Professional colored pencils are a staple for artists of all levels, but the price tag can often be a shock for those used to student-grade options. A set of 120 Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils can cost a whopping $350, while a similar box of Crayola colored pencils may only set you back a fraction of that price. Some luxury brands even price their sets at over $550, leaving many wondering why these pencils are so expensive.
The answer lies in the meticulous process of creating professional colored pencils. At Faber-Castell, for example, the rich, blendable colors that can last for decades are achieved through a combination of high-quality pigments, expertly designed cores, and carefully selected wood. Each step in the production process is carefully considered to ensure that the pencils meet the high standards expected by artists.
From the selection of pigments and the creation of the cores to the choice of wood and the final coating, every aspect of creating professional colored pencils is a labor-intensive process. The attention to detail and commitment to quality is what sets these pencils apart from their cheaper counterparts.
While the price may be steep, many artists believe that the investment in professional colored pencils is worth it. The blendability, color range, and lightfastness of these pencils make them a valuable tool for creating stunning works of art. In comparison, student-grade pencils like Crayola may be more affordable, but they often lack the same level of quality and longevity.
In conclusion, the high cost of professional colored pencils is justified by the time and effort put into creating a product that delivers exceptional results. For serious artists looking to elevate their work, investing in quality colored pencils is a worthwhile decision.
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Because if the colour pencil is not expensive….then the artist work is going to be cheap scale….can't sell extremely expensive
You forgot to mention the most important reason why those pencils are so expensive: human greed.
What's the meaning behind the animal portraits?
The voice are so very, very nice!
All good and very interesting, but it sounds very much like an advert of faber castell… was this video sponsored? It feels that way. I would love to hear more about other professional brands 😉
poor crayola😅
Crayola is definitely made for kids. The sound (and smell) of the Crayola is very soothing- a throwback to my childhood. The Faber Castell is completely silent. Very good video.
I love a good set of colored pencils and I own a few of these myself. It's an often overlooked medium but as you can clearly see in this video, in the hands of an artist, they can produce stunning results. I can't say the same for what my hands can produce with these pencils but hey art is subjective. Right? 😂
Because they work. Haha!
Does anyone here know where I can find Laurentien pencil crayons? We used them in Saskatchewan when I was in elementary school in early 1980s. They were the very best of the school-recommended pencils to buy, and I still have a few left from childhood that work wonderfully! I need more!
I wont even give crayola pencils to kids. I had Laurentian as a kid and they were great
I'm inspired to organize my pencil crayons in glass bottles, and to throw out my cheap ones : )
i need a cold shower now
As a professional artist, I really appreciate videos like this. Polychromes pencils are hands down the best pencils I’ve used. They are well worth the investment.
Love ❤️ them
While I really appreciate the information, you don't have to denigrate another brand to do it. Crayola are the best of the best for kids to learn with. For my 14yo niece, who is a beautiful artist, I bought a small set of very expensive pencils. Now I know why I had to pay so much.
Prismacolor are better.
Thank you for including some detail about the hardness of the cores vs the creaminess. Usually one finds out by trial and error which brands are best for blending and which are best for detail. Also thank you for including information on lightfastness, as a professional artist it is important to understand which colors are fugitive.
I just hope artists don't go broke bcoz of AI art
this was super interesting!
nice half-the-sentence subtitles…
I love colored pencils! You can really tell the difference between school grade and artists pencils. Faber Castell makes some of the best pencils I've used and their construction quality remains top-notch unlike Prismacolor which I also like but has seen a downgrade in construction quality through the years.
Her name is wrong in the description . It’s Bethany, not Britney.