Tag Archives: Derwent

Pencils: Derwent Drawing Pencils (review)

Posted on June 15, 2021 by artdragon86

Derwent Drawing pencils have been around for a while, but were originally only available in six colours; black, white and some reddish earths and browns. I actually had a few of them in my old pencil jar, but most of … Continue reading →

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Coloured Pencils: Collie Dog (demonstration)

Posted on June 11, 2021 by artdragon86

My friend’s dog, Maggie, recently celebrated her first birthday. One of the photos her human took was a nice shot of her sitting up and looking at the camera, and I thought it would make a nice portrait sketch, and … Continue reading →

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Graphite: Derwent Graphitint Paint Pan Set (review)

Posted on December 13, 2020 by artdragon86

A couple of years ago, I received one of Derwent’s original Inktense paint pan sets as a gift from a friend who works in an art supply shop in Italy. Recently Derwent released a companion set of 12 more Inktense … Continue reading →

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Pencils: Derwent Lightfast Pencils (review)

Posted on February 25, 2020 by artdragon86

I know the Derwent Lightfast pencils have been out for a while now, but I’ve only just got around to picking up a set to try. When they were first released, there were only 36 colours in the range, but … Continue reading →

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Coloured Pencils: Violin (demonstration)

Posted on February 24, 2020 by artdragon86

I drew this violin for my review of the Derwent Lightfast pencils, and figured it would make a good demonstration. As always, you don’t need to use the exact pencils I’ve used; just find the closest colours in your own … Continue reading →

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Inks: Derwent Inktense Paint Pan Travel Set (review)

Posted on November 29, 2018 by artdragon86

Some time ago I reviewed the Derwent Inktense pencils and blocks. I quite liked them but even though most of the colours were listed as lightfast, the fact a number of other artists had reported issues with fading even in … Continue reading →

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Pencils: Derwent Procolour Pencils (review)

Posted on October 14, 2018 by artdragon86

Every few years it seems Derwent come out with a new line of coloured pencils or drawing blocks of some sort, and one range that came out within the last couple of years was their Procolour line. Being the coloured … Continue reading →

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Coloured Pencils: Scarlet Macaw Parrot (demonstration)

Posted on October 7, 2018 by artdragon86

Last time I went to the art supply shop near my Dad’s work, I decided I’d get some Derwent Procolour pencils to try. I didn’t want to commit to a full set in case I didn’t like them, but unfortunately … Continue reading →

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Soft Pastels and Pastel Pencils: Derwent Pastel Collection (review)

Posted on January 26, 2017 by artdragon86

When I was in my early teens, my grandfather bought me a set of Derwent Pastel Pencils. I used them a few times, but found them scratchy and unpleasant to use, and ended up selling them a few years later. … Continue reading →

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Coloured Pencils: Blue Glass Bottle (demonstration)

Posted on January 23, 2017 by artdragon86

It’s been a while since I did an art demonstration post, so I thought I should do one before I get too busy with uni again. Since I’ve been playing with coloured pencils a lot lately, I decided I’d try … Continue reading →

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