Colored pencils are a great way to add depth and color to your Adult Coloring Book.
There are many different kinds of colored pencils, with varying levels of hardness and softness. The harder the pencil, the more opaque it is, which means that you can achieve a deeper color with fewer layers. The softer the pencil, the more translucent it is, which means that you can achieve a lighter color with less effort. The type of pencil you use will depend on the look you want to achieve and the medium you’ll be coloring with.
Colored pencils have been around since 1848 when a French chemist named Louis-Jacques-Mésange invented them. He used a mixture of clay and graphite to create this new type of pencil that could be used by artists who wanted to move away from charcoal as their primary drawing instrument.
Modern day colored pencils are made from waxes, pigments and binders. They come in a variety of forms including wax-based or oil-based, soft or hard lead, water-soluble or solvent-based and so on. Colored pencils can be found in many different brands as well as a wide array of colors to choose from. Here are three excellent brands we enjoy that you can start with:
1. Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils are the best colored pencils for adult coloring books because they are made from high-quality pigments that won't fade or smudge. The pencils come in a variety of colors, so you can choose your favorites.
2. Derwent Studio Artists' Water Colour Pencils
Derwent Studio Artists' Water Colour Pencils are another great choice for adult coloring books, as they have a creamy texture that makes them easy to blend and apply evenly. They also come in a larger size than most other brands, which is nice if you want to do more detailed work.
3. Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils
Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils have thick leads that make it easier than other brands to shade areas of your picture without leaving gaps in between strokes (which means less time spent erasing!). They also have a wide range of colors available so you can customize your set based on what looks best with your artwork!
