Colored pencils are drawing pencils made with colored pigments instead of graphite. This pencil is made in the same way as a regular pencil, i.e. pigments are mixed with a clay binder.


There are two types of colored pencils.


Insoluble colored pencils can be divided into two types: dry and oily. They are inexpensive and are the best choice for beginners in painting.


The effect drawn is relatively light, simple and clear, and most of it can be erased with an eraser.


Water-soluble colored pencils are also called water-based pencils. The refill can be dissolved in water. After dipping in water, the color can be applied to achieve a watercolor-like transparent effect.


It is also very important to choose a color pen that suits you.


There are several factors to consider when choosing colored pencils:


Price: There are many brands of colored pencils, some are cheap and some are expensive, but not necessarily expensive ones are suitable, you need to choose according to your own learning level and economic ability.


Quality: Coloring effect of colored pencils.


The hardness of the refill. Moderate hardness, too soft and easy to break, unable to draw details, too hard and difficult to color.


Number of colors: For beginners, 24 to 72 colors should be enough.


Packaging method: There are many kinds of packaging for colored pencils, such as paper boxes, iron boxes, plastic boxes, wooden boxes, etc. The paper box is not easy to store, and the wooden box is more expensive. Therefore, you can choose a tin box.


Quality analysis of different brands of colored pencils:


1. Marco Renoir tin box color lead: The color number is relatively complete, the hardness of the refill is moderate, and it is easy to carry and store.


The coloring effect is good and the price is moderate, suitable for beginners and color lead lovers with a certain foundation.


2. American Sanford Lei Horse Color Pen: It can be easily colored and layered, the color is bright, the coloring effect is better, and it is suitable for detail processing. The price of this pen is relatively expensive, and it is a favorite of many designers.


3.Neoni colored pencils: The overall feeling is good, the only drawback is that the details are not easy to handle.


It is also important to choose a color pen that works for you.