Holbein Artists' Pencils are a range of soft and vivid artists' colored pencils from leading arts manufacturer Holbein.

Each pencil has an extremely soft and buttery feel with a vibrant color output. Holbein use high-grade pigments which exhibit little fading or discoloration by light. The mixture of oils, waxes and premium pigments result in a very thick layer of color that is vivid and permanent.

Holbein Artists' Pencils pencil have a comfortable 7.8 mm round barrel with a thick 3.8 mm core, giving artists the ability to lay down a lot of color at once. The pencils are pre-sharpened and require use with a good quality sharpener because of their softness. This softness and the richness of colors makes these very good for colorful works or for enhancing aspects of a drawing that you want to stand out.

This set contains the following colors:

In addition to the highest lightfastness, the Luminance 6901 leads benefit from an extreme softness which enables you to obtain subtle mixings and gradations, as well as blendings. Every shade has been formulated using finely-ground pigments chosen for their purity, intensity and resistance to UV.

Faber Castell Polychomos are the finest oil-based colour pencils on the market. Each pencil has a 3.8mm lead which is coloured with high-quality artists' pigments suspended in an oil-based binder. This lead is bound to its casing of Californian cedar-wood, which renders it exceptionally break-resistant. It is water-resistant, smudgeproof and has exceptional covering power, though it will also sharpen to a very fine point for detailed work. The full range includes 120 colours which are graded good, very good or maximum for light-fastness.According to Faber Castell's light-fastness scale, this pencil is graded excellent (***).pdf=POLYCHROMOSArtistColorPencils.pdf Polychromos Artist Color Pencils colourchart.

Caran D'ache Pablo Coloured Pencils match the superior quality required for colour drawings, while the precision of Pablo leads is ideally suited to realist drawing.   The dry 3.8 mm diameter leads ensure an exceptionally high covering power and create minimal powder / dust. Artists, designers and students can rely on the lightfastness of the leads, as well as their perfect opacity.   The covering power of Pablo colour pencils enables easy usage on a large number of surfaces, ranging from textured paper and cardboard to wooden panels. The barrel of each pencil is completely varnished and sealed with a shiny colour that corresponds to the colour of the lead.

Derwent Coloursoft is a new range of 72 velvety smooth soft colour pencils. They can be mixed and blended to create an infinite spectrum of rich, vibrant colour. Ideal for a wide range of drawing styles, from finely detailed illustrations to bold contemporary still life and portraiture. These pencils are perfect if you like a soft textured pencil, which allows you to lay down solid blocks of stunning colour or build up layer upon layer of deep luscious hues.All colours are available individually or in assortments of 6, 12, 24, 36 & 72.Specifications.Lightfast rating: 8 out of 8

Faber Castell Polychomos are the finest oil-based colour pencils on the market. Each pencil has a 3.8mm lead which is coloured with high-quality artists' pigments suspended in an oil-based binder. This lead is bound to its casing of Californian cedar-wood, which renders it exceptionally break-resistant. It is water-resistant, smudgeproof and has exceptional covering power, though it will also sharpen to a very fine point for detailed work. The full range includes 120 colours which are graded good, very good or maximum for light-fastness.According to Faber Castell's light-fastness scale, this pencil is graded excellent (***).pdf=POLYCHROMOSArtistColorPencils.pdf Polychromos Artist Color Pencils colourchart.

Faber Castell Polychomos are the finest oil-based colour pencils on the market. Each pencil has a 3.8mm lead which is coloured with high-quality artists' pigments suspended in an oil-based binder. This lead is bound to its casing of Californian cedar-wood, which renders it exceptionally break-resistant. It is water-resistant, smudgeproof and has exceptional covering power, though it will also sharpen to a very fine point for detailed work. The full range includes 120 colours which are graded good, very good or maximum for light-fastness.According to Faber Castell's light-fastness scale, this pencil is graded excellent (***).pdf=POLYCHROMOSArtistColorPencils.pdf Polychromos Artist Color Pencils colourchart.

Derwent Coloursoft is a new range of 72 velvety smooth soft colour pencils. They can be mixed and blended to create an infinite spectrum of rich, vibrant colour. Ideal for a wide range of drawing styles, from finely detailed illustrations to bold contemporary still life and portraiture. These pencils are perfect if you like a soft textured pencil, which allows you to lay down solid blocks of stunning colour or build up layer upon layer of deep luscious hues.All colours are available individually or in assortments of 6, 12, 24, 36 & 72.Specifications.Lightfast rating: 6 out of 8

Faber Castell Polychomos are the finest oil-based colour pencils on the market. Each pencil has a 3.8mm lead which is coloured with high-quality artists' pigments suspended in an oil-based binder. This lead is bound to its casing of Californian cedar-wood, which renders it exceptionally break-resistant. It is water-resistant, smudgeproof and has exceptional covering power, though it will also sharpen to a very fine point for detailed work. The full range includes 120 colours which are graded good, very good or maximum for light-fastness.According to Faber Castell's light-fastness scale, this pencil is graded excellent (***).pdf=POLYCHROMOSArtistColorPencils.pdf Polychromos Artist Color Pencils colourchart.

