SKETCHBOOK TIME 7 ✷ My Top 16 Caran d'Ache Luminance Pencils ✷ Curating a Starter Colour Palette

Welcome back to another Sketchbook Time video! I've been asked a couple of times recently whether I would consider filming a video where I recommend a small collection of colours from the Caran d'Ache Luminance range that would be good for someone who is perhaps new to coloured pencils and would like to start building their own collection. Luminance pencils can be purchased individually (so far I've bought mine from Jackson's Art Supplies and PaperStory here in the UK), so here are my Top 16 pencils! As I mention in the video, these colours are my personal preference, and they work with the colour palette, style, and subject matter of my artwork. Each artist is different, and if you asked 100 artists to make their own palettes, each one would contain different shades! So please bear in mind that I'm speaking and advising from my own perspective. That being said, I hope that you enjoy this video even if your work is the polar opposite to mine! I think that it's always interesting to listen to the perspective of another artist, even if only to give us an insight into their process and decision making. Once I've swatched the different colours and talked to you about why I've included each one, I'll go on to make 'mini colour palettes' for different subjects using a few of the 16 colours each time, to show you how I would combine them in my work.
Here are the pencils I included in my collection: Dark Indigo, Sepia, Payne's Grey, Payne's Grey 30%, Light Cobalt Blue, Indanthrone Blue, Violet Grey, Burnt Sienna 50%, Burnt Sienna 10%, Dark Sap Green, Middle Verdigris, Light Malachite Green, Terracotta, Apricot, Herculanum Red, Brown Ochre 10%
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[@TravisBrady-wn8fr]

Very very cool. I love your stylings.

[@carolinependleton8445]

Luminance are just beautiful pencils,I am getting a few at a time,they are my favourite out of all the pencils I have in my collection.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Welcome back to another Sketchbook Time video! I've been asked a couple of times recently whether I would consider filming a video where I recommend a small collection of colours from the Caran d'Ache Luminance range that would be good for someone who is perhaps new to coloured pencils and would like to start building their own collection. Luminance pencils can be purchased individually (so far I've bought mine from Jackson's Art Supplies and PaperStory here in the UK), so here are my Top 16 pencils! As I mention in the video, these colours are my personal preference, and they work with the colour palette, style, and subject matter of my artwork. Each artist is different, and if you asked 100 artists to make their own palettes, each one would contain different shades! So please bear in mind that I'm speaking and advising from my own perspective. That being said, I hope that you enjoy this video even if your work is the polar opposite to mine! I think that it's always interesting to listen to the perspective of another artist, even if only to give us an insight into their process and decision making. Once I've swatched the different colours and talked to you about why I've included each one, I'll go on to make 'mini colour palettes' for different subjects using a few of the 16 colours each time, to show you how I would combine them in my work. Here are the pencils I included in my collection: Dark Indigo, Sepia, Payne's Grey, Payne's Grey 30%, Light Cobalt Blue, Indanthrone Blue, Violet Grey, Burnt Sienna 50%, Burnt Sienna 10%, Dark Sap Green, Middle Verdigris, Light Malachite Green, Terracotta, Apricot, Herculanum Red, Brown Ochre 10%

[@Jazira13]

Sadly, Luminance pencils are notorious for having a few pencils that are gritty and the quality of the color payoff is inferior. It's a bit of a hit or miss, of the 16 only one was gritty so that's pretty common.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

@@Jazira13 I've noticed this with a couple of them! Most feel great to work with but I have two that are grittier than the others. Considering how expensive Luminance are, they should all be great quality really!

[@thepoetryofcolor]

Loved this! I’ll definitely be adding indigo, middle versigris & sap green to the line up! Thankyou! 💕

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you, I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! I've now listed all the colours in the description underneath the video, to refer to if needed! ♡

[@oliverjh1281]

Loved this Natasha even your swatches look like works of art 👌I was intrigued by the name Caran d’ ache had to look it up what an interesting story , I’d love to see that factory in Switzerland ,see how they are made ,I’m going to send for some myself ,thanks for sharing 👏👏👏👏👏

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Wouldn't it be great to go to the factory?! I love Caran d'Ache products - really lovely to work with. So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jessicastrideart]

It’s so interesting to see you put your colours together. You make them all look so beautiful!x

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ah, thanks Jess! xx

[@BB-nz5sk]

I agree!! I was more into bright/summery colors before I started binge watching Natasha's videos. Now I totally find myself drawn to all of these dark, moody, mysterious color schemes. UGH - this means I will be buying more supplies....because I just can't help myself of course!

[@Lesley22]

Really interesting video Natasha. Thank you.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Lesley!

[@renmuffett]

I only have 24 and its all I need or want. They are wonderful. However, I love Derwent's Lightfast better. They seem less streaky and smoother. I actually have tons of watercolor. Way too many! LOL! Blessings.

