DERWENT

For generations, artists have chosen and trusted the Derwent® brand for art materials around the world. With a proud history dating back to 1832, Derwent’s innovation comes from a deep understanding of artists. Derwent appreciates that their needs and aspirations may change over their artistic life, and with this in mind has produced a range of art materials that span from the first colouring pencil to the highest professional quality products ­– the majority of which are made in their British manufacturing plant in The Lake District, Cumbria, in the UK. Derwent 'Professional Quality' is aimed at the professional artist or leisure artist that requires the best quality drawing products from graphite, colouring pencils, or watercolour pencils and pens. New additions to the range include the Inktense and the improved Graphic range. Our collections also come in handcrafted wooden Boxes which make a sumptuous gift for the budding artist, or storage solutions whilst on the go with our popular canvas pencil wrap.

The Derwent Academy range is the ideal introduction to the world of drawing and sketching. It features all the key media from pencils, to pastels to paint and gives you the opportunity to experiment with different types of artist materials; whether you like creating simple graphite sketches or delicate watercolour paintings; bold oil pastels or colourful pencil drawings.The range, which includes Sketching, Colour and Watercolour pencils, Oil Pastels and a Watercolour Pan set, is made from quality ingredients selected to ensure you get the best combination of quality and performance. Versatile, high quality colouring pencils in a very wide range of colours, ideal for budding artists and amateurs of all ages looking to develop their drawing skills. The Perfect range for the Beginning Artist. The Derwent Academy range is perfect for artists who love to draw and want to develop skills and confidence in what they are creating.