Drawing and Sketching Pencils

Create dramatic effects in your illustrations, drawings, and sketches with Blick Studio Drawing Pencils. They have professional-quality, highly opaque graphite leads that are lightfast and clean-erasing.

Students and aspiring artists can enjoy the advantages of quality drawing pencils at an economical price with these versatile graphite pencils. Crafted for a smooth consistent laydown, the leads are made of finely ground graphite and clay.

Withstands 4 times the normal point pressure. Non-porous Ceylon graphite cores are dense and durable. Cedar wood casings sharpen easily. Grades from 9B (softest) to 9H (hardest). Also Sets.

Here's a Blick best seller at a great price! The Ebony Pencil has long been the artist's favorite for sketching, drawing, and layout, with its thick, black, satiny-smooth graphite lead.

These high quality graphite pencils glide smoothly over the paper. They are highly break-resistant and easy to erase. The entire length of the graphite pencil lead is bonded to the wood to help prevent breakage, especially when sharpening.

For writing, drawing, lettering, or illustrating, choose the Blackwing. Use the Blackwing 602 for everyday use, the Blackwing Pearl for lettering and line work, or the original Blackwing for illustrating. Lacquered California cedar casings, premium graphite leads, unique flat erasers.

Create dramatic effects in your illustrations, drawings, and sketches with Blick Studio Drawing Pencils. They have professional-quality, highly opaque graphite leads that are lightfast and clean-erasing.

Bruynzeel Graphite Pencils provide the ideal combination of balanced hardness and excellent graphite transfer for all types of sketching, drawing, and illustration techniques. They feature thick cores ranging from 2.2 to 3.6 mm and durable, sustainably-sourced hardwood casings. They are ideal for students and artists of every level seeking to perfect their technique.

These extra-long carpenter pencils are great for many uses. Use Caran d’Ache Carpenter Pencils to draw thick or thin lines in your sketches, experiment with different lettering styles, or mark walls when hanging artwork. They measure 9-3/4" long. Unsharpened.

Part of the Caran d'Ache Graphite Line, this series of extra-fine graphite pencils contains 15 gradations, enabling artists to produce an infinite range of techniques and effects, uniform darkening of large surfaces, and regular and intense line drawing.

Well known for their superior quality, these traditional pencils are made by mixing and then grinding together different types of graphite with high-grade fireproof ceramic clay. This special clay gives the graphite high breaking strength.

Experience the smooth flow of fine graphite from the Cumberland Valley in England. Derwent's Graphic Pencils are made from the finest quality graphite and purest clays for a smooth line. They are ideal for crisp, detailed illustrations or tone drawings.

Derwent Onyx Pencils are made from smooth, dark graphite that delivers dense, rich, jet-black tones, even darker than Derwent's Graphic 9B pencil. Because of its non-crumbly texture, the wide, 4 mm core is capable of sharpening and holding a fine point. Available in two tones, Medium and Dark.

This sketching pencil leaves a lasting mark with its soft, extra wide graphite strip. From quick, free-style sketches to more thoughtful, detail work, Derwent Sketching Pencils provide versatility.

The Castell 9000 Jumbo features a voluminous graphite tip that offers a wide variety of line widths, while five different hardness grades provide many tones of gray. The leads are encased in a comfortable, oversized barrel that is finished with an environmentally friendly, waterbased varnish.

The Castell 9000 is the ideal pencil for every technical or artistic application, with break-resistant leads that are fully bonded to their casings.

Students and aspiring artists can enjoy the advantages of quality drawing pencils at an economical price with these versatile graphite pencils. Crafted for a smooth consistent laydown, the leads are made of finely ground graphite and clay.

Discover the rich, ultra-matte effect of innovative Faber-Castell Pitt Graphite Matte Pencils. Perfect for all writing, drawing, and sketching applications, these superior-quality artists’ pencils offer the highest tonal value density for maximum depth. Specially developed to reduce reflection, they are ideal for monochrome graphite work.

Bring your drawing, sketching, design, or writing projects to life with the professional artist quality Finetec Graphite Pencil Set. These 12 German-made pencils offer a smooth and comfortable grip for a bold and true finish.

