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Drawing Pencils

The best drawing pencils are an essential companion to any artist’s studio, builder’s workroom or student’s pencil case. Our huge range of quality drawing pencils from leading brands like Derwent, Faber-Castell and Jasart has the perfect pencil for your creative needs. Grab yourself an affordable drawing pencil set, perfect for all experience levels, or finish off your project with the colour you need from our range of supplies.

 

Conte A Paris Sketching / Life Drawing Pencils

Pencils

FROM $3.70

Conte A Paris Sketching & Life Drawing Pencils provide rich hues with line and shade possibilities to cover all sketching requirements.

 

Faber-Castell Pitt Charcoal Pencils

Pencils

ONLY $5.10

Faber-Castell Pitt Charcoal Pencils are rich in high quality pigment, fade resistant and made from a soot carbon mixture to give the deepest possible black.

Faber-Castell Pitt Charcoal Pencils are ideal for sketching, shading and line work.

 

Jasart Studio Watercolour Pencils

Pencils

ONLY $3.30

Jasart Studio Watercolour Pencils are studio quality pencils that are completely aquarellable, ideal for blending using wet or dry techniques.

Jasart Studio Watercolour Pencils features 2.9mm soft, break-resistant lead that is fully bonded to the wood to prevent breakage and for smooth sharpening.

Available in 72 brilliant colours for artist and students.

 

STAEDTLER Tradition Graphite Pencils

Pencils

FROM $1.10

The Tradition Graphite Pencil contains a quality graphite lead. Ideal for use in the classroom, studio or home. Suited to all ages.

 

Derwent Drawing Pencils

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.

 

Jasart Graphite Sketch Pencils

Pencils

ONLY $2.25

Jasart Graphite Sketch Pencils are made with a high-quality wooden barrel that fully bonds to the lead so that it can be sharpened smoothly and prevents breakage.

Jasart Graphite Sketch Pencils are available in 12 grades to meet your sketching needs.

 

STAEDTLER Mars Lumograph Pencils

Pencils

ONLY $3.15

Staedtler Mars Lumograph Pencils are premium quality, ideal for sketching, drawing and writing. The Staedtler Mars Lumograph Pencil range includes a large selection of different grades of pencils making them the ideal drawing tool for artists and graphic designers.

Available in Tin Sets.

 

Derwent Artists Pencil Tin Sets

Pencils

FROM $39.95

Derwent Artist Colouring Pencils are made from the finest quality pigments to ensure pure true colours and superb coverage. The soft textured colour strip makes these coloured pencils capable of both intense and delicate shading.

 

Conte A Paris Pastel Pencil Sets

Pencils

FROM $84.95

Conté à Paris Pastel Pencils are rich in pigment and have a very fine, smooth lead. Larger than most other pastel pencils, they can be used for creating blocks of colour, shading and detail. Conté à Paris Pastel Pencils are pre-sharpened and a great companion to Conte Soft Pastels.

 

STAEDTLER Mars Micro Mechanical Pencil

Pencils

ONLY $14.25

Staedtler Mars Micro Mechanical Pencils are draughtsman quality for drawing or writing.

Features:

  • Comfortable no-slip grip
  • Rigid cylindrical lead sleeve ideal for use with rulers templates
  • Cushioned tip for high level of break resistance
  • Metal clip, pushbutton tip
  • Pocket safe – retractable metal lead sleeve
  • PVC latex free eraser and HB leads
 

Faber-Castell Black Edition Coloured Pencil Sets

Pencils

NOW $47.65

Faber-Castell Black Edition Coloured Pencil Sets are perfect for crafting vibrant and striking artworks.

Each pencil features super soft leads, making them ideal for use on white, black, and coloured paper. Whether for illustration, design, or drawing, these pencils deliver smooth, creamy colour that adheres effortlessly to the page, producing rich and vivid results.

Encased in 100% reforested ebony wood, these pencils have an ergonomic triangular shape that prevents them from rolling off your workspace. The bonded leads are highly resistant to breaking, reducing the need for frequent sharpening and minimising waste.

These premium pencils, with black barrels and colour-dipped ends, come in a handy tin case, perfect for artists on the move. Ideal for both classroom and studio use, Faber-Castell's Black Edition Colour Pencils offer:

features:

  • FSC Certified wood
  • Break-resistant leads
  • Ergonomic triangular barrels
  • Smooth, rich colour laydown
  • Foldable cardboard pencil holder for easy storage

 

 

Derwent Graphitint Pencil Tins

Pencils

FROM $44.50

Derwent Graphitint Pencils are coloured graphite pencils that combine the traditional graphite medium with a hint of subtle colour. You get the delicious effect of graphite ‘blackness’ with just a touch of colour - two great effects in one pencil!

Derwent Graphitint Pencils can be used wet or dry. You will be amazed by what can happen when you add water! Create a vast array of tinted graphite effects and watch your drawing burst to life with colours like Port, Aubergine, Dark Indigo, Storm and Slate Green far more vibrant.

Features:

  • Combine the drama and creativity of pencil drawings with a hint of soft, subtle colour
  • Lovely earthy tones, pearlescent greys, shimmering blues and greens
  • Perfect for landscape or fantasy artists
  • Water soluble

If using Derwent Graphitint Pencils for landscapes, check out our Practical Guide to Painting Landscapes. You might be a seasoned pro but brushing up on your skills is a great way to ensure you characterise each particular landscape. These tips and tricks will get you started and will help you understand the value distribution within your work.

Indulge your creativity with our guidance and a set of Derwent Graphitint Pencils.

FAQs about Drawing Pencils

- A sharpener.
- An eraser.
- A pencil case or box.
- A ruler.
- Plenty of spare paper

- Hold your pencil correctly, supported by the middle finger, and gripped between your thumb and first finger.
- Use light pressure. This will help to create fine lines.
- Keep the tip sharpened. A dull lead is more difficult to control.
- Be careful not to drop them as the core can be easily broken.

 

- They’re relatively easy to control.
- Come in a variety of colours.
- They’re affordable.
- Easily taken anywhere with you.
- Don't require batteries or electricity.

 

The main difference between them is the hardness of the lead. HB has a harder lead and is better for writing, while 2B has a softer lead and is better for drawing. 4B and 6B are the softest leads available and are best for artists who want to create deep, dark lines.

What are the main types of drawing pencils?

Dive into our selection, from graphite, pastel, charcoal or coloured wax- and -oil-based pigments — all offering different effects and all available at Discount Art N Craft Warehouse.

The humble graphite pencil is the most versatile and well-known option. Keep one nearby to take down measurements on the go or sketch a detailed illustration when inspiration strikes.

Coloured pencils and pastel pencils are popular with all ages. Both are ideal for beginners to experiment with blending and shading, as they are easy to control and make minimal mess.

Sketching pencils are the best drawing pencils for creating shapes, intricate lines and tracing. Keep the thin graphite core sharpened for ultimate fine-line precision. Take your sketching one step further with charcoal pencils to add depth to deep blacks and softness to light grey hues.

Our range of quality art supplies are affordable and accessible to professional artists and beginners. Discover a drawing pencil set for your skill level online today.