Koh-I-Noor Gioconda Aquarell Graphite Pencils combine the control of traditional graphite drawing with the expressive possibilities of watercolor. These water-soluble graphite pencils create smooth, rich tonal values when used dry and transform into soft washes and atmospheric effects when activated with water.
The silky graphite core glides effortlessly across paper, making these pencils ideal for sketching, shading, value studies, illustration, and mixed media work. Once water is applied with a brush, the graphite dissolves into beautiful watercolor-like gradients that add depth, movement, and mood to drawings.
Artists can also dip the pencil tip directly into water before drawing to create exceptionally dark, smooth, and concentrated marks. This versatility makes Gioconda Aquarell Graphite Pencils a favorite among sketchers, illustrators, watercolor artists, and mixed media creators.
Features
- Water-soluble graphite formula
- Smooth, silky graphite laydown
- Creates rich values when used dry
- Produces watercolor-like washes when activated with water
- Excellent for mixed media techniques
- Can be used wet or dry
- Ideal for expressive drawing and tonal studies
- Traditional wood-cased pencil design
Available Grades
Why Artists Love Aquarell Graphite
Unlike traditional graphite pencils, Gioconda Aquarell Graphite allows artists to create both precise drawings and painterly effects with a single tool. Draw normally, then activate the graphite with water to soften edges, create shadows, and develop expressive washes.
Techniques
- Traditional graphite drawing
- Water-activated graphite washes
- Tonal studies
- Urban sketching
- Landscape drawing
- Illustration
- Mixed media artwork
- Expressive shading
Creative Applications
Dry Use
- Sketching
- Detailed drawing
- Value studies
- Crosshatching
- Rendering
Wet Use
- Graphite washes
- Atmospheric backgrounds
- Soft transitions
- Watercolor-style effects
- Mixed media layering
Wet Pencil Technique
Dip the pencil tip directly into water to create:
- Darker lines
- Smoother application
- Increased graphite density
- Dramatic contrast effects
