I know this has probably been discussed already, but what kind of colored pencils do you use or recommend. I have heard of people using regular crayola colored pencils I have tried that and I don't like them.So is there a brand that you use that your happy with just let me know.

-Thanks

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I know this has probably been discussed already, but what kind of colored pencils do you use or recommend. I have heard of people using regular crayola colored pencils I have tried that and I don't like them.So is there a brand that you use that your happy with just let me know.

-Thanks
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if you are just messing around then any student grade colored pencil such as crayola is fine..if you plan on being more serious, then i suggest either prisma color artist grade or derwent colour soft..

hope that helps

Prisma pencils are really nice, and there are various techniques that one can do to take full advantage. I recommend finding a book on colored pencils and trying some of the exercises to take full advantage of the capabilities. The huge assortment of colors allows a person to really come up with some really nice drawings.

Regards
Gilbert

pretty much Prisma is all I use ...but as Gilbert has mentioned take full advantage of what they can do ....crayola is something I used a long time ago and if you do it right they can be used but they are very challenging .

Threre is a lot good quality and poor quality everything but my feeling is that the final result depends not so much on the paper brand or medium brand but on the skills of the drawer.So if your skills are advanced you can create nice drawings even with crayola CP. This apricot bowl was done with crayola for instance.

a wonderful job you did on it too my dear

If you want to just practice technique and get a feel for coloured pencils, then use a student grade version. Then if you like the medium, invest in some artist grade pencils. You could buy a few of several brands from open stock and see which ones you prefer before you decide which brand you like most. Each brand has a different feel to it, some harder, some more creamy, some oil based, some wax based. They do vary a bit.

Personally, I like Prismacolors but I also use Derwent Coloursoft too which are lovely. It really is personal preference.

I have wanted to try the derwents ...do they sell them open stock ?

Michaels Arts and Crafts has open stock of Derwents. And Dick Blick. My preference is Derwent Watercolor pencils. I use them dry most of the time. I'm not fond of the Derwent Colorsoft. I use Prismas, prisma watercolors, and verithins with the Derwents.

I use Lyra colored pencils. They work very well for me! They blend easily, their colors are bright, and they have a wide variety of colors! My only complaint is that the 36 pack doesn't come with the color peach, and I draw people a lot! I want to try the Prismacolors, but I can't find them at local stores...
Here's an example of my work with Lyra : D (Except the skin tones!)

I think as many have already stated, it really is just a personal preference.
It does make a difference how you personally work - your style and technique. For some the softer pencils are better while others prefer a harder lead or even the waterbased type of pencil.
I use a variety depending on what I am working on. I have Derwent, Prismacolor, Faber-Castell Polychromos, Crayola, General, and a couple other brands but I can't think of them offhand. Crayola and General are not really artist quality but they actually do work nicely on some types of paper.

I find that Faber Castell Polychromos pencils are nice and soft, but dont crumble when you start to press harder =] They are expensive, but the colous are so vibrant and bright that it is really worth the buy

Sometimes I use Maped ones, but for better work I use Dewrent watercolor pencils, becuase they are softer to work with.

Prismacolor: they are the best if you want to cake on the colors with high quality!
example
Faber-Castel: I like to use these too when I skech it gives it a different quality.You can see the texture of the paper better with these
example
Crayola: don't really like to much
also if you are a watercolor guy then their are also watercolor pencils that work great with water

the paper also plays a major role in chosing pencils

what do u all have to say about Staedtler colour pencils? has anyone used them? I think they too can be used with water for some effects.