A Guide to the Best Colored Pencils for Artists - Doodlers Anonymous

September 22,2024

Whether you're creating a portrait, a landscape, or an abstract piece, colored pencils offer a wide range of possibilities.

Castell 9000 pencils have superior leads made of finely ground graphite and clay. These smooth, pure graphite pencils are never scratchy and are great for drawing and sketching. The full length of the lead is glued to the wood casing of the pencil to strengthen the lead and prevent breakage, which allows for better sharpening and produces a fine point. The specialized sets contain pencils in degrees of accurately graded, exclusively formulated leads.

Faber Castell 9000 Graphite Pencil Set of 6

A Guide to the Best Colored Pencils for Artists - Doodlers Anonymous

Faber Castell's Albrecht Durer Watercolor Pencils are highly versatile with the ability to draw, shade and paint. They have 3.8 mm thick, break-resistant leads that are fully water-soluble, and provide sharp fine lines. The vibrant colors are easily blended when wet and become permanent when dry. On some paper, the pigment will dissolve completely and react as traditional watercolor does. Dip the pencil tip into water and draw for unique lines.