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Coloured Pencils

Uncover our range of Coloured Pencils at Discount Art & Craft Warehouse. Spend more time creating by finding the right Coloured Pencils you need at discounted prices!

We believe that art should be accessible and available to everyone within every budget. Whether you are a professional or a beginner, we aim to provide you with exactly what you need! We stock a wide range of Coloured Pencils from the biggest art brands around including Derwent, Reeves, Winsor & Newton, Faber-Castell, Art Spectrum, Copic, Matisse and many more.

 

Derwent Drawing Pencils

Coloured Pencils

ONLY $4.70

Derwent Drawing Pencils are Soft, Creamy pencils that are ideal for portrait drawings.

Great for wildlife drawings and nature studies. Derwent Drawing Pencil colour range includes a variety of soft greens, greys, blues and creams.

 

Stabilo Carbothello Pencils

Coloured Pencils

ONLY $6.65

Outstanding quality soft coloured charcoal pencil, which offers rich intense colour. Stabilo Carbothello Pencils have a day and dusty stroke like charcoal or chalk.

Stabilo Carbothello Pencil colours have high brilliance, high light-fastness and good covering power. Colour lifts off easily with an eraser.

 

Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils

Coloured Pencils

ONLY $3.10

Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils can be easily blended for layered effects, highlights & transitions. Their 3.8mm leads are break-resistant, water-resistant and smudgeproof, while still providing sharp, fine lines and permanent, rich colour.

Perfect for drawing, sketching and colouring in.

Each Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencil contains a lightfastness rating of ***very good, **good, or *reasonable.

FAQs about Coloured Pencils

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The simplest way to blend coloured pencils is to gently overlay the colours on the surface you are using. A great addition to help make this easier is to add colourless blending pencils to your art box too.

Vinyl erasers, also called plastic erasers, are the toughest erasers and the best for erasing coloured pencils. Before you start erasing the colour - a great tip is to test a small patch of work first to ensure you won't ruin or smudge your picture.

What is a coloured pencil?

A coloured pencil is a type of pencil that contains pigments or dyes. This allows the user to create colourful drawings and artwork by blending and layering different shades and hues. Coloured pencils come in an array of vibrant colours, with many options for blending and mixing the pigments. Coloured pencils are usually made with a wax or oil-based core and can be used on paper, canvas, wood and other surfaces.

What are the benefits of coloured pencils?

Coloured pencils are a great tool for artists of all skill levels. They are versatile and can be used to create a wide variety of effects in art, including shading and blending. Coloured pencils are also a great alternative to more traditional media such as paint or markers because they can be used on a variety of surfaces like paper, cloth, plastic, or wood. Finally, unlike more traditional media, coloured pencils are easy to control and can be used by people of all ages and skill levels.

What is a coloured pencil used for?

Coloured pencils are used by artists to create a wide variety of effects in art, including shading and blending. They can also be used on a variety of surfaces, such as paper, cloth, plastic and wood. They are an affordable tool that is easy to control and can be used by artists of all skill levels.

What are some tips for using coloured pencils?

1. Experiment with different types of coloured pencils to find the ones that work best for your artwork. There is a wide range of products on the market, with different types of core materials and pigments that can create a variety of effects in your art.

2. Start out by sketching your subject using a light layer of colour. This will allow you to easily erase or correct mistakes in your drawing without ruining the surface underneath.

3. Practice blending and layering different hues to create depth and texture in your artwork. This can be done by using a blending tool, such as a tortillon or paper stump, to blend the colours on your paper.

4. Experiment with adding other mediums, such as paint or markers, to your coloured pencils. By adding different elements to your artwork, you can create more complex and interesting pieces.

5. Keep your pencils sharpened at all times to avoid uneven lines in your artwork. This can be done using a special pencil sharpener or even small scissors.

6. Take care to protect your work surface when using coloured pencils. Make sure that the surface you are working on is free of dirt and dust, as this can lead to smudges in your artwork.

7. Try different techniques for sharpening and blending your coloured pencils to create different effects in your artwork. There are many online tutorials and instructional videos that can help you to master these techniques.

8. Experiment with different techniques for erasing coloured pencils, such as using an electric eraser or even solvents to remove colour from your paper.

What art supplies will I need when using coloured pencils?

To use coloured pencils effectively, you will need a variety of art supplies, including an eraser or solvent to remove colour from your paper, a clean blotting cloth to prevent smudges in your artwork, and a light touch to avoid pressure marks on your artwork. Additionally, it is important to have high-quality coloured pencils that are soft, smooth, and easy to layer. You may also want to consider investing in a high-quality drawing surface such as paper or canvas, depending on your preferred medium.

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