The Derwent Charcoal pencil is the one to choose if you are looking for the traditional effect of charcoal with a little more control and a little less mess
Charcoal particles are mixed with the finest clays and encased in wood to produce a rich, smoothly textured pencil
Use Charcoal Pencils on top of other colours to add darker tones for shadows
Use a Derwent Blender, a paper stump, or a finger to blend and create different effects of light and shadow
The Derwent Tinted Charcoal Pencil
The Derwent Tinted Charcoal pencil combines the rich, expressive qualities of charcoal with a gentle hint of colour
Small amounts of pigment are mixed with charcoal and clay to produce charcoal with just a hint of colour
Easy to blend with finger, Blender Pencil or paper stump
Naturally watersoluble to create washes and other effects
Darker tones can be added using the point of the pencil
Use a fine eraser or putty eraser to lift highlights
These easy to use pencils offer drama and subtlety in one drawing tool. They enable you to produce a wide variety of creative effects, from rich, deep tones to a translucent-like mist, adding an imaginative twist to any charcoal drawing.
