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Derwent Sketching Pencils

Derwent Sketching Pencil is made from a softer graphite than the Graphic range and is perfect for free flowing, quick sketching.

3 Versatile degrees
Wide, soft graphite core sweeps smoothly across the paper for a fast, even lay down of tone but is equally suitable for more detailed work
Derwent Sketching is available in three versatile degrees which blend together beautifully, creating subtle variations in tone and mood

Derwent's Linda Stevens' Top Tips

Use the pencils on their side to create a softer coverage. The Sketching Pencils have a fatter core so are ideal for this.
Initially use your pencil lightly then press harder to create a light to dark tone.
Scrape pencil findings onto your paper using a sandpaper block. Rub over with your finger or paper stump to create a smoky effect.
You can also use a sandpaper block for shaping the tip of your pencil.
Try crosshatching; this builds up tone for shadows.
Lay a block of graphite down on the paper, scrape out a required design and then overlay with a darker pencil.
Touch the tip of the pencil lightly to paper and then drag it down so you produce thick and thin marks on your paper.
Try using your pencils on different paper surfaces for different results.
Using a battery eraser you can create the white of an eye by gently lifting the laid down pencil.
Graphite is especially easy to remove if highlighting is required

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