Dive into vibrant watercolour art with the Cretacolor Marino Aquarelle Color Pencils Set, an exquisite collection designed for artists who want the control of coloured pencils plus the fluid beauty of watercolour. Whether sketching in Karachi, studying art in Lahore, or illustrating in Islamabad, this premium set gives you everything you need to create works with depth, intensity, and luminosity.

Features & Benefits:

• Water‑soluble coloured pencils – Each pencil can be used dry for crisp lines or with water for soft washes and painterly effects. Perfect when you want rich colours that flow. thestationerycompany.pk+3Cretacolor+3Himalaya Fine Art+3

• Vibrant hues and high lightfastness – The Marino range is known for radiant pigment tones that resist fading, so your artwork stays fresh and vivid over time. Himalaya Fine Art+1

• Excellent blendability & smooth application – Colours dissolve beautifully into washes and transition smoothly, allowing for layering and mixing to achieve intermediate shades and soft gradients. Cretacolor+2Parka Blogs+2

• Fine‑art quality crafted pencils – With strong cores that sharpen well, this set holds fine tips for detail work yet responds well to water activation without too much breakage. Parka Blogs+1

What’s in the Set:

The Cretacolor Marino collection is available in multiple sizes (such as 12, 24, 36 colour sets) housed in a sturdy, elegant tin box for easy storage and portability. Rung+3thestationerycompany.pk+3Cretacolor+3

Why This Set is Perfect in Pakistan:

• Art students & hobbyists seeking quality watercolour pencils locally — this set rivals more expensive imports in terms of lightfastness and performance.

• Illustrators & sketch‑artists looking to combine line and wash techniques or travel sketchbooks; the water‑activation lets them switch styles without adding separate media.

• Gift for creatives — in Pakistan, gifting good quality art materials is always appreciated, and the elegant packaging gives it that premium look.

• Availability — You can buy online via local art & stationery e‑commerce platforms like Mystationers.pk, Rung, Himalaya Fine Art etc., making shipping easier and cost more reasonable. Himalaya Fine Art+2Rung+2

How to Use:

1. Sketch your outlines lightly in dry colours.

2. Use a clean, wet brush to activate the pigment—start from lighter areas, build up to darker shades.

3. For layering, let washes dry before adding more pigment to increase saturation.

4. Clean up sharp edges with clean pencil or re‑draw lines after washes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How many pencils come in the Marino set, and what are the typical sizes available in Pakistan?
A1: The Marino Aquarelle pencils come in sets of 12, 24, and 36 colours. These sizes are commonly stocked by art shops in Pakistan, with the 24‑colour set being a popular choice for both beginners and intermediate users. thestationerycompany.pk+2Himalaya Fine Art+2

Q2: Can these pencils be used only dry, or do they work well with water?
A2: You can absolutely use them dry—they produce fine, smooth colour lay‑down. But their standout feature is that they are water‑soluble: when used with water, the colours dissolve into beautiful washes and smooth gradients. Keep in mind that applying water will often lighten the saturation; layering may be needed for more intense hues. Parka Blogs+1

Q3: Are the colours lightfast? Will artwork fade over time if exposed to sunlight?
A3: Yes, Marino pencils have good lightfastness ratings. The pigments are designed to resist fading, which makes this set suitable for artworks you want to display or keep long term. But like all art materials, avoiding direct harsh sunlight will help preserve colour longevity. Himalaya Fine Art+2Cretacolor+2

Q4: Is this set suitable for beginners or is it more for professionals?
A4: It’s versatile! Beginners will appreciate how forgiving the pencils are— the ability to work both dry and with water allows experimentation. For professionals, the lightfastness, pigment quality, and blending behaviour meet fine‑art standards. So it’s useful across the spectrum.