'I write a lot in transit, and when I use [these pencils], my to-do lists remain pristine through every bump and jostle'
Photo: Liza Corsillo While talking to a bunch of artists I admire for a piece about the best drawing pencils, it became clear that, for the most part, the relationship between artist and drawing tool is as personal as that between chef and paring knife. So, as an illustrator myself, I started to think about my own preferences. Like many other artists, I carry a sketchbook — a Muji A5 paper bind — and a pencil case at all times.
After watching a few mesmerizing videos about the fabrication process of colored pencils, I came to understand why my favorite one acts the way it does. Standard pencils like your classic Ticonderogas or artist-grade Fabre Castells are made of graphite mixed with clay, which is why they tend to smudge under the heat and pressure of a hand.
$16 for 12 at Amazon Buy $16 for 12 at Amazon Buy A few more Strategist-approved pencils Staedtler Lumograph Graphite Drawing and Sketching Pencils, Set of 6 Degrees Of the 15 different pencils mentioned in our article about the best pencils for drawing, Staedtler Mars Lumograph were the resounding favorite.
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