These chunky water-soluble ink blocks bring a new sense of freedom and colour to your drawing and painting! Dry Derwent Inktense delivers pure vibrant colour but when completely washed out it is transformed into a translucent ink-like paint which, when dry, can be worked over. The blocks are extremely versatile and can be used for a wide range of creative effects. You can use them like pans of paint. Dip them in water and apply colour directly to the paper, use dry on their side of apply directly to wet paper for instant intense colour. The blocks complement the Inktense range perfectly opening up an exciting world of endless possibilities. They can also be used on fabric to create stunning silk paintings and quilts.

Caran D'ache Pablo Coloured Pencils match the superior quality required for colour drawings, while the precision of Pablo leads is ideally suited to realist drawing.   The dry 3.8 mm diameter leads ensure an exceptionally high covering power and create minimal powder / dust. Artists, designers and students can rely on the lightfastness of the leads, as well as their perfect opacity.   The covering power of Pablo colour pencils enables easy usage on a large number of surfaces, ranging from textured paper and cardboard to wooden panels. The barrel of each pencil is completely varnished and sealed with a shiny colour that corresponds to the colour of the lead.

Faber Castell Polychomos are the finest oil-based colour pencils on the market. Each pencil has a 3.8mm lead which is coloured with high-quality artists' pigments suspended in an oil-based binder. This lead is bound to its casing of Californian cedar-wood, which renders it exceptionally break-resistant. It is water-resistant, smudgeproof and has exceptional covering power, though it will also sharpen to a very fine point for detailed work. The full range includes 120 colours which are graded good, very good or maximum for light-fastness.According to Faber Castell's light-fastness scale, this pencil is graded excellent (***).pdf=POLYCHROMOSArtistColorPencils.pdf Polychromos Artist Color Pencils colourchart.

Caran d’Ache is always searching for technical innovations and once again it demonstrates it's Swiss Made expertise in colours. It has combined a high concentration of extra-fine pigments with excellent solubility to create Museum Aquarelle: watercolours in the form of a pencil. With this new approach to the traditional technique, amateur artists and watercolour painters will never look at watercolours in the same way again.

Faber Castell Polychomos are the finest oil-based colour pencils on the market. Each pencil has a 3.8mm lead which is coloured with high-quality artists' pigments suspended in an oil-based binder. This lead is bound to its casing of Californian cedar-wood, which renders it exceptionally break-resistant. It is water-resistant, smudgeproof and has exceptional covering power, though it will also sharpen to a very fine point for detailed work. The full range includes 120 colours which are graded good, very good or maximum for light-fastness.According to Faber Castell's light-fastness scale, this pencil is graded excellent (***).pdf=POLYCHROMOSArtistColorPencils.pdf Polychromos Artist Color Pencils colourchart.

The woody 3 in 1 is a coloured pencil, watercolour and wax crayon all in one. It can be used to draw on cardboard, dark backgrounds, glass, board, metal and paper. It is easy to wipe off, yet has a strong covering power and bold intense colour, even on the darkest of papers. The extra thick lead applies as much colours as 8 standard pencils. The shape of the pencil is ideal for young children's hands offering a comfortable grip without the need of applying pressure. The wood used within the pencil is made from 100% PEFC-certified wood.Ideal for all ages.

These chunky water-soluble ink blocks bring a new sense of freedom and colour to your drawing and painting! Dry Derwent Inktense delivers pure vibrant colour but when completely washed out it is transformed into a translucent ink-like paint which, when dry, can be worked over. The blocks are extremely versatile and can be used for a wide range of creative effects. You can use them like pans of paint. Dip them in water and apply colour directly to the paper, use dry on their side of apply directly to wet paper for instant intense colour. The blocks complement the Inktense range perfectly opening up an exciting world of endless possibilities. They can also be used on fabric to create stunning silk paintings and quilts.

Derwent Lightfast pencils are oil-based, smooth and creamy and 100% lightfast. They feature a new design of core that is resistant to prolonged colour change, ensuring your artwork will not fade for up to 100 years under museum conditions. The thick core gives a dense colour application which brings vibrancy to any drawing.All colours comply with international lightfast testing standard, ASTM D-6901.pdf=CC_ derwent_lightfast.pdfDerwent Lightfast Colour Chart.

