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Shutterbug83
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2025
I mostly use traditional watercolors but I like to play with different mediums too. I have used watercolor pencils before that I wasn't too impressed with but I have had other Artisto products that are great so I wanted to try their watercolor pencils. The case is gorgeous and sturdy. I love the large variety of shades and colors. They work beautifully and as expected - very easy to use. I prefer to use them dry then add the water with a brush after, to get the final look I'm after. They also work as colored pencils if you're in the market for good colored pencils but aren't interested in the watercolor aspect. They blend beautifully, and are the right pigmentation I would expect of watercolor. Overall great value, definitely recommend!
Kstech
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025
For the price these are awesome watercolor pencils. Rich color wet or dry. No breakage, so far. These are soft and smooth. Each pencil labelled well. These have 6 sides instead of a round barrel. Colors of barrel match's lead within reason. Nice sturdy tin.
Tomoko Nishimatsu
Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2024
I bought this set after reviewed “Coloring Bless” YouTube channel. They are vibrant colours but noticed that lead is cracked through in the middle so it keeps breaking. I guess you can buy an another set to replace one as they are not expensive but is it worth it? In my opinion the quality isn’t great.
Rick Allan
Reviewed in Australia on May 10, 2024
Good pencils at a reasonable price.
Morgan
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024
The Artisto Premium Watercolor Pencils are a game-changer for both beginners and advanced artists alike. The set of 72 colors offers an incredible variety, making it easy to create vibrant, detailed artwork. The 3.5mm soft core leads are perfect for blending, shading, and adding depth to your work. These pencils are water-soluble, so you can easily transform your pencil drawings into beautiful watercolor paintings with just a touch of water.I love how smooth the pencils glide on paper, and the rich pigments allow me to achieve stunning color payoff without having to press hard. Whether I’m working on a fine detail or a large wash, these pencils perform exceptionally well. The colors blend seamlessly, and I can achieve everything from subtle gradients to bold, intense hues.The quality is fantastic, especially for the price, and I’m really impressed with the range of colors. The pencils are sturdy, easy to sharpen, and hold their point well. Whether you're just starting with watercolor techniques or you're a seasoned artist, these Artisto pencils are an excellent choice. If you're looking for a versatile, high-quality set of watercolor pencils, this is the one to get!
Laura M.
Reviewed in Canada on November 8, 2024
I was so excited to receive my new Artisto pencil crayons and then quickly became disappointed! The first thing I noticed was one of the pencils was damaged. I immediately wanted to see how they respond to water so I made my colour chart only to realize that one of the colours is missing, NO light yellow and instead I have double of the apricot pencil. Not only that but, as I began my first drawing, a number of the pencils began to break frequently, indicating to me that the lead inside is broken. The pencils perform as expected and I am delighted to use them in my creative projects but the experience is not what I expected for such an expensive material! Is the problem in the production or delivery I wonder! I have attempted to reach Artisto customer service without success.
Nhewyt
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2022
Photos shown are from use on a standard coloring book with mid quality paper. If Amazon keeps the images in the order I uploaded them, the first image is of the pencils before using a wet brush on them, the second is after blending with water, the third is of the two metallic colors included in the set and the fourth and fifth show the major flow that caused me to take a star off - the leads split and crumble easily, even under minimal pressure.PROS:>>72 lovely colors that layer and blend well with each other.>>The pink metallic pencil included in the set is unlike any other metallic colored pencil I have (and I have dozens of different brands). The shimmer is golden. The picture does not do it justice. Since sets usually have a gold and a silver, I am half inclined to believe that this pencils was included as a substitute during a production run, but whatever the case, it is exquisite.>>Sturdy tin that arrived undamaged.>>Colors activate well with water, blend and flow smoothly when wet.>>Despite the leads breaking easily during use, they sharpen very well and I had none break on me during sharpening with electric, manual crank and hand held sharpeners.CON:>>The leads crumble and split very easily. While most watercolor pencils will have this to some degree due to the way the leads are made, these are more delicate than I would like them to be.Bottom line: These are a decent set and would work well for general coloring, sketching and doodling. Children may become frustrated with them as the leads break so easily.
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