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What Is Color Pencil?

Color pencil is a type of art medium that is made from pigmented lead or wax contained in a wooden or plastic casing. It is used for coloring and drawing and is known for the ability to create fine detail and precision in artwork. Color pencils come in a wide range of colors and can be used alone or in combination with other art mediums such as graphite or ink. The use of color pencil is popular among artists, designers, and illustrators due to its versatility and ease of use.

Advantages of Color Pencil

Portability

Color pencils are extremely portable and can be taken anywhere. They are lightweight and easy to carry around in a bag or even a pocket.

Non-toxic
Color pencils are non-toxic, making them safe for children to use. They do not contain any harmful chemicals or ingredients, making them a great alternative to other art materials.

Versatility
Color pencils can be used in a variety of ways. They can be used to create detailed drawings, shading, and even used for blending and layering.

Versatility
Color pencils can be used in a variety of ways. They can be used to create detailed drawings, shading, and even used for blending and layering.

Longevity
Color pencils do not dry out or evaporate like other art materials such as paint or markers. They can last a long time and can be used for many different projects.

Control
Color pencils allow for precise control over the lines and shading. They can be used to create fine lines or cover larger areas with ease.

No mess
Unlike other art materials, color pencils do not create a mess. They do not require brushes, water, or any other type of additional equipment, making them easy to use and clean up.

Types of Colored Pencils
 
1

Wax-based colored pencils
Most colored pencils are wax-based. The right amount of wax gives the pencil a smooth texture which helps the pigment flow across the surface. The wax also helps the mark adhere to the surface or to other layers of pencil, which means that you can put down multiple layers without having to worry about smearing or adhesion (a common issue with pastels).
Wax-based pencils are available in a wide range of consistencies: From the hard pencils made for students, to the soft varieties designed for professionals. Because wax-based pencils are so common, there’s likely to be a particular set that fits your required combination of price, quality, and consistency.

 
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Oil-based colored pencils.
Oil-based colored pencils use oil to bind the pigment and distribute it on the surface (but they still contain some wax). What this means in practice is they have a slightly different consistency and they don’t suffer from wax bloom.
Most oil-based pencils are medium soft: A bit firmer than many wax-based pencils, but still softer than student-grade pencils. The firmer lead also means that they’re less likely to break, and won’t need to be sharpened as often. Some artists prefer a more restrained application of color, because it gives them more control.

 
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Water-soluble pencils (also called watercolor pencils)
Although there isn't a whole lot of difference between wax and oil-based pencils, that is not the case with watercolor pencils! They can be used dry, just like regular colored pencils, but the binder they contain is a water-soluble gum that allows the pigments to be thinned out with water. Artist quality water-soluble pencils are essentially dry watercolor paints in pencil form.

 
Essential Criteria for Choosing Superior Colored Pencils
 

Pigment vibrancy
Pigment quality in a colored pencil determines its color depth and intensity. Opt for pencils with high-quality pigments that provide vibrant hues, enhancing the overall effect of your artwork.

 

Blendability
Blending colors smoothly is crucial for creating nuanced and layered art pieces. Seek pencils that offer easy and seamless blending, allowing for various artistic expressions and color transitions.

 

Lightfastness
For artwork that endures, choose colored pencils with high lightfastness ratings. Pencils with this attribute resist fading over time, ensuring that your creations maintain their vibrancy and color integrity even after prolonged exposure to light.

What Makes a Good Colored Pencil?
 
1. Wax

Wax is an inexpensive binder that typically gives good coverage, but is prone to wear down quickly or break and leave a layer on the surface of work known as "wax bloom". Wax colored pencils tend to leave debris and limit the amount of layers the artist can use, unless used in combination with a workable fixative. They tend to be softer than oil-based colored pencils and are more difficult to erase.

2. Oil-based

Oil-based colored pencils use vegetable oil as a binder and tend to be harder than their wax-based counterparts so they tend to hold a sharp point and experience less breakage. They enable the artist to use many layers as they don’t have the issue of "wax bloom". These pencils are often more expensive as a result. You’ll typically need to use more layers than with wax-based pencils because of the hardness.

3. Water-based

Also known as "watercolor pencils", these binders are water soluble due to the added emulsifier and can be used in a similar fashion to watercolor paints. They’re less stable, but can be used wet or dry.

Why Colored Pencils Are so Popular?

