Description
Charcoal has always been one of the most expressive, visceral media an artist can work with. Raw. Immediate. Unforgiving in the best possible way. The Derwent XL Charcoal Blocks take everything that makes charcoal so compelling and scale it up — into a chunky, hand-filling block format that covers ground fast, makes bold marks effortlessly and opens up creative possibilities that standard charcoal sticks simply cannot match.
But here is what makes this set truly remarkable: colour. Not the stark blacks and whites of traditional charcoal — but six muted, naturally beautiful shades drawn from the earth. Ochre. Sanguine. Mars Violet. Sepia. Black. White. The palette of the Old Masters, in a format built for contemporary artists.
Add water and the blocks release rich, fluid colour in seconds — perfect for loose washes, atmospheric backgrounds and layered mixed media work on damp surfaces. Use them dry and you have all the expressive power of charcoal in a gloriously oversized, pigment-packed block.
This is the set that makes artists stop and stare the moment they open it.
- Chunky XL block format for fast, expressive coverage and bold marks
- 6 muted, earthy shades inspired by Old Master palettes
- Naturally water-soluble — release rich washes on damp surfaces
- Build up multiple layers of colour wet or dry
- All the qualities of traditional charcoal in a larger, more versatile form
- Blends and layers beautifully for tonal and mixed media work
- Ideal for portraiture, life drawing, landscape and expressive mark-making
- Presented in a sturdy metal collector's tin
- Made in the UK by Derwent
6 COLOURS INCLUDED
Ochre, Sanguine, Mars Violet, Sepia, Black, White
WHY CHOOSE THIS
🎨 Colour and charcoal in one — a combination that most artists have never experienced until they open this tin
💧 Water-soluble on damp surfaces means these blocks cross effortlessly between drawing and painting in a single session
⭐ The XL block format covers large areas in seconds — expressive, gestural work has never felt this immediate or satisfying
🖤 The earthy, muted palette works across portraiture, life drawing and landscape without a single colour feeling out of place
🏆 One of the most visually striking sets in the Derwent range — this tin consistently turns heads and sells itself the moment it is seen
SPECIFICATIONS
Brand: Derwent | SKU: 2302009
EAN: 5028252358897 | Barcode: 2801314010093
Quantity: 6 XL Charcoal Blocks (1 of each colour)
Medium: Natural charcoal, water-soluble
Colours: Ochre, Sanguine, Mars Violet, Sepia, Black, White
Packaging: Metal tin
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Colours may vary slightly due to screen settings.
- 100% authentic product sourced directly from manufacturer.
- Packaging may vary depending on batch without affecting contents.