Recent blogs – Derwent Blog

Recent blogs (Nov 2016)

Urban Sketching with Derwent Procolour by Jacky Fellows

I’ve been urban sketching for around six years now. I started when I saw an article about Birmingham Urban Sketchers[…]

Summer is here and that means the flowers are at their finest – full of bold colours and beautiful shapes,[…]

If you are a coloured pencil artist like myself, then you’re guaranteed to have heard about Derwent releasing their Lightfast[…]

It is almost impossible to escape from screens in our busy digital world. With constant access to e-mails, social media[…]

I was so excited to hear from Derwent with a request to illustrate a Tropical themed pencil set as I[…]

Sometimes it’s the odd, surreal and unexpected that inspires you. Be that shape, colour, texture or location, inspiration can strike[…]

You will need: Large eggs Darning needle Paper Towel Inktense Travel Palette Water Brushes 1 and 2 Precision pencil Make[…]

Hello, I am Clare Wheeldon and I have been using Derwent Inktense blocks and pencils to create contemporary floral paintings[…]

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

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