Derwent XL Charcoal Blocks – Individual Colours

Product description
Derwent XL Charcoal Blocks – Individual Colours are designed for artists who enjoy working with bold, expressive marks and rich tonal depth. The chunky, extra-large shape makes these charcoal blocks intuitive and enjoyable to use, allowing effortless movement from powerful strokes to subtle gradients.

Combining the natural softness of charcoal with the strength of a solid block, these XL blocks are perfect for broad, gestural drawing as well as controlled mark-making using edges and corners. They are naturally water-soluble, so they can be used dry for dense, opaque lines or activated with water to create washes, layered effects and dynamic textures.

Highly tactile in nature, these blocks allow you to smudge and blend colour easily using your fingers or tools, making them ideal for expressive sketching, life drawing, tonal studies and mixed media work. Available in rich colours such as Ochre, Sanguine, Mars Violet, Sepia, Black and White, Derwent XL Charcoal Blocks sold individually let artists build a personalised palette suited to their creative style.