 

Colored pencils are capable of rendering art styles that are expressive and abstract, or detailed and photorealistic. While they're slow to use compared to wet media like paint (in terms of laying down color), they’re almost unparalleled when it comes to control and detail.
Because colored pencils are partially transparent (also known as "semi-opaque"), you generally start with a light application, gradually building up your colors to produce more vibrancy and shading through the layering of different colors. This process is called "glazing" and you can see how I used glazing to create realism in this colored pencil video.
In addition to their versatility, colored pencils are also practical and hassle-free! They're light and portable, so you can travel with them and draw on location. They’ll also last a long time; you don’t have to worry about them drying out like you do with paint or markers.

 

Consistency: Soft Vs Hard of Color Pencil

Soft colored pencils are preferred by many artists, including myself, because they lay down color easily, and blend well. Some soft colored pencils are smooth and creamy, while others might be crumbly and grainy.
Most artist grade pencils are on the softer side, which is partly because they contain less binder and filler, and more pigment, resulting in bolder, more vibrant colors. One downside with soft pencils is that they won’t hold a point as well and they’ll need sharpening more often.
Hard colored pencils can be sharpened to a very fine point that won’t crumble, allowing fine lines well-suited to detailed artwork and certain textures (like hair and fur). Most student grade colored pencils are hard because manufacturers cut costs by adding more filler/binder and less pigment, which produces dull colors. Hard colored pencils can also be less fun to use, because it takes more work to apply color, blending is more difficult, and they make you want to press harder, which can damage your paper and possibly cause hand fatigue.

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Layering Pencils: Colored Pencil

The easiest way to blend colored pencils is to use the pencils alone. However, adding a colorless blending pencil to your art box makes this method much easier.
Blend colored pencils by overlaying lightly applied layers of each color. Applying too heavy of a layer first is one of the biggest mistakes you can make, so start slow and build up the colors. When a gradual change is needed, start off with a slight overlap in the middle, then progressively overlap each layer a little further.
You can also use a colorless blending pencil to help blend colors without adding any further pigment. To do this, lay down a fine layer of colorless blender first and then add your lightest color. Dark colors can be difficult to blend once they stick to the paper fibers, so this base helps alleviate that issue.

How Are Color Pencils Made?

Mixing
The raw materials for color pencils are blended together in a large mixer. Pigments, binders, and other additives are added and mixed until they form a consistent and uniform paste.

 

Extrusion
The paste is then fed through an extruder, which shapes the mixture into the familiar pencil shape. As it passes through, it is stamped with the brand name, color name, and other identifying details.

Drying

The extruded pencils are then dried in an oven at high temperatures to evaporate the solvents and harden the paste.

Coating and labeling

Once dry, the pencils are coated with a protective layer of lacquer or varnish. They are then labeled with the brand name, color name, and other identifying details.

Packaging

Finally, the color pencils are sorted into boxes or packs and shipped to stores and customers around the world.

What Is the Best Way to Care for Your Color Pencils?
 
1

Keep Them Sharp
A sharp pencil gives better control and produces finer lines, so regularly sharpen your colored pencils to keep the points sharp.

2

Store Them Properly
Keep your colored pencils in a suitable container or a pencil case. Avoid pouring them in a drawer or a bag.

3

Protect Them from Heat and Sun
Exposure to heat or direct sun can soften the wax in colored pencils, causing them to break or become deformed. Keep them in a cool, dry place.

4

Clean Them Regularly
You can use a soft cloth or a pencil eraser to clean the tips of your colored pencils. This will remove any dirt or wax buildup and will keep the tips sharp.

5

Use Them Carefully
Apply less pressure when using colored pencils as they can easily break, and don't drop them or bang them against a hard surface.

How Do You Create Depth with Color Pencils?

 

 

Layering
Start with lighter colors and gradually build up to darker tones by layering one color on top of another. This creates a sense of dimension and depth in the artwork.

Blending
Use a blending tool, such as a blending stump or your fingers, to blend the colors together. This gives a more seamless transition between colors and helps to create a smoother gradient.

Hatching and cross-hatching
Use short and quick strokes to create lines in various directions, which can mimic the effect of light and shadow.

Burnishing
Apply a lot of pressure with the pencil to blend and smooth out the colors. This creates a glossier finish and deeper hues.

Contrast
Use contrasting colors next to each other to create an illusion of depth and dimension. For example, using green and red next to each other can create a sense of distance and space within the artwork.

 

FAQ
 

 

Q: What is coloured pencil used for?

A: Colored pencils allow artists to work with a drawing tool that has the control and precision of a hard-point pencil but obviously these pencils are "in color," as opposed to a graphite or charcoal implement.

Q: What is the difference between colored pencils and pencil crayons?

A: Yes coloured pencils are much better than crayons. Crayons contain more wax and little pigment while coloured pencils contain little wax and more pigment. But still even great company high quality coloured pencils leave a unwanted shine on the page when looked at an angle.

