From powerful lines to subtle gradients, Derwent XL Charcoal combines the natural qualities of charcoal with the strength and body of a chunky block. Soft meets strong; agile meets bold; the perfect blend of rich tones and organic marks. There are six colours in the range: One natural black, four traditional drawing colours and a white.

Experiment with making marks! These blocks are effective when used on their sides, edges and corners. They feel soft, smooth, and velvety, similar to a soft pastel.

As the blocks are very opaque, you can layer colours over one another. You can even add water! As these charcoal blocks are water soluble, you can create washes or even spritz to create splatters.

Artist recommended

“These chunky XL blocks are an artist’s dream, delivering enormous swatches of rich colour. On a damp surface, they release a creamy strip of live pigment, which, when dry, can be reworked with layers of contrasting colour and marks…Working with them is an enriching creative experience.” David Winning

• Derwent Extra Large (XL) Charcoalandnbsp;Blocks
• Available in 6 tones: Ochre, Sanguine, Mars Violet, Sepia,andnbsp;Black, and White.
• Water-Soluble
• 1.9 cm square × 5.7 cm length - 2.5 length X 3/4-inch square