Coloured & Watercolour Pencils: Precision Meets Colour
Coloured pencils are one of the most versatile and precise drawing tools available. Whether you're working on detailed illustration, portraiture, botanical drawing or mixed media, they offer exceptional control over colour and line. DeSerres carries a wide selection of coloured and watercolour pencils from leading brands, in student and professional quality, available in sets and open stock.
Coloured Pencils or Watercolour Pencils: What's the Difference?
Coloured pencils use a wax or oil-based core that layers smoothly and blends with a blending tool or solvent. They're ideal for detailed, controlled work and produce rich, consistent colour. Watercolour pencils use a water-soluble core that behaves like a coloured pencil when dry, but transforms into a fluid wash when activated with a wet brush. This makes them a uniquely flexible tool, equally at home in a sketchbook or a finished painting. Both types are available in a wide range of colours and grades. Explore our full Pencils & Pastels collection for more options.
