lettering.... Continue reading

Hi everyone, Mou here today with a wedding place card tutorial! You can use this process to create place cards for any occasion. Supplies I used: Faber-Castell Essential PITT Artist Pen Set - BLACK Faber-Castell Mixed Media Paper Stencils - 305 (Wedding) Faber-Castell Collapsible Water cup Faber-Castell Graphite pencil Goldfaber... Continue reading

Hi there! I've created 6 fun sticky note tutorials for you to use in your journals! These are very common in sketch-noting as they help reminders, important notes, lists and even powerful quotes stand out! Beginning with a simple square, follow just 3 easy steps to make your own sticky... Continue reading

One of the many reasons we at Faber-Castell are proud of our Pitt Artist Pen collection is the versatility it provides, all while delivering a high-quality result. With every line drawn in reliable and richly pigmented India ink, the result is unmatchable. Add texture, density, and more personality into your work by practicing different techniques. Whether it be hatching, compressing, or highlighting, incorporating these drawing techniques will add the perfect finishing touch to your image. Continue reading

Hi everyone, Mou here with a word art tutorial today using PITT pens and Connector Paints! As we approach graduation season, we are in a phase of completion of the present and anticipation of the future. It's the perfect time for some motivational words of possibilities, potentials and encouragement. This... Continue reading

My name is Nicole, and I am a habit tracker addict! One of my favorite parts of bullet journaling is tracking, so Faber-Castell USA and I are bringing you a list of ideas! Color coded, of course... because look at those stunning pitt artist pen colors! Planners enjoy tracking for... Continue reading

It's blending tiiiime! Let's start with our Goldfaber Aqua watercolor pencils and some Pitt Artist pens. Using a Pitt pen in a very light color (this one is Warm Grey I), letter your choice of words. This will give you something to "color in" with the watercolor pencils, which will... Continue reading