If you’re a colored pencil artist, mixed media creative, or coloring book enthusiast, you'll know that the right tools can make all the difference to your creations. At Castle Arts, we have a fantastic range of high-quality colored pencils for you to choose from, but if you’d like to take your artistic experience to new heights, our professional-grade Castle Gold collection is an excellent option.
As you progress as a colorist, you’ll experiment more with techniques like layering, blending, and burnishing, as well as adding more intricate details to your work. Castle Gold colored pencils help you effortlessly master these essential skills and more, with rich pigments, greater hardness, and enhanced color coverage designed to unlock your full artistic potential.
If you’re wondering whether the Castle Arts Gold range is right for you, or unsure which set you should go for, read on for a complete guide to our artist-grade colored pencil selection and discover what makes them so special.
What are the benefits of Castle Gold colored pencils?
The Castle Gold range is often chosen by artists who want to build their skills, add a new dimension to their artwork, or simply expand their palette. They’re also a great choice if you’d like to experiment with oil-based colored pencils alongside your favorite wax-based sets, as the two can create stunning results when used together.
We’re proud to offer premium, oil-based colored pencils at an affordable price, making professional-grade art supplies more accessible to a range of artists.
Here’s what you can expect from our Castle Gold pencils:
- Rich pigments
- Formulated with oil for greater hardness
- Breakage-resistant cores
- More coloring time between sharpening
- Excellent color coverage
- No unwanted wax bloom
- Superior control over color layering
- Precision detailing
- Color-coded, numbered, and named for easy selection
- Presented in a high-quality display tin or portable zip-up case
- Set includes a 36-page handbook full of tips and demos
- Comes with a 10-part tutorial to create stunning ’Gold Frieze’ images.
Castle Arts Soft-Core vs Castle Arts Gold colored pencils: what’s the difference?
Loved by artists worldwide, the Castle Arts soft-core range can be used to create beautiful artwork and is a valued addition to any colored pencil palette. Our classic soft-core pencils are made with a wax-based binder, which means they’re softer and have that “buttery smooth” feel as they go onto paper. Our wax-based colored pencils are an excellent all-rounder, with a creamy consistency that makes it easy to blend, layer, and create smooth color transitions.
Castle Gold colored pencils have an oil-based binder, which means they’re harder, hold a point longer, and are more resistant to breakage. Experience ultra-vibrant pigments with more coloring time between sharpening and superior control in detailed areas.
The Castle Arts soft-core range and our flagship Castle Gold pencils each offer a unique selection of colors. Many artists enjoy the benefits of both palettes, switching up their pencils to achieve different results.
Both colored pencil ranges are available in 72 and 120 sets and are stored in either a sturdy zip case or a compact display tin to suit your needs:
- 72 Piece Castle Gold Colored Pencil Set in Zip Up Case
- 72 Piece Castle Gold Colored Pencil Set in Display Tin
- 120 Piece Castle Gold Colored Pencil Set in Zip Up Case
- 120 Piece Castle Gold Colored Pencil Set in Display Tin
What’s included with Castle Gold colored pencils?
As well as a fantastic range of standout shades, Castle Gold colored pencils come with a 36-page handbook full of tips and demonstrations from our in-house artists. Explore key coloring techniques and learn how to make the most of your new art supplies with advice on holding, sharpening, caring for, and using our pencils for the best results.
You’ll also receive an inspiring, step-by-step ‘Gold Frieze’ tutorial that guides you through the colors and techniques used to create the images featured on the front of your pencil set.
Every Castle Gold set comes with a high-quality tester sheet for swatching. Our zip-case editions also include a selection of four A5 sketchpads, allowing you to experiment on white cartridge paper, black paper, beige portrait paper, and Bristol board.
What can you use Castle Gold colored pencils for?
The Castle Gold collection can be used to create stunning drawings, complete your favorite coloring books, and bring mixed media art projects to life. These pencils offer excellent control over the marks you make and allow you to draw on almost any surface, from paper and board to wood, canvas, eggshell, and even sandpaper! Convenient to use and easy to carry, our pencils can easily be used with other media such as watercolor, graphite, charcoal, pastel, and ink.
What our customers say about Castle Gold colored pencils
Our customers say it best – our gold-standard pencils deliver unmatched quality and exceptional results. Here’s some of the feedback we’ve received from artists like you:
These pencils made me give all my others away. They are vibrant and they last!
- Joanne J.
I think the Castle Arts Gold pencils are perfect…not too soft and not too hard. My hand doesn’t ache after coloring from having to use more pressure, but I still feel very in control of how the color is working with the paper.
- Lorie N.
Really love these. Very creamy and fun to color with.
- Susan R.
I’m really impressed with the quality of these pencils. Nice vibrant colors, easy to blend and layer. The presentation is top notch and the extras, such as the tutorial booklets and the pencil tester sheet, are a nice addition.
- Gabriela R.
Artwork created with Castle Arts Gold colored pencils
Thousands of artists have created stunning, vibrant pieces using Castle Gold colored pencils. Discover these impressive creations made by our creative community and the incredible results our pencils can achieve.
- Kim C.
- Maria L.
- J.C.Z art
- Gabby
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Experience the Castle Gold difference with our professional-grade colored pencils, crafted with vibrant pigments and enhanced hardness for maximum control. Every purchase is backed by our Satisfaction Guarantee, so you can try Castle Gold colored pencils risk-free – and if you’re not fully satisfied, we'll provide a replacement or full refund.
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