Charcoal just got bigger and more beautiful! These blocks have all the qualities of charcoal that you love in a chunky XL form, combine that with rich natural colours, and you've got an artist’s dream! They feel soft, smooth, and velvety, similar to a soft pastel.

The block set of 6 comes in muted shades containing one each of colours: Ochre, Sanguine, Mars Violet, Sepia, Black, and White. The blocks are water-soluble and available in various rich, dense colours, these opaque. (¾" × ¾" × 2¼" (1.9 cm × 1.9 cm × 5.7 cm)

The chunky shape of these extra-large charcoal blocks makes them captivating, intuitive, and fun to use. From powerful lines to subtle gradients, Derwent XL Charcoal Blocks combine the natural qualities of charcoal with the strength and body of a chunky block. Soft meets strong, agile meets bold, to create the perfect blend of rich tones and organic marks.

The rich, velvety blocks can be layered over other colours; you can use them on a damp surface, release lots of colours quickly, and build up layers of different colours as you go. You can add water, create washes or even spritz to create splatters. Their size and length are great for making broad, gestural strokes. Create different marks with the sides, edges, and corners. You can even use an embossing tool to create lines and add texture. XL Charcoal Blocks are very tactile, so you can use your finger to smudge and move the colour around.