Which pencils should I buy?
It’s a question that pops up all the time in the coloring groups on Facebook, so along with this week’s freebie (see below), I decided to ask a few colorists to share their favorite pencils, markers and other tools with us and show you what they can do!
But before we get into that, don’t forget to grab this week’s freebie… a color comparison wheel you can use to test out your pencils before you start coloring! Click the picture below to access the PDF download.
Now for the question… what are your favorite coloring tools for your adult coloring books?
I asked this question on my Facebook page, and here are what my readers said.
Michelle says “My favorite is, hands down, Marco Raffine pencils. They are oil based, and blend like buttah.” Her picture below is from my book A Year of Coloring Affirmations for New Mothers.
Linda says “Mine are the Prismacolor Premier Pencils. They are so soft and creamy. They blend beautifully!” Her picture below is also from my book A Year of Coloring Affirmations for New Mothers.
Cynthia also agreed with the Prismacolor Premier pencils, but also likes to work with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils, as well as Staedtler markers and fineliners. Her picture below is from Coloring Flowers for Adults.
Dorothy is another Faber-Castell Polychromos fan, “I use a variety of pencils but since owning some Polychromos, I love coloring with these. They have great pigment, are soft to use & enable terrific blending. The color selection is also excellent.” Her giraffe below is from The Menagerie by Richard Merritt and Claire Scully.
And Kim produced this beautiful owl with Lolliz color pencils. “Sometimes I will outline the pic with Lolliz gel pens and then color with the pencils.” Her picture below is from Leafy Animals by James Alexander.
Amber has tried her fair share of mediums in the 18 months she’s been coloring and has found that she love markers. “My go to are BIC Mark-Its and Sharpies. The majority of the time I stick with the ultra fine versions, but the fine tips are better for larger areas.” Her picture below is from my book Coloring Through Cancer.
Jessica also nominated Sharpie Ultra Fine Point markers. Her picture below is from OrnaMENTALs Feel Good Words by Sue Chastain.
Erin’s markers of choice are Crayola fineline markers, which she used on the below image from my book A Year of Coloring Affirmations for New Mothers.
So now over to you… what has been your favorite brand or tool? Do you like to mix mediums?
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Please note: These are the views of the individuals who were interviewed, they are not a professional comparison or review and are not the views of Sarah Renae Clark. I have also included links to each product on Amazon for your convenience – I do get a small affiliate reward when you use my links below, but it doesn’t cost you anything extra by doing so.
I like the Posca Markers Cause they are so vibrant and the colors pop
As far as colored pencils go, I prefer Crayola Twistables when it comes to the less expensive pencils. However, if I can afford to spend a little more, even after owning a small pack of Prisma Scholar colored pencils, I much prefer RoseArt colored pencils. They really have beautiful colors that are easy to work with. They blend well, coordinate well with each other, have their names written on them, do not require a lot of pressure to acquire the desired results and you can get a pack of 72 for just $12.99 on www.joann.com. As for markers, I really have not found many markers that I like, although I do own both the fine and ultra fine Bic Mark-Its. I love to work with gel pens as they add so much character and dimension to your picture. I have everything from dollar store pens to a 36-pack “suitcase” from Big Lots to a $5 pack of Fashion Gel Pens from Walmart. I don’t have any fancy expensive gel pens, but what I have works great. I have a very small selection of some brush pens and I have found that I do like the effects you can create with them. They are not as good for general coloring, in my opinion. I recently purchased a package of 18 Loew-Cornell watercolor pencils but have not had a chance to try them. I am only just getting into watercolor.
I love my Faber Castell Polychromos most of all, very close second are the Primacolors and I am fast falling in love with the Tombow Dual Tip Markers.