Withstands 4 times the normal point pressure. Non-porous Ceylon graphite cores are dense and durable. Cedar wood casings sharpen easily. Grades from 9B (softest) to 9H (hardest). Also Sets.

The Progresso's solid, weighty feel and excellent laydown make it a great pencil for drawing and sketching. An economical choice, these lacquer-coated, blendable graphite pencils outlast standard wood-cased pencils.

For professional art, design, drafting and rendering on paper or vellum. Smooth-gliding, non-crumbling, durable, opaque graphite core. Hexagonal wood case, aluminum cap.

Drawing, drafting, or sketching require quality professional instruments like this ShinHan Touch Drawing Pencils Set, from the makers of Touch Markers and Liner Pens. Made in Japan, these non-toxic, extra-refined, high-density graphite pencils are break-resistant and smear-proof. Each has a long-lasting point and is encased in pure cedar wood.

These high quality graphite pencils glide smoothly over the paper. They are highly break-resistant and easy to erase. The entire length of the graphite pencil lead is bonded to the wood to help prevent breakage, especially when sharpening.

With its superior extra-refined, high-density graphite, high point strength, break resistance, and smearproof lines, the Mono Professional is the ultimate instrument for drawing and drafting. It uses the exact same lead as the Mono 100.

Be transported to the gardens of Portugal with Viarco Backyard and Gardens of Portugal Scented Pencils. These scented pencils have cedar barrels and HB lead.

For portraits and landscapes. Round, wood-cased pencils have rich colors, with an abrasive for easier stumping. Sharpen with a razor blade or knife. Pencils are color-labeled.

Derwent expanded its initial range of six earthy colors, first introduced in 1986, into a glorious palette of 24 subtle shades. They are 8 mm in diameter with soft, thick leads that have a creamy consistency, it's easy to produce a rich, velvety finish.

Faber-Castell Pitt Oil-Based Monochrome Artist Pencils harken back to the Renaissance. Harder than conventional pastel crayons, the lines they make do not disappear completely when smudged. Use this sanguine artist pencil to lend vitality, liveliness, and expression to drawings.

This fine pencil has a unique formula combining the smoothness of graphite with the deep rich blacks of charcoal. It lays down smooth, strong, jet-black lines for sketching, drawing, or layout. Can be combined with charcoal or graphite for effects.

Soft and creamy in texture, this thick-core graphite pencil is ideal for drawing, shading, sketching, highlighting, and detailing. The barrel is made of premium incense cedar wood, a sustainable resource, to ensure smooth sharpening and performance.

Oval pencil with rectangular lead for quick, loose sketching, shading or filling-in large areas. Wood case sharpens easily with a knife.

This versatile pencil is great for art, sketching, and layout work. It is a standard size, round pencil that has very soft, heavy, black graphite.

Here's a Blick best seller at a great price! The Ebony Pencil has long been the artist's favorite for sketching, drawing, and layout, with its thick, black, satiny-smooth graphite lead.

These premium-quality pencils have a high proportion of carbon for matte, jet black results. The The Staedtler Mars Lumograph Black Drawing Pencil Set includes four different degrees, particularly suitable for drawing and hatching as well as for expressive sketches and portraits.

The Carbon Pencil is the perfect combination of charcoal and graphite. It has a fine grain, going on smoothly and precisely in rich, velvety, matte black lines. They have a consistent softness, for superior blending and texture.

Create dramatic effects in your illustrations, drawings, and sketches with Blick Studio Drawing Pencils. They have professional-quality, highly opaque graphite leads that are lightfast and clean-erasing.

Inspired by the works of Van Gogh, Vermeer, and Rembrandt displayed at the Netherland's famous Rijksmuseum, Brunzyeel has designed a series of graphite, aquarel, and colored pencil sets that were carefully chosen to evoke the work of the Dutch Masters.

Bruynzeel Graphite Pencils provide the ideal combination of balanced hardness and excellent graphite transfer for all types of sketching, drawing, and illustration techniques. They feature thick cores ranging from 2.2 to 3.6 mm and durable, sustainably-sourced hardwood casings. They are ideal for students and artists of every level seeking to perfect their technique.

