Caran dAche Luminance 6901 Clr Pncl Set 76 Artist Rng

I know there are a lot of people out there that think spending this kind of money on colored pencils is just a waste of money and in all honestly, depending on just how serious you are about your artwork and the quality of your artwork....well, you may just be right. If you just want a cheap set of pencils to play around with, especially with adult coloring becoming so popular, you can buy a set of Crayola colored pencils for like $5-$10. That being said, if your really serious about your artwork and want the highest quality, make no mistake about it, spending this kind of money on colored pencils is worth every last cent. Many of the great techniques one can use with colored pencils isnt even possible with the cheaper pencils. Things like layering, blending, etc. Personally, I started out using Prismacolor pencils as they are a good mid quality pencil and are much more affordable than your high end pencils like Faber Castell and Caran dAche. I went to art school for photography, but I also love to draw and have been doing so for most of my life, although I really didnt get serious about it until I went to art school. Pretty much everyone in the drawing department used Prismacolor pencils and copic markers so my first big set of colored pencils was naturally from Prismacolor. They are great pencils and I actually still use Prismacolor pencils from time to time even to this day, but as the years went on I got curious about other brands and started experimenting with higher quality brands like Faber Castell and Caran dAche and I am really thankful that my curiosity got me to do so as the difference in quality from the mid level pencils to the high level pencils is really something to behold. Yes, they are expensive, but once you start using them and you see first hand the difference in quality...well, chances are you will wind up buying more, not look back regretting the money you spent. Of all the different colored pencils I have tested, my single favorite is without question Caran dArch Luminance. I also really like Faber Castell Polychromos, but Caran dAches Luminance line is the line I use when I want the absolute best possible quality. The pigments are just absolutely beautiful and they have the perfect smooth feel to them, not to hard and not too soft. Honestly, even if your only into adult coloring, I would recommend at least testing a few of these pencils out. You can buy them individually from various art stores like Dick Blick so you dont have to spend a fortune to be able to buy a small set of primary type colors. I openely admit, even I have enjoyed some of the adult coloring books that have come to market. I am a big comic art fan and I really enjoyed the Marvel Civil War coloring book and DCs Batman Hush coloring book. And yes, I still used my higher end pencils even for those. Bottom line - In my opinion, Caran dAche Luminance pencils are the best colored pencils on the market and I have tested pretty much every brand I could get my hands on over the last 10 years. The pigment is stunning and they really do have just a perfect smooth feel to them. The lead is perfectly bonded to the wood all the way through the pencil, which is actually California Cedar, so you wont have pieces of your lead falling out like you can get with cheaper pencils. I highly recommend learning how to hand sharpen pencils if your going to use these. Electric sharpeners will just chew through them really fast. The only downside to these pencils is once you get used to the quality, its very hard going back to cheaper brands. 5 Stars!

I am a cartoonist. Having a light fast product to make my greeting cards is very important. I love the way these pencils are so blendable.

Well what can I say that has not already been said. Nice colors, vibrant deep colors. If I had one wish...it would be more purples and pinks, they seem to be sadly lacking, along with some soft pastel colors and that would make a perfect palette...maybe someday they may make a set with all those missing colors

I love the color pencils

I have been wanting these pencils for a couple of years now and when I finally was able to get them they are terrible! They are hard and very scratchy no matter how I sharpen them or how I try to use them. I tried several pencils and they were all the same way. :( :( Im thinking maybe they are fakes or maybe just a bad batch. I am exchanging these, hopefully I receive I better set.

these pencils are the most forgiving, easy-to-shade-with pencils ever, especially paired with Gamsol (or mineral spirits). The colors on the pencil base are not accurate, but it gives you an idea of what the colors will look like when applied. SO GLAD I purchased the largest size set, and would definitely purchase more colors if they become available.

I got these for a steal (well, for Caran DAche anyway) and I wasnt disappointed. These are the nicest, smoothest, most pigmented pencils I have! They lay down like butter and blend like a dream. You certainly get what you paid for and these certainly made the grade!

OMG GAME CHANGER!!! Using these are like coloring with with a wonderfully soft and highly pigmented eyeliner! =D Your colorings turn out like a page ripped from a magazine! And permanent so no smudging like with my prismacolors (which are now growing dust in the closet) Do yourself a favor and factor this set into your budget!!! <3

Wanted to order these for quite a while and finally did, so happy with the product. Very vibrant, light fast, and an excellent addition to my collection of colored pencils. I would definitely recommend these.

You cant beat a great product for the great great price. Starving artists only way to go.