Archive (2010-2015) – Derwent Blog

A selection of your favourite blogs from Derwent over the last years.

New Derwent PROCOLOUR – A review by Jake Spicer

I’ve always been a sucker for new drawing materials, so I was really enthusiastic when Derwent asked me to try[…]

I’ve been using graphic pencils since my first tin purchased for Art GCSE some 20 years ago so I was[…]

When choosing between pencils for your treasured art box, it’s not easy to understand the qualities of each and every[…]

My name’s Pete Levey and I’m currently studying an illustration diploma course with the London Art College. I’m a big[…]

For a portrait artist, achieving a likeness to a reference (either through a primary i.e. life model or secondary source[…]

I began in the early days using oils for portraits and animals commissions, as I felt that I could almost[…]

I must admit, I try and work ahead of the seasons because I exhibit my work and make cards from[…]

Maintaining an angle and a viewpoint is important. Wherever you stand, sit or crouch, your viewpoint is continually changing as[…]

I’ve never really used more than a few pencils, using HB, H, and 2B when drawing and, in recent years[…]

This guide demonstrates the versatility of the eraser. As well as being able to remove mistakes, it can also be[…]