I have a question: I do botanical art like you- which colored pencil set is better for such kind of art? The derwent lightfast set of 100 or the caran'dache PABLO set of 120? At first I thought the lightfasts, cause of their creamy Buttery consistance, but they are also be able to hold their point (I heard) - but then I saw their COLOUR RANGE! And even they are 100 colored pencils , there are so few LIGHT and BRIGHT colours, the most colours are muted and in the darker range... and thats also VERY BEAUTIFUL , but is it the RIGHT choise for a botanical and flower artist? The Pablos -I dont know much about them, only that they are firmer then the lightfasts, near to the polychromos. And there colour range is MUCH brighter. What DO YOU personally think? There is a big sale at the moment, so the time to decide is running of 🙈 You would be a Real help!!
My favourite pencils are the Faber Castell Polychromos, their thin lead allows you to make details very well. Personally, I have never bought the 100-pack because there are colours I will never use (colours that are too bright or too dark). In recent years I prefer to buy the pencils in bulk and create my own personal colour palette. Thank you for your comment and I hope I was helpful! 🌷🌿
