Talking about art, techniques and materials.
Posted in New Products and Special Offers on Aug 7th, 2010
Derwent have created a new softer formula in the 72 colours of their pastel pencil range. Derwent’s new Pastel Pencil range has a contemporary new look, softer texture and rejuvenated range of colours. The new softer texture means improved performance. The pencil glides across the surface of the paper, transferring the colour with a velvety [...]
Posted in Product Information, Favourite Products and Reviews on Jul 28th, 2010
A lovely boss recently asked for gift ideas for a leaving staff member who “liked to draw”. She thought maybe a set of coloured pencils. Since she hadn’t give a price range I chose 4 possible sets to suggest. Any of these would make a lovely gift, it just depends on how much you want [...]
Posted in New Products and Special Offers on May 5th, 2010
This sturdy canvas pocket pencil wrap with smart leather-look trim has individual compartments to hold 12 full-size pencils and a fold over flap to protect the pencil points. Once closed the pocket wrap is kept securely shut with Velcro fastenings and fits neatly into a jacket or coat pocket. Ideal for carrying your favourite pencils [...]
Posted in Art Courses and Workshops on Apr 26th, 2010
Demonstrations and Workshops with the New Derwent Pastel Pencils at The Cumberland Pencil Museum, Keswick. Professional pencil artist, Jenny Hill, has created a Derwent workshop using the new Derwent Pastel Pencils. Nothing beats the colourful brilliance of pastels but they’re not the easiest medium to use. However you can now enjoy all the beauty of [...]
Posted in Product Information, Favourite Products and Reviews on Apr 3rd, 2010
I would like to introduce Stan. He is a beginning drawer who works in coloured pencil and pen and ink. He will be taking us on his journey with him as he learns about materials and improves his technique. Look for a series of posts over the coming months. Thanks for sharing with us Stan! [...]
Posted in New Products and Special Offers on Mar 16th, 2010
Cretacolor has created two new artists’ quality pencil ranges. Marino has a blue barrel to show you right away that it is a watercolor pencil. It has brilliant colors, a soft stroke and the highest lightfastness rating. Its true beauty reveals itself when dissolved with water: clear lines flow into smooth transitions. The colours can [...]
Posted in New Products and Special Offers on Feb 26th, 2010
Derwent has a new tin of 6 Coloursoft pencils perfect for creating a variety of flesh tones for portrait drawing. The pencils have been selected from the Coloursoft range, their softest ever colour pencils. Derwent worked closely with Bob Ebdon, a professional artist, to create unique projects for three different skin tones using just 6 [...]