Best Derwent Drawing Pencils in 2026

MADE TO MAKE IT EASY Unrivaled range of 120 pencils arranged in color families; named, numbered and color-coded for unerring selection: just flip between the layers of the protective, go-anywhere, fabric zip-around case

SOFT YET DURABLE Latest advanced formulation by in-house artists and technicians results in cores with soft, buttery laydown that also defy crumbling under pressure and hold their point.

A JOY TO USE Intensely pigmented, rich, creamy colors for smooth coverage and effortless layering, blending and burnishing to add texture and achieve the perfect shade – on paper, eggshell, canvas, wood and more.

Professionally graded artist pencils in a range of values allow you to draw it all from highlights to mid tones and shadows

Woodless graphite pencils can be used sharp for details or blunt for coverage no wood casing to slow you down

Water soluble pencils lay down rich, dark marks and can be mixed with water to create a transparent wash

STURDY PRECISION – With a hexagonal barrel, you gain greater precision for drawings. Hard (H) degrees have a 2.2 mm core for sharp lines. Black (B) soft degrees use a 3.5mm core for softer lines.

BROAD RANGE – Derwent offers a comprehensive range of 20 degrees to help you achieve your vision. Choose from the popular HB pencil, the fine and crisp 9H, or soft and smudgy 9B.

VERSATILE EXECUTION – Our wide range lets you choose the pencil that fits your artistic concept. Whether used for blending, illustrations or shading, our pencils will help express your vision.

VIBRANT SHADES – The round 4mm soft lead core is perfect for bold expressive drawings. The highly pigmented colour is easy to apply and produces a vibrant finish. Includes a range of 48 colours.

WATER SOLUBLE – Expand your creative possibilities. Water soluble pencils can be used dry for expressive drawings, or washed out with water to create a bright, yet translucent ink-like effect.

PERMANENT COLOUR – Pigments dry quickly and permanently when washed out, minimizing colour bleeding. Once dry, colours can be placed next to each other or layered, without fear of colour bleeding.

The perfect medium for sweeping landscapes to detailed nature studies

8mm diameter pencils have soft, creamy round 5mm leads

Colors are quickly and easily laid down in wide to thin applications

Add Depth to Your Masterpieces With a Bright Colored Pencil Set: With just a dab of a wet brush, these professional colored pencils for artists allow you to blend, layer, and create unique effects that lend drama to your artwork.

Highly Pigmented and Vibrant Shading Pencils: Your sketch pencils have soft, break-resistant cores made from lightfast pigment that won't fade over time. 72 shades give you limitless creative freedom.

Highly Pigmented and Vibrant Shading Pencils: Your sketch pencils have soft, break-resistant cores made from lightfast pigment that won't fade over time. 72 shades give you limitless creative freedom.

STURDY PRECISION – Easy to sharpen, break-resistant pencils are ideal for long periods of use. With a 3.4mm core and hexagonal barrel, you gain precision for detailed drawings. Includes 48 colours.

WATER SOLUBLE – Combine the control of a pencil with the beauty of watercolour. Use a wetted pencil tip to create rich textured lines or use dampened paper to obtain bright colours with soft edges.

COLOUR LAYERING – Pigment transfers to paper quickly due to a softer formulation. This helps with blending and layering, creating a range of effects from bold colours to delicate watercolour washes.

100% Lightfast, all colours are professional quality and comply with ASTM 6901 and Blue Wool Scale ISO 105

Revolutionary Oil-Based core which creates rich vibrant colour

Colours can be mixed on the page to create a paint-like effect

Round, smooth barrel with 4.5mm core allows for maximum line flexibility to apply generous color or create crisp, fine lines

Can be easily mixed and blended to create new hues and tints and detailed pastel studies

Includes a well balanced collection of Derwent artist quality 72 wood-cased pastel pencils set in a convenient and secure hinged metal tin

Superior Colored Pencils: Our high-quality drawing pencils feature a rich pigment for vibrant, long-lasting artworks. We’ve constructed our coloring pencils to be stronger, brighter, and better quality than our competitors.

Innovative Oil-based Core: Compared to wax sketch pencils, oil sketching pencils are sturdier and more pigmented, allowing them to hold a finer point, and never finish with a waxy film. Whether you’re searching for colored pencils for adults or colored pencils for kids, these professional-grade art pencils draw beautifully.

High Lightfast: All of our painting, drawing, & art supplies are made to last, and this color pencil set is no exception. Our professional colored pencils are lightfast, meaning they won’t fade with exposure to light!

