New to Adult Coloring? Try These Beginner-Friendly Colored Pencils
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- What are the best beginner pencils for adult coloring? I go over my top four best colored pencils for beginners and discuss the pros and cons of each so that you can decide which is right for you!
Products featured in this video:
Prismacolor Premier 150 ct - www.dickblick.... (don’t buy on Amazon right now - they are way overpriced!)
Arteza Expert 72 ct - amzn.to/3eXPrZx
Castle Arts 120 ct - amzn.to/3dYiFpO
Black Widow Pencils Original 24 ct - amzn.to/2Zy6Wct
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Castle Arts is doing great things by offering their pencils already in a zip up case rather than just the tin. More companies should do that.
Very true - although sometimes I worry you pay for the case for some brands. In Castle Arts instance, however, it is the exact same price. Although, I'm a weirdo and actually prefer tins to the cases :)
I am a 10 year old new artist this helped a lot after i've been searching for a month and this was here the whole time. Thank you for sharing I'm adding them to my list!
Glad I could help! Good luck with the coloring :)
Which colored pencils did you get?
I started out with Prismacolor and moved over to Polychromos and used them together. I didn't think about what was the best brand for beginners. I just dived in and started coloring with both brands. Then I was introduced to Inktense and used them along with the other two brands minus the water activation. I was having a ball. Obviously, I'm not the norm. I don't mind. It's all an adventure to me. I'm still having fun with the other brands I have added to my collections and mix them all the time. I do have Castle Art themed sets, which I love as well as the Black Widow sets BW is coming out with 48 new colors pretty soon. Can't wait for that. Thank you for sharing your expertise on colored pencils.
Yes! I just bought the new BW set to add to their already 96 pencils. Everyone has their favorite pencil and the ones they think are the best. I only lean toward Prisma because there is just so much out there tutorial-wise. I'm itching to find more tutorials on Luminance haha.
@@ColorfullyOptimistic I too am a big fan of Prisma Color and Polychromos. However I am waiting for my Castle Art Oil Paint Markers. and will be experimenting with Faber Castell Gelatos pastel colors.
Colored pencils!!!
Interesting how people have different experiences. I much prefer the Castle Arts to Arteza. I find they blend very well.
Yup! That's why I said this was my experience/opinion, because honestly, it comes down to your coloring style and preference and it is really hard to say "this is the absolute" because everyone is unique with what they like while coloring :)
I have used prismacolor for years ,eventhough i have tried , polycolor khoo i knoor, polychromos, derwent colour soft and artist editions , castle art , arteza, crayola, lyra , luminance and as You mentioned , prismacolor are the best.
They are definitely the pencil I go back to time and time again. I know they aren't for everyone, but they are definitely my fav :)
@@ColorfullyOptimistic Mine too.
My first own coloured pencils that I had as a child were such a 12 set of Faber Castel in triangular,
I had always been bothered by a pencil that was cream-coloured on the outside and the colour with which the coloured pencil draw was an accidental pink,
pink mixed with orange looked that, and I never knew what to use it for.
I wanted so that the pencil is also cream-coloured not only the outside so that I can mix light shades with it.
My parents always gave me only sets with a maximum of 12 colours as a child, because the coloured pencils of FC were not so cheap,
and my parents thought if other large sets cost as much as the 12 colours, then they are no good.
I had received my first big set on a birthday from a nice neighbour, they did not know exactly whether I prefer to draw or paint.
that's why they gave me a large set of water-paintable coloured pencils.
the set was a real treasure for me because I didn't know where to buy something like that, and it was my first big set, it had to go everywhere when we went on excursions.
I was also enthusiastic about the small booklet, because there are also short tips on how the colored pencils can be used and also other products were shown of which I had no idea that they exist.
That's a great way to start!
My first colored pencil was prisma color. Love Terri Simmers.
Yes, no matter how many different ones I have, I always go back to Prisma. Just love those things!
I think you're the only one that likes Arteza over Castle Arts. Everyone is trying the "improved" Castle Arts and they said they are just as smooth as the old Prismacolors from the early 2000's. I still have my OG prismas and some new ones and will be comparing them on various media alongside CA. Even reviewers on Amazon for CA are satisfied with the price and quality of the pencils I've yet to try. They should be here tomorrow. If I had a camera, I'd do a comparison. Prisma has the best color range in the market hands down but their quality had dropped over the last 20 years.
