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Drawing Pencils for Artists

Stock up on artist pencils for every sketching idea! These drawing pencils for artists allow you to experiment with all kinds of techniques, from fine detail work to hatching, shading and beyond. Choose from graphite pencils, colouring pencils and watercolour pencils to make your mark in your favourite sketchbooks and pads.
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Derwent Academy Sketching Pencils 12 Pack Derwent Academy Sketching Pencils 12 Pack
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Faber-Castell Polychromos Artists' Colour Pencils 24 Pack
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Derwent Precision Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm Derwent Precision Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm
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Graphite Pencils 6 Pack
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Faber Castell Watercolour Pencils 24 Pack
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Derwent Blender Pens 2 Pack
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FAQs About Drawing Pencils

Pencil grades range from H (hard) to B (black/soft). H pencils produce light, precise lines; B pencils create darker, softer marks ideal for shading and sketching.

A basic set with a range from 2H to 6B is ideal. It offers enough variety for experimenting with outlines, texture, and tonal shading.

Drawing pencils work best on textured, medium-weight paper. Heavier cartridge or sketch paper handles shading and erasing without tearing.

Graphite pencils give smooth, controlled lines and varying tones. Charcoal pencils offer deeper blacks and a looser, expressive quality for dramatic contrast.

Use a blending stump, tissue, or soft brush to smooth pencil marks. Layering and gentle circular strokes help achieve gradients and realistic shading.

Store pencils in a case or wrap to avoid breakage. Keep tips sharpened and separate soft leads from harder ones to maintain their condition and usability.

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