Best Cartoon Pencils in 2026

MADE TO MAKE IT EASY Unrivaled range of 120 pencils arranged in color families; named, numbered and color-coded for unerring selection: just flip between the layers of the protective, go-anywhere, fabric zip-around case

SOFT YET DURABLE Latest advanced formulation by in-house artists and technicians results in cores with soft, buttery laydown that also defy crumbling under pressure and hold their point.

A JOY TO USE Intensely pigmented, rich, creamy colors for smooth coverage and effortless layering, blending and burnishing to add texture and achieve the perfect shade – on paper, eggshell, canvas, wood and more.

MADE TO MAKE IT EASY Essential range of 72 pencils arranged in color families; named, numbered and color-coded for unerring selection: flip up your choice of pencil from the 3 layers of the handsome presentation tin box

SOFT YET DURABLE Latest advanced formulation by in-house artists and technicians results in cores with soft, buttery laydown that also defy crumbling under pressure and hold their point.

A JOY TO USE Intensely pigmented, rich, creamy colors for smooth coverage and effortless layering, blending and burnishing to add texture and achieve the perfect shade – on paper, eggshell, canvas, wood and more.

MADE TO MAKE IT EASY Ultimate range of 120 pencils arranged in color families; named, numbered and color-coded for unerring selection: flip up your choice of pencil from the 3 layers of the handsome presentation tin box.

SOFT YET DURABLE Latest advanced formulation by in-house artists and technicians results in cores with soft, buttery laydown that also defy crumbling under pressure and hold their point.

A JOY TO USE Intensely pigmented, rich, creamy colors for smooth coverage and effortless layering, blending and burnishing to add texture and achieve the perfect shade – on paper, eggshell, canvas, wood and more.

MADE TO MAKE IT EASY Essential range of 72 pencils arranged in color families; named, numbered and color-coded for unerring selection: just flip between the layers of the protective, go-anywhere, fabric zip-around case

SOFT YET DURABLE Latest advanced formulation by in-house artists and technicians results in cores with soft, buttery laydown that also defy crumbling under pressure and hold their point.

A JOY TO USE Intensely pigmented, rich, creamy colors for smooth coverage and effortless layering, blending and burnishing to add texture and achieve the perfect shade – on paper, eggshell, canvas, wood and more.

MADE TO MAKE IT EASY Click open the lid of the compact-to-carry, sturdy, tin case; instantly select your chosen grade of pencil, flip it up by the black painted end and get drawing.

TOTALLY ALL YOU NEED Command techniques from technical to creative drawing with the essential range of 12 pure graphite, super bonded leads from 5H (hard) to 8B (soft).

A JOY TO USE High lacquer finish, hexagonal easy-grip shape, balanced for control, premium quality break-defying leads with no impurities to interrupt smooth, flowing application; reliable performance from non-splinter wood.

OPEN NEW POTENTIAL Our unique and original range of 48 pastel pencils, named and numbered for precise picking from: flip up your choice from the three layered trays of the gift-worthy, presentation tin box.

BEAUTIFULLY EXPRESSIVE Artist grade pure pigments encased in basswood for clean, easy-to-hold control in a lighter, softer, rich and vibrant range of tints to create creamy evocative artwork.

ENJOY THE ARTISTRY Like painting without brushes or mixing on palette; velvety smooth coverage, effortlessly layerable and blendable to create multiple shades and textures; sharpenable for more detailed work.

RECREATE THE BEAUTY IN NATURE…BEAUTIFULLY! with this *special edition* ‘Botanical Collection’ featuring ‘24 hand-picked premium colored pencils’ in perfect shades to capture the stunning flora and fauna that inspires you. The rich, velvety cores are highly pigmented, lay down color beautifully and are ideal for the precise work and finer detail required in this charming art form. If you’re passionate about plants and flowers, then this is the perfect set for you!

BLEND & LAYER TO ACHIEVE PERFECT DETAIL! We understand the attention to detail that is required when capturing Botanical illustrations and artwork. Tried and tested by thousands of Castle artists, you can really rely on these top-quality pencils featuring strong 3.3mm centred cores! They sharpen to a perfect point allowing artists to capture the most intricate features and finest details of their favourite wild flower, blossom, bud or leaf.

