Lyra Graduate Watercolor Pencils combine the precision of colored pencils with the fluidity of watercolor, allowing students to create stunning, vibrant washes with just a touch of water. Their rich pigments blend effortlessly, offering endless creative possibilities for both detailed work and broad, expressive strokes. Perfect for the classroom and at-home practice, these pencils are an essential tool for exploring the dynamic world of watercolor art. Having spent over 200 years providing quality products to artists, schools & offices all over the world, the historic LYRA brand — founded by Johann Froescheis in Nuremberg in 1806 — is one of the oldest pencil companies in the world. Synonymous with innovation & quintessential German quality, Lyra is a well-respected name all over the world. Ever since it produced its first pencils, Lyra has stuck to strict rules to ensure the utmost quality — from the selection of raw materials right through to the manufacturing process. The Graduate product line is a premier collaboration between three renowned art supply brands—Canson, Lyra, and Daler-Rowney—offering a comprehensive range of high-quality art materials. Featuring an array of supplies including sketchbooks, pencils, and paints, each product is designed to enhance technical skill and artistic expression. Ideal for art students and teachers alike, the Graduate range provides the tools necessary for fostering creativity in the classroom. Each set includes 12 pencils in a metal tin. Sold as 2 sets for a total of 24 pencils, 2 metal tins. Recommended age 8+ years