The Luminance range of coloured pencils has expanded to 100. In July 2020, Caran d'Ache added 24 colours to their lightfast range of 76 coloured pencils. It now is a range of 100 lightfast coloured pencils. This post will illustrate how the new 24 pencils contribute to the colour families in the range. The previous 76 range is available in a set which is outlined here in a previous blog post. Wanting to see these pencils quickly? Use our slim Luminance interactive colour chart. Use … [Read more...] about The 100 Luminance coloured pencils – a closer look
Coloured Pencils
Prismacolor Premier set of 12 pencils – a closer look
What are the colours that are in the Prismacolor Premier set of 12 pencils? After reading this post you will have a greater understanding of the colours in the 12 pencil set. We have had closer looks at the Prismacolor Premier coloured pencil range. We looked at the Prismacolor Premier 150 set, the pencils rated I and II (lightfast), the pencils rated III, IV and V (non-lightfast), and the Prismacolor Art Stix range of woodless coloured pencils (that have the same lead as the Prismacolor … [Read more...] about Prismacolor Premier set of 12 pencils – a closer look
5 steps to identify your coloured pencils and why
Your coloured pencils need to have identifying marks, and if they don’t come from the factory with those marks – you need to create them yourself. Recently we wrote about the cost of coloured pencils and how you might substitute them. Reasons why some pencils are cheaper Some pencil brands are cheaper than others and are suitable alternatives to purchasing premium pencils. For example, student grade pencils are an alternative to buying premium coloured pencils. As well, some pencils … [Read more...] about 5 steps to identify your coloured pencils and why
Learn to draw with coloured pencil books
Do you want to learn how to draw with coloured pencils? Give books a try. On my way to getting back my art and craft groove after many years, I tried a few mediums. As you’ve probably guessed, based on many of my blog posts – I gave coloured pencil drawing a try. You can read about my journey into my love of coloured pencils. This post shows how I learnt to draw with coloured pencils by working through books about coloured pencils, and how you can too. 'Colored Pencil … [Read more...] about Learn to draw with coloured pencil books
The 144 colours in a 12 coloured pencil set
A previous post discussed how you can substitute coloured pencils when you are faced with the lack of supply, or increased prices of your preferred pencils. This post will show you that by thinking creatively, you can find another way to get to use your preferred coloured pencils without spending too much money. This is by layering coloured pencils. But it does involve your time, effort and imagination. Are you ready? You have a problem. You really want that pencil brand. But, it's … [Read more...] about The 144 colours in a 12 coloured pencil set
What is the cost of coloured pencils?
UPDATED: MAY 2, 2020 Have you thought about the cost of coloured pencils? Have you considered why you buy the ones you do? Warning – Economics ahead! This post will show you how economics can help you in your art and craft journey. It will show you what impacts the cost of coloured pencils, and what purchasing choices you can make. First - let’s look at time and labour. Time and labour cost Many moons back, my studies taught me that time and labour is one of the … [Read more...] about What is the cost of coloured pencils?
Prismacolor Art Stix coloured pencils – a closer look
UPDATED: June 17, 2020 Prismacolor's woodless pencils - Art Stix - are great for laying colour quickly. We've recently looked at the colours inside some ranges of wax-based, oil-based and water colour pencils. This post continues this thread by providing an analysis of the colours in the wax-based Prismacolor Art Stix range. Interactive Colour Chart Do you want to quickly search and sort these Art Stix by name, number and lightfast rating? As well as seeing their colour swatches? … [Read more...] about Prismacolor Art Stix coloured pencils – a closer look
Caran d’Ache Museum Aquarelle Watercolour Pencils – A closer look
The Caran d'Ache Museum aquarelle watercolour coloured pencil range is vibrant with strong pigment. It is a smaller range than the other Caran d'Ache aquarelle watercolour range Supracolor Soft. The Museum range has 76 pencils. Aquarelle - A style of painting using thin, typically transparent, watercolors.Lexico.com Check out this beginner course by artist Colin Bradley on Udemy if you want to find out how to use watercolour pencils. How this post can help you This post will help … [Read more...] about Caran d’Ache Museum Aquarelle Watercolour Pencils – A closer look
The 85 lightfast Prismacolor Premier pencils
We recently had a look at the 150 coloured pencils in the Prismacolor Premier range. We found that of that range, 59 have the highest lightfast rating of I, and 26 have the next highest rating of II. This means that the pencil range has a total of 85 lightfast coloured pencils. The pencil names and numbers are highlighted on the pencil. However, the lightfast rating is not. This rating was listed separately on the Prismacolor Premier colour chart, and were transferred to match each … [Read more...] about The 85 lightfast Prismacolor Premier pencils
Which are the best coloured pencils – oil or wax – and why?
UPDATED: June 11, 2020 As an artist starting in the coloured pencil medium, you may be confused by the range of coloured pencils available. You have a limited budget, yet you want to learn with the best available tools. Let's find out which are the best coloured pencils to use and why. This post will provide a quick introduction to using coloured pencils, which will be followed by examples of a green capsicum drawn with different types of pencils. Then this post will look … [Read more...] about Which are the best coloured pencils – oil or wax – and why?