best kind of pencils to use? (1 Viewer)

I used to paint in watercolour all the time and always used tubes of the Cotman colours. Now, for the sketchbook, I've got a tiny pocket set of Windsor + Newton half pans that my kids bought me for my birthday and it seems to be working well. Since (Tim or) I seem to have already made some colour recommendations I'll go with what I (or Tim) said earlier but add that I couldn't be without raw umber and ultramarine blue!

Still think the important thing is to get out there an enjoy it, make as many mistakes as you like and as much mess as you like, it makes it more fun!

Woody

yes, im pretty sure it was Tim that gave the first recommendations and you gave the last ones. I wont get you guys mixed up again. Thank you for the additional recommendations Woody.

Your kids know how to buy gifts all right!

today i got a Cotman watercolor sketch box and i love it-along with a pad of Strathmore Not 140-lb. to experiment. I cant wait to do some color sketches!

nctexasbirder said:

today i got a Cotman watercolor sketch box and i love it-along with a pad of Strathmore Not 140-lb. to experiment. I cant wait to do some color sketches!

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Good kit - don't be tooooo precious about it, but also a tad of respect (can be an expensive trial period) - enjoy!

I use a Staedtler mechanical pencil with a 2B lead and love it. I use ordinary pencils, too, but all that sharpening can get irritating.