Watercolour Pencils

62 products from 27 brands, including Faber-Castell, Derwent and KALOUR. Prices run from £29.19 to £454.61, including VAT.

Need help choosing? Read our guide: watercolour painting for beginners.

How to choose watercolour pencils

Choose watercolour pencils for precise drawing that can turn into soft washes when water is added. Look for pencils that dissolve fully and a set with enough colours to cover your subjects without heavy mixing.

• Use watercolour paper, as plain drawing paper will buckle when wet.
• A water brush makes it easy to activate colour outdoors.
• Lay colour dry first, then add water; or touch a wet brush to the tip to lift pigment.
• Artist-grade pencils dissolve more cleanly and give stronger colour.