The best pencils for colouring, drawing and sketching etc.
The best pencils for artists and designers aren't easy to find in a crowded and confusing market... so I've done the work for you. After scouring the land for high quality pencils that offer durability, comfort and good value for your money, I can now present our selection of the best pencils around. So whether you're a total beginner, a professional artist, or somewhere in between, you should find what you're looking for on this list.
The best pencils for drawing and sketching
Palomino Blackwing pencils
In the pencil world, Blackwing has an impressive pedigree. It developed something of a cult following before being discontinued in 1998. In 2010, Palomino bought the brand, and the result is more than worthy of the Blackwing name. There are three main pencil options to choose from: the Blackwing (similar to a 5B), Blackwing Pearl (4B) and Blackwing 602 (3B). The leads have wax added to them, making them super-smooth to use, and create velvety dark marks.
Caran D'ache Graphite Line
Lyra Rembrandt Art Design
Derwent Graphic Medium pencils
Cretacolor charcoal powder
The best pencils for colouring
Derwent Lightfast Pencils
Prismacolor Premier coloured pencils
The best watercolour pencils
Staedtler Karat Aquarell watercolour pencils
Albrecht Dürer watercolor pencils
PASTEL PENCILS
