Watercolour flow without hauling paint pans? Too easy. This Mont Marte Premium 72 pc watercolour pencil set gives you a full studio spectrum in a lacquered wooden case that actually travels: magnetic lid, internal magnet strips, colour rows that stay put when you’re on the move. Sketch dry, wash to watercolour, layer back in crisp detail — one kit, heaps of looks.
Mont Marte Premium Watercolour Pencils in Wooden Box – 72 pc
Key Features at a Glance
72 water-soluble colours – broad palette for botanicals, portraits, landscapes, lettering.
Artist quality cores – smooth laydown that activates cleanly for even washes.
High-quality pigments – formulated for light fastness so colours stay brighter for longer
Soft, even colour application – easy blend, minimal scratch on toothy papers.
Lacquered wooden box – looks luxe; durable studio or gift presentation.
Magnetic closure + internal magnet strips – pencils park securely; no travel tumble.
Ready to sketch, shade, detail – activate with waterbrush or traditional round.
Gift-worthy price point – premium unbox moment under triple-digit spend.
Why Artists Love This Set
Dry or wet = flexible workflow for sketchbooks, classes, travel kits.
Controlled activation — colour stays where you put it ‘til you add water (great for beginners crossing from colouring to paint).
Layer detail over dry washes – sharpen for whiskers, lettering, edge pops.
Portable studio – protective magnetic case beats loose tins that jumble in transit.
Budget-friendly upgrade path before diving into big-ticket Euro pro sets.
Complete Your Setup
Waterbrushes– on-the-go activation; squeeze to flow.
Round watercolour brushes – tidy blends, controlled edges.
Mont Marte Watercolour Pads / Visual Diaries – choose cold press for texture grab, hot press for fine line.
Brush Box Easels – tilt your page so water blooms downhill, not across your sleeve.
Product Specs / Details
Colour count: 72.
Grade: Artist quality, water-soluble coloured pencils.
Pigment: High quality; light fastness noted by manufacturer (check before selling archival work).
Core feel: Soft, even application; designed to dissolve smoothly.
Presentation: Lacquered wooden box; magnetic lid; internal magnet strips secure each pencil.
Why Buy from Art Shed
Aussie family-owned & artist-run — we actually road-test Mont Marte sets in classes before we list ‘em.
Everyday low price + fast dispatch from Melbourne and Brisbane (national reach).
Candy Club rewards — points toward pads, brushes & next-level gear.
Real human help — call, DM, email; we’ll help you pick paper weight or troubleshoot activation.
30-day returns policy on eligible items, shop online, relax.
Tips from the Shed
Swatch it first. Pencil barrels can fib; make a dry + wetted swatch card inside the lid so you know true hues before you commit.
Light-to-dark. Activate pales first, rinse brush, then move into deeper tones to dodge mud.
Sharpen gently. Use a hand sharpener or hobby knife; water-soluble binders are softer and can snap in aggressive sharpeners.
Paper weight counts. If you’re getting buckling, step up the gsm.
Real Reviews from Happy Artists
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “These are fabulous. I bought them for a budding artist who was super impressed with the quality and versatility of the pencils. The quality of the box is beautiful — it’s very sturdy & well made.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Thank you for a great set of pencils. Am looking forward to start using them. Great working with you people. Will be doing more business with you.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A+++++++++” — Store Review
FAQs
Do professional artists use watercolour pencils?
Yep. Pros mix them with traditional watercolour, ink, mixed media and coloured pencil — especially for field studies, detail passes and layered effects. High-end sets (e.g., Faber-Castell, Derwent, Caran d’Ache) are studio staples; this Mont Marte set offers an affordable entry that still supports serious practice.
Are you supposed to dip watercolour pencils in water?
You can tip-dip for an inky, saturated stroke, but keep it brief; soaking swells the core. Most artists lay colour dry and activate with a damp brush for control.
What’s the best brush for watercolour pencils?
A quality round (sizes ~4–8) handles most activation. Add a waterbrush for travel and quick gradients; flats help pull broad sweeps. Don’t over-squeeze a waterbrush — you’ll flood and wash out colour.
Can you rub out watercolour pencil marks?
Dry marks: lift/lighten with kneaded or vinyl eraser (depends on paper tooth). Once activated and dried they stain more like watercolour; limited lifting possible with clean water + blot. Test on a scrap.
Do I need special paper for watercolour pencils?
Use paper built for water — 185 gsm minimum; ~300 gsm ideal if you’ll work wet-in-wet. Cold press grabs pigment; hot press gives slick detail and smoother blends.
Are watercolour pencils worth it?
If you want portable, low-mess colour that toggles between drawing precision and watercolour effects, absolutely. They’re a brilliant bridge medium for beginners and a speedy sketch tool for seasoned painters.
How do watercolour pencils compare with regular coloured pencils?
Regular coloured pencils (wax/oil binders) stay put and burnish; watercolour pencils dissolve to transparent washes and reworkable blends. Many artists underpaint with watercolour pencil, then finish detail in traditional coloured pencil.
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