Winsor & Newton Studio Collection Artist Pencils, Color Pencils, Set of 48

Good quality. Good colors. Had to buy a sharpener to make sure they didn’t break. Broke on a regular sharpener but Faber sharpener worked

Pros:- Rich, vibrant colors that bring artwork to life- Durable leads resist breaking during use- Ideal for both beginners and experienced artistsCons:- Expensive

These watercolor pencils are a bargain at this price point. Please note that you will have to use them with a bit of pressure as the initial impact is quite light. I think higher price points might have better pigment with which to use and get the full quality of the pencil. If you search on Google how to use water color pencils, you'll see a warning about being careful how you sharpen them; that they can easily break because of their soft core. I've taken pictures of what I colored before wetting them - there is a nice vividness; however, it's best to use on stiffer paper. This was a good purchase.

I’m starting to draw again and this kit seems to have everything a nearly beginner needs. The tin case is a nice addition. A value as well.

I bought the Winsor & Newton Studio Collection Artist Pencils with big dreams of creating breathtaking sketches and maybe even accidentally stumbling into a career as the next Van Gogh (minus the ear situation). What I didn’t expect was a journey of artistic discovery, personal growth, and several accidental pencil-related stabbings.First, let’s talk about the pencils themselves: they’re sleek, perfectly balanced, and come in a range of shades so refined you’ll find yourself whispering “Graphite is life” at 2 a.m. The moment I held one, I felt like a serious artist—even though the last thing I drew was a stick figure dog that looked like a mutant potato.Inspired, I started sketching: first a leaf, then a tree, and then… my destiny. Okay, maybe just a bowl of fruit. But the pencils make shading so smooth and satisfying that even my uneven apple looked deliberate, like it came from a fancy art exhibit titled “Imperfect Perfection.”The best part? These pencils make mistakes look good. Smudges? Artful texture. A line where it shouldn’t be? Spontaneous brilliance. One of the pencils broke when I dropped it, but I pretended it was a metaphor for the fragility of creative ambition.By the time I finished my first “masterpiece,” I wasn’t just an amateur artist—I was a full-on creator, dramatically blowing eraser dust off my page like I’d just solved world hunger in pencil form. Sure, I’m still not quitting my day job, but this set made me believe in the power of good tools and questionable talent.Whether you’re sketching, doodling, or just using them to look artsy in a café, these pencils are an inspiration. Warning: you may find yourself quoting Bob Ross and calling your cat “a happy little accident.” Highly recommend. ✏️🎨

Purchased as a gift so can't speak to this specific item, although the recipient did love it. I've used Windsor and Newton products many times and feel their products are top quality.

A good name in artist's supplies.

These are excellent. I have tried other ones that are very hard to move, these are wonderful. This would make a wonderful gift as well. I will probably get some from my mom.