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Welcome to the world of colour pencil


The UK Colour Pencil Society (UKCPS) was founded in 2001, inspired by a collection of people who, despite having never met, shared a passion for the art of colour pencil.

We hope we can inspire you as well.

 

UKCPS Silver Exhibition 2026

To be held at the Mall Galleries, London, SW1
17th-21st March 2026

Call for Entries now available.
Closing Date 25th January 2026

Call for Entries

 

UKCPS Silver Exhibition logo

 

UK Colour Pencil Society

Find out more about using colour pencil and become a member - we welcome all skills, from beginner to professional artist.

Browse through our galleries to view colour pencil art and see what great artwork can be obtained with this wonderful, versatile tool.


UKCPS Membership

We welcome members of all levels of skill - just a keen interest in learning or using colour pencil. So why not join us and get to know more about colour pencil. Learn and share with a group of like-minded people.

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Exhibitions

We aim to hold three exhibitions each year. Our annual open exhibition for all artists using colour pencil • a members only online exhibition • members only physical exhibition held at the Derwent Pencil Museum in Cumbria.

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UKCPS Galleries

See some of the best colour pencil pictures from our past exhibitions.

Past Award Winners

 


 

UKCPS Members Only

To access the full Members' section of this website please login to access the Talking Point magazine archive, view all our past exhibitions and access society documents and news. New members, register here - note you will need your membership number to hand.

Here are some useful links to other member only sites:

Groups io forum

UKCPS Members Facebook page