Coloured Pencils | Polychromos, Luminance, Artist Colour Pencils

Yes, this collection is a solid starting point for anyone who wants better results than basic pencil crayons, with options that suit everything from casual colouring to gallery-ready illustration. Start by browsing the Coloured Pencils at Art Noise, then narrow in on specific artist ranges like Faber-Castell Polychromos coloured pencils or Caran d’Ache Luminance coloured pencils, and round it out with matching essentials from Drawing Supplies.

Both are premium artist coloured pencils, so the best choice comes down to your feel preference (firmer vs softer laydown), how you like to layer and blend, and your budget per colour. Compare what fits your style by shopping the main Coloured Pencils collection, then exploring Polychromos sets and open stock colours alongside Luminance pencils and sets.

You can build your palette either way, grab a set to start, then top up your most-used colours as single replacements. Check what is available right now in the Coloured Pencils collection, or shop by range with Polychromos coloured pencils and Caran d’Ache Luminance coloured pencils.

For smooth blending and layering, choose a paper that matches your technique, smoother surfaces for fine detail and heavier tooth for richer build up and multiple layers. Start with your pencils, then pick your surface from Paper and Pads (sketchbooks, drawing pads, mixed media paper) or browse focused options in Drawing and Sketch Pads, and come back to the Coloured Pencils collection to match your colours to the paper you chose.

Layering lightly, then blending gradually is the simplest path to soft transitions, and the right accessories make it much easier to control edges and values. Add blending and drawing helpers from Drawing Accessories, keep corrections clean with Erasers for drawing and coloured pencil, and consider a classic tool like a blending stump (paper wiper), then choose colours to practise with from the Coloured Pencils collection.

Use a sharp, clean sharpener and avoid forcing the pencil, steady pressure and frequent light sharpening helps keep points crisp without breakage, and storing pencils in a case protects tips. Pair your pencils from the Coloured Pencils collection with practical add-ons from Drawing Accessories, pencil storage from Pencil cases and pouches, and sharpening options like Caran d’Ache drawing sharpeners.

Yes, coloured pencil plays well with other dry media, and many artists also outline with fineliners or add washes with watercolour pencils, depending on the paper. For mix-and-match setups, start with the Coloured Pencils collection, then add linework options from Markers and Precision Pens or explore soluble options in Watercolour Pencils.

If you are local to Kingston, you can learn in person through Art Classes in Kingston and keep an eye on upcoming sessions in the Events Calendar or browse what is currently available in Classes and Workshops. If you are ordering online, you can review details in the Shipping Policy and then shop your colours in the Coloured Pencils collection.