These color pencil innovations show how useful this form of stationary is.
From portraits created using the medium to products that actually include the pencils, these innovations stretch far beyond simple drawings. The beauty of the pencil crayon is that it includes the pigment of paint with the control of a handheld and direct way to use color. Likely to continue in popularity among both crafty kids and established artists, this art accessory has been adopted in a multitude of ways, many of which have been aesthetically pleasing.
An old school artistic medium with a bright future, these pencils aren't going anywhere, and will continue to help artists bring their visions to life. Affordable, and allowing a more controlled use of color, the almighty color pencil is a mainstay in the creative world.
10 Color Pencil Innovations
From Art Supply Jewelry to Stunning Stationary Sandals:
Courtney Scharf — Aug 14, 2012 — Art & Design
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Adorned Pencil Illustrations
Scottish Artist Pamela Tait Creates Vivid and Bright Female Portraits
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Giant Pencil Crayon Installations
Reverse City by Pascale Marthine Tayou Depicts a Colorful World
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Iconic Stationery Painting Ads
The Faber-Castell Artist Color Pencils Campaign is Creative
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Wearable Color Pencils
The Maria Cristina Belluci Jewelry Line is Vibrant
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Deglamorized Fantasy Watercolors
The Geoffrey Chadsey Portrait Drawings Reveal Wishful Thinking
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Stunning Stationary Sandals
Lauren Milroy's Color Pencil Shoes are Playfully Unorthodox
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Art Supply Jewelry
The Color Pencils Studs by MADE by MADA Will Prepare Ladies for the School Year
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Pigmented Topiary Installations
The Color Pencil Tree is One Way to Save Trees Slated for Removal
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Poetic Stationary Devices
The Swing Blade Pencil Sharpener Ritualistically Sharpens Writing Tools
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Tactile Teaching Pencils
Feelor Touch the Color Pencils Help Blind Children Learn Different Hues
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Microfine Brow Pencils
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Inspiring Back-to-School Campaigns
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Lifelike Writing Utensil Styluses
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Standard Pencil-Inspired Stylus
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Progressive Rewritable Tattoos
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Modern Paint Colorways
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Creative Play Pop-Ups
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Perfumable Jewelry Collections
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One-Swipe Corrector Sticks
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External OLED Pen Displays
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Crayon-Themed Water Bottles
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Funky Colorful Storage Units
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Collectible Coloring Dolls
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All-Over Beauty Palettes
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Naturally Derived Multi-Sticks
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Creativity Time Capsules
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Sculptural Beauty Palettes
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Multi-Color Kitchen Tongs
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Bold Creamy Eyeshadows Pensils
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Pocket-Sized Skincare Packaging
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AI Art Tools
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AI-Powered Sketch-To-Art
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Eco-Friendly Pencils
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Wood-Crafted Eco-Friendly Crayons
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Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
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Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
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Turntable-Inspired Palettes
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Paint Brand Marker Shades
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Sleek Nail Polish Pens
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Artful Precision Eyeliners
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Low-Energy Colorful Electronic Paper
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Eco-Conscious Lip Pencils
Schwan Cosmetics Introduces its New Refillable Lip Pencil
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NOOE's Bento Jot Offers an Efficient Storage Solution
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Customization-Friendly Nail Art Products
The essie nail art studio Elevates DIY Nail Art
Industrial Kobalt Ink Markers
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Desktop Contemporary Accessories
A Team of Designers Create the Colorful and Functional Accessory
Luxe Colorful Beauty Collections
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AI-Generated Illustrated Libraries
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Minimal Modern Desk Designs
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Chromatic Inspiration Digital Platforms
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Digital Ink Pens
The Colorpik Pen Scans and Replicates Millions of Colors
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
High-Impact Eye Crayons
Half Magic's Sparklestik Eye Crayon Creates Bold Looks with a Swipe
Mineral-Exploring Modern Decor Capsules
Sten Studio Presents the Cosmic Relics Collection
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
Hair Gem Stylers
Hally's Patent-Pending Gem Pen Brings Bedazzling to a New Generation
Color Palette Generators
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Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series
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Customized Numeric Paintings
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Creatively Sponsored Art Events
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Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
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Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Compact Geometric Portable Lamps
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Ammonia-Free Hair Colors
The Scruples Haircare Color Art Fresh Line Offers 100% Gray Coverage
Eyeshadow-Liner Hybrids
Indu's Blendable LiquidEyes Encourage Experimentation
Four-in-One Colored Pens
BIC Launched its 4 Color Shine Pens for Back-to-School
24-Hour Liquid Liners
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Longwear Creamy Lip Liners
Fenty Beauty Unveils the Trace'd Out Pencil Lip Liners
Color-Learning Card Games
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Digital Pen Technology
The Apple Pencil Pro Was Made to Complement Apple's Ecosystem
Vertical Pencil Sharpening Tools
This Upright Pencil Sharper Has a Elongated Structure
Customizable Color-In Sleepwear
The Crayola x Hanna Andersson Collection Inspires Creativity
Sketch-to-Art AI Tools
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Limited Miniature Paintings
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Ceramic Home Collections
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Collector's Color Formula Guides
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Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
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Waterproof Acrylic Pens
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Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
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Micro Brow Pencils
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Multifunctional One-Piece Stationary
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Simplified Contouring Cosmetics
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Sunlight-Reflecting Paints
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Elevating Notepad Features
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Festive Plantable Pencils
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Playful DIY Incense Holders
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Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
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Colorful Computer Sticky Notes
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Click-Activated Modern Mechanical Pencils
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Nostalgic School Supplies
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Multidimensional Natural Lip Liners
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Pink Tonal Shelving Units
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Beginner Artistic Inspiration
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Online Annotation Presentation Tools
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Private Label School Supplies
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Aluminum Packaging Color Palettes
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Neon-Colored Portable Bottles
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Galactic-Inspired Stationary Pins
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Minimal Compact Pen Stands
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Geometric Dynamic Stationary
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Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
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Personalized Visual Catalogues
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90s Graphic Editor Updates
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Reimagined Colorful Furniture Series
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