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FLOWER LOVERS! This enviable selection of premium quality colored pencils is beautifully presented in a *Special Edition* Tin Box featuring an original Botanical Illustration of a White Lily. And for ‘budding’ artists inspired to try this style for the first time, we’ve included a handy step-by-step tutorial which illustrates the techniques required to achieve amazing results you will be excited to share.

MADE TO MAKE IT EASY Ultimate watercolor pencil set, named, numbered and color-coded for unerring selection: just flip up your choice of pencil from the three layers of the strong, handsome presentation tin.

TOTALLY ALL YOU NEED Arranged in vibrant color families, the intensely pigmented, break-resistant leads hold their point and make their mark just like colored pencils when used dry.

A JOY TO USE Activated with a little water and a paintbrush, your pencil lines melt, blend and dissolve beautifully - making what you’ve drawn look like a painting. Suddenly you’re a watercolor artist.

MADE TO MAKE IT EASY Drawing and sketching fundamentals in carry-anywhere, see-through clamshell case; displaying pencils, sticks and tools in compartments for instant easy choice.

COMPACT BUT COMPLETE Curated by in-house experts for newcomer artists and more experienced sketchers - 12 graphite pencils, 3 sticks 1 soft graphite sketching pencil, 3 charcoal sticks plus tools. Great for teaching, too.

A JOY TO USE Balanced and shaped to hold and control; premium quality for smooth, application; reliable performance from non-splinter wood, break-defying leads.

READY TO GO Named, numbered and Color-coded for unerring selection: just flip up your choice from the layered trays of the gift-worthy, presentation tin box.

BE ADVENTUROUS Developed by our artists, a parallel universe of 48 other -worldly Colors to add glimmer, glamour, shining highlights and details to your artwork. Experiment with the tester sheet then create amazing effects.

MAGIC TO USE Lay down smooth iridescent Color, blend for a glistening sheen; burnish for brighter, richer, deeper tones; make images jump off dark paper and light surfaces too; bring a touch of mystery to myriad surfaces from eggs to stones to sandpaper.

MADE TO MAKE IT EASY Ultimate watercolor pencil set, named, numbered and color-coded for unerring selection, presented in three flip-over layers within the protective, go-anywhere, fabric zip-around case.

TOTALLY ALL YOU NEED Arranged in vibrant color families, the intensely pigmented, break-resistant leads hold their point and make their mark just like colored pencils when used dry.

A JOY TO USE Activated with a little water and a paintbrush, your pencil lines melt, blend and dissolve beautifully - making what you’ve drawn look like a painting. Suddenly you’re a watercolor artist.

MADE TO MAKE IT EASY The most all-inclusive ever drawing and sketching set - in robust, gift worthy, zipper case; unfolds into organized sections which stand up for simple selection; carry-anywhere functionality.

FORMIDABLE FIREPOWER Curated by in-house artists for seasoned sketchers: Graphite pencils + sticks; charcoal pencils + sticks; pastel pencils, fineliner pens, metallic pencils, graphite and earth tone tinted water-soluble pencils, plus blenders, erasers, sharpeners and tools.

A JOY TO USE Balanced and shaped to hold and control; premium quality for smooth, application; reliable performance from non-splinter wood, break-defying leads; blender to explore myriads of techniques.

READY TO GO Named, numbered and Color-coded for unerring selection: just flip between the layers of the protective, go-anywhere, padded fabric zip-around case.

BE ADVENTUROUS Developed by our artists, a parallel universe of 48 other -worldly Colors to add glimmer, glamour, shining highlights and details to your artwork. Experiment with the tester sheet then create amazing effects.

MAGIC TO USE Lay down smooth iridescent Color, blend for a glistening sheen; burnish for brighter, richer tones; make images jump off dark paper; bring a touch of mystery to myriad surfaces and light surfaces too; from eggs to stones to sandpaper.

OPEN NEW POTENTIAL Our unique and original range of 48 pastel pencils, named and numbered for precise picking: just flip between the layers of the protective, go-anywhere, padded fabric zip-around case.

BEAUTIFULLY EXPRESSIVE Artist grade pure pigments encased in basswood for clean, easy-to-hold control in a lighter, softer, rich and vibrant range of tints to create creamy evocative artwork.

ENJOY THE ARTISTRY Like painting without brushes or mixing on palette; velvety smooth coverage, effortlessly layerable and blendable to create multiple shades and textures; sharpenable for more detailed work.

