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The history and use of POLYCOLOR

coloured pencils

The term "pencils" is usually connected with childrenand their basic school activities. In this case, a rangeof twelve colours may be sufficient. However, it shouldbe mentioned that with artistic pencils a masterpiececan also be achieved. It is possible to create this eitherwith the artistic pencils themselves or in combinationwith other techniques. Since the first pencils were introduced, their highpotential and simplicity of use has made them verypopular, especially among illustrators. Coloured pencilswere used widely in history by such artists as Casas,Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Toulouse-Lautrec.Despite the fact that all of them worked in variousstyles, coloured pencils represented a welcomemedium for their work - pure and simple, allowingunbelievably varied colour experiments. Colouredpencils were often used for the preparation of sketchesand rough drafts of paintings and illustrations. Theyhave become, due to their versatile characteristic, a sought-after medium of graphic artists and designersas well as animators and humorists. Coloured pencilsin their substance provide very wide use - from quicksketches to detailed careful artwork. Coloured pencilsare the only artistic medium/technique, which allowsdrawing lines and real kind of painting (in overlappedareas you can still see the original single colours). Forinstance, the drawings of renowned contemporaryEnglish artist David Hockney give proof of what canbe achieved with a relatively simple coloured penciltechnique.Artists at the beginning were distrustful of colouredpencils. Their distrust lay in the fact that they did notmeet requirements on the light permanency of thedrawing. Another reason was the limited colourrange. Nowadays coloured pencils (within the artisticlevel) are provided to the artists in such a quality and colour range, along with suitable paper, that nothingcan stop or limit the spread of this very adaptableand attractive technique.

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The key components of POLYCOLOR professional coloured pencils are rich, top quality with perfectly dispersed pigments, carefullyselected and purchased from renowned producers around the world. Their light permanency and dosed concentration alsoinfluence the final result and durability of the artwork. Therefore, a high concentration of pigment dosing has been prescribedfor this product in its entire colour range. The final product is resistant to water thanks to the oily treatment. This gives our coloured pencils, along with the addition of binders and other additives, an unsurpassable ability to make a uniquestroke on paper or another medium. The pencils contain a set of unique components which ensure a convenient, full colourstroke without the necessity of high pressure. This handy feature is enhanced by the preparation of pastels in special oils. Thanks to the diameter of the lead, 3.8 mm, POLYCOLOR coloured pencils provide excellent artistic value to any user. Noblewood, from which the pencils are made, allows easy sharpening.None of the components used during production contain toxic or otherwise harmful substances and the final product is thereforesuitable for all age categories.

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3896 PPoollyyccoolloorr AArrtt SSeett - contains 24 coloured shades of POLYCOLOR coloured leads, 2 graphite leads (HB, 2B), Negro artist's pencil (2), Progresso (Graphite – 4B), 3 leadholders and sharpener (sandpaper)

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9920006001SF PPoopp DDrraaww ddrraawwiinngg ppaadd, white, 245 x 345mm, 220 g/m2

9920007001SF PPoopp DDrraaww ddrraawwiinngg ppaadd, white, 300 x 420 mm, 220 g/m2

9920008001SF PPoopp DDrraaww ddrraawwiinngg ppaadd, colour mix, 245 x 345 mm, 220 g/m2

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