Derwent - XL Charcoal Blocks
XL Charcoal Blocks
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Product Information
- Water-soluble for washes and splatter effects
- Chunky block format for bold marks
- Six colors: natural black, white, four traditional
- Combines natural charcoal with sturdy body
- Creates powerful lines to subtle gradients
- Rich tones with organic texture
Create dramatic tonal ranges from bold marks to delicate washes
Broad sides for sweeping tonal areas, narrow edges for defined marks, corners for precise details. The compressed formulation maintains structural integrity during aggressive mark-making while still releasing that characteristic charcoal softness across paper tooth.
Water solubility transforms these blocks from drawing tools into painting implements. Activate applied marks with a wet brush to create fluid washes and atmospheric gradients, or load a damp brush directly from the block for saturated gestural strokes. The range includes natural black plus four earth tones and white, enough variety for complete tonal compositions without requiring additional media.
Substantial size means extended working time between reshaping. These blocks handle everything from large-scale figure studies to experimental mixed media work where you need charcoal's immediacy combined with predictable structural performance.