[@sallysims5090]

Very helpful to hear your thoughts on a Luminance palette and its land/seascape applications. Thank you.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

You're very welcome, Sally! Thank you. :)

[@grahamekellermeier8280]

There a great pencils expensive in Australia a single pencil is $5.95 each bought a set of 20 that was $100Ausy dollars.

[@bebopkirby]

In 2022 sixteen open stock Luminance are way cheaper if you are in US and order from UK, and weirdly even shipping is cheaper.

[@JMHaleSeattle]

A gift, seeing this. 🙏🏻 TY. 🐶🤓

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Julie!

[@Chopanflores]

So cool to see this! I’m also slowly building my Luminance collection, I have 27 👍🏻😄! If I may recommend you a pencil, you should check their Prussian blue. It’s beautiful 🤩

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Hi Francisco! Luminance pencils are so beautiful - so many unique colours. I have a Prussian Blue! It's one of my favourite colours, in paint and pencil. :) Do you have any other favourites?

[@PensandPaint]

I would love to see your Spring palette 🎨 choices

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

This is a great video idea, Lisa - I'll add it to my list! Thank you. 🧡

[@dindinlagdameo6738]

Hi, Natasha! I am so obsessed with your channel… and most of the art materials in it! I have binge-watched your videos and am learning a lot from them. Okay, I took the plunge and bought the Luminance Set. Yes, was watching the colored pencil videos. At first, I was only looking at the 16 + maybe 4. But ended up purchasing the 100 set. Oohlala. My excuse? I wish I had! Hahahahaha. So, yes, you made me buy it! Just kidding. I’m looking forward to swatching and then using them. Wish me luck! I’m such a consumer slave. Hahhahaha Keep on creating your videos. -Dindin from Manila

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I think that you will absolutely love them! They're such beautiful pencils and are a pleasure to work with. The colour range is just gorgeous too. :)

[@rootwoman123]

Those pencils are best used in layers to create mass tones.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Yes, I love using them like that!

[@NesiaAnindita]

Thank you for this video! That indigo color 😍😍😍 what kind of sketchbook are you using here? Do you have recommendation of a good sketchbook to use with pencil color?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Hi Nesia! I really like the Moleskine sketchbooks, or if you'd like something similar to that but for about a third of the price, the Royal Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are amazing!

[@judithf9297]

Those colors are great but then all Luminance colors are great. Can I ask you what kind of paper is that one in the sketchbook ? I'm having trouble finding a good paper to swatch. And not specifically for the Luminance. Seems that the softer core, more waxy pencils need a different paper than the harder core more oily ones. Everyone says a paper with some tooth, and I tried a couple of different ones but it seems it's not working well for all the pencils. I'm not an artist, I'm a colorist. But i like to copy images from a book to a good paper or print a pdf image. I want to use the same paper to swatch, but can't seem to find one that gives nice results. We might have different papers in the US, but do you have any suggestions? I might not be an artist per say, but I want to do things to come out nicely, I know colors and I'm pretty particular ( kind of a perfectionist which is not good). The colors you chose are great together, my favorites too, I will keep this when I want to choose a palette for a certain subject. Thank you 😊

[@carolesauter4205]

You really know the pencils you have. 😊took me 2 hours to complete. Thanks

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Carole!

[@robinsamuelson3626]

What kind of paper do you use with your luminance pencils?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

It varies, but the Stonehenge white paper is very good (it comes in a pad).

[@cristinalattuada5322]

Beautiful! What happens if you add watercolour around and over the pencils? Do they block the watercolour, do they smudge?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I keep meaning to experiment more with using the pencils in conjunction with watercolour, but most of the pencils I own shouldn't smudge if they come into contact with watercolour. I would probably use watercolour first and then draw on top with the pencils, but you could use pencils first and I imagine that they would block the watercolour as they're oil or wax based. :)

[@cristinalattuada5322]

@@NatashaNewtonArt Thank you

[@g1984AF]

Would you recommend the 40 set or the 76 set?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

As many as you can afford as both the colours and quality are excellent!

[@g1984AF]

@@NatashaNewtonArt thanks!!! I wanted the 100 set but I got 76 if I manage to save more Ill get the 20 assortment.

[@judithf9297]

I will attempt again to ask you what paper do you recommend specifically for the Luminance pencils,but also for other good quality pencils. Thank you

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Arches hot pressed 140lb paper is really good!

[@helgaleifsdottir5191]

Hi. There is no picture or no video ?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

It all seems to be working ok for me, Helga? I'm sorry if it doesn't show up for you for some reason.

[@nafordebi]

How do u see the color names on the luminance ugghhhh

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

They're really hard to see, aren't they!

[@debbie8465]

You need all 100 Luminance colored pencils.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I definitely don't because there are some colours I know I just wouldn't use!