Coloured Pencil Reviews & Articles
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Pencil Ranges
Starting Out with...Coloured PencilsDo Coloured Pencils pique your interest as a medium but not sure what you need or where to begin? Read this article for some great pointers.
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Coloured Pencil ChecklistCompare Coloured pencil ranges with this checklist including availability, lightfast information and thoughts on each range.
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Coloured Pencil ComparisonLooking to purchase a brand of Coloured pencils and not sure which one to pick? Maybe this article will help you choose.
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Caran Dache LuminanceFind out more about the Luminance pencils and why they are one of the best Coloured pencil ranges out there.
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Derwent LightfastHow do these new lightfast pencils by Derwent compare to others on the market - see some examples.
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Derwent ColoursoftWhy are the Derwent Coloursoft pencils so popular amongst pencil Artists? Find out more about them and see what they can achieve.
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WH Smith Colouring Pencils (UK)Want to try Coloured pencils without breaking the bank? Nip into your local WH Smith store and pick up a box of 48 brilliant pencils for just £9.99! Find out more about these pencils.
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Berol KarismacolorThe Berol Karisma Coloured pencils were sadly discontinued in 2005 but are still loved by many pencil Artists. Take a read of what could be the most comprehensive article on the Internet about these pencils.
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Van Gogh Coloured PencilsEver tried the Van Gogh Coloured pencils? See how these pencils compare to other pencil brands and where you can buy open stock in the UK.
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Prismacolor PremierWant to know more about these very popular USA made pencils - used and loved by many Artists alike and known for their vibrancy & softness.
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Derwent ProcolourRead a personal review on Derwent's Procolour pencils with a couple of trials on both white & black paper, including lightfast information.
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Derwent InktenseWondering what the Derwent Inktense pencils are all about? Take a look at this trial review that offers personal thoughts on these pencils as well as lightfast information.
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Coloured Pencil Accessories
Sharpening PencilsThis article gives lots of information about different types of sharpeners as well as explanations on how they can play a huge part in your Art techniques too.
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Blenders & BurnishersFind out more about Blenders & Burnishers including how to get the most out of them for improving Coloured pencil Art.
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Pencil Storage RackIf you have a lots of Coloured pencils and unable to find a suitable storage unit, this may be the answer. Holds upto 250 pencils/slim pens.
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Derwent Blender PenThis article gives lots of information about different types of sharpeners as well as explanations on how they can play a huge part in your Art techniques too.
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Ghiant Transfer SprayThe perfect way to transfer outlines offering less mess and wastage than carbon sheets. A popular product among artists. Find out how it compares.
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Zest-it pencil blendArticle coming soon!
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Papers suitable for Coloured Pencils
Art Spectrum Colourfix PaperAn article offering information and a personal review by Karen on the textured paper known as Colourfix by Art Spectrum.
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Legion Stonehenge PaperAre you a pencil Artist and want to know more about the popular Stonehenge paper? Find out more in this article.
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Clairfontaine Pastelmat reviewHow does this textured paper work with Coloured pencils? Take a look at this article to see. A universal paper suitable for many Artists & mediums.
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Ursus PaperThe paper used by myself (Karen M Berisford) in my Coloured pencil Art. Many people ask what paper I use so I thought I would explain the reasons behind my personal choice.
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Bockingford Hot PressedLooking for a smooth watercolour paper suited to pencils and paints that is vegan friendly? Bockingford might be the one for you.
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UArt Dark Sanded PaperHere I trial my Coloured pencils on the latest UArt Dark Sanded paper. How did it compare to other papers and see how I got on.
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Working with Tonal paper
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Working with Textured paper
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Strathmore 500 Bristol
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Why not try one of our Coloured Pencil Tutorials
If you are completely new to Coloured pencils and would like tutorial help on where to begin, why not try the 'Watermelon' tutorial which shows you how to layer with Coloured pencils to create effect in your work, if you wish to take a step further in your pencil Art to create high detail, the Snow Leopard eye is a good exercise - both have Step by Step explanations on the how's and why's including a colour chart so you can work with your own pencil brand.
Watermelon Tonal layering Exercise - Coloured Pencil Tutorial
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Blueberries Tutorial in
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How to create waves in
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