Detailed Arteza Expert Colored Pencils Review and related article resources.
Adult coloring can be enjoyable if you are beginning or becoming an experienced colorist. Using colored pencils you like can be the difference between a satisfying or unpleasant experience.
This article is a comprehensive review of the Arteza Expert Colored Pencils set of 72 pencils. The review is subjective, based on my personal experience, research, and the performance of colored pencils in activities like coloring books, pages, and sheets. My review seeks to provide as much information as possible to ask the right questions, evaluate the information, and make better decisions about the colored pencils you choose and use. I will update this article as new information is available.
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Arteza Expert Descriptions and First Impressions
This section provides the facts, descriptions, and my first impressions of colored pencils. I am going to provide my subjective/personal review based on my experience, research, and the performance of colored pencils in activities like coloring books, pages, and sheets and answer the question; I am focused on answering the questions for the colored pencils, “What are the basic facts for Arteza Expert?”; “What did you experience during the first inspection of Arteza Expert?.” Let’s get started. [Return to TOC]
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Colored Pencil Facts
The following are some basic facts about the Arteza Expert Colored Pencils.
- Best for: Student/Hobbyist
- Size of sets: 48, 72, 120
- Available in open stock: No, you cannot order replacement pencils.
- Lightfastness rating: Yes, the pencils have a lightfast rating.
- Cost range: Mid-range/average (.51 cents to $1.00 dollar)
- Core size: 4mm
- Barrel size: 8mm
- Type of pencil core: Wax-based core
- Barrel type: Round
- Wood: Cedar
- Where to buy online: Amazon, Aliexpress
- Made by: Arteza, based in the United States
- Where Manufactured: China
- Visit the company website: https://arteza.com/
- Google search query: atreza expert colored OR coloured pencils review [Return to TOC]
Barrel Description
The Arteza Expert Colored Pencils are comprised of sturdy wood encasing a pigment core. The Arteza colored pencil barrel is round, and the color of the pigment core makes for easy and fast identification. The pencils have a professional look and feel
. On one side of the shaft stamped in silver are the company’s name along with the model “Expert” and two rings. On the other side of the pencil shaft are the name of the color, alphanumerical color identification (letter and number), and lightfast rating (plus signs +++). [Return to TOC]
Lightfast Rating
Yes, Arteza Expert Colored Pencils have a lightfast rating. Lightfastness is a property of pencil core such as dye or pigment that describes how resistant to fading it is when exposed to light. The lightfast rating is essential to artists, especially when they spend long hours creating art; they will want the work of art to keep its vibrancy for years to come. The lightfastness has a lot to do with the higher cost of the pencils.
Arteza Expert Colored Pencils uses a plus (+) system to define the lightfast level for each pencil. The ratings are as follows 1+/Excellent, 2++/Great, 3+++/Good, 4++++/Fair. A rating of 1+ being the lowest and 4 +++ being the highest. The following chart reviews how many Arteza pencils have which lightfast rating level. [Return to TOC]
Arteza Expert Colored Pencils |
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Lightfast Rating |
No. Pencils in Rating |
Est. Longevity |
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One plus (+) |
22 Pencils | 100+ Years |
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One plus (++) |
33 Pencils |
100+ Years |
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One plus (+++) |
63 Pencils |
25-100 Years |
| One plus (++++) | 2 Pencil |
10-25 Years |
Range of Colors
Arteza Expert Colored Pencils are a waxed-based core broad range of rich, intense, beautiful pigments that are smooth and creamy when applied. There is a very nice distribution of colors arranged by color. There is an excellent selection of brights, earth tones, and warm/cool tones, especially in the ranges of colors purple/blue and green/brown. You have the color pallet to color any theme coloring book or scene. The color names are simple, fun and easy to remember. The pencils come pre-sharpened with a sharp point. [Return to TOC]
Container Description
The pencils come in a protective, double-hinged tin case. Inside the container are plastic trays with finger pinch slots for easy removal. The trays have finger slots for easy removal. I noticed that the end of the tray where the pencil was sharped was tapered, making it easier for me to pick up the pencils. 
The colored pencils come sharpened, arranged by color, and placed individually to help keep the pencils from rolling. A color chart is located on the inside lid of the case. [Return to TOC]
First Inspection
As a habit, when I first open the box of pencils, I like first to check pencil duplications and missing pencils. Check to make sure the cores are centered. Next, I will check them for pencils for imperfections (e.g., shaft spits, broken cores, light printing).
