Derwent
Discover the intense possibilities of Derwent Inktense
Derwent has been making artists’ pencils in England for generations combining a rich drawing heritage with an ongoing spirit of innovation. At Hues our Derwent collection focuses on Inktense — brilliantly vibrant water-soluble pencils that can be used dry or activated with water to create rich ink-like colour.
Meet Derwent Inktense
Inktense pencils offer the control of a coloured pencil with the exciting possibilities of water-soluble colour. Use them dry for expressive drawing or add water to release vivid ink-like colour. Once activated and completely dry the colour becomes permanent allowing artists to build layers without continually disturbing the colour underneath.
What makes Inktense Special
Derwent Inktense combines the control of a pencil with brilliant water-activated colour. Use it dry for drawing and detail or add water to transform the colour into vibrant ink-like washes. Once fully activated and dry the colour becomes permanent allowing artists to build additional layers without continually disturbing the colour underneath.
But Inktense isn't limited to paper. Its versatility on porous surfaces including fabric canvas wood and ceramic has made it especially popular with textile and mixed-media artists. Draw directly onto fabric then activate the colour with water to explore everything from fine details and expressive marks to washes and layered colour.
Whether you're drawing painting working with textiles or experimenting with mixed media Inktense opens up possibilities well beyond the traditional coloured pencil.
Explore Derwent Inktense at Hues
