Faber-Castell Tutorials

From sketching superheroes to exploring tonal techniques, we've collated some of our favourite video tutorials from the world famous pencil brand, Faber-Castell. Discover new materials and get inspiration for your next drawing project. 

Polychromos Colour Pencils

Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils are a unique tool in the world of sketching. They are oil based, as opposed to being wax based like other pencils, allowing them to blend with solvents, like turpentine or white spirit in a similar way to how you would blend oil paints. They offer a soft lively colour and are water resistant. Artists use these because of the high grade pigments and lightfastness which means they’ll last for years.

Check out the video tutorial below where Faber Castell Polychromos Colour Pencils are put to the test!

Albrecht Durer Watercolour Pencils

Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer Artists' Watercolour Pencils are used by artists the world. Their thick, perfectly water-soluble leads contain pigments that are lightfast and the intense colours produce beautifully smooth strokes. Use them dry as you would any traditional pencil, or add water to create all the effects you'd expect from watercolours but in a convenient pencil form.

Watch the video below and check out the vibrant colours of Albrecht Durer Watercolour Pencils bringing this trumpet player to life!

Graphite Aquarelle Pencils

The Faber-Castell Graphite Aquarelle Pencils bring you something particularly unique - water-soluble pencils in varying degrees of hardness. Available in HB, 2B, 4B, 6B and 8B, when you add water with a paintbrush, the graphite dissolves completely, to leave strokes that are waterproof once dry. You can use them for shading and depth, for watercolour styles or sketches, and mixed-media.

Whether you're into still lifes, portraits or abstract doodles, pick up a few tips and techniques from this tutorial Graphite Aquarelle Pencils being used to draw a pair of walking boots. 

Goldfaber Aqua Watercolour Pencils

High quality and affordably priced, Goldfaber Aqua Watercolour pencils are made with a new innovative production technique, where the outstanding pigmentation brings your creative ideas to life. Highly pigmented, fully water soluble, lightfast and break resistant, these pencils are available in 24 vibrant colours. These watercolour pencils are ideal for creating detailed artwork and amazing effects - whereas conventional watercolours from pots or tubes can dry out easily or leave behind unwanted marks. 

Check out the video tutorial below where an artist uses Goldfaber Aquar Watercolour Pencils and a wet brush to create amazing watercolour effects and bring a historical building to life. 

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