The Arteza Expert Colored pencils were a set of 72 pencils. The pencils were nicely packaged and protected in a hinged tin container. The pencils are professional looking and have a nice range of bright and vibrant colors. The pencils have a sturdy wood encasing a pigment core. All of the set’s 72 pencils were accounted for with no duplications. The pencils are arranged in red, flimsy plastic trays that were wobbly when lifting from the container. The pencils come pre-sharpened with a blunt point. Every aspect of the pencil quality, from lead to printing, appeared sharp, without a flaw. There were no broken tips or dust. Overall, I was delighted with the presentation and quality of the pencils.[Return to TOC]
Arteza Expert Colored Pencils Review and Summary
In this section, I move beyond the description and facts of the colored pencils. I am going to provide my subjective/personal review based on my experience, research, and the performance of colored pencils in activities like coloring books, pages and sheets and answer the question; I am focused on answering the questions like “What do think about Arteza Expert Colored Pencils?”; “Are the Arteza Expert better than other colored pencils”; “What are the Arteza Expert pros and cons?” “What are some tips on making the best purchase decision?”.[Return to TOC]
How the Colored Pencils Performed
Arteza Expert Colored Pencils are a wax-based, medium-hardness core that feels smooth and creamy when applied. When coloring, the pressure was purposely applied at varying degrees of pressure. The pencils performed well with light to medium pressure, and when heavy pressure was applied, there was
limited cracking/chipping. The pencils provided a consistent, smooth feel, vibrant and pleasing color, good saturation, and excellent coverage of large areas. The pencils are nice looking and have a nice feel in your hands.
The pencils are easy to layer and blend and sufficient for any need I have in adult coloring. The pencils experience a slight wax bloom after three/fourth layers, and the pencil can generate a light core dust/crumb, which is easy to brush away.
Leads are strong, and the cores seem well-centered. The pencils sharpen easily and can sharpen to a fine point with minimal core breakage. When coloring, the pencils hold their point similar to a harder core pencil when applying medium pressure.
Regarding paper, the pencils work well with different levels of coloring book paper, including the Amazon KDP shelf-publish paper and the medium texture paper that gives you enough tooth (peaks and valleys) to layer your coloring pencils.
Are the Arteza Expert Colored Pencils better than Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils? These colored pencils are a great alternative, especially at budget/average prices, as your primary or second set of colored pencils. Are they better? These pencils are in my top 3 pencil sets for this price point. See my review of Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils.
Overall, the coloring experience was delightful. [Return to TOC]
Review Summary and Rating
Arteza Expert Colored Pencils are an excellent choice and easy to recommend for adult coloring. The pencils are wax-based, medium-hardness core, which feels smooth and creamy when coloring. There is a nice selection of brights, earth tones, and warm/cool tones. The pencils provided a consistent, smooth feel, vibrant and pleasing color, good saturation, and excellent coverage of large areas. They are easy to layer and blend and sufficient for any need I have in adult coloring. The pencils sharpen easily and can sharpen to a fine point with minimal core breakage. Overall, the coloring experience was delightful. The important takeaways are as follows:
User Experience (Pros & Cons) Considerations
- Recommend for adult coloring (+)
- Budget-friendly colored pencils (+)
- Best for student/hobbyist (+)
- Not available in open-stock (-)
- Wax-based, medium-hardness core (+)
- A broad range of bright and vivid/vibrant colors (+)
- Pencils are lightfast rated (+) Smooth and creamy when applying (+)
- Quality layering and blending for coloring books (+)
- Sharpens fast with minimal breakage and can sharpen to a point (+)
- Colored pencil points are break-resistant (+)
- Ergonomic design and sharp-looking design (+)
- Works well with different quality in coloring books (+)
- Packaging is ok (+/-)
- Pencils feel good in the hand (+)
- Enjoyable adult coloring experience (+)
Tips for Purchasing
Usually, before purchasing, it is advisable to get a feel of the pencils by either purchasing a small set or individual pencils when you can buy open-stock or if you know someone who has the pencils can try theirs.
Arteza Expert Colored Pencils are considered a budget (i.e., under .50 cents per pencil) and come in set sizes of 48, 72, and 120 pencils. The best way to learn about the performance is to read reviews like this, view YouTube reviews, and read Amazon reviews. The cost of the colored pencils is right on the borderline of low-end/budget (Under .50 cents)and mid-range/average (.51 cents to $1.00 dollar).
I favor getting the largest set you can afford if you know what to get. You have a good color selection to cover most coloring book themes and projects. As time goes on, you may continue to add to your collection. That is what I have done. It’s not uncommon for me to use pencils from two sets in a project. [Return to TOC]
Other Valuable Resources
The following are a few more resources to support your review of Arteza Expert Colored Pencils.
Free Arteza Expert Colored Pencils Swatch Downloads
To give back to the adult coloring community, I have developed color pencil swatches for all the colored pencil sets I own and have reviewed. Note below two listings for each swatch “Blank” and “Filled-in.” These terms mean. “Blank” is a swatch version you can download and fill in yourself. “Filled-in” refers to a version of the swatch I filled in when I reviewed the pencils. You can also use these as a reference to see what the colors will look like before purchasing. Also, see the article, “Free Color Pencil Swatch Charts for Adult Coloring [Detailed].”
- Arteza Expert 72 Colored Pencils Swatch-Blank
- Arteza Expert 72 Colored Pencils Swatch-Filled In
- Arteza Expert 120 Colored Pencils Swatch-Blank
Suggested Arteza Expert Colored Pencils YouTube Reviews
I encourage you to seek other written evaluations, YouTube discussions, and Amazon-like reviews. I want to suggest the following a few YouTube reviews/opinions.
Best Google search query: If you would like to find other reviews, do a Google search query on “atreza expert colored OR coloured pencils review.”
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