Derwent Blog – Page 3 – Blogs from the world of Derwent Pencils

Inside the Sketchbook Series: Ollie Silvester

What makes an artist? Is it a childhood spent drawing on the kitchen floor? Is it a unique style that[…]

Like all of my pieces, the best place to start is with a sketch of my chosen animal. After I[…]

Just before ‘lockdown’ I was happy to receive a small package from Derwent, containing some sample paint palette boxes. Having[…]

Derwent Presents: Inside the Sketchbook with Pippa Toole What makes an artist? Is it a childhood spent drawing on the[…]

A few weeks ago, we announced the winners of the Derwent Art Prize People’s Choice Awards. Out of the 4,756 entries submitted by artists[…]

So we’re in the middle of the virus lockdown and the artist in me is shouting ‘why aren’t you using[…]

Pastel pencils – the marmite medium of the pencil world. Other brands are, well vegemite? Anyway, it can certainly be[…]

We are very proud to announce the winners of the Derwent Art Prize People’s Choice Awards. To celebrate the number[…]

During uncertain times it is important to keep busy and creative; inspiration can be difficult to find at home but[…]

On 22nd April, Derwent announced the winners of the 5th instalment of the Derwent Art Prize. The prizewinning artists represent[…]