Best Artist Grade

Prismacolor Premier colored pencils are renowned for their rich, vibrant colors and exceptionally smooth, blendable cores. Designed for artists of all skill levels, from hobbyists to professionals, th...

Daniel Smith's Primatech Gold watercolors are a unique and highly sought-after product. These paints utilize a proprietary process to create a shimmering, metallic gold effect that is unlike any other...

The Stillman & Birn Alpha Series Sketchbook is a favorite among professional artists, particularly those working with watercolor and mixed media. Its 100lb (160gsm) acid-free paper is thick enough to...

Derwent Lightfast pencils are specifically formulated to be 100% lightfast, ensuring that artwork will not fade over time. They utilize an oil-based core, providing a smooth application and good blend...

Derwent Studio pencils offer a step up from student-grade pencils, providing a good balance of quality and affordability. They have a wax-based core that allows for smooth blending and layering. The c...

Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor pencils are known for their smooth, oil-based cores and excellent blendability. They offer a good balance of pigment intensity and control, making them suitable for a variety...

Bruynzeel Design Colour pencils are a Dutch-made option known for their vibrant colors and smooth application. The wax-based core allows for easy blending and layering, making them suitable for a vari...

Koh-I-Noor Progresso pencils are a European-made option known for their smooth application and good blendability. They feature a wax-based core and a good pigment load. While not all colors are fully...

While not strictly colored pencils, General's Kimberly pencils offer a range of graphite and charcoal grades that can be used for sketching and blending to create tonal variations and subtle color eff...