5 colour pencil sets
that make you want
to draw again.
You don’t need the perfect idea. Sometimes, you just need a colour that makes you want to put pencil to paper. Here are five master-grade palettes to inspire your next piece.
AN ART&ARTIST STUDIO EDIT • 5 CONSIDERED SETS • DISPATCHED WORLDWIDE
Faber-Castell Polychromos — Tin of 24
A satisfyingly complete palette for slow afternoons of layering colour. The metal tin makes this a lovely long-term companion to a sketchbook.
24 artist colour pencils in a protective metal tin. Soft 3.8 mm water-resistant leads for layering and detailed colour.
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Caran d’Ache Luminance 6901 — 12 Colours
For the pleasure of laying down rich, creamy colour. Start with this compact palette and see how far a little layering can take you.
Swiss-made permanent colour pencils with creamy leads and rich pigment.
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Caran d’Ache Pablo — 12 Colours
A precise dry-pencil option for the details you want to linger over. A compact set for hatching and patient layers.
Dry, water-resistant pencils with 3.8 mm leads for hatching, shading and layered colour.
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Caran d’Ache Supracolor Aquarelle — 12 Colours
One set, two ways to play: sketch dry, then introduce a wet brush and let the marks loosen up.
Soft water-soluble pencils for dry sketching, blending and colourful washes.
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Caran d’Ache Museum Aquarelle — 12 Colours
For the meeting point between drawing and painting. Use a sharp point for detail and water for expansive washes.
Highly pigmented watercolour pencils made for precise lines and expressive washes.
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