Thursday, July 8, 2010

The French Invasion Sneak Peek

Upon my return from the 4th of July holiday weekend with the family, I found this package of samples from Karen Doherty from Exaclair waiting for me at the door. Given that my usual art tool choices tend to be manufactured either in Germany or Japan, I really appreciate the opportunity to try and review these fine French products in my sketching tests (actually the Quo Vadis Habana sketchbook is manufactured in the USA, and the Rhodia pencils do not feature a country of origin on their barrels yet they are probably French like their famous matching notepads).Thus stay tuned for upcoming reviews on the J. Herbin 1670 Anniversary Ink, J. Herbin India Ink, J. Herbin Creapen Refillable Marker, J. Herbin glass dipping pen, Rhodia Pencils, Rhodia dotPad No. 38 (a generously sized 16.5" X 12.5" desk pad), and the Quo Vadis Habana sketchbook.

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