Chalks, Charcoals & Graphite

The Derwent Tinted Charcoal pencils offer the benefits of traditional charcoal but with a hint of colour!

They are easy to control and offer less mess than traditional charcoals, they can still be blended and smudged easily.

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Coates Charcoal is a simple yet indispensable tool for fine artists.

It can be used on its own to create strikingly atmospheric impressions or with paint or pastels where colour is required. Learn More

Carbon pencils are often considered by artists to be the perfect pencil. They combine the advantages of graphite (sharp lines) and charcoal (rich black lines) pencils without the disadvantages. Carbon pencils enable the artist to produce dramatic black marks, and are perfect for rapid and expressive sketches and drawings. This set includes a B, 2B, 4B and 6B pencil, and so is great for adding texture and drama to your drawings. Learn More

Coates is a simple yet indispensable tool for fine artists. It can be used on its own to create strikingly atmospheric impressions or with paint or pastels where colour is required. Learn More

Coates Charcoal is a simple yet indispensable tool for fine artists.

It can be used on its own to create strikingly atmospheric impressions or with paint or pastels where colour is required. Learn More

This Nitram charcoal set contains an assortment of lead sizes.

The set includes:
2 x 5mm (H) hard leads, which are great for fine lines and detail;

2 x 5mm (HB) medium leads, which are good for drawing and sketching;

2 x 5mm (B) soft leads, which are ideal for dark tones and shading

2 x 6mm (B+) extra soft leads, which are lovely for rich black tones. Learn More

Tinted Charcoal offers the dramatic beauty of traditional charcoal with a gentle hint of colour.

Combining natural charcoal particles with the finest clays, the pencils are wood-cased for easy control and can be sharpened to a fine point. At the same time, they can be smudged and blended together to produce satisfyingly deep, rich tones. There are 24 subtle colours to choose from, including white for burnishing and highlights.

Add a hint of colour to your sketching, with Derwent's Tinted Charcoal.

Colours include:
Dark, Peat TC18,
Dark Moss TC16,
Mountain Blue TC11,
Glowing Embers TC04,
Ocean Deep TC12,
Natural TC20,
Driftwood TC17,
Green Moss TC15,
White TC21,
Lavender TC07,
Sand TC01 Learn More

These water-soluble, chunky sticks of solid graphite are ideal for artists who find a larger grip on their materials more comfortable.

Available in either 2B, 6B or 9B these 12mm hexagonal crayons allow for broad, sweeping strokes as well as more detailed work. Learn More

These pencils have a thick graphite lead with a protective coating for clean handling. They're suitable for expressive shading of large areas. Available in HB, 3B, 6B and 9B. Learn More

Paint with Charcoal. . .

Nitram Liquid Charcoal is an exciting watersoluble medium, that lets you adjust the tonal values of your work from very light to a deep, rich black. Straight out of the tube, it is as thick as oil paint - even letting you apply it with palette knife, and its fast drying qualities makes it very versatile. Learn More

Coates is a simple yet indispensable tool for fine artists. It can be used on its own to create strikingly atmospheric impressions or with paint or pastels where colour is required. Learn More