Easier to sharpen than traditional charcoal sticks

Tone is similar to graphite

A combination of natural charcoal particles with the finest clays

Stylish, lightweight, well-made Derwent tan canvas roll is secured with dark brown faux leather ties; pencil case / pouch has individual compartments to protect and hold up to 30 of your favorite drawing pencils and an eraser

Small enough to fit into a backpack, portfolio or purse; 17.75"L when open x 7.5"H; pencils and accessories not included

The wrap / pencil holder unrolls flat for easy access to the contents and when you are ready to move on, you just roll it up again; it is quite simply a must-have when you're out and about

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Perfect medium for wildlife and nature studies, as well as landscapes and portraits

Round 8mm cedar barrel is stained rich brown

Extra-wide 5mm strip is creamy with velvety texture on paper

Derwent Pencil Extender Set lets you use almost every bit of a pencil before having to throw it away

Silver extender fits larger-size pencils up to 8mm, perfect for Inktense and Lightfast

The black extender fits our standard size pencils up to 7mm such as Graphic and Chromaflow

🎨Vibrant Colors - Drawing Pencils art set comprises with 180 assorted colors. Perfect for Adult Coloring Books, Doodling, Artist, a session of Relaxation and Coloring or as a Gifts for Drawing lovers.

🎨Design - Each premium coloring pencils have its own individual color number which allow you to pick up the color easily.Soft core writes smoothly and lays down different shades well.

🎨Professional Level - 180 Sketching pencils is designed to retain its full intensity to make perfect for expressing any artistic presentations with unique 180 exciting colors

Our stylish sketching wallet is Perfect for the artist who loves to get outdoors; small enough to fit in your bag it contains a selection of handy drawing media

Set contains: 6 x Graphic pencils (2H, H, B, 2B, 4B, 6B); 2 x water soluble sketching pencils (4B, 8B); 1 x Onyx Pencil (dark); 3 x tinted charcoal pencils; 1 x charcoal Pencil (dark); 1 x metal sharpener; 1 x plastic eraser; 1 x A5 sketching pad

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Push Button Waterbrush Assorted Set

Assorted point and chisel tip waterbrushes for a range of strokes

Large water barrel with push button for easy to control water release; Comfortable handling and leak proof

STURDY PRECISION – With a hexagonal barrel, you gain greater precision for drawings. Hard (H) degrees have a 2.2 mm core for sharp lines. Black (B) soft degrees use a 3.5mm core for softer lines.

BROAD RANGE – Choose the pencil that works for you. Derwent offers a comprehensive range of 20 degrees to help achieve your vision. This set contains B, HB, F, H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H, 7H, 8H and 9H.

VERSATILE EXECUTION – Our wide range lets you choose the pencil that fits your artistic concept. Whether used for blending, illustrations or shading, our pencils will help express your vision.

Derwent Artists Black and White Pencils are a unique set of six warm, cool and pure Black and White color

When used together these pencils complement each other and release the subtle color; ideal for bold contrasting work, portraiture or more detailed illustrations

They have a wide core of highly pigmented pure color for intense saturation or alternatively blend and build up layers of subtle tones

7” COLORED PENCIL SETS GENUINE – The colored pencil set come with fancy claims for kids color pencils set of lasting for a long time, but their quality deteriorates quickly after purchase. These 7" tree bark colored pencils 12 pack are manufactured using authentic wood of the finest quality, so rest assured they won’t break or crack easily. (Lead graphgear long 1".)

COLOR PENCIL SET GIFTS – Gifts colored pencils for adults and color pencils for kids. This is a lovely present an artist colored pencils gift that is unique and enjoyable at the same time. A set of rustic wooden pencils will be much appreciated by them!

WOODEN TREE ART PENCILS COLORED CONVENIENT – The wooden pencils in your artist desk work station at the office or on your desk at home. You can also keep a few of these art colored pencils for adults set and kids on your bedside table, in the living room, or dining space, as they are incredibly handy when you need to jot down information quickly.

Soft colorless pencil

Mixes color while smoothing strokes and softens edges

1 single pencil

Limited edition anniversary set of 20 pencils

Shimmering, highly metallic colour

New non soluble, shimmering highly metallic pencils designed to create maximium effect

EASY TO TRANSPORT – Perfect for artists on the move, the Derwent Procolour Wallet contains everything you need to get creative outdoors. Wallet keeps it all together for easy travel.

VIBRANT COLOR – Procolour pencils are richly pigmented with the perfect combination of a strong point and a smooth laydown. Produce vibrant colors in your work with the quick and easy application.

STRONG CORE – The core sharpens to a fine, long-lasting point, great for emphasizing even the smallest details. The fine point allows for professional-level precision on your most intricate images.

For serious drawing and sketching

Contains assorted quality sketching media

Features artists accessories for added value

3.4mm core sharpens to a fine point, producing a narrow color strip

Hexagonal barrel makes pencil easy to grip

Colors are blendable and can be superimposed again and again

A curated, natural and monochrome mixed media collection that is perfect for creating landscape, portrait and tonal work

Pencils can be used over paint to create shading and dramatic tones

Portable set is ideal for travel or outdoor use

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Round stained ink blue barrel with colour dip end and metallic blue trim.

Smooth dry colour is easy to apply and produces a vibrant finish.

Large colour strip for expressive gestures, bright intense colour and easy colour wash to create ink like effect.