Introducing the Colosseum by Alexis Marcou Alexis Marcou is an artist & illustrator internationally renowned for his work in graphite. His style[…]
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Category: Archive (2010-2015)
A selection of your favourite blogs from Derwent over the last years.
Drawing Cityscapes by Paul Hiles – March 2015
I am fascinated by the architecture and life of the city. The constantly changing light and shadow, the reflection on[…]
Read moreHow to Draw the Human Form; Figure Drawing by Jill Preston – March 2015
Drawing the human form is challenging and can be very frustrating. Yet it can be exhilarating and sublimely satisfying. The[…]
Read more10 things to decorate with our Graphik pens, to make them look cool! Feb 2015
Who would have thought you could do so much with a pen! 1. Stones, pop down to the beach[…]
Read moreEnvironmental initiatives at the Cumberland Pencil Company – Dec 2014
We are aware just how important it is to protect the world around us. Without wood, we wouldn’t have pencils![…]
Read moreGet creative this Christmas! – Dec 2014
Why not make your own Christmas cards and gifts this Christmas? This quick and simple tutorial shows you how[…]
Read moreHow to: Graphik Line Painters – Nov 2014
Paint pens need to be activated before use: Shake the pen for 20 seconds or until the[…]
Read moreInterview: Sandra Dieckmann – Nov 2014
What do you listen to when drawing? We all share a studio playlist here that we contribute to. It’s[…]
Read moreBright Vintage Card with Inktense Blocks – Oct 2014
Today I’m sharing a Bright Vintage card using Inktense Blocks. I’ve had this set of stamps for a long time[…]
Read moreDerwent Testing Lab – Oct 2014
Our technical team have put the Line Painter pens to the test on different surfaces. They tested coverage, adhesion, line[…]
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