Artist Watercolour Pencils Set,

Draw like a pencil, blend like paint

Watercolour pencils give you two ways of working in one tool. Use them dry, and they behave like regular coloured pencils, with fine lines, shading, and detail. Add water with a brush, and the colour dissolves into soft washes that look like watercolour paint. You can also dip the tip in water, or draw on damp paper, for bold and dramatic effects.

This set includes 12 pencils and a brush, so you can start straight away. It’s an easy way to try watercolour without squeezing paint, setting up a palette, or carrying much equipment.

What’s in the set

• 12 watercolour pencils in assorted colours
• 1 brush

Why you’ll like it

• 12 colours that mix and layer to make more shades
• Water-soluble pigment that blends into soft washes
• Works dry like a coloured pencil, or wet like watercolour paint
• A brush included, so you can start straight away
• Good control for fine detail, outlines, and shading
• Light and compact, so it’s easy to carry for sketching on the go
• Suitable for beginners, students, hobbyists, and travel sketchers

Great for

• Illustration and sketchbook drawing
• Landscapes, florals, and nature studies
• Travel sketching and urban sketching
• Mixed media with ink, fineliner, and watercolour
• Cards, lettering, and colouring projects
• Art classes, school projects, and gifts

Techniques to try

• Dry: Draw and shade as you would with a coloured pencil.
• Draw, then wet: Draw first, then run a damp brush over the colour to blend it into a wash.
• Wet on dry paper: Dip the tip in water, then draw for strong, saturated lines.
• Wet on wet: Wet the paper first, then draw for soft, flowing colour.
• Colour lift: Scribble colour onto a spare piece of paper, then pick it up with a wet brush, like a mini palette.
• Layering: Build up colour in layers, letting each dry before adding the next.

Tips for better results

1. Use paper with some tooth and weight, such as watercolour paper or heavier drawing paper, since thin paper buckles when wet.
2. Start with light colour and build up. It’s easier to add colour than remove it.
3. Use a clean brush and rinse between colours to keep your washes bright.
4. Sharpen the pencils gently, since the leads can be soft and break if pressed too hard.
5. Let your work dry flat to stop the colour from running.
6. Store the pencils in a dry place, since damp can affect the leads.

• Colours often look darker or more intense once you add water. Test on a spare sheet first.
• Once dry, the colour can usually be reactivated with water, so keep finished work away from moisture.
• Keep out of reach of young children.