Pencils & Pastels: Essential Tools for Drawing and Colour
From precise graphite lines to rich, blended pastel colour, pencils and pastels are among the most expressive and accessible tools in an artist's practice. DeSerres carries a wide selection of coloured pencils, watercolour pencils, graphite pencils, charcoal and pastels suited to every level, from beginner sketching to professional fine art work.
Which Medium Is Right for Your Practice?
Coloured pencils offer precise, layerable colour ideal for detailed illustration and portraiture. Watercolour pencils add a painterly dimension when activated with water, bridging drawing and painting. Graphite pencils are the foundation of any drawing practice, available in a full range of hardness grades for sketching, shading and technical work. Charcoal produces bold, expressive marks and rich tonal ranges, well suited to life drawing and gestural work. Pastels, whether soft, oil or pastel pencils, deliver vibrant, blendable colour directly on the surface. Browse our collections: Coloured & Watercolour Pencils, Graphite Pencils & Charcoal and Pastels.
