Derwent Drawing Pencils take you right back to nature. The colours are rich and earthy and soft in texture, making them great for building up dense fur or feathers. Create a smooth velvety lay down and bring portraits, wildlife drawings and dreamy, evocative landscapes to life with beautiful sepia tones and a soft finish. Try them out using our guide to painting landscapes.

Derwent Drawing Pencils feature and extra wide 5mm colour strip and a round 8mm body. They are easy-to-grip, expertly crafted and precise. The Drawing range is available in 24 subtle shades. With Derwent Drawing Pencils you can enjoy:

• sepia tones ideal for drawing nature studies
• soft neutral greys, greens, blues and creams
• a soft, velvety finish
• drawing at its most natural

First introduced in 1986 in a limited selection of six earthy colours, the Drawing range has been extended by popular demand. It features a distinctive light mahogany stained barrel with colour coded end dip and angled gold band. Its unique, waxy consistency makes colour easy to apply.

Great for sketching, the Derwent Charcoal Pencils provide excellent drawing control, ideal for rich, dramatic drawings. Encased in wood which results in less mess, has a round 8mm barrel with a wide 4m core. 

Derwent Charcoal Pencil Set of 6 contains: 1 x light, 2 x medium, 2 x dark, 1 x white charcoal pencils and a sharpener. 

Derwent Graphitint Pencils are coloured graphite pencils that combine the traditional graphite medium with a hint of subtle colour. You get the delicious effect of graphite ‘blackness’ with just a touch of colour - two great effects in one pencil!

Derwent Graphitint Pencils can be used wet or dry. You will be amazed by what can happen when you add water! Create a vast array of tinted graphite effects and watch your drawing burst to life with colours like Port, Aubergine, Dark Indigo, Storm and Slate Green far more vibrant.

Features:

• Combine the drama and creativity of pencil drawings with a hint of soft, subtle colour
• Lovely earthy tones, pearlescent greys, shimmering blues and greens
• Perfect for landscape or fantasy artists
• Water soluble

If using Derwent Graphitint Pencils for landscapes, check out our Practical Guide to Painting Landscapes. You might be a seasoned pro but brushing up on your skills is a great way to ensure you characterise each particular landscape. These tips and tricks will get you started and will help you understand the value distribution within your work.

Indulge your creativity with our guidance and a set of Derwent Graphitint Pencils.

A good graphite drawing starts with a good graphite pencil and Derwent Graphic Sketching Pencils are made from the finest quality graphite and the purest clays. Whether you are doing fine detailed illustrations or adding shading and texture to your drawing, the Derwent Graphic range has the right pencil for you.

Derwent Graphic Pencils feature a hexagonal matte black barrel with a distinctive orange band and a smooth, finely textured graphite strip. They allow for greater control over your work, professional application, and offer strength and covering power that’s perfect for sketching, graphic design and colouring in. Available singularly or in packs, the soft spectrum of grades are great for making delicate shades and tones.

Features:

• Made from the finest quality material
• Produced in a full range of 20 degrees from 9B - 9H
• Strips sharpen to a good long-lasting point
• Specialist Technical, Designer and Sketching tins available

To get started with your Derwent Graphic pencils try these 9 drawing ideas for beginners: simple ideas that will help you get the most from your Derwent pencils. Start here and you’ll be well on your way to mastering the skill of graphite drawing, from faces and expressions to trees, mandalas and eyes.