Grumbacher Mystery Box review

Hello, I am so excited.....My Mystery Box arrived today.  Let me tell you, Jan did a wonderful job picking items for this box.

The box filled with goodies

Last week my name was selected as one of 5 winners of the Grumbacher/chartpak mystery box.  I have been entering for a couple of years and was really happy to be chosen.  The box arrived today (very quick turnaround) and I am in love.

AD Marker 12 color set - Professional

 These markers are tri-nib point.  Full disclosure, I opened the box and it had one slanted shaped nib.  hmm.....how do I get three shapes out of this?  Enter Youtube....The tri-nib is really easy to use, depending how how you hold the marker, you can get a broad stroke, medium stroke or thin line.  This marker will with on most surfaces and is waterproof.  It also comes with a blender pen.  I love this set.

Higgins India Ink in white

This ink will be perfect for using with a nib pen for doodling and outlining.  Living here in the desert,  white gel pens can dry out pretty quickly.  This gives me many options for drawing and painting.

Higgins India Ink Brush Nib Marker 

 This is really cool for letting, which I need to practice.  It should be great for mark making and writing over acrylic paint.

Pre-Superba white oil paint 

This may have me try oil painting.  White along with a couple of colors would be a great start.

Kohinoor Woodless pencil color pak -2 pencils gold and silver

These pencils are really sharp,. They have a nice look and will be great accessory for christmas cards, yes, it is time for me to start designing my cards for this year.  Time goes by really fast you know.

Molotow Paint Marker Basis Blue

 This 4MM nib paint pen is a great tool.  I love Molotow because they are long lasting and are good for painting and adding texture.  The acrylic paint is permanent and can be used to layer over acrylic paint.  Great for mark making.

Kohinoor drawing pencils

 These 4H graphite drawing pencils will go great with my stash of pencils.  I love them for drawing and making marks on the under layer of paintings.  They are also excellent for sketching.

Molotow 2mm Paint Pen in Hazelnut 

 Don't you just love the name of the color of the paint in this pen, Hazelnut???? Reminds me of Nutella.  Anyway, 2 mm nib is great for detailing.  I normally use the black and white Molotow paint pens, so I am really excited to use a colored  pen to add details and texture.  I think I am going to try and use this painting rocks.

Academy Hog Bristle paint brushes

 I am in Hog heaven,,,get it Hog....any way.  These brushes are so great.  They have a long handle so when painting at the easel, it is easy to step back and paint in a more relaxed manner.  Hog Bristles are stiff and make scrubbing the paint on the canvas really easy (there is probably a more accurate term, but I forgot it).  These are flat brushes and are perfect for oil or acrylic painting.

AD Chartpak Marker pad

The last item is too cool, not just for the paper, but also for the packaging.  The covering opens into three parts. The left side includes a chart listing the types of paper and the type of media that works best.  In the middle is a block of 24 pages.  The right side of the cover can be used to put between two sheets of the marker paper to prevent bleed through when using the Chartpak Markers,  This a brilliant idea.

The mystery box is a wonderful idea.  You can be introduced to art media that you may have never used before.  I am so happy that I won this box.  Thank you Jen from Grumbacher/Chartpak.

Friends/readers who are on Facebook, like the Grumbacher official page and be on the look out every Monday for a chance to win.  You too my friends, may be introduced to new products and a fun time.

Until next time.....pilgrim