Colour Pencils

Immerse yourself in the world of colour and discover the artistic variety that high-quality coloured pencils have to offer. Whether for a child’s first creative attempts, for precise drawing and painting as a hobby, or for professional use: at LAMY, you’ll find the perfect coloured pencils to bring your ideas to life on paper.

Our coloured pencils combine ergonomic design with excellent pigmentation and are part of the long tradition of LAMY writing instruments from Heidelberg.

Anyone looking to buy high-quality coloured pencils is usually seeking more than just colour-rich drawing pencils. It’s also about the pleasant tactile experience during longer painting sessions, the colour transfer onto the paper and the longevity of the lead. A good coloured pencil brings all your creative visions to life on paper.

Our LAMY artist coloured pencils are characterised by a soft, rich line. They are suitable not only for simple sketches, but also for more complex drawings.

Drawing and colouring with coloured pencils has experienced a renaissance in recent years. It is not just children who use coloured pencils; adults, too, are increasingly discovering drawing and colouring as a meditative counterbalance to their digital daily lives.

Whether mandalas, portraits or creative sketches: the right drawing pencils are the foundation of every successful piece of work.

The requirements for coloured crayons vary depending on age and target group. That is why we have divided our range accordingly:

Early childhood development often begins with the first splash of colour on a white sheet of paper. Coloured pencils for children must be sturdy, fit comfortably in the hand and, above all, be break-resistant. Our coloured pencils for children (such as the 3plus coloured crayons by LAMY) are slightly thicker and ergonomically shaped to suit children, so that little hands don’t cramp up. A thicker barrel helps children learn the correct pencil grip in a playful way.

What makes them special: our 3-in-1 coloured pencils can be used either as normal coloured pencils, as wax crayons, or for watercolours, as they can be blended with water. This allows children and adults alike to discover their imagination and creativity and experiment with the LAMY 3plus coloured pencils on various surfaces.

We offer colorplus coloured pencils for all age groups, which impress with the highest levels of colour brilliance. These coloured pencils are designed for precise and detailed drawing: shading, colour transitions and precise lines are a breeze. A LAMY colorplus or LAMY plus coloured pencil set, containing 12, 24 or 36 coloured pencils, is the ideal companion for art lessons or for your sketchbook at home.

Amateur and professional artists place high demands on the lightfastness and blendability of colours. Our LAMY plus coloured pencils, with their fine, break-resistant leads, allow you to achieve the finest nuances. And of course, you can also add individual pencils to your set or replace individual pencils.

Tip: In our range of accessories for painting and drawing, you’ll find the right brushes, sharpeners and much more to help you finish your works.

Fancy trying your hand at watercolour painting? Then why not give our LAMY watercolour set a go to expand your creative possibilities.

To get the most out of your new coloured pencils, there are a few techniques that will take your coloured pencil drawings to the next level:

• Layering: Apply the colour in several thin layers rather than using heavy pressure. This allows colours to blend and creates soft transitions.
  
  

• Hatching: Use various hatching techniques to depict textures.
  
  

• Light and shadow: Leave areas of the paper white to create highlights, and use dark coloured pencils to generate depth.
  
  

• The right paper: High-quality coloured pencils only reveal their full splendour on the right surface. Look for paper with a slight texture that absorbs the pigments well.

When buying coloured pencils, the question of set size often arises.

For beginners, we recommend a compact set of coloured pencils that covers the primary colours. More experienced users often opt for larger sets with a wider range of shades, so they can access a variety of intermediate tones straight away.

You can order the coloured pencils that are just right for you from our LAMY Online Shop. We offer fast delivery so you can get started on your creative ideas straight away.

At LAMY, durability is not a trend, but a tradition. When you choose to buy LAMY coloured pencils, you are investing in a durable product that brings joy to people of all ages.

Ergonomics: Perfectly shaped for children’s and adults’ hands.

1. Pigmentation: Intense, vibrant colours for lively results.
   
   

2. Break-resistance: High-quality, break-resistant refills.
   
   

3. Versatility: Can be used as classic coloured pencils for colouring, as precise drawing pencils, or for artistic techniques such as watercolour painting or painting with wax crayons (both available with LAMY’s 3plus coloured pencils).
   

Drawing with coloured pencils is a wonderful way to express yourself and capture the world in all its facets

Whether you’re looking for high-quality coloured pencils for children to spark their imagination, or whether you need high-quality artist’s coloured pencils for your next piece of work: you’ll find what you’re looking for here in the LAMY Online Shop.

When you order coloured pencils from us online, you can rely on the quality. LAMY stands for functionality and aesthetics. Our coloured pencils are designed to enable fatigue-free drawing. This is particularly important for time-consuming drawings or colouring with coloured pencils.

Compare our various coloured pencil sets and see the quality of our drawing pencils for yourself. We hope you enjoy creating, painting and experimenting!