Sketching with Watercolour Pencils, Various

Step-by-step instructions for inspirational art projects! It’s no secret that the vast majority of urban sketchers’ tool of choice is watercolour paint, however, it’s not that often I see or come across sketchers using watercolour pencils. In this post, we will delve into the mysterious world of watercolour pencils to discover what they’re all about and see if they could be a viable tool for urban sketchers too.

Watercolour pencils are basically colour pencils but they have the added benefit that they are water-soluble, so they are multifunctional – you can use them as either colour pencils or watercolour paint…two tools in one!