Art and education on a pencil tip

In Portugal, people will for the most part associate Viarco with high-quality pencils and artistic drawing supplies. Indeed, the only pencil manufacturer left in the country was founded by Manuel Viera Araújo in 1936 and has been running ever since. Viarco’s strength is that it has stayed true to manufacturing its signature traditional graphite pencils, while evolving with the times. Viarco pencils are very much appreciated for their smooth application and quality. The manufacturer introduced innovative artistic and professional drawing materials such as water-soluble graphite and ink pencils in recent decades.

The craftsmanship behind each piece is key, as is the choice of premium materials to ensure the pieces will last. Well-rooted in Portugal, Viarco has managed to establish itself as an active partner in the arts and education fields. Further, it has also sketched a niche for itself with artists and professionals worldwide seeking special items or wishing to customise a piece for specific artistic techniques.