Q: What can I draw with colored pencils?

A: You can basically draw anything with colored pencils that you would be able to depict with paint. Colored pencil art can easily rival paintings in luminosity and depth of color! To learn more about colored pencils, such as the different types and my favorite brands, check out my guide to colored pencils.

Q: Are colored pencils just crayons?

A: Artist grade colors pencils are sometimes made with oil, sometimes wax – it differs, but even if they are made with wax, it's a different mixture than with crayons, and the end result is entirely different. And they are actual pencils.

Q: Is it better to color with markers or colored pencils?

A: For artists seeking uniform bodies of color, markers are your best bet. While colored pencils allow for fine precision and control, modern adult coloring marker sets often come packaged with "blender pens". These pens are designed to effectively mingle neighboring marker colors into a single, soft gradient.

Q: Should I use watercolor or colored pencils?

A: Watercolor lends itself to working very quickly, probably more quickly than any other medium. You can cover the entire sheet of paper with paint in a matter of seconds. Contrast that with colored pencil which is probably the slowest medium.

Q:  Why are coloured pencils so expensive?

A: Higher-quality pencils have more pigment in the colored lead. The highest-quality (and most expensive) pencils are oil-based, while lesser-quality pencils are wax-based (hard wax is the lowest quality, soft wax is better quality).

Q: Do colored pencils dry out?

A: Pencils that have been left unused for a long time may become harder to use, as the wax or oil binders in the pigments can dry out or harden. To help restore the pencils, you can try gently warming them with a hairdryer or placing them in a warm area to soften the wax or oil.

Q: Is it bad to put colored pencils in a pencil sharpener?

A: It's not so much that you're damaging it as you are slowly dulling the blade. However, if after several times of sharpening colored pencils in a sharpener you then sharpen a couple of graphite pencils, you will keep the blade sharper for longer.

Q: Why can't you sharpen colored pencils?

A: The fact is, no matter how carefully you sharpen the pencils, the core inside the colored pencils can still break. If they are dropped on hard surfaces or banged around, the lead inside the pencil may weaken and break when it is sharpened.

Q: How can you tell if colored pencils are good quality?

A: Higher quality colored pencils typically use more pigment, resulting in richer and more vibrant colors. They also tend to have better lightfastness, meaning the colors are less likely to fade over time. Additionally, higher quality pencils often have smoother cores that allow for easier blending and layering.

Q: Do you start with dark or light colors with colored pencils?

A: The usual rules of layering apply: Begin with the lighter colors. Just make sure that even when you're using light-colored pencils, their colors are still darker compared to those of the markers.

Q: Do coloured pencils smudge?

A: Just be mindful of the pressure you apply, as colored pencils may not smudge as easily as graphite and can be more prone to smearing if too much pressure is used.

Q: Do professional artists use colored pencils?

A: Artists around the world have been using colored pencils for years to create stunning works of art. Colored pencils offer an excellent combination of precision, control, and flexibility that makes them a popular medium for both beginner and professional artists alike.

Q: Does soaking colored pencils make them better?

A: First, the colors become very, very pigmented after soaking the pencils. This is really nice, because then, from dull, the colors become very vibrant. Next, using these soaked pencils almost made your colors look like you used expensive oil-based colored pencils.

Q: Why is there a white colored pencil?

A: White color pencils are used to add highlights and lighten up areas in a drawing. They are often used in conjunction with other colored pencils or graphite pencils to add depth and dimension to a drawing. White color pencils can also be used to create highlights on dark surfaces, such as black or dark blue paper.

Q: Why do colored pencils break?

A: There could be a few reasons why your colored pencils keep breaking. One common reason is that the pencils are being sharpened too aggressively, causing the tips to become weak and prone to breaking. Another possibility is that the pencils are of lower quality and are more prone to breakage.

Q: Do color pencils expire?

A: No, colored pencils do not expire. With proper storage, they can last for many years. Storing them in a dry place is essential to prevent the wood casing from cracking, which might lead to the breaking of the inner colored lead.

Q: How do you use color pencils for beginners?

A: Start with the lightest colour first and keep layering building up to the darker colours. In the case of smooth papers they take less layers but with textured papers they can hold more layers with the pencil getting into the tooth of the surface.

Q: Is colored pencil considered a drawing?

A: The medium of colored pencil falls about midway along a continuum of drawing materials that goes from very dry with minimal binder (e.G., soft pastels and pastel pencils) to softer with a higher ratio of binder to pigment (e.G., oil bars, oil pastels, water-soluble paint sticks).

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