MADE TO MAKE IT EASY Our largest and best ever watercolor pencil set, named, numbered and Color-coded for unerring selection. Flip up your choice from the three layered trays of the gift-worthy, presentation tin box.

TOTALLY ALL YOU NEED Unrivalled range of 120 vibrant shades, arranged in Color families. Intensely pigmented, break-resistant leads hold their point for precise work when used dry, and cover effortlessly when used wet.

A JOY TO USE Activated with a little water and a paintbrush or on wet watercolor paper, your pencil lines melt, blend and dissolve beautifully - making your drawing into a painting. Suddenly you’re a watercolor artist!

MADE TO INSPIRE Love plants and flowers? You’ll adore this set of 24 nature-inspired watercolor pencils, named, numbered and Color-coded for unerring selection inside a beautiful special edition tin box.

PRECISELY ALL YOU NEED Arranged in a hand-picked Color range, the intensely pigmented, break-resistant leads hold their point to capture the details of flower, bud and leaf when used dry, and subtle tones when wet.

VERSATILE TO USE Activated with a little water and a brush, or on wetted watercolor paper, the pencil lines melt, blend and dissolve beautifully, so your drawing becomes a painting. Suddenly you’re a watercolor artist!

MADE TO MAKE IT EASY Our largest and best ever watercolor pencil set, named, numbered and color-coded for unerring selection. Flip up your choice from the three layered trays of the gift-worthy, presentation tin box.

TOTALLY ALL YOU NEED Unrivalled range of 120 vibrant shades, arranged in color families. Intensely pigmented, break-resistant leads hold their point for precise work when used dry, and cover effortlessly when used wet.

A JOY TO USE Activated with a little water and a paintbrush or on wet watercolor paper, your pencil lines melt, blend and dissolve beautifully - making your drawing into a painting. Suddenly you’re a watercolor artist!

MADE TO MAKE IT EASY Incredibly comprehensive drawing and sketching set in robust, gift worthy, zipper case; unfolds into organized sections which stand up for simple selection; carry-anywhere functionality.

FORMIDABLE FIREPOWER Curated by in-house artists for sketchers - seasoned and learners: Graphite pencils + sticks, charcoal pencils + sticks, pastel pencils + sticks, water soluble pencils + water brushes, fineliner pens plus blenders, erasers and tools.

A JOY TO USE Balanced and shaped to hold and control; premium quality for smooth, application; reliable performance from non-splinter wood, break-defying leads; all you need to explore exciting techniques.

MADE TO EXCEED Our flagship professional colored pencils set, ultimate 120 color choice, named, numbered in color families for picking the perfect shade: just flip between the layers of the protective, go-anywhere, padded fabric zip-around case.

TIP-TOP PERFORMANCE Colored drawing pencils formulated with oil for greater hardness, the vibrantly pigmented core encased in fine-grain basswood can be sharpened to a finer, longer-lasting point with greater resistance to breakage even if dropped.

CREATIVE FULFILMENT Superior control over color layering, unique blending capability, better for highly detailed areas, exceptional color coverage, burnish for richer, deeper tones, longer lasting with more coloring time between sharpening.

MADE TO EXCEED Our flagship professional colored pencils set, arranged in color families, named, numbered and color coded for precisely picking the perfect color: just flip between the layers of the protective, go-anywhere, padded fabric zip-around case.

TIP-TOP PERFORMANCE Colored drawing pencils formulated with oil for greater hardness, the vibrantly pigmented core encased in fine-grain basswood can be sharpened to a finer, longer-lasting point with greater resistance to breakage even if dropped.

CREATIVE FULFILMENT Superior control over color layering, unique blending capability, better for highly detailed areas, exceptional color coverage, longer lasting with more colouring time between sharpening.

PRACTICALLY PERFECT Open up the protective, carry-anywhere, fabric zip-around case for a dazzling array of solid colors in pencil form - named, numbered and color-coded for practical picking from fold-out wallet, complete with water brushes and foam pads.

ALL-CORE MEANS MORE No wood and 5 times more pigment than an average colored pencil - so you’re free to use the whole stick: thick for bold coverage, pointed for precise details. Longer lasting, less sharpening so less waste… use the shavings for incredible effects.

ENJOY THE VERSATILITY With 48 vibrant colors you can be seriously creative. A little water on brush or paper males your pencil strokes melt, blend and dissolve beautifully – so your drawing magically morphs into a painting.