Watercolor pencil vs Watercolor paint

Are watercolor pencils better than watercolor paint?

In many ways, watercolor pencils are better than watercolor paints for a couple of reasons. The first is because they sharpen like regular pencils and come in various degrees of hardness so you have more control over the look of your art. Secondly, it’s easier to get clean and even lines with watercolor pencils.

Watercolor painting large areas however is typically easier with rational paints and brushes, so it depends on your project what you’ll find best to work with.

Every product has its own set of pros and cons so it really depends on your personal preferences when deciding what’s best for you! These are just some factors which may persuade you to stick with a particular medium or try something new.