Sketching pencils & graphite

Looking for the perfect gift for the artist in your life? At Loxley Arts, you’ll find a carefully curated selection of gifts for artists of all levels, from budding beginners to experienced professionals. From creative essentials to inspiring art supplies, there’s something to suit every artist and every budget.

Capture full tonal ranges in your art with our professional sketching pencils. Designed for artistic expression across all skill levels, these pencils come with fine-milled leads that apply smoothly without gritty impurities or scratching the paper surface.

Shop curated grading sets ranging from hard technical graphite (for fine detail work) to deep, dark soft leads - perfect for traditional figure drawing, life studies, and shadow work.

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Loxley Artist Graphite Pencil - Available in 12 Grades

£1.56 from £0.39

Loxley Sketching Pencil Set of 12 Grades - Also available as a bundle (use drop down box)

£16.88 from £4.20

KOH-I-NOOR Graphite Powder - 80ml

£7.85 £6.95

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Explore Our Range Of Sketching Pencils & Graphite

Traditional Tonal & Medium Sets

Clean sketching pencils, perfect for warm skin tones or dramatic chiaroscuro. Sets include sanguine, sepia, charcoal, and white chalk options.

Essential Student & Studio Sets

Find tools like our Loxley Sketching Pencil set, perfect for art students & beginners who just need the core range of graphite grades.

Complete Fine Art Grading Sets

High-grade pencils covering the full graphite spectrum, designed for professional illustrators & graphic artists needing precise technical line work.

FAQs

Are these sketching pencils suitable for professional drafting and fine art display?

Yes, all pencils in this collection feature high-purity graphite and lightfast mineral pigments suitable for archival drawings.

Can I buy sets that combine classical mediums like sanguine and white chalk alongside dark graphite?

Yes! Our Koh-I-Noor Gioconda series specifically offers curated tonal shade sets alongside standard graphite ranges for traditional figure and life drawing.

Are charcoal and sepia sketching pencils messy to use compared to standard graphite?

No, because the tonal mediums are encased in clean wood pencils, you get the rich blending of charcoal and chalk without getting dusty pigment all over your hands.

Do these drawing pencil sets come in protective tins for travel?

Yes, many of our drawing sets come housed in compact metal tins to keep your pencil tips safe in your art bag or on location.

Do you offer bulk discounts?

Yes, we offer a 10% discount on all orders over £150 to support your larger commissions. Whether you are stocking up on heavy-body acrylic paints or large bottles of painting mediums, we make it more affordable to bring larger visions to life.

What is your returns policy?

You can return items to us within 30 days of purchase for a full refund, subject to them being in good condition and in their original packaging. This will have to be done at your own expense and using your chosen carrier.

If your order contains faulty or damaged items, please email sales@loxleyarts.co.uk, and our team will assist you. Please email us clear photos of your faulty/damaged item within 3-5 days of receiving your order.