Colored Pencil Reviews

Colored pencil reviews. Discover which colored pencil brands are right for your budget and skill level. Most major brands are reviewed, including Prismacolor, Faber-Castel, Crayola and more.

Best Cheap Colored Pencils

SEE UPDATED RESULTS BELOW! Now includes Arrtx, Arteza, Castle Arts & Markart. What are the best cheap colored pencils on Amazon in 2024? I tested 16 of the top selling colored pencil brands to find out! All of them cost less than $30US and many cost less than $20. Watch me unbox, swatch and test [...]

Ever since Derwent released their line of Chromaflow colored pencils there has been a lot of talk about them being comparable to the Prismacolor Premier pencils. So naturally, Steve and I decided to purchase a set to put them head-to-head against the reigning champion Prismacolor! We printed up our Colored Pencil Battle Worksheet and went [...]

Like many of you, we too have been excited for this battle–Caran d’Ache Luminance vs Derwent Lightfast colored pencils! These are two artist-grade, EXPENSIVE, lightfast colored pencils that need a good head-to-head comparison to see which is worth your time and money. So we printed up our Colored Pencil Battle Worksheet and went about testing [...]

Best Metallic Colored Pencils

A few years ago Steve and I did a Metallic Colored Pencils battle–we figured that it was time to update the results for 2022! Join us as we compare and review 18 metallic colored pencil sets to see which ones we would currently recommend. Battle Worksheet Favorite Colored Pencil Paper Battle Results Cretacolor Metallic Drawing [...]

ColorIt recently released a new set of colored pencils called “ColorIt Premium.” Of course Steve and I had to buy a set to see if they were any different than their original pencils, and to see how they compare against our current favorite colored pencils the Prismacolor Premiers. So we printed up our Colored Pencil [...]

We recently published a video comparing five different Prismacolor colored pencil lines: Premier, Scholar, Verithin, Watercolor and Col-Erase. After the video a few of you mentioned that there was a sixth line called Prismacolor Junior that I had missed. Truth be told, I had not heard of that line, so I did a little research [...]

Comparing Prismacolor Colored Pencils

Watch me compare and review all five lines of the Prismacolor colored pencils: Premier, Scholar, Verithin, Watercolor and Col-Erase. Learn what makes each line different and who should purchase them. NOTE: When making this video I forgot to include the Prismacolor Junior Colored Pencils! Click here to watch my review of them: https://www.coloringbliss.com/prismacolor-junior-colored-pencils-review/ Free Prismacolor [...]

The Best White Colored Pencil!

4 years ago Steve and I tested 28 white colored pencils to see which one we felt at that time was the best. Not surprising, the Caran d’Ache Luminance white pencil came out on top. Since that time our colored pencil collection has grown significantly with new colored pencil products being released yearly. So, we [...]

By popular demand, here is my review and comparison of the Holbein Artists’ Colored Pencils vs Prismacolor Premier! I was legitimately surprised by the results–could Holbein be my new favorite? Watch below to find out! We have also made available as a free download the colored pencil battle worksheet I used in this video (see [...]

Pelikan Colored Pencils Review

Pelikan Colored Pencils Giveaway Thank you for watching my demonstration and review of the Pelikan colored pencils and coloring products. These products are very affordable, but are they worth the purchase? Watch the video below to find out! To Like, Subscribe and Comment on this video, please click the “YouTube” icon in the bottom-right corner [...]

Which are better, Prismacolor Premiers or Faber-Castell Polychromos? Now that’s a question! I am frequently asked this question and after much thought I decided to make a score card and video to help me (and you) figure it out! Truthfully, this question can only be answered by you, for you because there are too many [...]

Best & Worst Pigmented Colored Pencils

See the results of my colored pencil pigmentation tests–the top 10 best and worst colored pencils for pigmentation! I tested 33 different colored pencil brands to discover which ones had the most pigment and the results were surprising. One of my favorite brands, the Irojiten Recycled fell in the bottom 10 and two of my [...]

I love my white colored pencils! I not only use them for adding highlights to my colored pages, but also for creating beautiful, creamy blends, and for toning down bold colors when needed. They are one of the most versatile coloring tools we have, so which brands are best and worth your money and time? [...]

Polychromos Giveaway Polychromos are considered by many to be some of the best colored pencils on the market. But are they all that they’re cracked up to be? They cost more than most colored pencils, so are they worth the money? Watch my in-depth and honest review of these colored pencils below. Not only do [...]

Tombow Irojiten Colored Pencils Review

Tombow’s “Irojiten” colored pencils are their top of the line series for artists. Compared to their Recycled Colored Pencils, the Irojiten line has a thicker core and many more beautiful colors to choose from. In this review I thoroughly test the Irojiten colored pencils including how well they sharpen, blend and color. CORRECTION: in the video [...]

Tombow Recycled Colored Pencils Review

Tombow’s “Recycled” colored pencil series is a less expensive version of their Irojiten line. And even though the pencil core is slightly smaller and there are fewer colors to choose from, let’s see how these pencils perform by taking them through my extensive testing procedures. https://youtu.be/-EoBVCQk0M0 To Like, Subscribe and Comment on this video, please [...]

The Crayola Color Escapes colored pencils are part of Crayola’s new line of “premium” products. Designed for colorists like you and me, let’s see how these beauties perform! Watch the video below to see my comprehensive review of these pencils–the quality of the pencils and packaging, their ease of use, the richness and variety of the colors, [...]

See how I use the Global Art Leather Pencil Case to store, protect and organize my 150 set of Prismacolor Premier colored pencils. https://youtu.be/-Pd7mtPy248 You can see and congratulate here the winners of the Staedtler colored pencils I gave away: https://youtu.be/bQGoNZSswao The products shown in this video can be found here: Global Art 120-Piece Leather [...]

The Ultimate Colored Pencil Reviews

Over the next few months I am going to be conducting reviews of nearly all major colored pencil brands–from Prismacolor and Polychromos to Crayola and Sargent. I have created a review sheet on which I will analyze and track important aspects of each colored pencil brand, including ease of coloring, quality of color, etc. Many of [...]

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils Review

Thank you for watching my comprehensive, honest review and demonstration of the Prismacolor Premier colored pencils. If you’ve been thinking about purchasing these colored pencils this video is full of detailed information, coloring tests and demonstrations of how these beautiful pencils perform. To Like, Subscribe and Comment on this video, please click the “YouTube” icon [...]