Coloured Pencils

Artist-grade coloured pencils from Polychromos and Luminance for smooth layering, blending, and detailed drawing. Stock your core colours or upgrade your set at Art Noise in Kingston, Ontario.

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About Coloured Pencils

Build rich colour, smooth gradients, and crisp details with our Coloured Pencils collection at Art Noise. Featuring professional pencil crayons like Faber-Castell Polychromos and Caran d’Ache Luminance, this selection is made for artists who care about control, layering, and clean colour mixing. Use them for sketching and illustration, realistic portraits, botanical studies, colouring, or adding precise linework over watercolour and mixed media. These artist-grade pencils sharpen well for fine points, glide smoothly for confident coverage, and let you blend, burnish, and build depth without muddying your highlights. Pair them with quality drawing paper, toned sheets, or sketchbooks to match your style and technique. As an independent shop in Kingston, Ontario, Art Noise is proud to help Canadian artists find the right pencils for their process, whether you’re upgrading your favourite colours or building a full set.

Coloured Pencils FAQ

Are these coloured pencils good for beginners, students, or professional artists?

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.

What is the difference between Polychromos and Caran d’Ache Luminance coloured pencils?

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.

Do you sell individual coloured pencils, or only 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.

What paper or sketchbook should I use for coloured pencil?

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.

What tools help with blending, burnishing, and smooth gradients in coloured pencil?

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.

How do I sharpen and care for coloured pencils so the cores do not snap?

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.

Can I combine coloured pencils with ink, markers, or watercolour pencils?

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.

Do you offer classes for drawing or coloured pencil, and do you ship across Canada?

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.