Everyone has a different experience/opinion based on personal preference - which is why I never say my preferences are set in stone. Honestly, coloring style plays a lot in which pencil works best and there is no wrong answer in the best pencil - it is all about what is right for you.
@@ColorfullyOptimistic yea I color pretty heavy 😁 and I dearly miss the old prismas for that. I'm looking for something that comes close. Hopefully Castle Arts doesn't disappoint.
@@AquaLady153 You can press hard with Castle Art, but they just don't have that same smushy, buttery blending capability as Prisma or Arteza (at least to me). Even Black Widows are softer. However, I see a lot of people that say Castle Arts are better if you like to do layering, which may be why people compare them to Prisma
I prefer Arteza Expert. My Castle Arts are the ones i like the less.
I recommend Amazon's 72. They are super affordable and the colors are nearly identical to Prisma so you will train your eye to see the Prisma color scheme when you get ready to move up. Amazon is a quality student grade color pencil, a bit lower grade than Prisma but perfect for a beginner. Practice for a few weeks with them, then if you know you are going to stick with it pull the trigger and get the Prismas; the largest set you can afford. I got the 150 set at Dick Blicks about 2 months after starting and I have never regretted it. They are the best for coloring books. I say this because truthfully if you like coloring and nail down the basic techniques you will want to graduate to a higher quality pencil fairly quickly so don't waste money going through cheap sets. Prisma is the set most use (and most UA-cam tutorials use them). And, in my mind, is only superseded by Faber Castells which is super expensive, and performs very differently (it's oil-based and Prisma is wax-based). Personally, I have found less expensive oil base pencils that approximate Faber Castells (not in lightfast though, but at the moment that is not that important to me), but nothing performs for me like Prisma. I do get frustrated by them because they crumble easily, (invest in a good sharpener and watch tutorials on how to use and care for them!) but once you get used to that creamy buttery texture and saturated color it's nearly impossible to go back to a lower grade pencil.
The Amazon Basics are good for sure. At the time I had this video I had not purchased and reviewed them, but they are a great pencil.
Prisma 150 are $89.00 right now on Dick Blick and Amazon.
Yes! I saw that the other day. The perfect time to buy the 150 set if you use all of the colors for sure.
Hi I’m new at art and late in life but I am so interested in it I been doing this about a month now glad I found your page
Welcome to coloring (and the channel)! No one is ever too old to start :)
Hello, I wanted to tell you that I bought the 120 pencil case from Castle Arts after watching The Art gear guide video. He makes the comparison between Arteza and Castle Arts pencils. And, above all, he makes the same design with each of the brands. The difference in rendering determined my choice. More natural color and better contrast. That said, here's my opinion on Castle Arts pencils
1- they really do not smell good and I aerated them several days to dissipate the odor. I don't know if it's the same for the other wax-based pencils.
2- Very nice range of colors which allows you to make any subject
3- Easy mixing
4- Hardness of the pencils. For me an advantage because allows several layers and therefore plies subtlety in the tones.
5- Shade names. We find the names of pigments that we have in watercolor or oil paint. This gives indications on the mixes to make (or not). And you are less lost if you work or want to work with things other than pencils.
Yes, I watched his review! He does some great ones. Everyone has their preference for pencils, of course. I found the Castle Arts did not go well with my style of coloring, while Arteza does - but everyone is so different. That's why I always say try them out and see if they work for your style.
Black widow has a monarch set to complete it. There now 144 pencils. I'm starting off with that set and trying others in my drawings.
Yes! This video was made a long time before the Monarch release (so that's why I have my comments about those), but I have a Monarch video on my channel :).
@@ColorfullyOptimistic sweet deal. I've just been going through videos to find stuff to watch.
@@ColorfullyOptimistic I will have to check it out. I want to learn do some of the color combos for my drawings
@@mandiart2002 Color combos with the Monarchs or the entire BW set?
@@ColorfullyOptimistic the whole set
I got my 150 set of Prismas on Dick Blick for 70 dollars, I think. Might have been a black friday sale...
Yes, they used to go down that low. As of late, the lowest I can snag them is $80-$90. However, Dick Blick had a sale the other day for $90 so it does happen!
