The story of Derwent began in the heart of the Lake District with the discovery of graphite in the Borrowdale Valley, this led to the birth of pencil making in Keswick in 1832. Since then, Derwent, a UK based company, have a passion for producing the finest Artist pencils in the world. Ranging from professional colouring pencils, watercolour and pastel pencils. They have also introduced brands like Lightfast, Inktense and Procolour, which have shown a commitment to excellence and quality.