Graphite Aquarelle Pencils

Graphite Aquarelle Pencils combine the precision of traditional graphite drawing with the expressive possibilities of watercolor. Fully water-soluble, these versatile pencils allow artists to sketch, shade, and render details before activating the graphite with water to create smooth tonal washes and atmospheric effects.

Perfect for preliminary sketches, watercolor underdrawings, mixed media artwork, and standalone graphite watercolor techniques, these pencils offer exceptional flexibility for artists who enjoy both drawing and painting approaches.

Each pencil features a thick 3.3 mm break-resistant graphite core that sharpens easily and provides excellent control for both fine detail and expressive mark-making. The hexagonal barrel offers a comfortable grip, while the sustainably sourced wood construction and water-based varnish make these pencils an environmentally conscious choice.

Available in five graphite hardness grades, individually or in sets.

Features

• Completely water-soluble graphite core
• Creates smooth graphite wash effects when activated with water
• Ideal for drawing and watercolor techniques
• Thick 3.3 mm break-resistant lead
• Easy to sharpen
• Comfortable hexagonal barrel
• Made with wood from certified sustainable forests
• Environmentally friendly water-based varnish

Available Grades

• Available in 5 graphite hardness degrees
• Sold individually or in assorted sets

Ideal For

• Watercolor sketching
• Mixed media artwork
• Preliminary painting sketches
• Graphite wash techniques
• Urban sketching
• Tonal studies and expressive drawing

Popular Techniques

• Dry graphite drawing
• Water-activated shading
• Graphite washes
• Watercolor underdrawings
• Mixed media layering