Art is a funny thing in trying to decide what works here and there. Anymore, I work 99% of the time on model horse related projects. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but I do want to try to incorporate 2D stuff into my artsy life again.
It’s an art box for all art experiences with instructions detailed enough for the newest artist to excel. It even included the amount of time it’d take to complete the project. The December project was an Ornamental Illustration.
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| What came: Compass, Sharpie Marker, Eraser, Bristol Paper, Pencil Sharpener, Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, a reference image, and physical instructions |
The project consisted of using the compass to make circular Christmas ornaments on Bristol board and coloring them in before outlining with the Sharpie. Along with instructions and pictures of each step, the website had a how-to video to really solidify what the artist is supposed to do if he or she didn’t pick it up from the instructions. I really liked the green used in the video and in pictures but wished it was the same color included.
The project was quick and relaxing. It was nice to make something with no stringent rules for how the final is supposed to be. I was going to pull out some other colored pencils to use but decided to stick to the colors included in the box.
The only art supply I used that wasn’t included was turpentine to blend the colored pencils.
Overall, I was pleased with the box. RLB Art Box Studio is still finding its legs in the world of subscription boxes. The stand out part of the box is how thorough the directions are plus the viewable video.
With all that said, who would I recommend this to? Based on the December box, I would recommend this to anyone that wants to do an art project that isn’t overly complicated and comes with the supplies needed. I would put this box to more of a novice/ beginner level than an artist who experiments often and knows exactly that he or she is looking to create. The included supplies were of quality brands. Each month features a different medium, so the supplies and techniques used differ.
Kristian Beverly 