Derwent Blog – Blogs from the world of Derwent Pencils

Drawing ‘Il Duomo’ of Florence by Ian Fennelly

It’s a very exciting experience using the metallic pencils, and when working on a black background the colours really pop[…]

Spring is fast approaching and with the unusually warm weather we’ve had just recently, it’s not surprising to see more[…]

I’m Ian Fennelly and I am an artist and more specifically an urban sketcher; or to be even more precise[…]

As lead sponsor of the Pastel Society Annual Exhibition, we have the difficult job each year of choosing one winner[…]

With January over and spring on the horizon, I’m already brainstorming all the art projects I can’t wait to venture[…]

Carlisle-based artist, Carl Fitton, is taking inspiration from his Cumbrian surroundings and will be exhibiting his artwork at the Derwent[…]

When the buzz of Christmas has long passed and the January blues set in, people set resolutions to exercise more,[…]

If you’ve never drawn before, or if you just want to start at the beginning, then start here. […] These[…]

It is always fascinating when you’re adding to your artbox and learning to combine a completely new set of pencils[…]

The New Year is upon us and it’s time to tackle those New Year’s resolutions that you actually intend sticking[…]