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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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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.
GRAPHITINT
Ideal for landscapes, animal studies and portraits. Unique blend of graphite with colour.
GRAPHITONE
Ideal for quick coverage in sketches. Pure compressed graphite sticks for quick coverage.
SKETCHING
Ideal for delicate graphite washes. Delicate graphite washes, easy to blend and layer.
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Sketching Pencils
GRAPHIC
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.
CHARCOAL
Ideal for detailed drawing and colouring. The smooth pencil with exceptional fine detail, intense bright colour.
TINTED CHARCOAL
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.
SKETCHING
Ideal for a wide range of fine art and craft projects. Shimmering metallic colour, outstanding on dark paper.
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