Coloured Pencils
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Prismacolor Coloured Pencils
Prismacolor Art Pencils have soft, thick leads, unmatched in brilliance, point strength and blending quality. Their permanent pigments in wax binde...
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Derwent Lightfast Pencils
Derwent Lightfast Pencils are an excellent coloured pencil choice for artists and illustrators, as their unique formulation makes them 100% lightfa...
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Prismacolor Premier Coloured Pencils Sets
Prismacolor Art Pencils have soft, thick leads, unmatched in brilliance, point strength and blending quality. Their permanent pigments in wax binde...
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Derwent Inktense Pencils
Derwent Inktense Pencils combine the brilliant intensity of pen and ink with the versatility of line and wash. Use dry to create strong, vivid ton...
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Black Widow Colour Pencils - Scorpion Set
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Black Widow Colour Pencils - Spider Set
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Black Widow Skin Tone Pencil Sets
These sets are split into two, to offer you the lighter tones and the darker tones, which ultimately gives you 24 bold and vivid skin tones. The pe...
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Black Widow Colour Pencils - Cobra Set
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Black Widow Colour Pencils - Monarch Set of 48
Bring your next project to life with 48 pencils made up of earth inspired colours. Blend natural and light tones effortlessly with this set of pen...
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Derwent Procolour Pencil Sets
Derwent Procolour Pencils are a well loved by artists across the world as they are a versatile pencil with a strong point and smooth laydown. These...
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Derwent Pastel Pencil Sets
A new softer texture allows these pencils to glide across the surface of the paper, transferring the colour with a velvety touch that produces a s...
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Derwent Watercolour Pencil Sets
An exciting and versatile colouring medium which can be used to produce an interesting variety of drawing and painting effects. The soft 3.5mm diam...
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Derwent Inktense Pencil Sets
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Koh-I-Noor Progresso Woodless Coloured Pencils Sets
Pure colour woodless pencils encased in a thin coloured plastic film. Beautiful artist quality colour strip and high pigment content. Excellent va...
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Derwent Metallic Pencil Sets
Derwent's Metallic Pencils are artist quality coloured pencils with a shimmering and highly metallic colour. The colours blend beautifully on the ...
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Derwent Studio Pencils
Derwent Studio Pencils are ideal for finer details and outlines. Their harder wax core means that they are great for intricate areas such as feathe...
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Derwent Artists Coloured Pencil Sets
Premium quality strip extremely long lasting and will not crumble. Soft textured strip capable of both very intense and delicate shading. Light fas...
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Derwent Drawing Pencils
Derwent Drawing Pencils are wax based that have a soft creamy texture and provides a smooth laydown. The highly lightfast pencils are produced with...
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Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencil Sets
Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils contain a high level of pigment, but are wax and oil free, and are perfectly suited for fine details in pastels. ...
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Derwent Studio Colour Pencil Sets
Soft fine and blendable colour strip for detailed drawing ideal for both designers and artists. Hexagonal barrel allows a firm grip with greater co...
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Coloured Pencils
Drawing with coloured pencils could be a humble beginning for some, or a professional’s signature medium. They can be used to create highly detailed drawings, they can be layered to reach a range of shades and hues, or picked up for the first time and scribbled on a page. At ArtStore Online, whether you are an avid painter, illustrator or a complete beginner, we will strive to help you with whatever you're after.
Explore our wide range of art and craft supplies from the best brands, trusted and respected around the world, including Derwent, Faber-Castell, Koh-I-Noor, Prismacolor, Stabilo, STAEDTLER, Tombow and more.
What are coloured pencils?
A simple but effective drawing medium that often sits at the centre of many passionate drawer's kits.
Made of wood with a coloured pigment core, their versatility makes them a favourite for drawing, sketching, colouring and shading. You can even blend colour pencils and layer them with watercolours or markers for different styles.
Coloured pencils are a simple and affordable way to start creating. They last for a long time (or a short time if you’re practising a lot) and don’t require a lot of extras to get started.
Types of coloured pencils
There are three main types of colour pencils: wax-based, oil-based, and water-soluble.There are also special metallic or scented varieties, but they are less common.
Wax-based:
Known for their smooth and creamy texture, providing artists with a seamless blending experience. The core of wax-based varieties consists of a wax binder mixed with pigments, resulting in a rich and vibrant colour output. They’re perfect for creating layers and can be built up to achieve various depths and shades. However, they may be prone to wax bloom, a cloudy film that can appear on the surface of the artwork. This can be easily removed with a soft cloth, or prevented with fixatives.
Oil-based:
Oil-based colour pencils utilise an oil binder, offering a firmer texture than their wax-based counterparts. They’re a favourite among beginners and professional artists because the firmness allows for more precise and detailed work. The colours are typically rich and easy to blend, but with a harder lead, they retain their sharpness for more extended periods. They are tough and less likely to break and provide a resilient finish, making them suited for a variety of surfaces and more complex artworks.
Water-soluble:
Also known as watercolour pencils, they add a unique dimension to artistic creations. When dry, they behave much like traditional coloured pencils, allowing for detailed drawing and shading. However, when water is applied with a brush, the lines and colours dissolve, creating a watercolour effect. Combine precise pencil work with fluid washes and explore different techniques within a single piece.
What's the difference between colour pencils, pastels and crayons?
Coloured pencils are made from pigments that are mixed with binders, wax, or clay, enclosed in a wooden casing, and offer precise control for detailed work.
Pastels are composed of pure pigment with only a small amount of binding, giving them the intense colour and softer texture that artists love for blending and creating broad strokes.
Crayons are typically made with wax and colour pigments, producing a smooth but less refined texture, often used for broader applications and favoured in children's art.
How to step up your drawing
- Experiment with different types of colour pencils to find the ones that work best suits your unique style.
- Using a light touch and multiple layers can help achieve more vivid colours and smooth blending.
- Use a colour swatch or reference image to really bring your vision to the page.
- Blend colours, using a colourless blender pencil or solvent.
- Use paper specifically designed for coloured pencils to prevent tearing or "skipping" on the surface.
- Experiment with different techniques to add texture and dimension to your drawings.
What art supplies will I need when drawing?
- A sharpener specifically designed for coloured pencils.
- Colourless blender or solvent for blending.
- Drawing pad or paper specifically designed for coloured pencils.
- Erasers for when things don’t go to plan.
- Reference image or colour swatch.
- Extenders for longer drawing sessions.