We tested 13 colored-pencil sets with 60 kids and parents, and found the affordable, vibrant Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils best for most beginners. The Best Colored Pencils Further reading ...

We found the best colored pencils for every type of artist and doodler that are water soluble, oil based, fancy, stylish, portable, and for kids, from brands Prismacolor, Faber-Castell, Caran d ...

However, the depth of color and painting effects able to be achieved with colored pencils have won over many artists who might not have considered them as professional tools for their craft.