Anywhere, Anytime Art: Colored Pencil

TOOLS & MATERIALS

Let’s talk art supplies! First and foremost, let’s talk about the star of the show.

COLORED PENCILS

There are two main types of colored pencils: wax and oil. Wax and oil are the agents that bind the pigment together to form a colored pencil. Wax colored pencils are generally more convenient to find and also less expensive. Oil colored pencils are more expensive but easier to sharpen and less prone to breaking. I’ve worked with both and genuinely enjoy both kinds. If you can, test out both wax and oil colored pencils at your local art store before committing to one or the other.

GRAPHITE PENCIL

When drawing with colored pencils, ...