Faber Castell Polychomos are the finest oil-based colour pencils on the market. Each pencil has a 3.8mm lead which is coloured with high-quality artists' pigments suspended in an oil-based binder. This lead is bound to its casing of Californian cedar-wood, which renders it exceptionally break-resistant. It is water-resistant, smudgeproof and has exceptional covering power, though it will also sharpen to a very fine point for detailed work. The full range includes 120 colours which are graded good, very good or maximum for light-fastness.According to Faber Castell's light-fastness scale, this pencil is graded excellent (***).pdf=POLYCHROMOSArtistColorPencils.pdf Polychromos Artist Color Pencils colourchart.

Albrecht Dürer artists' watercolour pencils provide artists with great versatility of expression when drawing, shading and painting in watercolours. High-quality materials, combined with over 250 years of experience, have resulted in watercolour pencils that produce unsurpassed watercolour effects and vibrancy. The coloured surface can be transformed with only a few fine or broad brush strokes to reveal the full and unique power of the colours. Depending on the paper being used, the pigments can be completely dissolved, and will then behave in the same way as classic watercolour paints.

The woody 3 in 1 is a coloured pencil, watercolour and wax crayon all in one. It can be used to draw on cardboard, dark backgrounds, glass, board, metal and paper. It is easy to wipe off, yet has a strong covering power and bold intense colour, even on the darkest of papers. The extra thick lead applies as much colours as 8 standard pencils. The shape of the pencil is ideal for young children's hands offering a comfortable grip without the need of applying pressure. The wood used within the pencil is made from 100% PEFC-certified wood.Ideal for all ages.

Faber Castell Polychomos are the finest oil-based colour pencils on the market. Each pencil has a 3.8mm lead which is coloured with high-quality artists' pigments suspended in an oil-based binder. This lead is bound to its casing of Californian cedar-wood, which renders it exceptionally break-resistant. It is water-resistant, smudgeproof and has exceptional covering power, though it will also sharpen to a very fine point for detailed work. The full range includes 120 colours which are graded good, very good or maximum for light-fastness.According to Faber Castell's light-fastness scale, this pencil is graded excellent (***).pdf=POLYCHROMOSArtistColorPencils.pdf Polychromos Artist Color Pencils colourchart.

Faber Castell Polychomos are the finest oil-based colour pencils on the market. Each pencil has a 3.8mm lead which is coloured with high-quality artists' pigments suspended in an oil-based binder. This lead is bound to its casing of Californian cedar-wood, which renders it exceptionally break-resistant. It is water-resistant, smudgeproof and has exceptional covering power, though it will also sharpen to a very fine point for detailed work. The full range includes 120 colours which are graded good, very good or maximum for light-fastness.According to Faber Castell's light-fastness scale, this pencil is graded excellent (***).pdf=POLYCHROMOSArtistColorPencils.pdf Polychromos Artist Color Pencils colourchart.

Faber Castell Polychomos are the finest oil-based colour pencils on the market. Each pencil has a 3.8mm lead which is coloured with high-quality artists' pigments suspended in an oil-based binder. This lead is bound to its casing of Californian cedar-wood, which renders it exceptionally break-resistant. It is water-resistant, smudgeproof and has exceptional covering power, though it will also sharpen to a very fine point for detailed work. The full range includes 120 colours which are graded good, very good or maximum for light-fastness.According to Faber Castell's light-fastness scale, this pencil is graded Excellent (***).pdf=POLYCHROMOSArtistColorPencils.pdf Polychromos Artist Color Pencils colourchart.

Faber Castell Polychomos are the finest oil-based colour pencils on the market. Each pencil has a 3.8mm lead which is coloured with high-quality artists' pigments suspended in an oil-based binder. This lead is bound to its casing of Californian cedar-wood, which renders it exceptionally break-resistant. It is water-resistant, smudgeproof and has exceptional covering power, though it will also sharpen to a very fine point for detailed work. The full range includes 120 colours which are graded good, very good or maximum for light-fastness.According to Faber Castell's light-fastness scale, this pencil is graded excellent (***).pdf=POLYCHROMOSArtistColorPencils.pdf Polychromos Artist Color Pencils colourchart.

The woody 3 in 1 is a coloured pencil, watercolour and wax crayon all in one. It can be used to draw on cardboard, dark backgrounds, glass, board, metal and paper. It is easy to wipe off, yet has a strong covering power and bold intense colour, even on the darkest of papers. The extra thick lead applies as much colours as 8 standard pencils. The shape of the pencil is ideal for young children's hands offering a comfortable grip without the need of applying pressure. The wood used within the pencil is made from 100% PEFC-certified wood. Ideal for all ages.This is a set of 18 pencils plus a sharpener in the following colours:White, Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, Flesh Pink, Lilac, Violet, Ultramarine, Blue, Cyan Blue, Turquoise, Dark Green, Leaf Green, Brown, Black, Silver & Gold.