Derwent - Pastel Pencil Sets
Pastel Pencil Sets
Blend velvety pastel color with pencil precision for detailed studies
Pastel's soft, powdery character meets pencil precision in a medium that gives you both immediacy and control. Derwent formulates these with a 4mm core that maintains enough structure for detailed line work while delivering that characteristic velvety finish pastelists value. The medium hardness strikes a practical balance, soft enough for blending and layering, firm enough that points don't crumble during sharpening or detailed passages.
The chalky texture responds beautifully to blending techniques, whether you're using fingers, stumps, or layering colors directly. Colors mix cleanly on paper without turning muddy, and the powdery deposit builds gradually for controlled value development. This makes them particularly useful for studies where you need pastel qualities but can't manage loose stick mess or need to work in a sketchbook.
Set configurations address different working methods: the 12-color set covers essential primaries plus earth tones and neutrals for foundational work; 24 colors expand into more nuanced hues for developed pieces; 72 colors provide the extended palette serious pastel work demands. Metal tins protect pencils during transport and double as organized storage. Individual pencils let you replace heavily-used colors or build custom palettes around specific subjects, portrait work demands different colors than landscape studies.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- 4 mm core produces powdery texture
- Medium hardness achieves fine detail lines
- Velvety smooth finish ideal for blending
- Available in sets of 12, 24, 72
- Chalky pastel feel with pencil control
- Packaged in attractive tin storage
