Derwent at Officeworks

With a proud heritage dating back to 1832 we have been manufacturing pencils in the Lake District, UK ever since With over 150 years of know how packed into every pencil and art tool, our creative and scientific minds never cease in their quest for new ideas Obsessing over the highest quality of materials and forever creating an ever evolving and exceptional range to meet the requirements of every artist We will keep pushing our boundaries so that artists can keep pushing theirs.

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Inspiration

Inktense User Guide Create a Christmas Card Creating Realistic Animals Using Pastel Pencils Drawing Portraits with Jake Spicer Drawing a Goldfish with Metallic Paint

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Featured Artists

Frianki Jane Harris Nicole Karin Cindy Wider

Helen Carter Jake Spicer Jedidiah Dore

How To Choose Your Pencil

At Derwent, we sell so many different types of pencils, all with their own unique qualities.
We have put together a handy guide to explain each pencil we sell, so you can find the pencil for you.

Colour Pencils

LIGHTFAST

Ideal for detailed and colourful drawing that want to stand the test of time. 100% lightfast for up to 100 years,oil based for exceptional layering and colour mixing.

PROCOLOUR

Ideal for detailed drawing and colouring. The smooth pencil with exceptional fine detail, intense bright colour.

COLOURSOFT

Ideal for a wide range of drawing styles; from bold landscapes to more detailed illustrations, portraiture ad fashion design. Bold, ultra soft colour for smooth coverage.

METALLIC

Ideal for a wide range of fine art and craft projects. Shimmering metallic colour, outstanding on dark paper.

DRAWING

Ideal for landscape and sceneries due to the earthy colour palette. Unique velvety finish and natural colour range ideal for nature drawings.

PASTEL

Ideal for colourful portraiture and life studies. The beauty of fine grade pastel within a pencil.

ARTISTS

Ideal for a wide range of drawing styles; from bold landscapes to more detailed illustrations. Firm point and extensive colour range for detailed light layering.

CHROMAFLOW

Ideal for rich and vibrant colouring and drawing. Vibrant, blendable colours with a smooth laydown.

ACADEMY

Ideal as an introduction to the world of colouring and drawing. Created for those budding pencil artists who are delving deeper in the art of drawing and wish to develop and improve their skills.

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Water-Soluble Pencils

WATERCOLOUR

Ideal for subtle landscape paintings. The beauty of watercolour within a pencil.

INKTENSE

Ideal for vibrant, permanent artwork on a variety of paper, fabrics and materials. Permanent when dry - doesn't wash away like watercolour. Intense vibrant colour.