Graphite Aquarelle Water-soluble Pencils hardness:8BGraphite dissolves into fluid washes when activated with water, bridging the gap between drawing and painting. These water soluble pencils let you build compositions with traditional graphite precision, then selectively transform areas into painterly tones with a wet brush. The effect ranges from subtle gradations to dramatic wash effects, depending on how much water you apply and how heavily you've laid down the graphite. Smooth, bonded leads resist
Unprimed cotton duck gives you complete control over surface preparation
and sketches that require visual structure
Step-by-step exercises guide you through constructing animal forms from basic shapes to refined details
Christopher Hart breaks down the exaggerated proportions
watercolor wash capability
while the eight-piece set adds 7
maintaining control when positioning staples exactly where your composition demands them
giving you the control needed for varied mark-making from delicate hatching to bold outlines
The squeeze-barrel design puts you in control of water flow
Steel construction withstands the repeated impacts that crack plastic housings
Four illustrated backgrounds establish distinct play environments while the built-in storage envelope maintains organization between sessions
narrow enough for photorealistic highlights