I miss the old prismacolor pencils from the early 2000's. They were flawless, blended well without debris, butter smooth and not scratchy. IDK what's going on with them now🤔
The Castle Arts remind me of the old Prismacolor.
Dark to light -- YES!
Wooohoo. Welcome to the dark side
Though using color pencil is not my type of drawing..but after ur review i would really love to try these..thank for sharing👍
Thank you so much 😀
So funny... I also started w marco raffine. Got from Amazon like back in 2015-ish. Found a tin of 132 prisma a little later on sale and got those. My husband n I used them interchangeably. Then we stopped coloring. It’s now 2023 and I just picked coloring back up. Got into watching coloring videos recently, that I knew nothing about back then. Maybe if I had I would have seen artist style improvements in my coloring learning blending/shading/n such.
I have to say I’ve tried other pencils, but those are the two I keep coming back to. Marco holds point better, but prisma it doesn’t seem to matter what the paper is I can keep layering and smooshing them together. Plus I like that even if you don’t like what’s coming together as coloring you can keep going and can turn it into something you do like! Highly recommend for beginners bc you will have an easier time and enjoy them more!! Save up and get even a smaller set like 36. It’ll be worth it in the end!
Yeah Marco Raffine are definitely much harder pencils, then when you move over to the buttery creamy touch of Prisma its an entirely new world lol
thanks for this great overview! i think the distribution of black widow isnt really a drawback, at least not for me, bc i discovered them "too late" so its not worth it to get all of them BUT i will definitely get the skin tones since im missing those in my small collection so far (i have 43 different polychromos, started with the 12tin and bought the colors i wanted open stock) and for the colors i like to use, im only missing skin tones and grey so its great that black widow has those in seperate tins. and lyra rembrandt has a seperate set for greys. i really like it when brands have sets that are not just 12,24,36etc in the "standard" colors but specific sets =)
Oh yeah, it is nice when brands break out and make unique sets so that you can almost curate your own perfect pencil collection.
Thankyou for your words if wisdom, I agreed whole heartedly with your opinion when I started coloring (this was one of the first videos I watched) and that's why I went a got the prismacolor set flat out. I've acquired a few more sets over the years, and was looking into purchasing another "budget friendly" set. But I'd really rather just restock my most used colors and continue using the product I love and excel with. 👍👌 Thankyou for sharing your time and talent as always and yes this video stands the test of time and was a good revisit!
Ah no problem at all! I'm glad this video helped you!
I like the Castle it has lots of yellow.
Yes, it definitely does have a lot of yellow in there!
I prefer Brutfuner over Castle Arts and Arteza. It's basically the same pencils, manufactured in the same chinese factory, but much cheaper.
LOL very true, of course when I made this video quite a few of those were not available (such as Brut squares)
Amazon also uses other distributors and sources for their products; therefore the price differences. One thing I noticed is the Castle Arts pencils do not have a true red. Their reds lean pink! Prismacolor has a not so record for lead breakage and other quality colors! I haven't really had any lead breakage in Prismacolor, but I'm not heavy handed either. Nice video!
I don't have a lot of issues with my Prismas ever since I stopped buying them on Amazon - it really made the world of difference.
my Arteza 120 was $110. in Canada
Oh wow it is definitely expensive there. At that price, I wouldn't say they are worth it, but I know things cost more there.
Best colouring pencil for adult coloring book?
Honestly, it is hard to say. The right pencil for me isn't right for everyone, and some books don't play well with some pencils. The best thing is to try a pencil on a book you like and see if it works using your color style. I wish I could give a definitive answer, but with us all so unique it is hard to say. However, the ones in this video definitely are all great for beginners working in adult coloring books.
@@ColorfullyOptimistic adult coloring book k liye kon si color pencil sahi rahega..as a beginner?
Do u have a pdf file of yr color combos I’d love a copy I bet it’s beautiful
I do not have one yet, but I have been working on one - so hopefully soon :)
Colorfully Optimistic will it be free on fb page I hopefully
@@RainbowKittensCozyCorner Most likely on my blog, but I will share it on my social media when done, yes. I won't charge - no point :)
Thank you so much I wish I could've seen this before I bought the Faber Castel colors they are so hard to work with and blend but I am thankful that I only bought the 12 set
Faber Castel has a learning curve, but I do love Polychromos. I wouldn't say they are best for beginners though, just because they do require more layering experience.
