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:
White
Cadmium yellow
Dark cadmium orange
Deep scarlet red
Magenta
Light ultramarine
Phthalo blue
Emerald green
Light green
Burnt ochre
Walnut brown
Black
Light yellow glaze
Dark chrome yellow
Pale geranium lake
Dark red
Helio blue-reddish
Ultramarine
Dark phthalo green
Earth green yellowish
Venetian red
Raw umber
Warm grey V
Warm grey II
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.
