Derwent Drawing Pencils

Derwent Drawing Pencils are renowned for their soft, creamy texture and extra-wide core, making them the ideal choice for artists who love working with rich, natural tones. Available in a beautifully muted colour palette of 72 shades – from subtle sepias and greys to soft greens, blues, and creams – these pencils are perfectly suited to wildlife drawings, portraiture, and atmospheric landscapes.
With their velvety finish and highly pigmented laydown, Derwent Drawing Pencils allow you to blend, layer, and build depth with ease. The 5mm wide strip not only creates bold, expressive strokes but also covers larger areas smoothly, making them a versatile tool for both fine detail and broader sweeps of colour. Crafted in the UK and designed with high lightfastness, these pencils ensure your artwork retains its vibrancy over time.
Whether you¡¯re capturing the delicate textures of fur and feathers or building soft tonal layers in portraiture, these pencils offer the perfect balance of control, coverage, and expressive potential.
Derwent Drawing Pencil Sets
are also available.
Download the
Derwent Drawing Pencils Colour Chart
for more colour information.