Good information, Thank you
Of course! Thank you so much for watching!
All pencils are wax and oil based. Some "oil based" are still soft leads. Some also use fats. What's important is soft core versus a hard core pencil when it comes to layering and blending techniques.
Yes, all are oil and wax based, but I think you misunderstood what I was saying when I said based. While all pencils have oil and wax, they are predominantly one or the other. So, when I say "based" I'm talking about what it is predominantly. Prismacolor is wax, Polychromos oil. You are right that some use fats, but this video was one for those just getting started in adult coloring, and didn't really intend on going into the nitty gritty details. Holbeins, for example, use fats. Hence why they can have a stickiness to them. That said, while soft/hard does play a role, what the pencil is predominantly made of, the fillers, the pigments, etc. all can determine what makes them hard or soft. There are budget "oil-based" pencils that are soft, but that is because of their fillers and doesn't necessarily make them a great pencil. So, you can get incredibly technical, but the point of this video was just to help point those starting out in adult coloring toward a few pencils that might help them :)
@@ColorfullyOptimistic nope, I very much understand what you're saying. It's still not the correct moniker. And BECAUSE it's for beginners using these archaic and misleading categories that aren't even consistent is a terrible thing to do. Prismacolor has two different products, both wax by your standards, but you'd call the scholars "oil" based on their hard cores. Are Crayola oil now? No, but you would have to use them the same way because they have hard cores. Polychromos still has a substantial amount of wax. Some brands are equal amounts oil and wax. It's not an appropriate classification and hasn't been for a while and to talk down to me and patronize me as if I haven't understood what you said is really immature. Ever notice how the brands you mention don't market themselves as oil based and wax based? They market themselves based on cores? That's because what they're made of matter for MIXED MEDIA, not for beginner adult colouring, and it's the hardness of cores that matter for techniques. Maybe you should know this better if you want to talk down to commenters.
@@chevgage6210 I'm very confused where you'd think I'd call a hard core oil-based just because it is a hard core? Again, I think you took this video out of context or too seriously. I wasn't talking down to you either, but I'm sorry you took it that way. I think you took my response completely out of context, as I was trying to explain what I meant by saying that, and my intention of the video from the get-go. I'm well aware of pencil formulas, what they're made of, etc. It is something I do quite often while researching for my channel. But again, I think you just took my reply and possibly video out of context, as none of it was meant to be negative toward what you had said, but more a clarification of what I was saying to fill in the miscommunication gaps.
@@chevgage6210 again, totally sorry if you took my reply as me being hostile. Wasn't my intent. I was just trying to provide background where my statements came from. Text can be so unfortunate with how it comes off, but yea, I wanted to make sure you understood that 😀
Black Widow has released a new set of Monarch pencils. They are really nice :)
Yes! I did a video on the new ones :)
I just got both skin tones an monarch I’m waiting till I get the other 3 sets then put them all in a pencil case😍😍😍
like a week ago they were not 80 dollars the prisma
color
they were 80 $
@@ananatalia3260 yes. They did the lowest dropb I've ever seen to 65! That's crazy.
Awesome👏👍
Thanks for sharing🙏🏿
You bet!
They do sell Arteza open stock on their site.
arteza.com/dp/expert-colored-pencils-single-color-pack-of-3
@@julieholt2864 yes this was only recently though and not at the time the video was made. But it is a good addition and the 3 pack isn't bad.
My first coloring set is Sargent art, I am looking for a set to replace it.
I haven't tried those - but honestly, they aren't bad from what I have heard. There are so many brands of pencils out there though, that's for sure!
When there on sell is when there isn't a holiday
Which pencils? Most of them don't go on sale for holidays, no, but I add them to my Amazon wishlist and Honey and get notified when they drop. A few will have rare coupons too (like 10% off).
I like pentel alot. Also staedtler. I like their un breakable leads. You really don't need 120 pencils. 24 is really all you need. Don't buy anything over 24.
For Staedler?
@@ColorfullyOptimistic don't buy over 24 of any colored pencil. Don't you know about blending???