Caran dAche Luminance 6901 Clr Pncl Set 76 Artist Rng

These pencils ARE of a very high quality, theres no denying it. However, the wood smell is a bit overpowering (compared to Prismacolor which I just get a faint whiff of occasionally) and even though I am just using them for my adult coloring books, and am not a professional, to my analytical eyes and hands, I really like them but I like Prismacolor better (and Prismacolor has a better black + 2 neon colors). The wood smell is why Im taking 1 star off; otherwise, the fact that i like Prismacolor is just a personal preference and these are also top notch. Prismacolor also gives double the colors for a better price, and I realize its not all about the cheapest but I really think Prismacolor is better.

First of all, every thing is perfect about these. The packaging is excellent, the trays the pencils sit in is well done. These have extremely strong wood so absolutely no breakage, they can take and hold a point for quite a long time, the pigments are phenomenal , outstanding, they have the best if not one of the best skin tone pencils around for all sorts of art, the pencils are highly saturated, the colour just oozes out like butter and glides on surfaces, they can layer and blend EXTREMELY well, also pairing this with Faber Castell Polychromos or some other oil based pencil works amazing with each other. These pencils can achieve end results with more saturation and depth and vibrancy than markers and even paints; these pack a punch and they dont run out quickly

For beginners or pros these colored pencils are creamy, blendable, goodness. Very high quality, highly pigmented pencils with a great variety of colors.

Too pricey for beginners, coloring book fans, or casual users. These are professional-grade pencils. Buttery smooth, vibrant colors are amazing. Highly recommend to the serious artist.

Great coloured pencils. Lots of pigment. Love them!

I first noticed these pencils when I saw beautiful artwork created with them. They just seemed to glow. I saved up and was able to purchase the full set. I had read reviews saying these were as buttery as Prismas...thats not true, they actually feel a bit more like a pastel pencil, to be honest. BUT, with that said, they layer non stop...I havent found the end to it, to be honest. They will layer, and layer and layer. You can blend beautifully with them. They lay color down in full saturation really quickly, so you can finish your pages quicker than with other pencils, at least the ones Ive tried (prismas and polychromos). The look is as expected...pictures just pop with a nice, warm glow.

One of my favorite coloring pencils. Always a favorite when its Caran dache :)

I bought these pencils for my granddaughter who is a great artist at age 17. She entered in her first art show and won Best of show... Acclaimed artist Emmanuel Enriquez served as judge. He put a note on her drawing saying to put it under glass with a great frame. She wanted these pencils so they would feather easier and blend better. Well worth the money. And I got it on Christmas eve... thank you so much.

I color for fun, but like to learn new techniques. I have Prismacolor, Faber Castell, Pablo & Luminance. Have been using the Luminance pencils for several months in order to give an honest review. Prismacolor has bright colors, but has a waxy feel when applying and needs to be blended. Due to the wax they are hard on an electric sharpner, so I use a hand sharpner. I like their colors so use them often. The Luminance has a very buttery feel when applying. However, some colors goes on easier than others. The colors are quite limited due to the 76 quantity set, has no pinks and some of the colors are rather odd. After using them for several months, I feel they are not worth the money. Pablos feels just as buttery when applying & are less $. My favorite of all are the Faber Castells. They apply very nicely, blend well and they have a good choice of colors. Actually I use all brands in every picture.

These are in the top three pencils on the market. Caren Dache makes excellent products. Theyre a little pricey, but you get what you pay for. Theyre smooth, and heavy pigment to boot. If you cant afford the whole set, then just get a couple of pencils, especially the white. Highly recommended for serious colored pencil artists.