Watercolour pencils are a versatile hybrid tool that can be used dry like traditional coloured pencils or activated with a wet brush to release transparent washes and soft blends characteristic of watercolour painting, making them an excellent choice for plein air sketching, travel, or any mixed-media practice combining drawing and painting. Available individually or in sets of varying sizes, they make it easy to build a fully custom palette, replace a single depleted colour without buying a complete set, or test new shades before committing. Depending on the line, options include smooth highly pigmented cores, delicate pastel shades, and metallic finishes to add depth to any composition, and the range of set sizes suits beginners and experienced artists alike. Browse our full Coloured Pencils & Watercolour selection or explore all our Pencils & Pastels.
