Tombow Oyster Zipper Marker Case

I was gifted this amazing @tombowusa marker case that I’m absolutely obsessed with! They fit my tombow dual brush pen art markers. I do a ton of live sketching at fashion and beauty events across the USA so this case will definitely get a ton of use. I love that the color is oyster since I tend to gravitate towards lighter shades. If that’s not your thing though, it also comes in black.

I love that it is so easy to clean too! Wipes right off with ease if you happen to get something on it. :)

54 elastic loops hold markers, pens, and pencils

• Interior see-through mesh zippered pouch for accessories

• Carry handle

• Faux leather exterior

• Dimensions: 10.5” L x 8” W x 2.5” H

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Deanna's Favorite @TombowUSA Sketch Products

I was thrilled with testing out a few of my favorite #gifted TombowUSA #TombowPro products for my most recent fashion illustrations! Today I’m going to walk you through a few of my most used materials that help make my visions come to life.

I love their Dual Brush Pens in in grayscale and their Mono Drawing Pens! The Dual Brush pens have a watery base which make the pens glide smoothly and fast, which are perfect for my live-sketch events. I use the shade N25 for my thick black outline on edges of my sketch after I get the outline drawn. The drawing pens come in a pack of six and all have various line qualities that are perfect for every part of creating a fashion sketch. I use size 01 and 02 for fine details like the lips, eyes and hair. The bolder outlines around body and clothing I like to use a mix of 05 and 08. They are:

• Smooth, skip-free writing and drawing

• Excellent nib strength

• Water-based pigment ink doesn't bleed through most papers

I also am obsessed with their Dual Brush Pen Portrait Set! I use them for skin tone on all my portraits. Since I do all my sketches so quickly at events I just do an accent line on the edges. This

And here is the final piece! Would love to see what you create if you end up using the #TombowUSA sets! Tag me @deanna_first + @tombowusa

BLOOMINGDALE'S VALENTINE'S DAY X DEANNA FIRST LIVE SKETCH

With Valentine's Day around the corner Bloomindale's Roosevelt Field reached out for me to live sketch customers! I was pleased to be back again and see all of my favorite customers and employees. I love when I recognize familiar faces from my past events! They had the option of getting a custom fashion illustration of themselves or their loved ones on a card or an 8.5" X 11" paper.

I typically use copic markers and colored pencils for my live sketch events since they dry quickly. The copic markers still have a watercolor vibe to them which always adds a bit of depth to my artwork. I sometimes use mini crystals or pearls to further embellish the illustrations and add an extra pop! They take roughly 5-8 minutes to complete depending on how many people are sketched.

Love seeing familiar faces!

In addition to my custom Valentine's sketches there was also a mime passing out heart shaped balloons and delectable chocolates. Looking forward to partnering with them for their next event in the future! Keep a lookout at their Huntington and Roosevelt Field locations.