Faber-Castell’s Albrecht Dürer Watercolour Pencils are designed for artists seeking versatility in drawing, shading, and painting with watercolours. These pencils feature high-quality, acid-free pigments that provide vibrant colours and exceptional lightfastness, ensuring that artworks maintain their brilliance over time.
Key Features
Versatility: The pencils can be used dry for traditional drawing techniques or activated with water to create beautiful watercolour effects. A few brush strokes can dissolve the pigments, mimicking the behaviour of classic watercolour paints.
Quality: Faber-Castell has over 250 years of experience in producing art materials, and this is reflected in the quality of the Albrecht Dürer pencils. They are known for their soft, vibrant colour laydown and ability to produce a wide range of effects depending on the paper used.
Product Range: The Albrecht Dürer line includes various sets, such as a tin of 24 or larger sets containing up to 120 pencils, catering to different artistic needs and preferences.
These watercolour pencils are a popular choice among artists for their quality and the creative freedom they offer.
Faber Castell Albrecht Durer Water Colour Pencil Set 12’s
Faber Castell Albrecht Durer Water Colour Pencil Set 24’s
Faber Castell Albrecht Durer Water Colour Pencil Set 36’s
Faber Castell Albrecht Durer Water Colour Pencil Set 60’s
Faber Castell Albrecht Durer Water Colour Pencil Set 120’s
This Set Contains:
101-White
102-Cream
104-Light Yellow Glaze
107-Cadmium Yellow
109-Dark Chrome Yellow
110-Phthalo Blue
111-Cadmium Orange
112-Leaf Green
115-Dark Cadmium Orange
120-Ultramarine
121-Pale Geranium Lake
124-Rose Carmine
125-Middle Purple Pink
133-Magenta
140-Light Ultramarine
151-Helioblue-Reddish
153-Cobalt Turquoise
156-Cobalt Green
157-Dark Indigo
163-Emerald Green
168-Earth Green Yellowish
171-Light Green
177-Walnut Brown
180-Raw Umber
184-Dark Naples Ochre
187-Burnt Ochre
190-Venetian Red
191-Pompeian Red
199-Black
217-Middle Cadmium Red
219-Deep Scarlet Red
225-Dark Red
249-Mauve
264-Dark Phthalo Green
271-Warm Grey Light
Durability of Pigments Over Time
Pigments used in art materials like watercolour pencils are generally quite durable over time, especially compared to dyes. Here are some key points about the durability of pigments:
Pigments are inorganic compounds that are insoluble in most liquids, unlike dyes which are organic compounds that dissolve into materials. This makes pigments more resistant to fading and degradation.
The size of pigment particles is much larger than dyes, typically 1-2 microns compared to dyes which are much smaller. The larger particle size allows pigments to better reflect colour over long periods.
Pigments resist colour degradation from factors like sunlight much better than dyes. Organic black pigments in particular are very light resistant and have been preserved for centuries.
The type and quality of pigment used influences the durability and UV resistance of the paint or medium. Certain pigments are more resistant to fading and weathering, which is important for exterior paints and artwork.
Pigments can undergo chemical changes when exposed to sunlight that alter their colour, but they don’t evaporate or disappear. The molecules change in a way that reflects more white light.
Factors like the concentration of pigment also impact durability, with higher quality paints having more pigment for better coverage and longevity.
So in summary, while pigments can change colour over very long periods of intense sunlight exposure, they are generally very durable and lightfast compared to dyes. The specific pigment used, its concentration, and how it is formulated into the paint or medium all contribute to its longevity. Watercolour pencils like Faber-Castell’s Albrecht Dürer line use high-quality, lightfast pigments for excellent durability.