Created for art students, design professionals, and more advanced artists, the Caran d'Ache Sketching Set contains top-quality tools for sketches, drawings, and detailed illustrations. Includes 11 drawing and sketching tools, plus an eraser, pencil sharpener, and sandpaper.

For portraits and landscapes. Round, wood-cased pencils have rich colors, with an abrasive for easier stumping. Sharpen with a razor blade or knife. Pencils are color-labeled.

Start sketching with a collection of fine drawing materials from Austria, presented in an attractive hinge-lid metal box.

The Cretacolor Black & White Box Drawing Set is perfect for creating dark and dramatic art, both sketches and final drawings. It includes both black and white charcoal in a variety of forms, arranged in a metal box with other drawing tools. 25 pieces.

Artists find these fine imported drawing sets from Cretacolor of Austria ideal for anything from sketches to finished drawings. All pencils and materials are lightfast, with superior pigmentation. Pencils are crafted with the best quality cedar wood.

Cretacolor's Oil Pencils are excellent for general purpose sketching and drawing when a dense line is needed. All are water-resistant and work in combination with traditional charcoal and water media.

These drawing sets were created with input from more than 500 art teachers across the U.S. Intended for students and professionals, the sets contain an assortment of graphite and charcoal pencils, artist's chalk, compressed charcoal, and other essentials.

Professional artists will appreciate the unique style that the Derwent Graphitint Mixed Media Set adds to their drawing, coloring, and watercolor projects. This set is especially well suited to cold-pressed watercolor paper for everything from expressive art to landscapes.

The Derwent Shade and Tone Mixed Media Set contains a curated selection of monochrome media ideal for landscapes, portraits, and tonal studies. The perfect gift for artists of any level, this portable set provides a wonderful introduction to Derwent’s top-quality mixed media tools and contains everything needed to paint outdoors or on the go.

An ideal gift for the serious drawing student. Attractive tins with removable lids hold assortments of sketching pencils, graphite sticks, pastel pencils, compressed charcoal, and other accessories. Available in a variety of sets.

The Faber-Castell Creative Studio Getting Started Drawing & Sketching Set helps beginning artists learn basic drawing techniques. It includes three graphite pencils, a Pitt charcoal pencil, a Pitt artist pen, plus a sketchbook, viewfinder, copy grid, pencil sharpener, eraser, and instructions.

Designed for beginners, the Faber-Castell Getting Started Watercolor Pencil Set contains eight Grip Watercolor Pencils in Red, Yellow, Blue, Orange, Violet, Green, Magenta, and Black, 12 sheets of watercolor paper, three practice grid watercolor sheets, one paintbrush, one sharpener, and a 21-page illustrated instruction booklet.

The perfect way to introduce beginning artists to drawing, Do Art sets include a variety of Faber-Castell's best art materials.

Faber Castell Goldfaber Color Pencil Gift Set contains all the materials necessary to begin any colored pencil art journey! Featuring smudge proof, water-resistant, 3.3 mm lead, Faber Castell Goldfaber pencils offer a buttery smooth laydown and excellent lightfastness. Made from high-quality materials, they are highly breakage resistant due to a unique SV bonding process. This gift set is ideal for artists of all levels, from beginners to professionals.

Perfect for budding artists and novices, the Faber-Castell Basic Sketching Set includes everything needed to master essential drawing and shading skills. Each set contains four premium pencils with both soft and hard leads, a travel-sized sketchbook, a pencil sharpener, a latex-free eraser, and an instruction booklet designed to help beginners learn cross-hatching, blending, shading, softening, and other elements of design.

Bring your drawing, sketching, design, or writing projects to life with the professional artist quality Finetec Graphite Pencil Set. These 12 German-made pencils offer a smooth and comfortable grip for a bold and true finish.

This versatile set is an ideal introduction to all charcoal media. It includes two charcoal pencils, 3 compressed charcoal sticks, 4 willow charcoal sticks, a sharpener, and a kneaded eraser.

This kit includes everything needed to get drawing students started in one kit! The General's Drawing Class Essential Tool Kit is an art school approved set full of 13 mixed media drawing tools.