Are you thinking of giving Coloured pencils a go, but not sure which pencils to start out with? Take a look at this article which offers a recommendation of a great set of pencils without breaking the bank, whilst offering lots of benefits that professional pencils have (and even some that certain pro pencils don't!) If you have £7* spare, these popular non branded pencils are the ones you should try before splashing out on an expensive, professional brand just in case you decide Coloured pencils is not the medium for you after all.  This article offers advantages & disadvantages and also shows you what these pencils are capable of. It seems they are used extensively for those taking their GCSE's as well as Art Tutors (including myself) using them in Art Workshops.  

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Please Note: These are only sold in the UK
*They may also be available to purchase at a lower price due to sale offers in-store or online.

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​I hope this Article is very helpful to newbies to Graphite pencils.

This article combines a chance for readers to win a set of 72 Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor pencils too! 

If you are an Artist and are wondering who the SAA are and what they do and offer, click the logo above left to be directed to their website. This is a small list of what the SAA offer members (Membership starts from £29.50(a year) - as of March 2016)

• Large online Art store with free delivery for members as well as special offers and loyalty points (Non members can also shop too but without added benefits)
• Video tutorials by numerous pro Artists recorded in the Newark HQ studio.
• SAA Open days at Newark HQ (in Notts) with access to the Art shop
• Quarterly PAINT magazine for all members covering a wide selection of varied Articles on different mediums
• Large online Art Forums
• Regular competitions (including Artist of the Year)
• A huge searchable database for those looking for Art Tutors & Workshops 
• Access pages of Original Art for Sale
• Free Reference photographs (free from copyright)

Thinking of buying the Caran Dache Luminance pencils and wonder if they are going to be suitable for you? Take a look at my latest article on these pencils to find out more about them before you decide to splash out.

Peacock feather so I could test out the vibrancy and ease of use of these pencils. Please click on the image if you wish to find out more.